Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Newton, MA

...to Boston University and study Global Development Policy. I have always been passionate about educating others. My favorite part of teaching is when the student has the "lightbulb moment," when you can see they truly understand what you are trying to teach them! My specialty subjects are in the humanities but I do have a background in the math and sciences. I enjoy being active and busy in my everyday life and I am a...

...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 of how much I love to help...

I am excited to teach students the knowledge I have obtained throughout my academic career. I am interested in working with students from kindergarten through high school in subjects such as Accounting, Psychology, Math, and Spanish. My undergraduate degrees were in Accounting and Psychology, so I am happy to share what I have learned thus far.

...Math. I decided to become a tutor because my math tutor (from 8th-12th grades) took me from hating math to enjoying and succeeding in it. I want to help others make that same transition--a bad teacher or tough class can crush a student's innate curiosity, but a good tutor can restore it. I currently tutor students in the social and biological sciences (elementary school through college level), reading and writing, and in standardized test preparation....

With experience in the classroom setting for the past three years and tutoring experience for the past five, I provide quality instruction to help the student better understand challenging material and develop skills to master a subject.

...I began tutoring more formally when I started attending college at Boston University. Throughout my junior year, I worked at BUs Writing Center as a writing consultant, where we help students with papers from the writing courses, ESL English courses, and various other courses in the College of Arts and Sciences. Being a consultant has given me the opportunity to work with students from diverse backgrounds, whether they be an ESL student in Biology or...

...as a poised, energetic, conversational, musical people-person. My work demonstrates my strengths in cultural competency, teamwork, and communication, while also showcasing my flexibility and willingness to learn new tasks, even with little-to-no experience. When outside the classroom, I can be found running around the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, singing with the University Chorale, or cooking for my friends in my apartment. I also love to travel and have cross-cultural conversations about identities and social justice. I...

...and high school in the Boston area. I have planned units and lessons for my middle school History classes and taught them as a lead teacher for three months during my 2019-2020 teaching residency. I tutor subjects as diverse as Spanish, English Language Arts, History, and use of the music software Logic Pro X. My favorite subjects to tutor are English Language Arts and History, because I have always been passionate about building strong reading...

...group. When I can express myself coherently, I know I have mastered the material. When I started tutoring, I received a formal job, from my undergraduate university, at the Learning Den at Johns Hopkins University Office of Student Support. I hosted lectures every week in a variety of subjects spanning mathematics, engineering physics, to chemistry and the biological sciences. Here, I encountered a variety of students and different learning styles, and learned how to adapt...

...students from middle school to college and even post-grad learners, I strive to make learning engaging and accessible. Having grown up feeling intense pressure to excel academically, I know firsthand how stress can take the joy out of learning. Over time, I've learned to manage test anxiety and rediscover the fun in education. I believe that by making learning enjoyable, students can find success in any subject, even the most challenging ones. Outside of tutoring,...

...worlds Spanish-speaking diaspora. I am fluent in Spanish and have studied the language for more than ten years. While at Columbia, I also studied social movements, political theory, history, literature and globalization. In addition to my studies, I have seven years of tutoring experience as well as one year of teaching experience. In high school, I volunteered as an ESL tutor. In college, I volunteered as a homework tutor (geometry, English literature, grammar, biology and...

...biology, chemistry, physics, and advanced mathematics. In my spare time, I love reading science fiction, realistic fiction, fantasy, and nonfiction. I tutor SAT math and critical reading, Prealgebra, Algebra I & II, Trigonometry, Calculus AB and Calculus BC, as well as Chemistry, Biology and Physics. In my approach, I ensure that students understand the logical basis behind each concept, by teaching students to understand why a concept or problem solving method works the way it...

...of 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...

...College of Criminal Justice (CUNY). I have experience working with students of all ages. I've interned at CASES for a year, where I tutored students in many different subjects. I currently tutor for Esperanza NY Inc as well. I'm passionate about helping students change their relationship with subjects they struggle with so that they can enjoy what they're learning. Other than tutoring in traditional academic subjects like English, I've hosted Yoga and meditation workshops for...

...and high school levels, primarily with math and English classes. As a tutor, I strive to make concepts intuitive and easily understandable. My goal is to equip my pupils with the tools they need to tackle any academic or intellectual challenge. Every student learns differently, so my teaching style is versatile, but my primary focus is always on finding ways to help my students grasp difficult ideas. When I'm not tutoring or studying for class,...

Supportive, experienced and advanced trained Academic Mentor and Coach with a M.Ed., dedicated to student success utilizing goal setting, personalized learning strategies and fun, interactive and creative solutions for individual students. Several years of experience with adult ESL, English education, tutoring, college applications and career prep. English tutoring for elementary, middle, high school and college age students. Experience with students on IEPs, learning differences and struggling with executive functioning.

...above (averaging 3.3 years of growth). An avid reader, I took time to learn best teaching practices adjusting to learning styles and standards. I know how to develop and execute aligned lesson plans, while making lessons fun and engaging so students can be engrossed in the learning. Before teaching I studied History and Anthropology at Columbia University where I also served as a tutor for four years. I have spent the last three years as...

...sophomore students. Since graduation, I have been working as an AmeriCorps member as a part of City Year, where I tutor 5th grade students who are especially behind in reading and math. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Italian, French, History, and Admissions Essays. My teaching philosophy is centered around intrinsic motivation, believing that the best results come when we are genuinely interested in exploring our curiosity, building...

...assisting college students in various mathematics courses, from statistics and precalculus to higher-order algebra and analysis. While developing my own study skills, I've taken the time to research study strategies, work with others to learn material and adapt to different learning styles, and edit and review English and liberal arts assignments. Generally speaking, these jobs and experiences have taught me to approach every student as an individual, working with their strengths, interests, and unique approaches...

...recent graduate from Tufts University with a B.S. in Geological Sciences. I will be pursuing my MDiv in Religion at Boston University this Fall with a focus on the intersections between Islam and religions of South East Asia. I am also disabled and work as a disability advocate. I am passionate about advocacy and equality for all people. I constantly strive to give a voice to the voiceless and to be a beacon of light...