Brenda G.

• Chester, NH 03036 ( 30 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female Age 65
• Member since: 07/2013
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40 to $55 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: SAT - Math, GED

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Experienced high school and middle school math tutor

I have taught high school math for the past 4 years involving Algebra I and Algebra II ( at various levels) and Geometry and Pre-Calculus. I have worked as a tutor for the past 6 years in these subject areas as well. I have also worked with middle school students who were taking basic math or Pre-Algebra courses. I took a course at UNH to learn strategies and techniques involved with tutoring.
When tutoring, I try to meet the students needs by utilizing methods of teaching which take into consideration the student's learning style. I explain concepts using visual representations as well as numerical/algebraic models. I am a very patient teacher who will find various ways of explaining math concepts, until I find one that works for the student. I teach students the "why" behind the process rather than explaining the process of finding a solution by only listing a number of ste ... read more

Virginia B.

• Chelmsford, MA 01824 ( 17.5 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2013
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $45.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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ELL, Reading and Writing, Standardized tests ALL ages

I am a fan of Howard Gardner- I believe each student has his/her own learning style. Knowing these learning styles can help both teacher and student accomplish academic success. I also believe in a gradual release of responsibility on the student's part. Teaching vocabulary before the actual lesson can help the student understand more completely.
I have recently acquired a Master of Education degree in Education-a lifelong dream. I have taught in both private and public schools in grades PreK-6. I have tutored many students along the way-including summer school for struggling readers and writers. My most recent assignment was a permanent substitute position in the first grade. I am currently tutoring in ELL AND ALL ACADEMIC SUBJECTS. I have passed all the MTEL exams and have helped fellow colleagues with these exams. I also hold License to teach Special Needs.

Maxwell M.

• Dover, MA 02030 ( 33.7 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 10/2014
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $50.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, SAT - Verbal, SAT - Math, ACT

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Experienced teacher, mentor and lecturer.

My teaching style is student centered, patient and supportive but persistent, always keeping the individual goals, needs and capabilities of each student in mind
I am experienced teacher, mentor and lecturer. I have been teaching graduate and undergraduate students for over 20 years. Additionally I have tutored fellow students when I was a junior high school student and have mentored aspiring leaders of start-up companies. My initial education and early work experience was highly technical (nuclear engineering) but I have since trained for and migrated to business management consulting , often for smaller or medium sized technology based companies and universities I have been a guest lecturer at a variety of institutions such as the: Yale School of Organization and Management; MIT Industrial Liaison Program; Commercial Development Association; Environmental Business Council; C ... read more

David P.

• Leominster, MA 01453 ( 7.2 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $48.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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As a 2008 graduation of Westfield State College with a Bachelor of Arts in English Education I have enjoyed being a high school English teacher for two years. My training prior to my career involves experience with English at all four high school levels, drama (both academic and extra curricular,) speech methods and instruction, and urban school environments. Additionally, career opportunities while teaching have allowed me to pursue new and progressive methods of teaching literature and writing.
I have a passion for teaching and working with students, and I am highly energetic and enthusiastic in the classroom. I make it a priority to help students understand that even if a subject isn't enjoyable to them, it is still rewarding to achieve success with it. I make an effort to adapt to each students learning style, whether visual, kinesthetic, auditory, or something different. By re ... read more

Teresa R.

• Shirley, MA 01464 ( 8.8 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $51.00 /hr

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Teaching as a role-model by demonstrating the necessary skills and its process and then help students develop and apply these skills; help them work through a problem, master it, and then work independently.
I am an energetic, goal-oriented, finance/accounting professional with a proven track record of accomplishments with expertise in driving efficiency and productivity through evaluating and implementating process improvements. My key strengths include complex problem-solving, communication skills, broad business perspective with competencies in: Accounting Management, Financial Management, Forecasting/Budgeting, Audit/Compliance and efficiency Improvements

William W.

• Leominster, MA 01453 ( 9.4 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Entrance Exams

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Regardless of the demographics of the student population in the classroom, I have learned that it is as important to listen as it is to present information. I encourage participation in classromm subjects yet maintain control and functionality of the class so that the lesson is not lost in the discussion. It is rewarding to see the improvment of self esteem and knowledge when people become heard and are understood in a positive environment. The miracle of comprehension is akin to nurturing, encouraging and challenging an individual to blossom and bear fruit that can be enjoyed and savored by many.
I have spent a lifetime educating myself and participating in professional development and then giving back my knowledge and skills to those that may benefit. I have found that I frequently learn as much from those that I teach as they learn from me. My History degree is not only a passio ... read more

Robert S.

• Chelmsford, MA 01824 ( 19.6 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $62.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED, ACT

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I like to get to know my student. Being a little older, I find it easier to do this. This getting to know the student, includes understanding their needs and what they know. Once I get to know the student, learning can progress. I am good at summarizing the information they need. This summery is short, specific, and most important, clear. Its explaining material clearly and at the rate the student can understand, that makes a good tutor. The students are happy to learn, and this good feeling make learning even better.
I have been tutoring for many years. I started at Sylvan Learning Centers, where I was there for two and one half years. I am proud to say I was successful in that I helped many students and that I was able to do this over a wide range of student needs. Some of this included teaching the SAT preparation course, both the English and math sides. I have also had studen ... read more

Steven W.

• Holden, MA 01520 ( 21.1 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $46.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED

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I believe all children can learn, but each in their own ways. I am patient, easy going, and considerate. My goal is to provide the child a structured environment where they can find their greatest academic potential and work on what they want to do when they leave school. I am a firm believer in learning through self-discovery and to a lesser degree drills. I am also a firm believer in transition from school to school and from school to career. I believe all children can find their potential if they are given the chances, time and experience they need. A few good teachers can change a child’s life and educational potential. . I strive to make a difference in all of my students' lives. I enjoy teaching and working with all children (especially the E.D., at- risk and problem students) and available to help your children find academic success.
I have taught a wide variety of subjects ... read more

M Barbara D.

• Lowell, MA 01850 ( 21.3 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $57.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Entrance Exams

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I have over 15 years experience as a classroom teacher in English and a decade of most recent experience as an Orton Gillingham Reading Tutor/Interventionist and general academic tutor (including Writing) from Elementary through Adult. I specialize in helping the struggling reader learn “the code” of English so the barriers to reading can be lifted. I also am experienced in helping struggling readers develop fluency and comprehension skills and strategies. I am a certified Reading Specialist and English Teacher in MA.
My teaching style is both relaxed and focused. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with my students and also am aware that I learn from them. I believe that goals are important in lesson planning and children benefit from structure as long as it isn’t rigid. At times it’s important to respond to the direct concerns and/or questions a student may have even if they are n ... read more

Jessica N.

• Marlborough, MA 01752 ( 22.5 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $54.00 /hr

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From before I can probably even remember I have loved teaching. I have been giving my sister tests since I could write. Teaching others and helping others is a great passion of mine. My sister struggles academically because she has learning disabilities, but through her I have learned, it is not an excuse, it does not mean you cannot learn. It simply means you need to learn in a different way than the average kid. I have the patience and the skill set to help aid any struggling student along. It is my goal as a teacher to ensure every student I encounter has a positive experience in English and learns from me. It is up to me, as the instructor, to make it possible for all of my students to find success.
As a graduate of Merrimack College, I have always had a passion for great literature. I became an English major with the intent of becoming a journalist, but quickly learned I did n ... read more

Susan J.

• Concord, MA 01742 ( 22.6 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $62.00 /hr

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I have high expectations for all of my students. They know it, and when we're done, they're proud of what they've accomplished. I teach SAT, for example, and expect all of my students to earn at least a 9 out of 12 on the essay portion. I coach each one on employing his or her strengths to produce a good essay. With beginners, I focus on organizing the presentation, clear declarative sentences, and effective use of transitions to keep things moving. Then we progress to varying sentence types and common vocabulary (for example, don't say "very" all the time; use "extremely", "powerfully", "excessively", "dramatically". Same with "nice", "bad", and the perennial favorite "awesome.") Analyzing other students' essays provides a model and some metacognition (without the jargon) for students. Everything is scaffolded, and advanced students can move up the steps rapidly. But every stude ... read more

Susan W.

• Worcester, MA 01602 ( 23.9 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $58.00 to $61.00 /hr

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I am a professional writer with 25 year experience in the field and I am also a seasoned tutor. I have been tutoring students in writing papers and preparing for written tests in many subjects — including English, history, social studies, government, psychology, and sociology — since I graduated from Clark University with Honors in English in 1985 and have continued working with middle school, high school, undergraduate and graduate level students since that time. I also have worked with students on SAT, SSAT and TOEFL test preparation in the areas of reading comprehension, writing and speaking (TOEFL).
I love working with middle school children and young adults. I have worked successfully with students from under-served populations as well as international students. One example is my work with an internationally born undergraduate student who I tutored in English literature and wr ... read more

Harrison K.

• worcester, MA 01609 ( 24.2 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GMAT, GED, Entrance Exams, ACT

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I feel that I excel in putting myself in the student's shoes. By trying to understand their thought process, I can best teach by making sure the student follows the logic of the subject. I have always believed that allowing the student to reach understandings through subtle guidance by the teacher is the best process. This method allows students to retain information better and feel more comfortable with the material.
I have always enjoyed both the humanities and sciences. At Virginia Tech, I majored in Philosophy and Minored in Statistics and Business. Since graduation, I have worked primarily in an engineering setting performing statistical analysis and other tasks typically performed by a test & validation engineer. Next fall I am starting a masters program at Northeastern University for Industrial Engineering. I have substitute taught for the Hopkinton Public School syst ... read more

Kara K.

• Derry, NH 03038 ( 24.6 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $55.00 /hr

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I believe knowledge and success go hand-in-hand. That’s one of the main reasons I enjoy teaching and tutoring students of all ages. I’m grateful for the people in my life that have taken the time to teach and show me various things. I enjoy doing the same, passing along any knowledge that I’ve gained because information should be shared. I try to structure my teaching style to be a bit informal, so the student feels comfortable learning and asking questions. I also try to structure my teaching around the students learning style so that they can get the most out of the session. Lastly, I try to show any tricks for remembering certain information that either I was taught by my own professors or that I came up with during my own studies.
I graduate May 2009 from Simmons College with a BS in Biochemistry. My courses taken during my undergraduate career were heavily focused in th ... read more

David M.

• Worcester, MA 01608 ( 25.1 mi )
• PSAT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $54.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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My teaching style is based first and foremost upon engagement. I feel that it is absolutely critical for the successful instructor of any subject to have a passion for that subject that is evident in the way he or she interacts with students. For myself, there is no higher calling than education- and the benefits that can be reaped through effective mathematics education can easily benefit all other scholastic areas. When a teacher can effectively engage with students in a positive and encouraging manner, the students can benefit through an increased confidence which is the natural result of successful problem solving endeavors.
I am a Massachusetts certified teacher of mathematics for grades 5-12, and have four years combined experience as a teacher and tutor of mathematics and language arts. My experience includes training at the Huntington learning center of Acton Massachusetts ... read more