Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Boston, MA

...students. My teaching philosophy includes having a learner-centered growth mindset that takes into account students' social-emotional health and personalized learning needs. I enjoy both the in-person and virtual classroom, and am a passionate advocate of both standards-based learning and the STEAM curriculum. I believe I am an approachable, efficient, and competent teacher/tutor whom students can tell genuinely cares about their academic success and personal well-being. I look forward to acclimating myself into the Varsity Tutors...

I am a Junior at Wheaton College. I am studying to be a biology major with a minor in psychology. I can help you with biology, physiology, chemistry and psychology homework! I can also edit essays if need be. I'm excited to start tutoring!

I am passionate about teaching and ensuring that my students can get something valuable out of my sessions.

I am a teacher of writing and literature with two Masters from Salem State University, one in English and one in Teaching English. I currently teach high school English, although I am a former biopharmaceutical engineer. I love rhetoric, writing pedagogy, digital composition, and feminist critical theory. My favorite subjects to tutor are writing and English literature. When I'm not tutoring, I love camping, hiking, and horseback riding with my dogs.... My goal as an educator...

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!

Hi! My name is Caroline, and I am currently enrolled at Northeastern University. I am pursuing a bachelor of science degree in Biology with a minor in design and innovation engineering. I am passionate about teaching and am committed to helping others learn! I have experience helping students overcome test anxiety, develop better study habits, and improve their overall academic performance.

...can help create success in other areas. I try to use multiple approaches while teaching, and present ideas as visually and tangibly as possible. One of the dangers of learning math is that students memorize the method for solving a problem but do not realize the underlying concepts. I do my best to ensure that students recognize the broader concepts. Because math builds on itself, it is also very important to look at past topics...

...to overcome obstacles and turn confusion into success. I specialize in all levels of math up to and through precalculus. Everyone thinks about numbers and equations differently, and I want to help each student I meet in and individual, patient, and personalized way. I'm a graduate of Boston University, where I studied theatre and biology, but was very active in my high school's math curriculum. Outside of academia, I'm passionate about theatre, acting, current events,...

...and build a lasting, analytical understanding, but it is far from the only means to do so. I work to design my approach to fit the student's needs and meet them where they are. My goal is not only to have my student learn a concept, but to bring them to the point where they may confidently apply the knowledge themselves beyond the classroom. I love horseback riding, and have pursued this love through both...

...literature is often written in a style that can be hard to understand, it touches on experiences and emotions that are common to us all. While all students have different learning styles, they also all have the ability to learn and enjoy education. Particularly in the global society, education and the ability to think critically are essential foundations for success in high school, college, and beyond. Outside of teaching, I enjoy reading, biking, kayaking, racquetball,...

...Despite only being in this role for a couple of years, I've received tons of positive comments from my students. I've collected and held onto the various notes and letters of thank-you's, some claiming that I am why they passed their classes. Succeeding in this task is so much more than understanding the material and getting answers correct. Instead, I aspire to help students grow into great learners. With the right support and motivation, anyone...

Hi there! I'm Madeleine. I'm a graduate of Yale University. At Yale, I studied English, English literature (especially English poetry), and creative writingas well as Art. I'm passionate about helping my students become better writers.

...learning about other times. Tutoring is not just a chance to catch up or review materials but also an opportunity for collaboration, participation and the development of ideas, knowledge and learning strategies. I like taking an interactive approach with students and making sure that everyone stays engaged and that students work through materials themselves. I have a BA in Literature (English and French) from a top US university and a MA in International Affairs from...

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.

...it's learning a new language or working on public speaking, it can be a lot. Which is why I think tutoring should be interest-based in order to make tutoring sessions truly yours! As far as my professional experience goes, I have been a teacher for 4 years. I taught ESL in France as well as French as a Second Language in the US and in Australia. During my free time, I like doing yoga, try...

I believe that all students can access and succeed in any curriculum area with the proper support and guidance

...the teacher is to foster this curiosity and interest in learning and to guide students by clearly explaining difficult concepts. I have many years of experience tutoring students of all ages. Most recently, I worked as a teacher and tutor in Madrid, Spain, where I taught English as a Foreign Language. Before that, I worked in New York as a tutor with a private tutoring company. I have tutored students in many academic subjects including...

...History, US Government and Politics, AP European History, and AP English Literature and Composition. During this time, I also have tutored students in ESL, and (non-AP level) high-school level biology, English literature, US history, and European history. As an MD/PhD student, I have also tutored undergraduate students in college-level biology and genetics and MCAT prep and tutored medical students for the USMLE Step 1 exam. I am a fluent French and proficient Spanish speaker, and,...

...and communicate in English subjects. I believe being able to write effectively and clearly is essential in our society. I have worked for years as a swim instructor and saw many students going out of their comfort zones and improving their skills, and love to see the same motivations in English students. I have worked in many workshop and one-on-one essay editing settings at my university and this is my specialty. I can't wait to...

...time. I am pursuing my PhD in history, and I want to be an early North American historian. My thesis studied pregnant women convicted of witchcraft in Salem in 1692. I am currently waiting to hear back from programs, and my top choice is William and Mary. I have been accepted to the University of Maryland at College Park. I love working with children of all ages, and learning from them as they learn from...