Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Waltham, MA

...time that I will be teaching college students, prior to moving to Boston, I was an adjunct professor at Temple University in the Geography and Urban Studies Department. Temple University is also where I earned my MA in Geography and Urban Studies. Along with college students, I have worked with high school students. Upon graduating college, I worked as a substitute teacher, providing students with assistance whatever subject they have me working on for that...

...Tutorial Services Room programs in core subjects required for graduation (general chemistry, physics, calculus, multivariable calculus, and biology). I have also tutored students in SAT exam preparation for the past three years. Knowledge is an equalizer, and I firmly believe in paying my knowledge forward. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but my main passions are physics and math. I was fortunate enough to have a wonderful physics professor who turned physics into a...

I'm a recent PhD graduate in Bioengineering in the Boston area. My thesis involved nanoparticles and bacterial infections, but as a biomedical engineer I've had training in circuits, mechanics, some programming, chemistry and biology. Tutoring for me is a collaborative effort, following a problem-based learning with questions that will lead the student towards the answer they're looking for while providing a well-rounded understanding of why and how that answer works.

...double major in economics and geography, with a mathematics minor. I have tutoring experience as a volunteer with Girls Incorporated, and currently with the Los Angeles Unified School District. I'm excited to grow as a virtual mentor with Varsity Tutors, and hope to assist students in a variety of academic disciplines. My main areas of expertise include reading comprehension, writing mechanics, essay development, AP U.S. and European History, and multiple disciplines of geography.

...part to my background in the performing arts, I am most excited about teaching literature, reading comprehension, and English. I also am passionate about helping students polish essays and language skills in preparation for the SAT and ACT. I am a big believer in the values of a strong education, and am committed to helping people develop the skills they will need for the next chapter. In my spare time, I love to see live...

...English from John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY). I have experience working with students of all ages. I've interned at CASES for a year, where I tutored students in many different subjects. I currently tutor for Esperanza NY Inc as well. I'm passionate about helping students change their relationship with subjects they struggle with so that they can enjoy what they're learning. Other than tutoring in traditional academic subjects like English, I've hosted Yoga...

...basic micro and macroeconomics. I can also edit essays and give lessons on grammar. My favorite subject to tutor is reading comprehension because I enjoy teaching how to critically analyze passages. I believe that you have truly mastered a concept once you can explain it back to someone, so I use this idea in my tutoring style. I am very patient and understand that sometimes a concept needs to be explained in several different ways...

...States, in Peru (where I was born and spent part of my childhood), and most recently in Kenya. In 2016 I received my TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) from the Boston Language Institute. After teaching for a few years I obtained a Masters of Education in ESL from Gordon College. I have been studying the process of language acquisition for years, and it continues to fascinate me. My aim is always to keep...

...based on each student's needs. I have a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Michigan. Next year I'll begin working towards a Masters in Computer Engineering. I have experience tutoring my peers, both formally and informally, in high school and college in subjects ranging from CS to calculus to biology. I most enjoy teaching STEM subjects, as they were my favorite in school, but I just like tutoring as a whole....

...the skills and tools that will enable them to study effectively and reach their full potential. I recognize that not everyone has the same learning styles and, therefore, adapt my teaching for each individual student. My aim is to inspire interest and clarify understanding to overcome problem study areas, so my students can gain self-confidence and become self-reliant in all their endeavors. I have a PhD from University College London, am a published author, and...

...the undergraduate and graduate levels, and I have served my community as a writing tutor for students at different stages. For example, I worked with many first-year students as they tackled their core courses. Additionally, I helped graduate students write their term papers by helping them shape their ideas into coherent narratives. However, I am proudest to have supported students in their pursuit of graduate education. Sometimes this meant helping with admissions essays and personal...

...of all ages! I am patient, kind, and warm, and can help ease a student's anxiety about math (at levels up to Algebra II) and writing. I am especially skilled at helping students understand how to craft essays for both school assignments and for college applications. I love the written word - grammar, spelling, punctuation, creative writing, and syntax. I also love the rules and clarity of math, and enjoy sharing that with my students....

...conducted primary and secondary historical research in Toronto and the prestigious Trinity College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland. I specialize in transnational history - tracing the institutional and individual connections between regions of the world through networks of exchange, communication, and migration - as well as American history. I am also well-versed in academic and creative writing. As a Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Undergraduate Journal of American Studies, Features Editor for The Mike - a Toronto-based student-run...

...extensive experience with elementary aged children, and believe in the benefits small group/personal instruction can provide. I try to create a fun, supportive space that allows the student to tap into their innate ability to succeed academically, along with providing skills in time management, and organization. I am an electronic musician, and I participate in the underground scene in Boston, as well as teach Yoga at The Breathing Room in Cambridge. I have a colorful...

Learning isn't always easy; in fact it's often uncomfortable. This means it's possible to find meaning even in classes we hate or the ones we think we are bad at. For this reason, I hope to work with learners who might be uncertain about their interests and futures.

...in Music Recording. I have been unofficially tutoring my younger sister for several years, and I first began more seriously tutoring in high school when my friends and peers needed assistance. I am very passionate about singing and songwriting, and hope to make a career out of it one day. I am also passionate about writing, and hope to use my knowledge and skills to help others in their writing and English endeavors: academic or...

I aim to be a coach as well as a tutor, that way we can best succeed through difficult subject matter.

...up to 12th grade. I struggled with academics in elementary school, and had a tutor who instilled a deep passion for learning in me then. I strive to share my knowledge and enthusiasm with everyone I work with, and create a personalized plan for each student. I am heavily involved in research in the medical field, and hope to become a doctor one day. Aside from work, I enjoy reading, going on hikes, and exploring...

...teaching certificate) in Dublin, Ireland and earned a certificate to teach Spanish as a Foreign Language from la Universidad de Antioquia, in Medellin, Colombia. My tutoring experience has mostly been working with students in Colombia who are looking to improve their English language skills, anything from conversation to writing. The students range from beginners to people who are preparing for exams such as the TOEFL and IELTS. I tutor both English and Spanish. I really...

Hello! I am a freshman at Boston University studying Biochemistry. My passions include instrumental and vocal music, hiking, and reading. I'm excited to meet you!