Elizabeth: Waltham CogAT course instructor
I have been teaching college English courses for over 25 years, and SAT prep classes for four years, both remote and in-person. I adopted my daughter from Ethiopia when she was 7 years old, and she spoke no English. To prepare her for first grade, I taught her to read using a Phonics curriculum, and she was able to read whole paragraphs in English within just a few months. I love working with students of...
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Emerson College - Master of Arts, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- UK A Level
- CLEP
- SAT
- +52 subjects
Abigail: Waltham CogAT course instructor
...in Biology at Tufts University in Medford/Somerville, MA. My hobbies include knitting, running, and, of course, reading! Another one of my long-term interests is education. I worked with preschoolers for a full year in college through an AmeriCorps literacy program in low-income preschools. Later, I worked as a teaching assistant for five semesters (three as an undergraduate, and two as a graduate student), teaching biology, chemistry, and environmental science. Most recently, I worked at a...
Education & Certification
- Tufts University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Stony Brook University - Current Grad Student, Biological Oceanography
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- SAT
- Statistics
- Greek
- +46 subjects
Sarah: Waltham CogAT course instructor
I recently graduated from Brown University with a degree in American History. I have extensive experience tutoring students to prepare for the SAT and SAT subject tests in US History and Literature, as well as teaching and tutoring students of all ages in after-school programs and religious school. I'm excited to work with you or your child either on standardized test preparation or on generally improving performance in history, English, and social studies!
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- REGENTS
- SHSAT
- PSAT
- +93 subjects
Emily: Waltham CogAT course instructor
...College and a current student at Harvard Divinity School and Harvard Law School, I am extremely excited to work with students on topics ranging from elementary school English to college-level World Religion! Whether it's grammar, paper-editing, or exam studying, I'm here to help. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out--I am overjoyed to be a part of the Varsity Tutors team and look forward to working with students!
Education & Certification
- Haverford College - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Harvard University Law School Divinity School - Doctor of Laws, Legal Studies
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- GED
- ACT
- REGENTS
- +72 subjects
Dianna: Waltham CogAT course instructor
...Spanish 1,2,3, 4 using a variety of standard school textbooks; ESL subjects: Conversation, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Listening, Idioms, Grammar, and Business topics. I possess several ESL teaching certificates: TESOL, TKT and SEI (public school) and I completed my U.S. certified, university education in Ecuador, South America, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration degree. My hobbies include reading about history and biographies, cooking, and traveling. Creating a motivating learning atmosphere where students can excel is important to...
Education & Certification
- City College of San Francisco - Bachelor in Arts, Business Administration and Management
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- UK A Level
- IELTS - International English Language Testing System
- TOEFL
- +24 subjects
Ian: Waltham CogAT course instructor
I am a recent graduate of Clark University with a B.A. in Urban Geography and Women's and Gender Studies. I have a passion for teaching writing, reading, and general social science courses. It makes my day to spark a student's passion for a new topic or help a student grasp a difficult idea.
Education & Certification
- Clark University - Bachelor in Arts, Geography
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- ACT
- GED
- SAT Subject Tests
- +51 subjects
Alyssa: Waltham CogAT course instructor
...specifically. For example, Environmental Science & Public Policy majors are required not only to take classes on earth and climate science, but also on economics, biochemistry, calculus, and social sciences. I spent a year on the pre-med track, so I'm well-versed in hard sciences. I also spent two years on the Spanish Language Citation track and studied abroad in Costa Rica, so I'm comfortable speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. In high school, I took...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Studies
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- SSAT
- ISEE
- ACT
- +61 subjects
Cassandra: Waltham CogAT course instructor
...have struggled with for years. Many of my students have not taken relevant quantitative courses for years and have forgotten much of their fundamental math skills, but after working with me for a short time, they are able to achieve great GRE quantitative scores. Students also enjoy my approach to the verbal section, where we work on decoding the questions and narrowing answer choices based on the type of question. I focus on a strong...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Geology
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Doctor of Philosophy, Geophysics and Seismology
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- REGENTS
- HSPT
- TACHS
- +130 subjects
Amanda: Waltham CogAT course instructor
I am a trained historian, with special expertise in Southern History, African American History, and broader narratives of American History. I also have training in American Literature and English composition. My primary tutoring experience lies in high school history and English. My goal is to help your student engage more deeply with their reading and writing assignments so that their grades improve in the short and long term.
Education & Certification
- University of Memphis - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- SAT
- ISEE
- ACT
- +65 subjects
Cristiana: Waltham CogAT course instructor
...and high schoolers in math for four years now - I specialize in math tutoring and test prep at all levels. I am very goal oriented and I bring this into my sessions - my students and I are constantly setting and readjusting our performance and learning goals. I have worked with both groups and private clients through various different outlets and have experience with both in person and online tutoring - however, through Varsity...
Education & Certification
- Wellesley College - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- HSPT
- SAT
- REGENTS
- +55 subjects
Nikola: Waltham CogAT course instructor
Hello! My name is Nikola Muromcew. I am a current sophomore at Tufts University, where I am pursuing a BA in Mathematics. I have loved math since elementary school and look forward to working with you to foster your love for math as well!
Education & Certification
- Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- SSAT
- ACT
- CLEP
- +19 subjects
Rachel: Waltham CogAT course instructor
...resourceful teacher recently graduated from Muhlenberg College with honors and a Pennsylvania certification to teach social studies in grades 4 to 8. My teaching is centered around creating connections between content and themes, as well as connections to the students' personal lives, current events, and other content knowledge or media. Learning, especially learning social studies, is most accessible to the student when it becomes relevant. I will work with you to find a door into...
Education & Certification
- Muhlenberg College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- ISEE
- ACT
- ASVAB
- +44 subjects
Olivia: Waltham CogAT course instructor
...to College Station, TX to complete a post-doctorate fellowship at Texas A&M University. I received my Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Master's degree in Psychology, and PhD in Experimental Psychology all from the University of Vermont. For the past four years, I have tutored high school students in standardized test prep (including PSAT, SAT, and ACT), Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry and Trigonometry. One of the things I love most about tutoring is pinpointing a students'...
Education & Certification
- University of Vermont - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
- University of Vermont - Doctor of Philosophy, Biopsychology
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- CLEP
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +41 subjects
Maedeh: Waltham CogAT course instructor
...based on the individual while being patient and empathetic along the way. There are a number of different reasons why someone might not be improving in a certain subject, so I try to learn more about students so we can troubleshoot and empower them to take an active role in understanding what is and isn't working for them. I have experience tutoring a variety of STEM subjects for students of various ages and backgrounds and...
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SHSAT
- SAT
- +50 subjects
Britni: Waltham CogAT course instructor
...them be successful. I also work with their teachers on helping them develop plans for their struggling students. I have had the privilege to tutor my classroom students and have had a tremendous amount of success with seeing them grow academically. I celebrate all growth with my students. I believe that in order to be successful and to continue being successful, as students and adults it is important to celebrate any amount of individual growth...
Education & Certification
- University of North Texas - Bachelors, Sociology
- Texas A & M University-Commerce - Masters, Curriculum and Instruction
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- ISEE
- English
- Art
- +23 subjects
Patricia: Waltham CogAT course instructor
...me to have a wide array of resources to choose from in order to find the best way to help your child be successful. My tutoring experience includes working with Grades K-6 in all areas, including study skills as well as organizational skills. I believe in teaching skills that your child will be able to carry with him/her through all their years of schooling, allowing them to be as successful and independent as possible. My...
Education & Certification
- William Paterson University of New Jersey - Bachelor in Arts, Special Education/Elementary Education
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- ISEE
- REGENTS
- SSAT
- +57 subjects
Tori: Waltham CogAT course instructor
Hi, My name is Tori and besides teaching I love to sing, dance, act and explore. I love reading and going on adventures and I can't wait to start working with the future brilliant minds of this country. ... My philosophy is to help students enhance their mind and encourage them to do great things using different strategies of learning.
Education & Certification
- Stephen F Austin State University - Bachelors, Interdisciplinary studies
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- STAAR
- Theatre
- +15 subjects
Allison: Waltham CogAT course instructor
...in many different settings, including public schools, after-school programs. My experience has taught me that nothing is more rewarding than helping young people learn and grow. I am confident that my skills and passion for teaching would make me an excellent educator. Above all, however, what makes me an ideal teacher is my dedication to the success of each individual student. Every child deserves the opportunity to find their own unique strengths and passions. It...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at San Antonio - Bachelor of Science, Public Health
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- CLEP
- SAT Math
- Test Prep
- +16 subjects
Robert: Waltham CogAT course instructor
I am a passionate educator, who has been in the industry for nearly 20 years. My overall goal is to help and support my students to be successful in their academic, and professional careers. Their WIN is my gain!!
Education & Certification
- Wilmington University - Masters in Business Administration, Health Management and Clinical Assistance
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- ACT
- UK A Level
- UK A Level Religious Studies
- +13 subjects
Lucy: Waltham CogAT course instructor
...understand the world and history all around us. I have experience working with disabled adults through an academic mentoring program at my college where I taught study skills, organization, money management and some electives such as animal science. I have experience teaching 1-1 to elementary students during COVID. My favorite subjects to tutor are English, Foreign Languages and Study Skills. In my free time I like to volunteer, travel and learn Arabic. I want to...
Education & Certification
- Mississippi State University - Bachelor of Science, Food Science
Subject Expertise
- CogAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- ASVAB
- +378 subjects