(1072) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Swampscott

Roman

Masters of Education Graduate with Mathematics Expertise

• $50 / h
• 783 ratings
• Brookline , Massachusetts ( 02446 )
• 20 miles

I graduated from University of Massachusetts Boston with an M.Ed. in LTET in 2012. I have heard many times how many in America are struggling in mathematics, a subject that I consider to be extremely important, and a lot of fun. In late middle school and during high school, I started helping students in mathematics. My cousin Stan was my first client and by the time he entered college, I helped him get an A in first year calculus. I also helped many other students at Brookline High School ach... Read more

Anand

The Keys to Understanding a Subject: Fundamentals and Problem Solving

• $80 / h
• 311 ratings
• Cambridge , Massachusetts ( 02141 )
• 8 miles

As a student approaches a subject, there are two major factors to success: a solid foundation in the fundamentals and skills at solving problems. The fundamentals are very important for understanding why aspects of the subject work the way they do and to be able to build on one aspect to understand others. Being able to solve problems means the student can apply what they have learned in useful ways. As a tutor, my role is to insure that the student is proficient in both parts of learning th... Read more

Ian

6 Degrees from MIT/Harvard, Passionate w/Extensive Tutoring Experience

• $100 / h
• 98 ratings
• Cambridge , Massachusetts ( 02139 )
• 10 miles

I have several thousand hours of tutoring experience, successfully improving the academic lives of hundreds of students. If you select me as your tutor, I will do all that I can to translate my experience of over 10 years of study at MIT and Harvard and perfect standardized test scores into success for you. My standards of teaching are extremely high, as is my excellent ability to assess your needs and teach you what you need in a manner that best suits your personal learning style. I have a ... Read more

Christopher

• $40 / h
• 1138 ratings
• Cambridge , Massachusetts ( 02138 )
• 0 miles

I have taught Latin at the British School of Boston, the Uphams Corner Charter School, the MIT AP preparation program and the Boston and Cambridge Centers for Adult Education. I have over twelve years' experience tutoring Latin and Greek and have substituted in the Cambridge Public Schools at all levels and subjects for seventeen years. I received my Bachelors from Harvard University in the History of Science Department, where I specialized in the history of logic in Greece, India and China.... Read more

Kathleen

SAT/ACT/GRE/GMAT Top Tier Tutor & Writing Specialist

• $90 / h
• 227 ratings
• South Hamilton , Massachusetts ( 01982 )
• 30 miles

I have researched Aspergers and Non-Verbal Learning Disorder in great detail, dealt with special education matters in the Public School and Private School systems, and also worked closely with therapists, psychiatrists, school guidance counselors, and teachers. I have attended lectures and symposiums on Aspergers and Non-Verbal Learning Disorder at Read more

Karen

Enthusiastic, experienced former English professor ready to help!

• $60 / h
• 89 ratings
• Woburn , Massachusetts ( 01801 )
• 15 miles

Hello! My name is Karen. I am an experienced, creative, and supportive tutor dedicated to helping my students increase their confidence, improve their skills, and enjoy learning. Tutoring sessions are entirely tailored to the needs of each student: we can work on homework; college research or applications; SAT prep; grammar; persuasive writing; or creative writing. If you are getting ready to take the SAT, we can use the materials I've created to prepare for it. I also offer longer-term acade... Read more

Pierre

College applications, editing, writing, college prep

• $65 / h
• 40 ratings
• Boston , Massachusetts ( 02113 )
• 5 miles

My name is Pierre, and I hold a Bachelor's from Harvard College and a Master's from Harvard Divinity School. I have taught SAT English (Verbal and Writing) to high school students over an eight-year period and feel rather confident in my ability to teach all levels. In my previous tutoring work, I created curriculum to teach the SAT Verbal and Writing sections. Over the years, I have worked with over 300 students not only in SAT preparation (Verbal and Writing) but also in college essay wr... Read more

Laura

Organic Chemistry, Neuroscience, Biology, Oh My!

• $60 / h
• 546 ratings
• Boston , Massachusetts ( 02111 )
• 4 miles

I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Binghamton University (SUNY) in 2008 with a double degree in Linguistics (B.A.) and Neuroscience (B.S.). After working as a behavioral neuroscience research technician for about two years, I pursued a position in 2010 at Cornell University within their Behavioral and Evolutionary Neuroscience program. In short order, I moved to Tufts University Sackler School of Biomedical Sciences, where I completed a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, with a focus on behavioral pharmaco... Read more

Ann

Experienced Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, and Math Instructor, PTCB prep

• $80 / h
• 22 ratings
• Boston , Massachusetts ( 02114 )
• 20 miles

I graduated Cum Laude with a B.S in Chemical Engineering and later earned an M.S in Chemical Engineering . I also have a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a minor in Pharmacology. In addition to working in industry, I have taught at the college level for several years and have also taught middle and high school students. Over the years, I have come to realize that a good foundation in math is essential in math-based STEM courses. So, in most of my courses, I start by giving my students ... Read more

Kevin

Conservatory-Trained Musician for Tutoring in Music and Academics

• $65 / h
• 21 ratings
• Cambridge , Massachusetts ( 02140 )
• 40 miles

Clarity and expression come to us in different forms and are meant to be used to interpret all the many sources of inspiration which surround us, from the benign and painful to the sublime and beautiful. Teaching my students to tap into their personal creativity and inventive methods will enable them to utilize their instrumental techniques in a way which is invigorating and communicative. With this, I hope to foster lifelong musicians who can use their inventiveness to surmount any and all o... Read more