Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Cambridge, MA

...applying for colleges, as I have recently gone through this myself and am up to date on what colleges are looking for. I am looking for 8th graders applying to high schools and all levels of high schools. This will allow me to work with students on their college essays and any aspects of their application to make it stronger. I look forward to working with you and getting to know you to help you...

...being successful in academics is having a strong rapport with a teacher. I strive to make well-rounded connections with all of my students so that they can take risks and develop their skills to their utmost potential. I have an extensive knowledge of the English Language, writing composition, scholarship and college essay writing, as well as experience tutoring for standardized tests. I look forward to helping you reach, perhaps even surpass, the goals you have...

...entertained by and learn from my writing. So I try to impart a sense of the joy and also importance and responsibility in sharing the written word, the self-discipline and structure and always remembering the reader. Mostly I try to take the edge or the fear out of writing and encourage each student to put the most into each project in order to get the most out of it and give the most back.

I got my undergraduate degree at Brown University, where I received a Bachelor of Arts in creative writing and psychology. While I'm passionate about a wide range of subjects, I particularly love tutoring writing and anything that requires analytical reasoning. In my free time, I box, lift weights and write comedy.

I seek to spread knowledge and wisdom to the next generation of innovators. I am devoted to personal connections and making each student realize their potential. I love to bring positivity and optimism to most situations I encounter, and am great at on-the-spot troubleshooting. I thrive off of relationships and feeding off the energy the universe provides for us all! ... Everyone is driven to learn by a unique force that shapes them as an individual....

...Chemical Engineering. I am driven by an implacable urge to learn, explore, communicate and share knowledge with others. I now work as a high school biology and chemistry teacher at different levels with several years of experience : College Preparatory, Honors, and AP. I (primarily) tutor quantitative subjects : especially math, biology, and chemistry. I am also available to tutor SAT, ACT, and AP standardized testing material. Recreationally, I enjoy figure skating, running, and practicing...

...a former physics and mathematics student from the University of Rhode Island. There, I discovered the teachings of renowned physicist Richard Feynman which, compressed, might read: "if you really understand something, then you can explain it to your grandmother." I spend a lot of my free time reading and writing, and am currently working my way through Dubliners, a series of stories by James Joyce. I also play guitar and know upwards of several hundred songs.

...worked with a wide variety of student demographics: K-12, college/university, returning students, ESL/ELL, gifted and/or reluctant learners, etc. I enjoy the challenge of stepping outside of my comfort zone in terms of teaching assignments, and I believe my passion for being in the classroom rubs off on my students. My teaching philosophy includes having a learner-centered growth mindset that takes into account students' social-emotional health and personalized learning needs. I enjoy both the in-person and...

...Environment, as well as a minor degree in Portuguese. For the past several years, I've worked as a tutor, educator, and mentor for students K-8 as well as university students, working for the Tufts Student Accessibility and Academic Resources (StAAR) Center as a Head Writing Fellow, and as a Peer Instructor for the Tufts Experimental College. While I tutor for a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about helping students with their writing, bringing...

...years now and I have extensive tutoring experience. I received my Master's Degree in 2012 from American International College and I am MA State certified in Moderate Special Needs, English and History. I received my BA in Liberal Studies from Westfield State University in 1997 and my 2nd BA in Philosophy from D'Youville College in 2003. As a Special Needs Teacher I plan meaningful lessons based on students' goals, objectives, grade level benchmarks, and common...

I tutor English (writing, literature), SAT prep, pre-algebra, and algebra. I am a current undergraduate sophomore at Harvard College majoring in biology. I also have some previous tutoring experience and I enjoy working with students. I'm patient, I have high expectations for work, I am passionate about learning, and I am excited to share what I know.

...in Education with a focus on 8-12th grade English Language Arts. Since graduation, I have been working in a private Catholic school in Cambridge, Massachusetts, teaching English primarily to 9th and 10th graders students. I also teach a course on Creative Writing, which is open to all students and examines how to craft a compelling narrative in any medium, including college essays and fiction. As a learner and an educator, I have always been most...

...retiring from publishing, I got my teaching certification, provided homework help to students with learning disabilities, and taught General Science at the Middle School level. I am also experienced in teaching English as a Second Language. I have worked with students in a Red Cross "survival skills" ESL program and I have worked with middle-school, high-school, and college students who needed help with English, Reading Comprehension, Writing, and ESL skills. I see myself as a...

...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 in a way that works for them gives them a value that lasts throughout life. I feel that I have been successful in teaching this...

...receptive to material. To this end I spend my energy crafting the way it is presented which takes time but it is well spent. Working the material or lesson to the needs of the student means including how best to get the material across. I seek any way I can to reach a particular student or class. This may consist of finding patterns, relating to the student's life, reaching for tasks that are meaningful and,...

...in German and Math. I've had a passion for education since i graduated high school. During my gap semester, I worked alongside my high school statistics teacher in his math classrooms and fell in love! From there I tutored throughout college with a variety of organizations, working with at-risk high school students, university athletes, and students with disabilities. I enjoy tutoring math courses the most. I struggled with math in high school and got lots...

...love helping students of all ages build understanding and excitement for various subjects. I believe that, with patience and the right set of tools, you can grow to enjoy any subject. As someone who used to be terrible at math and was taught to love it, I can attest to the fact that the right teacher can make a world of difference. I hope to work with you and help you accomplish whatever you set...

...Field team and qualified for All-Patriot League Academic Team, Dean's List and Dobro Slovo (Russian Honor Society). While I truly enjoyed my time studying the Russian Language, my true passion lies in Finance and Economics. I currently am a full time financial professional working for The Vanguard Group in Charlotte, North Carolina. I love analyzing economic data and using that data in every day conversations and to shape my decisions. When it comes to tutoring...

...of helping university applicants gain admission to choice schools, students with diverse backgrounds boost grades, and writers become published authors. BREATHE A SIGH OF RELIEF My students identify their main themes and are well on their way to crafting a stellar application essay, draft paper, or workable outline by the end of our first session. I carefully consider your unique story, preferences and aims during our brainstorming, and offer constructive feedback until you are truly...

I want to help students achieve their academic goals especially when it comes to psychology. I feel all students deserve a chance at greatness. I plan to do this with compassion, an open mind, empathy, and genuineness. ... To provide each student with compassion, empathy, and the opportunity to learn with someone who has been through years of college and felt at times like it was too much! I have been through it and want to...