Certified Tutors From University of Massachusetts-Boston

...sure that students of all different learning styles and backgrounds can understand and digest the information fully. I am very friendly, enthusiastic, compassionate, and patient. I truly love to learn which is why I enjoy teaching others. Contrary to popular belief, not all my time is spent in a classroom, studying or tutoring. In my...

I received my undergraduate degree in English at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where I graduated summa cum laude and won the James William Fay Essay Prize for best undergraduate writing for the 2009-2010...

...and Writing at Emerson College, shifting my focus to design and visual interpretation. As I progressed along my professional track in educational publishing, my mind often returned to my time abroad; I chafed at my inability to regularly use the skills and interests that I acquired in undergraduate study. I also felt disconnected from my...

...challenge to be a less obvious outsider. It was hard going no doubt, but I found that confidence with language was not a matter of learning endless tables and words and phrases, but becoming truly familiar with the tools and the gears that make everything work. This independence is a lasting contribution of studying languages,...

...I found that one-on-one engagement with these students was most effective. While pursuing my graduate degree from the University of Massachusetts Boston, I maintained my busy tutoring endeavors, but worked exclusively with undergraduate freshman and sophomores. My work with tutoring guided me to the classroom, and I began teaching at the university level during my...

I currently teach grades 6/7, specializing in Math. I have experience in all elementary grades from K-6. I love sports! I also love to sing, read and cook.... I desire to be an effective educator for my students. I believe that all students, regardless of ethnic or economic background, are able to learn. Likewise, students learn in different ways, but they all are able to be taught, given the right tools. I endeavor to create differentiated...

...an exceptional difference in my students' lives. My 15 years of teaching experience with a diverse population of all ages and levels in English and Spanish enables me to make success attainable for each student. My tutoring sessions are tailored to fit each individual's needs and goals. I enjoy planning and implementing content-based, result-oriented, engaging...

...others to not only reach academic progress, but also gain a greater self-confidence through encouraging, patient tutoring. I am a middle school school STEM teacher seeking additional students to help in my out-of-work hours. Finally, I am a Cornell University alum and am confident in my ability to teach students in a range of fields...

...I am often speaking at panels and forums on the importance of gender and racial equity, especially in higher education. I am actively involved in a number of initiatives and organizations in the Boston area to help address these issues, and strive to be an role model for other first-gen students, individuals from underserved communities,...

...his or her own learning needs. I would like to know more about my students, to provide a personalized learning experience and to help them achieve their dreams. My students will not be afraid of making mistakes. My students will be more confident about their abilities. My students will have a open and critical mind...

...found a secondary passion in helping students find their voice in their writing. I love working one-on-one with students to help them develop their own interests and skills while achieving their personal education goals. I have had success tutoring students on a variety of reading and writing assignments, particularly for their English classes and in...

...Spanish, and also writing, English and social studies. In my tutoring I like to utilize a practical learning style where we use real-life examples. Sometimes I include other forms of media in my teaching which makes it a lot more fun (and relevant). Outside of academic I am a volunteer with various rare disease organizations...

...student which will not only show the student how they best acquire new information but also show them how to take that new information and apply it to the one size fits all testing environments found in many schools and colleges. One cannot teach another unless she is willing to learn from her students.... I became a teacher for two primary reasons. First and foremost is because of my fifth-grade teacher who took a very shy...

I believe that every student has the capacity to learn and I am passionate about using tutoring to make this goal a reality. ... Finding what works best for each student.... Build rapport, assess student needs, and set measurable and reasonable goals.

I am committed to helping students become better analytical writers, critical thinkers, and comprehensive readers. I have three years of experience teaching high school Geography, and I have a BA in History and an MA in American Studies. I am currently pursuing a PhD in American Studies.

...tutoring style is laid back and direct. I speak to students as equals, never browbeating, and I believe any subject can be made approachable by moving fluidly between common language and formal academic or technical terms. I encourage curiosity, independence, and problem-solving in every session. My most formative intellectual experiences were in archives and librariesfrom...

...English. My preparation to go to graduate school enabled me to become very familiar with test prep strategies and I am also a competent guide for preparing to take both college admissions and graduate admissions exams. I enjoy working with people from a wide variety of educational backgrounds and ages. From the young people who...

...student succeed by improving their work or obtaining a better grade in a certain subject area. It makes me feel I've made a difference when a student is proud of themselves for the improvements they have made. I enjoy tutoring Spanish, English, Writing Skills, various science classes and nursing classes. In my freetime I enjoy...

...academic skills. I currently teach English as a Second a Language, however I am a licensed elementary school teacher and have had experience with all ages through my work at City Year (an education based non profit) and at YMCA Camp Minikani (where I served as a counselor and camp director). I love English and...

...enjoyable and rewarding experiences working with students have been helping them with assignments individually during a free period or after school. I'm excited to leverage my experience in the classroom in work with even more students on a one-on-one basis. I believe that any students can make huge academic gains in any subject area -...