Top Tutors serving Jamaica Plain

Kaley: Jamaica Plain tutor
Certified Tutor in Jamaica Plain, MA
...roles I look for ways to make learning fun and rewarding. I especially love teaching reading and writing and I have taught or tutored these subjects to students ranging from kindergarten through adults. I also have experience tutoring test prep subjects and focus both on the content material and test taking skills. My passion is...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Education and Public Policy
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Human Development and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 790

Max: Jamaica Plain tutor
Certified Tutor in Jamaica Plain, MA
...that I answer questions, I also need to ask them to be effective. I love when students have specific questions about the material they are working on because it means they have an understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. I want to encourage students to always be able to explain why they picked a certain...
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Ball State University - Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Anne: Jamaica Plain tutor
Certified Tutor in Jamaica Plain, MA
...and learning all my life! My trademark pedagogy involves personalized, hands-on, interactive activities (even in a remote setting). My unique approach employs theatre and creative dramatics and inter-arts strategies across subjects, especially essay writing, critical thinking, and analysis. As someone who attended college and received both my advanced degrees on scholarship (Vassar, Emerson, Tufts), I...
Education & Certification
Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Emerson College - Master of Arts, Theater Management
Tufts University - Doctor of Philosophy, Theater Arts

Kerry: Jamaica Plain tutor
Certified Tutor in Jamaica Plain, MA
...founded my own business as a Productivity Coach, specializing in executive functioning and motivation. I also enjoy helping students learn with tutoring! My background means I am well suited to clients with test anxiety, and other psychological factors that interfere with academic potential. I have experience working with clients with ADD/ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder....
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Cornell University - Bachelors, Psychology
William James College - Masters, Professional Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 760

Darian: Jamaica Plain tutor
Certified Tutor in Jamaica Plain, MA
...make sense. Other people might say that it does, and that makes you feel a little bad. I have been in that situation so many times and I know exactly how that feels. But I have always decided to keep going, no matter how hard the obstacles. I have worked hard in school and I...
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Boston University - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 720
SAT Writing: 730

Adam: Jamaica Plain tutor
Certified Tutor in Jamaica Plain, MA
...Johns Hopkins University (GPA 4.0). I worked as a peer-learning session leader for Genetics and Physics undergraduate courses. I was also a TA for General Biology. I recently took the MCAT and scored in the 100th percentile. I look forward to using my experience, both on the exam and in teaching, to help you substantially...
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Johns Hopkins University - Master of Science, Molecular Biology

Cherie: Jamaica Plain tutor
Certified Tutor in Jamaica Plain, MA
...residency. My teaching philosophy/tutoring style is empowering students to feel like they are in charge of their learning and mastery of the subjects. My job is to help you create a game plan for success in the classroom and beyond. Outside of academia, I spend my free time reading voraciously, writing for news outlets including...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Vanderbilt University - Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences

Laila: Jamaica Plain tutor
Certified Tutor in Jamaica Plain, MA
...a lot easier, and my Physics background gives me an analytical thought process that allows me to tackle the "why" from multiple perspectives, allowing me to thoroughly explain concepts to students. I think learning is extremely important, and adding a level of intellectual stimulation into daily life adds an unquantifiable quality of life. I have...
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Boston University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance

Adithya: Jamaica Plain tutor
Certified Tutor in Jamaica Plain, MA
...have currently accepted a job serving as an investment management consultant in Boston, MA. I am passionate about teaching and enjoy helping students prepare and succeed in academics. I especially enjoy helping students study for standardized tests. A lot of high school is spent prepping for college and with proper instruction anyone can get into...
Education & Certification
Saint Olaf College - Current Undergrad, Economics, Psychology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32

Megan: Jamaica Plain tutor
Certified Tutor in Jamaica Plain, MA
...local high school students in AP biology and found joy sharing my love and knowledge of biological systems. From high school throughout college I have studied French, and lived in Paris with a host family for a summer and would love to help beginning or intermediate French students with grammar or conversation. After graduating, I...
Education & Certification
Carleton College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Talia: Jamaica Plain tutor
Certified Tutor in Jamaica Plain, MA
...youth activist and have experience working for campaigns and elected officials and am particularly passionate about mental health, climate change prevention, and LGBTQ+ rights. I have done private tutoring for the past three years with students in Elementary, Middle, and High School in a variety of school subjects including but not limited to Math, History,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36

Nathaniel: Jamaica Plain tutor
Certified Tutor in Jamaica Plain, MA
...science and an MA in political science from Brandeis. I have also been a teaching assistant at Binghamton University in philosophy, where I gave one-on-one tips in both writing style and content area. My favorite subjects to tutor are history, English, literature, writing, philosophy, and SAT prep. I've always had a passion for narrative and...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Bachelors, History, Political Science
Brandeis University - Masters, Political Science and Government

Caroline: Jamaica Plain tutor
Certified Tutor in Jamaica Plain, MA
...moved to the United States, I've decided to focus on another passion of mine: teaching French to non native speakers. Making education accessible for all is one of my priorities, so I'm excited for the opportunity to provide personalized tutoring. Thanks to my previous teaching and tutoring experiences, I am aware of what makes a...
Education & Certification
Universite Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne - Bachelors, Archeology
EHESS (Paris) - Masters, Sociology
GRE Verbal: 169

Rebecca: Jamaica Plain tutor
Certified Tutor in Jamaica Plain, MA
...at the University Writing Center, helping both undergraduate and graduate students with their writing. I also tutored local middle school students in reading and writing to prepare them for standardized tests. I had the opportunity to live in Spain for 6 months, where I became fluent in Spanish and developed a love for tutoring English...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, English, Philosophy
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34

Daniel: Jamaica Plain tutor
Certified Tutor in Jamaica Plain, MA
At the core, I love learning and find it fun. In teaching, I try to convey that sense of fun to my students. I use a variety of techniques depending on my student's learning style, but I always focus on the fun of learning new things.... In a first session with a student, I would introduce the basic concepts and core questions of the subject, and determine my student's learning style in order to plan future...
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Tufts University - Current Undergrad, Biomedical Engineering and Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800

JP: Jamaica Plain tutor
Certified Tutor in Jamaica Plain, MA
...the ins and outs of the game. I am comfortable teaching all ages, but I specialize in SAT prep. I find teaching rewarding because I enjoy helping people reach their full potential. In my free time, I play hockey and am working on writing a screenplay. I also enjoy grilling and country music.... Personalization. Tailor each session to the particular student's strengths, weaknesses, and learning style.
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, Statistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Katharine: Jamaica Plain tutor
Certified Tutor in Jamaica Plain, MA
...assignment at hand I try to give a deeper, contextual understanding about the importance of the subjects you're learning in school. I am a sophomore at Brown University where I major in Urban Studies an interdisciplinary field that covers topics from urban history to statistics. As the news editor at my college daily, I have...
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Brown University - Current Undergrad, Urban Studies
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Diego: Jamaica Plain tutor
Certified Tutor in Jamaica Plain, MA
Hi! I am an engineering student at Northeastern University who loves helping people out with all subjects. Standardized tests are just a game against the clock that we can improve in so many ways. ... I have two philosophies. 1. Practice makes perfect. 2. There's an angle to everything. I think there is always more than one way to approach a problem, and typically the test tries to make you think you need to take the...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Current Undergrad, Industrial Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 31

Kate: Jamaica Plain tutor
Certified Tutor in Jamaica Plain, MA
...graduate level. I believe that learning can be a very individualized process and do my best to tailor my sessions towards each student's needs and make sure they are mastering content to ensure their success. I plan on pursuing Emergency Medicine as a career and in my spare time enjoy spending time with family, playing...
Education & Certification
University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Boston University - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
SAT Math: 700

Sean: Jamaica Plain tutor
Certified Tutor in Jamaica Plain, MA
...For 2.5 years, I taught math to Cornell Engineering undergraduates, and I looked forward to it every week! On Varsity Tutors, I tutor up to college level mathematics and physics, test prep (including AP courses, and SAT reading/writing). Explaining difficult math and science concepts in plain English is my forte. I love teaching and will...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 730
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