Certified Tutors From Boston University

...writing, math, French-- with students ranging from underprivileged preschoolers in rural Tennessee to Houston high schoolers to adults. I never received less than a perfect score on the SAT or PSAT verbal tests, in two sittings of each test. As a musician, clarity of communication (via clear, logical syntax and rhetoric) is paramount to my...

...literature, and film. An appearance on Who Wants to be a Millionaire has helped fuel student interest in knowing how one subject area affects another. I think this helps dispel the notion that math is all dry numbers and theory. My style in the classroom is very similar to my tutoring style. I listen, I...

...for a number of years, I have extensive experience from both sides of the language learning sphere- teaching and learning. My training in Linguistics has given me a deeper understanding of the inner-workings of both Language and the brain with language acquisition. This expertise helps me take a more logical, natural approach to language learning-...

...into every lesson. Hopefully at the end of their sessions, students will feel the same passion I do for the subject! I have tutored students as young as ten and as old as seventy in Spanish, Hausa, Japanese, ESL, and GED. I enjoy working with every age and level of ability and my students always...

My motivation for teaching and tutoring is to help each individual child reach their own maximum potential. I worked as a teacher for seven years and have recently started my doctoral program in Special Education at George Washington University.

...to learn how to ask the right questions so that they can navigate the increasingly sophisticated world around them. This belief informs my teaching style; I act as a guide for students rather than someone dispensing information. Nothing is more enjoyable than the look on a student's face when he or she has just realized...

...interested in, the ability to write with clarity and logic is absolutely central to success. Each student also learns differently, and with the right teacher a student can learn in a manner that addresses individual needs. In addition to effective writing, I believe that developing individualized study skills, learning how to manage time and material,...

...problem a student has and try to fix it. I have had a good success rate, rescuing students from Special Education, being held back, and even steering one failing middle school student through high school graduation. I have become good friends with the parents of many of these students. I am currently conducting literacy trainings...

...University with a journalism degree and I'm currently working for a small publishing house in Manhattan which is great. I love tutoring in all subjects. I really think that once students have the drive to do well in school everything else will come into place. I was a tutor in high school and now I'm...

...Learning should be an enjoyable and enriching experience. I also believe that answers should not be readily given. To truly grasp a subject material, students need to engage their critical thinking and problem solving skills throughout the learning process. No one ever said that learning and studying would be easy, but I am confident that...

...elementary and ESL teacher committed to my students and their learning. I am passionate about teaching and love finding new ways to help my students. I became an ESL teacher as a result of my own personal interest in languages and linguistics. I have studied several languages extensively and am fluent in Spanish.

...while also tutoring students around the Boston area. In what seems like a previous life, I worked as an Assistant Director of Admission at Brown University, my alma mater, reading applications, meeting students, and giving presentations across the country. I have also taught SAT Prep to students both individually and in classroom settings. My favorite...

...and minored in French, receiving my B.A. in 2003. I went on to receive an M.A. in Medieval History from Catholic University in Washington D.C. in 2007, and my Ph.D. dissertation, which is on religious women in 15th century Italy, is slated for completion in 2014. I currently reside in the New York City area...

...Pediatric Dermatologist! Although I grew up in Illinois, I have spent the majority of the last 6 years in Boston so I feel like it's a second home. My tutoring specialties are in SAT and ACT Test Prep, Algebra, most Science courses and Writing (especially college admissions essays! I served as an Undergraduate Writing Fellow...

...correct. On the content side of things, I've worked with creative writing majors, teaching them the ins and outs of building narrative arcs, creating three-dimensional characters, setting scenes and twisting plotlines. Regardless of the assignment, if it's writing-based, the odds are good that I have experience helping a student improve in the same area. The...

...to support others and see them succeed. Over the years I have enjoyed tutoring several elementary school students. In addition, I have used my strong English skills to help a Chinese-speaking neighbor with her English. Among my many interests are music, especially choral and classical, and working with dogs. My present dog has earned her...

...Reading, Phonics, or Literature. My day job is to train teachers who teach English to non-native speakers, so my skills are honed and strategic. If you are confused, I can explain it to you in a way that is useful for you. Now let's talk about Spanish! I would love to help you reach your...

...I conducted research on drug development and Immunology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University as well as at a private Pharmaceutical company, where I have published multiple peer reviewed journal articles. I have volunteered as a tutor at multiple locations in distinct education levels ranging from elementary school to Masters Degrees. I truly love...

...a grammatical structure, breaking down the root of a vocabulary word, or enjoying the beauty within a literary classic. My genuine enjoyment for Spanish and English Literature have made studying these subjects a pleasure, enabling me to build up an extensive understanding of the many concepts involved. In addition to my love for the subject,...

...Law Review. My older brother is autistic and my younger brother is seven years younger than me, so I grew up helping them with homework and various other challenges. Additionally, I was a senior camp counselor at the Hyde Park Municipal Building from 2002 to 2006, and oversaw and directed junior staff members. During law...