Award-Winning Tutors serving Newton, MA

...my undergraduate degree in mathematics from the University of Connecticut. Soon afterward, I left the US to teach mathematics, physics, and science to island peoples on remote islands in the Pacific Ocean area known as Micronesia. From there, I travelled to Africa and taught mathematics of all levels, grades 6 to 12, under the British international curriculum at an international school in central Tanzania. I then shifted back the US to teach at a high...

...with my PhD in Nuclear Physics from the University of California, Davis in 2009, I have spent 7 years as a community college physics professor. As a community college graduate myself, I understand the challenges facing students and I am a passionate teacher. I am currently taking a year in Cambridge to complete a Master's degree in the Harvard Graduate School of Education to further improve my skills. As a tutor, physics is my favorite...

...currently a Finance major at Boston College. I graduated from the United World College in Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. At this school, my interest in tutoring and getting to know different people was ignited when I started tutoring non-native English speakers. I learned to be patient while teaching new subjects and to cater to the needs and interests of my students. I have lots of experience taking standardized tests such as the ACT and...

...Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rhode Island College in 1996, a Master of Science from Central Connecticut State University in 2001, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Barry University in 2016, I have dedicated myself to advancing the field of healthcare and continuing my education to provide the best care possible to my patients. Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience in administering anesthesia and...

...attorney with a Master's degree from Georgetown University, I bring not only academic excellence but also a passion for language and communication. I've been tutoring students of all ages and backgrounds in Creative Writing, English Writing, and Spanish for over 7 years, and I love helping each student find their unique voice and build confidence in their skills. My lessons are fully customized to meet your individual goals whether it's improving grammar, mastering academic writing,...

I would love to teach elementary school and middle school students in my areas of interest. They are: Nutrition, cooking skills, math, the biological sciences, reading, and writing. I currently produce a podcast called "healing outside the box", which deals with issues of food safety and sustainability, as well as nutrition. I enjoy discussing these topics. I also encourage students to ask about basic anatomy and nutrition-related chronic illnesses.

...an energetic and passionate educator, who has had a love for teaching since she was young. She attended Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, where she earned a B.A. in History and a B.A. in English and American Literature. There she also completed a History Teacher education program for grades 5-12. Cynthia has taught history and ESL, and tutored students in many subjects and for tests such as the SAT, ACT, and AP exams. She has...

...from Stonehill College with degrees in mathematics, education, and computer science, as well as a teaching license. Since then, I've been teaching high school mathematics, although I'm passionate about a broad range of other subjects as well. I've never had the opportunity to tutor professionally before joining Varsity Tutors, but I'm excited to help students meet their education goals and spark their curiosity for learning. I love to be creative in everything I do, which...

...Materials Science and Engineering major, math is a big part of my academic career. I was introduced to tutoring in my residence hall as a freshman. I would help the girls in my hall on their math homework. After that, I applied for a job at the tutoring center on campus and was accepted. Tutoring is by far the most enjoyable and rewarding job I have ever had. As a graduate student, I am no...

...Emma. I'm a 2016 Northwestern University graduate currently working as an ESL classroom teacher. I'm a tutor because I love working individually with students, helping them understand material and grow more confident as learners! I majored in History and French at Northwestern and have worked for over a year as a classroom and private English teacher. I am qualified to teach English as a second language, French language, and all levels of academic writing. I'm...

A current graduate student at Harvard Graduate School of Education. An experienced (14 years) middle school Writing teacher in the NYC Public Schools. I'm looking forward to working together!

Hi! I am a passionate TaiChi Practitioner, and a passionate language teacher with a strong belief in student centered class and meeting student's unique needs.

...my PhD in physics (New York University) and work in nanotechnology research and development. I worked as a teaching assistant throughout my graduate school years (which there were seven of!), also taking on a number of private tutoring students during that time. My teaching experience has been in physics and in several areas of mathematics, from algebra through calculus. I've also tutored my own children successfully through math and physics over the years. I enjoy...

...from Georgetown University in 2018 with a B.S. in Human Science and proceeded to Tufts University School of Medicine for my M.S. in Biomedical Sciences. During my time in college and my master's program I worked part-time as a substitute teacher focusing on STEM, math, and small-group settings. I also worked as a long-term substitute covering high school algebra and pre-algebra. I also was a small group tutor for biochemistry at TUSM during my master's...

...love helping people, and I do so whenever I can. I am a very outgoing and friendly person, which translates well to working with students. I do my best to understand where the student is coming from and work from there. Currently, I am a student at Northeastern University, but I also work with people with disabilities in a marketing setting. I can tutor Math, Science and English, and I would love to help you...

...a Health Sciences and Biology double major at Northeastern University, graduating in just one year. I have worked in part-time biology research lab for three years, as well as full-time in a hospital in Boston for over a year now, in both clinical and research settings. My tutoring experience started a few years ago when I taught a nutrition class to children in their early teens, teaching them the basics of nutrition, such as picking...

...ago, I did not know a single word of Chinese. I started my first lesson at age 18, and struggled through that first year. Gradually, I rose to the top of my Chinese class and graduated with highest honors. I have lived in China the past 8 years. In that time, I have completed a Master's in Chinese and have a trove of life experiences: making sales, running focus groups, holding events, coaching frisbee, forging...

...from Georgetown University this past May with a B.S. in Global Health and a minor in Disability Studies, and I look forward to beginning medical school in Boston this fall. I have experience tutoring individuals and small groups across a broad range of subjects (math, science, writing, grammar) and have served as a teaching assistant in both mathematics and biology. To me, meaningful and productive learning begins with connection; I enjoy getting to know my...

...a second year student at Tufts University. Currently, I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Physics. While I have primarily tutored science courses in my past 2 years of experience, I am also confident in my ability to assist students with other areas such as reading comprehension, organization, writing skills, and mathematics. All of these additional areas are critical in the field of engineering and physics,...

As I continue a life full of music, I want to help bring the joy of a musical education to others.