Award-Winning Tutors serving Wellesley, MA

Scrubbed on 2025-07-09

...of intrinsic motivation in learningthat is, the power of learning for the sake of learning, rather than for external factors like good grades or others' approval. I believe that when youth and adults alike view school or learning as something to suffer through for a distant goal in the future (a "no pain no gain" mindset), their willpower eventually wears thin in times of stress and hardship. Teaching people to like to learn and succeed...

...as a scholar but allowed me to give back to the community by helping my peers succeed. My tutoring philosophy revolves around the students, not the assignments they bring. I believe that a tutor's job is to ensure students improve their own capabilities and are better able to work independently and successfully by helping them understand the problem rather than simply providing a solution. I am very excited to help anyone who wishes to better...

Life-long learner and teacher who is passionate to help his students accomplish their academic goals and help them believe that they are capable of accomplishing great things.

...Language Institute of the Far East University for 2 years. While there I taught my students English as well as prepared them for a global Workforce. In the past I have used my psychology degree to tutor elementary school students with learning disabilities such as ADD / ADHD and dyslexia. My intervention helped them improve their grades from Ds to A's and B's. Throughout the process I communicate clearly and frequently with the parents. As...

...to teach math to the students. My motto is "Create the interest in my subject (Math) and then slowly introduce the concepts and applications". My strategy of teaching is: I first identify the root cause of the difficulty. Then, I collaborate with the student to create a targeted plan, incorporating alternative teaching methods or resources. To keep students engaged, I incorporate interactive activities, real-world examples, and relate the subject matter to their interests. Regularly assessing...

...tutoring sessions to students on various academic subjects in high school and middle school. I aim to be as knowledgeable and helpful as possible in helping students achieve what they need to in the academic arena. Through clear, informative, engaging and fun lessons I believe students can improve vastly in their schoolwork and academic achievement. Open to working with students of all abilities, whether they are self-motivated or laissez-faire, fun-loving or studious.

...with a focus in theoretical physics and turning things invisible. I've taught math and science to students at all levels, from middle school to graduate students, with a focus on universally accessible, engaging presentations. If students are bored or confused it means I'm not doing my job, so I try to foster a conversational teaching style. My background - undergrad: applied physics at Cornell University, PhD: theoretical physics at MIT, postdoc: research scientist at University...

...students/professionals face in becoming PMP certified. I am passionate about project management PMP and the cloud. I believe effective teaching is tailored to individual needs based on an honest assessment of where one stands. My teaching philosophy is based on creating interactive and supportive learning environment. I like to ensure students grasp knowledge not only to ace their exams with proven strategies but also build confidence to independently apply it on their day to day....

...engineer, project manager, ex-college teacher, swimmer, sailor, father, grandfather, amateur photographer and poet, more or less. I love geometry (best in class), spreadsheets, modeling, research, gathering and analyzing data, making work efficient and effective, and teaching. I am a focused writer, love poetry, and am very concise. I went to the Naval Academy; I believe in hard work and setting the bar high. I think getting educated requires a lot of hard work (however smart...

...I am a recent graduate of MIT. I will be pursuing a PhD in the fall and have some time off this summer. While at MIT, I came to really enjoy teaching. I have degrees in Physics and Linguistics, and am proficient in a variety of subjects including (but not limited to) math, physics, English, and foreign languages. I am fluent in German (both speaking and reading), and I studied Spanish extensively in school. My...

I am a working professional with over ten years of experience in higher education administration. I have a Bachelors Degree in Rehabilitation Services & Masters in Educational Policy & Leadership. My passion for helping others through education is what inspired me to become a Varsity Tutor. I am hoping to work with students of all ages in a variety of topics.

...for the ACT exam and tutor mathematics (algebra and pre-calculus), physics, chemistry, and general science. In my free time I enjoy reading, skiing, hiking, cooking, longboarding, sailing, and watching over the top action movies. I do not want to give you the right answers; I want teach you how to find the right answers yourself. That means I will be patient and help you understand the fundamentals of the subject matter. I understand that preparing...

I am an environmental science and engineering student in my Senior year of college. I love tutoring students and helping them perform their best on standardized tests and in school, and pride myself on being available after tutoring sessions to answer any questions they might have.

I am a college student who loves working with people. I like all academic subjects, but am particularly fond of math and science.

...teach over a dozen classes in statistics, probability and decision making. Given my rigorous training in the sciences, my teaching philosophy revolves around optimization and iteration. I am a firm believer that different students learn in different ways. As a tutor, I believe it is my responsibility to develop a process specific to a student's strengths and weaknesses. My academic successes stem from my work ethic and creativity. I bring the same work ethic and...

...II diabetes. Prior to this current occupation, however, I spent three years working as a Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics tutor in Vermont. In this role, I spent considerable time guiding students through introductory and intermediate biology and chemistry courses, as well as general education mathematics and introductory statistics courses. In addition to this tutoring experience, I have also had the pleasure of working as the teaching assistant for two undergraduate chemistry courses: "General Chemistry I",...

...University with a Masters in Legal Studies. I obtained a Bachelor's of Science in Human Services with a certificate as a Spanish Medical Interpreter. I enjoy tutoring my children at home, whom are in grade school, especially my son in second grade who attends a dual language Spanish immersion school. I was a teacher in my home country the Dominican Republic teaching the Spanish language as well as Civics for grades 2-8. I currently tutor...

...and labs prepare students for SAT II, GRE, medical, and industry tests. I study problems from Kaplan's books and "Dummies' Guides". My students and I discuss conceptual lab design questions, some from magazines and news videos. We try computer simulations. I can help with any phase of your college/graduate application, especially research and recommendation letters.

I've always loved languages and writing. Being a tutor is one of the most fun ways I can put together the things that I love-people and language.... In a first session, I would get to know my student a bit and spend some time reviewing what he or she knows about the subject. By doing this, we can find what is really great and what we can improve.... It's always okay to ask for help as...