Award-Winning Tutors serving Leather District, MA

Phillips Academy Andover and Stanford University Graduate.

...I would develop lesson plans and teach basic science concepts. I am passionate about all science and math subjects, particularly biology and chemistry because I believe a strong understanding of the sciences gives students the tools for success in all other areas of life. Outside of academics, I enjoy running, reading, and trying new baking...

...writing and editing, whether we're working on a research paper, a college application essay, or reviewing grammar; public speaking; SAT prep; and study skills and organization, because each of these areas boosts overall academic success and builds a student's self-confidence. In any subject, I focus on study skills, critical thinking, and independent concept reinforcement so...

...biology, chemistry, anatomy, nutrition, and exercise physiology. While at BU, I was a teaching assistant in exercise physiology, providing hands-on learning techniques in an exercise physiology lab, as well as one-on-one study sessions for homework questions, writing lab reports, and test preparation. I have a deep passion for the sciences, with particular interest in biology...

...and participated in the Education Program. I am a licensed education for grades 5-12 in Vermont and Massachusetts. Since college, I have taught in various states including Vermont, Hawaii, and Massachusetts. In my experience, I have found that the key to helping struggling math students is to build confidence and get to know the individuals...

...on providing students with strategies that help them approach problem solving in a methodical and organized manner. I encourage students to observe their surroundings and use those observations to make connections to what we are learning in the classroom. Through a methodical, inquiry-based approach, students learn how to think critically and approach new scenarios with...

Challenging yourself to learn new material and in new ways isn't easy, but succeeding at either objective is rewarding.

...lesson or topic with something that students care about. A quality education and a love of learning is something that is valuable in life far beyond the classroom, so I do my best to help students see value in their education. In my spare time, I enjoy photography & film and writing & performing my...

...essays can truly set students apart during the application process, so I do my best to communicate with students and make myself available for questions. Aside from content, I also pay close attention to grammar, punctuation, word choice, sentence structure, and general essay organization. Some of my credentials: I graduated summa cum laude from the...

...how to write personal statements, and edit them. I love to use different strategies to help convey information and enjoy explaining topics in many different ways until something clicks. Working with students on educational topics is extremely important and crucial to understanding material. Still, I also think introducing new and upcoming study techniques can help...

I want to give back to my community by helping ensure that all students have a chance at academic success.

...planning, transportation planning, community outreach, and teaching environmental studies in higher education and on the high school level. I have been teaching environmental studies in higher education for almost 3 years. Environmental education takes dedication and skill to rely important knowledge that is often lost in translation in the real world. I possess passion and...

...the forefront of my approach. My favorite subjects to teach are Biology, Chemistry and Math, whether it be to lower school or college-aged students. I graduated from Summa Cum Laude Brandeis University with degrees in Chemistry and Biology, which provided me with a deep understanding of these subjects. I also conducted a research project in...

...a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, I've had 3 years of tutoring experience in both mathematics and computer science, in various classes. I am a Software Engineer, specifically working with Java and JavaScript but I have extensive experience with C, C++, and Python. I'm excited to get to know all potential students!

...with. My favorite subjects to tutor are Spanish, since is my native language, and Math, because I love numbers. My philosophy of teaching can be summed up in two words: have fun. Traditionally, school classes stress students with lots of threats about grades and failure. I believe that we learn best when we are relaxed,...

...friends. One efficient strategy that worked for me was having the person I tutored, tutor me back. Having them teach me how to solve a problem, or how to pronounce or say something correctly, showed me if they learned something, or were still confused. I consider myself to be an outgoing person. Someone who likes...

...me; but an opportunity to fulfill my fundamentally inquisitive nature. Along this journey, I chose to focus my study on neuroscience and obtained a Ph.D. in this field. Now, I work in the biotechnology industry: writing patents for universities, emerging biotechnology companies, and inventors alike. This academic trajectory has enabled me to garner a fierce...

...movie making. I've also worked as a Writing Center tutor, and have informally tutored friends in music theory. My teaching philosophy is that one has to want to learn something for its own sake in order to truly get the most value out of it. Whatever I am teaching, I try my best to impart...

...the time and effort. When I work with students, I try to break down different problems into smaller chunks, and work through these smaller bits to understand the big picture. I know how frustrating it is to not understand something, and I try to work with each student to figure out their strengths and weaknesses....

I am a retired corporate instructor and for the past ten years a professor at New York University (NYU). Education has been a lifelong passion which I pursue, in part, by tutoring individual students from late middle school through college. I'm married and have three grown children and a couple of very special grandchildren.