Award-Winning History Tutors serving Brookline, MA

...graduate of Brown University, where I earned my B.A. in Literary Arts and Visual Arts, taking courses in a wide array of subjects ranging from contemporary American fiction to ancient Indian classics. My first teaching experience came in college when I had the privilege of creating and teaching a series of literature courses at a local community center. There are few experiences I find more enriching than facilitating a meaningful dialogue centered around great works...

...school teacher at a classical school outside of Boston. I graduated from Yale last year with a B.S. in psychology. As a student I worked as an undergraduate research assistant in a cognitive neuroscience lab, studied in Paris, debated with the Yale Political Union, and took part in numerous off-campus mentoring and counseling activities. In many ways I am still a student, always trying to grow as a person and in my profession. My favorite...

...and this experience led me to seek out work as a tutor. As a tutor I am most passionate about teaching writing, critical thinking, history and philosophy. I am a currently a doctoral student in the Philosophy Department at Stony Brook University, presently in the dissertation writing phase of the program. I have a MA in Art History and Theory from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a BFA in Painting from...

...many interesting events and people from the past, and studying history enhances your understanding of the world we live in today. I believe that the best way to help students learn is to build a close relationship with the student to better understand how they learn and make them comfortable asking questions. I also like to provide students with written examples and practice problems to get them more experience with the topics they are struggling...

...Tour Guide where I honed my skill of public speaking. Prior to relocating to Boston I was building my career in physical therapy by working as a physical therapy aide in several outpatient orthopedic clinics and volunteering at the VA Rehabilitation Hospital. I am passionate about the health sciences and helping students achieve their academic goals. I am an original Harry Potter nerd and a sports fanatic. In my leisure time I enjoy being outdoors,...

...graduate of Harvard University and candidate for an MA in American Government from Georgetown who knows firsthand the value of hard work and dedication, especially when it comes to standardized tests. I have grown tremendously through the help of tutors and mentors, and I credit much of my success to their guidance and strategies. When I'm not working on my course work or my research projects, I enjoy biking, hiking, and reading! I look forward...

...the state of Massachusetts. As an undergrad, I tutored my peers in biostatistics and provided edits and feedback for written assignments. I am also an avid fiction writer who has written full-length novels and taken many creative and technical writing classes. I love finding different ways to organize information to maximize learning and absorption and helping others to improve their writing and reading comprehension. I understand how frustrating it can be to struggle with difficult...

...for standardized examinations such as the SAT, ACT, SAT subject tests, AP Exams and Regents examinations. I am eager to work with students in these areas, with a particular emphasis on reading, writing, and history. My experience working with children expands beyond tutoring. I also have worked with students on their college essays. I absolutely enjoy working with them and deeply care about promoting their education. In my free time, I keep up with the...

...all ages and abilities. During that time, I learned that anyone is capable of learning any subject they want. In addition, with the assistance of the right teacher, they are able to find a way to relate to the material on a more personal level. I believe that my role as a tutor is to guide a student to understand the material, while it is the student's job to remember and understand that process in...

...Heather, and I am a recent graduate of Vanderbilt University where I received a BS in Human and Organizational Development. I also minored in Quantitative Methods and have a passion for statistics. I have spent time living in France and England and love to travel. My time abroad has cultivated a love of language and writing and how to use academic tools in order to create opportunities in life beyond the classroom. I am excited...

...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 understanding of the concepts being tested as well as on test-taking skills. After working together, all of my students feel more comfortable entering the exam and sure of their...

...University pursuing a double major in economics and history, with a minor in physics. My favorite subjects to tutor are history and english because I love to write, so I really enjoy the analytic facets of these classes. I have been an English tutor for four years, a history tutor for one year, and an ACT tutor for nine months. Some of my other experience includes teaching summer classes in South Africa, and volunteering as...

...music, and teaching! I've tutored for several years, and I ensure my students have a blast while they learn. I'm a junior Journalism student at Emerson College and an editor for the college's newspaper. I've been a finalist in several essay contests including the Gerald R. Ford. Museum Essay Challenge. Besides writing and reading daily, I've played violin for six years and appeared in musicals for five. Whether it be polishing an essay or developing...

...completed my Ph.D. studies in Neuroscience at The University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester. My thesis investigated the neural circuitry and neurotransmitter systems underlying food-reward learning using fruit flies. While trained in neurobiology and genetics, I've always had a passion for everything science, from all aspects of biology to chemistry and even theoretical physics and cosmology. I've also always been fascinated in history, from ancient civilizations to European history through modern day U.S. History....

...passionate and effective teacher who believes that students learn best by doing. I have a love of language and particularly enjoy teaching English. I have taught adults and children in the United 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...

...toward my bachelor's degree in Mathematics with a minor in K8 Math Education. I'm set to graduate in 2027. Before college, I attended Lowell High School in Massachusetts, where I was part of the Education Pathway program. That experience included 30 hours of student teaching in Lowell Public Schools and really helped spark my passion for education. I believe all students can learn and succeed when they have access to the right resources and a...

...education and am particularly knowledgeable about topics in social sciences and humanities. I currently work with youth with disabilities providing transition services and I have experience teaching from early education through college instruction. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Northeastern University in Boston and hold a BS in Human Services and Political Science. I am most excited about topics like history, government, psychology, political science, and writing since they allow us to understand and analyze...

...is Cy - and I've been working with students for almost 15 years. I really enjoy being part of the learning process and helping students succeed. My professional life began as a biochemist and intellectual property attorney. After practicing law for five years, I attended grad school at Stanford, graduating in 2012. This background allows me to support students in a fairly large number of subjects. I look forward to working with you and helping...

...interim position as a writing center director and fell in love with working with students in 1:1 relationships. It was in these relationships where I was witness to students growing as thinkers and writers the most. In writing centers, I also had opportunities to assist students with academic writing from different disciplines such as economics, nursing, business, social work, and technology. I have expertise in research writing and APA and MLA documentation styles. In addition...

...sophomore chemistry major at Providence College! I attended high school at Cardinal Spellman High School in Brockton, Massachusetts where I graduated in 2019 being 7th in my class. While in high school, I tutored for AP Calculus as historian of National Honor Society. I also have lots of experience working with children aged 1-12 through babysitting and camp counseling jobs! As a very organized and serious student, I am very committed to my education as...