Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Waltham, MA

...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 proud of your writing! EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS In addition to writing mentorship, I am able to offer useful tips about top-tier...

...connecting with people, and languages has always been my path towards doing so. Creative writing and English classes have helped me to connect with other authors and texts, and learning different languages allows me to do the same with different cultures. I have spoken French for 8 years, German for 4, and began to learn Spanish this past year. Tutoring is a very collaborative process for me, as the student cannot learn if they don't...

...on writing a long-form research paper. In this position, I aided the professor in lectures and held office hours of my own, where I answered students' questions regarding all of the aspects of writing a research paper, including how to find sources, which sources are acceptable, and how to format a paper. Following this position, I acted as the History and Liberal Studies tutor for my college. In both of these positions, I was reminded...

...and it is the single most enjoyable part of my job. I strongly believe that, teaching a student the "why" of something is far more important than simple memorization; it is this understanding of the material that helps the student apply the theory to a completely different fact pattern. While I tutor students in a broad range of subjects, my passions are towards reading/writing and mathematics. In my spare time, I enjoy creative writing, reading,...

...and 11th) and coaching Strength and Conditioning and Essay Writing. I was an undergraduate Peer Tutor in the Writing Center for three years at Cornell College, where I earned my Bachelor's in English Literature and Secondary Education while running on the Track and Field team. There's so much I love about writing and finding clarity in communication, and I love spreading the joy with which I view grammatical theory. I'd be happy to work with...

...North Shore Community College (2000-2001); taught writing and poetry at Emmanuel College where I was also director of writing programs and led faculty development workshops (2001-2007); taught academic and creative writing at Virginia Commonwealth University (2007-2011); and directed the Writing Program at Bay Path College, while teaching writing and leading faculty development workshops (2011-2013). From 2013-2014, I taught academic writing at Quinnipiac University and at University of New Haven where I also facilitated faculty development...

...and clarity of writing, and would rather work with you to help you grow than just do the work for you. I've also worked with the 826 program, working to tutor high school students in many subjects, and have had the chance to run several college essay workshops. Outside of the "professional academic" world, I like to use my minor in writing creatively. I've been a writer for about ten years, and have won several...

...Angela, and I am a recent graduate of Northeastern University. I received my Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Philosophy and have since started my research career in Social Psychology. I love working with children and youth in their learning and education and have experience tutoring in English and Math. I have also taught ESL classes to both children overseas as well as older adults. I have a passion for teaching and am motivated to...

...substitute teacher for K-8; a temporary ELA teacher for 7th grade; and a high-achieving academic who supported my peers in their coursework constantly. My first job was a role created for me, to mentor and work with high schoolers after school, an identified struggle group. While I have comfort in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and History. Despite only being in this role for a couple of years,...

...a vigorous liberal arts core, I am well-rounded in the social sciences. I am majoring in Sociology and Creative Writing with minors in Psychology and Social Justice, aiming at a PhD in Education Policy. In high school, I attended a college preparatory school where I took all AP and Honors curriculum, so I have experience in most AP and Honors coursework in the social sciences. My experience is primarily one-on-one with middle and high school...

...of capacities. I worked for a major SAT prep company while in graduate school, and also piloted my district’s SAT prep course (which I designed the curricula for). I take a collaborative approach to teaching, and both in the classroom and one-on-one, I believe that the best way for a student to learn material is to move beyond recall and work toward synthesis and analysis for complete understanding. When I’m not teaching or tutoring, I...

I am currently a first year graduate student in the M.F.A Program for Creative Writing (specializing in Fiction) at Emerson College. Writing is my strong suit and has been a passion for a long time now. I have experience teaching Conversational English, Creative Writing, Composition Writing, and Elementary school math/reading. I work with all ages and believe in creating and hosting a safe, diverse, inclusive environment with all my students.

...laude with a degree in English literature and writing from Ohio University in 2021, and I am currently working towards getting my master's in children's literature. If you cannot tell from my education background, my favorite subjects to tutor are all things reading and writing related! And with experience in both a preschool classroom as well as college essay writing/editing, I am able to help you or your childno matter the age!

...and allowing yourself to have what you need, even if it isn't seen as average. Too often, our schools value data over students and forget that education is about discovery and personal growth. As a teacher and tutor, I strive to understand my students individually as whole, complex people. In doing so, I am able to better reach the person in front of me, utilizing their unique interests and talents while meeting their needs.

I am a recent college graduate with an A.B. in Education Studies from Brown University (Providence, RI). I have worked as a remote tutor for other online platforms throughout 2021. I am most passionate about English, especially literary analysis and essay writing. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy exercising with my dog.

...a rowing coach. I love to travel, read, and learn, and I love to share knowledge and learning experiences with others. Economics and English/literature are the two subjects I enjoy studying, and by extension teaching, the most, because they present two entirely different frameworks for understanding the world. I hope that I can pass on my curiosity, open-mindedness, and genuine love of the learning process to my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading,...

...1st graders; volunteering at an after school community center in a 4th-6th grade classroom and most recently as an Ignite Semester Fellow through Teach for America where I virtually tutored two fourth graders in Reading. I am especially passionate about tutoring English, Reading/Writing, Literature, Psychology, Spanish, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus 1. My love for teaching and tutoring stems from my belief in the importance of equitable education and the connections I hope to foster with my...

...JD/MBA (law and business) graduate from Suffolk Law and a proud University of Pittsburgh alum, I bring years of academic experience and a passion for helping students succeed. I specialize in essay writing; whether for class assignments, standardized tests like the SAT/ACT, or college admissionsand in sharpening reading comprehension skills. I enjoy working with students to build their confidence and clarity in writing. Most of all, I love seeing their hard work pay off through...

...graduated with a B.A. in English. Inspired to spread my passion for literature, I attended Simmons College, where I earned a Master's degree in Education. Upon receiving my teaching certification, I worked as an English teacher at Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School in Cambridge, MA. Most of my classroom experience focused on under-performing students, and my greatest joy as a teacher was in finding ways for reading and writing to feel relevant to students...

...with test prep strategies and I am also a competent guide for preparing to take both college admissions and graduate admissions exams. I enjoy working with people from a wide variety of educational backgrounds and ages. From the young people who are learning to make education a lifelong part of their development to adults returning school, I feel confident helping people at different stages achieve their academic goals. I love learning and believe it should...