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Bailey R.


Newton, MA

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Dance Instructor Available! I have been dancing since I was a child and have extensive experience choreographing and performing! I have given many private lessons and have also worked as a high school dance coach. I love working with children and teens, spreading the love for dance!
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Katherine J.


Newton, MA

$40-55/hr3 yrs exp

I am a third grade teacher with a Masters Degree in Education looking to tutor in my area! I love working with children and helping them to meet their educational goals. I am flexible with my hours (after my school gets out) and am very responsible and hardworking. I strive to make lessons engaging and fun for all types of...
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Dylan V.


Allston, MA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Private Lesson Instructor

I graduated from the Berklee College of Music with a degree in performance and am a working professional musician. I've taught piano, drums, and vibraphone privately for over 10 years and most recently worked as a piano and drum instructor, a music school based in Wellesley, Weston and Newton. I've since started working full...
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Kari H.


Needham, MA

$50/hr8 yrs exp

Educational Support Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My goal is to provide a positive and successful educational tutoring experience for K-5 students. I love teaching children and helping them to grow in knowledge and the ability to solve problems. My strengths are asking questions to facilitate learning or encouraging students to overcome a challenge. Children thrive on positive...
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Andrew W.


Medford, MA

$35-50/hr1 yrs exp

Math, Economics, SAT/ACT Tutor

I am a 2022 graduate from Tufts University and an incoming teacher at the Loomis Chaffee School with a love for mathematics. When I tell people I love math, I normally get a confused look in response. For me, math is not solely numbers and theorems. Math is about looking at a challenging problem and breaking it down into...
5.0
"Andrew tutored my son (10th grade) during the '21-'22 academic school year. He is always extremely organized, patient, and prepared for his tutoring sessions. Andrew also makes the tutoring sessions fun which helps keep my son engaged in the lessons. My son grew...

Ed B.

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Mary P.


Jamaica Plain, MA

$20-45/hr8 yrs exp

10+ both online and in person: Math (Arithmetic through Calc I / AP AB, statistics) - 8 years; Essay Writing (high school and college level) - 3 years; Spanish - 3 years; Economics (Micro, Macro, Econometrics, Development Economics) - 2 years; SAT / ACT prep - 1 year I am looking forward to working with you and your family. I...
5.0
"Mary Lou has been tutoring my daughter for the past 2 years and she is amazing. She is very knowledgeable and understanding of my daughter's needs. Since my daughter been tutoring with Mary Lou, she has improved a lot in Math, and we are so grateful for her. "

Baheja R.

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Kimberly S.


Brookline, MA

$30-35/hr3 yrs exp

Private Lesson Teacher(Brass)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have played the trumpet for 9 years, and have proficiency in each of the brass instruments. I have performed in symphonic bands, marching bands, orchestras, and chamber groups, as well as solo for several gigs throughout the year. I went to the Hartt Music Conservatory and majored in music education and trumpet performance,...
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Ann Marie M.


Needham, MA

$70/hr6 yrs exp

Literacy Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced, certified elementary school teacher offering private reading and writing instruction. A former classroom teacher, I now work 1:1 with children as young as 3 and as old as 10. My lessons are based on Orton-Gillingham structured literacy principles and will strengthen your student's phonemic awareness,...
5.0
"Ann Marie has tutored our two boys (who are now in first grade and pre-k) for the last two years. Her instruction is professional, clear, engaging, and grounded in experience. She clearly loves children and loves teaching, and she is very good at it. As a result,...

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Sook-hee E.


Somerville, MA

$30-80/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced And Friendly Computer Science Tutor

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Sook-Hee and I'm very excited to work with you and your family as a tutor! I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Tufts University with a B. S. in Data Science and a minor in Engineering Management. While at Tufts, I found a passion for teaching when I started out as a TA for the Introduction to Computer...
5.0
"Sook-hee has been so helpful for my senior-year daughter. She had been struggling in math, which had led to a lot of anxiety. After a few sessions with Sook-hee her next test grade vastly improved. We have an ongoing relationship right now, our daughter feels...

Lisa M.

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Valentina S.


West Roxbury, MA

$25-75/hr5 yrs exp

Biology PhD Student Offering Online And In-Person Tutoring!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a biology PhD student who is passionate about meeting your child's individual learning needs. I have experience with different learning techniques and have a lot of tips and tricks for studying effectively! For high schoolers- I am offering tutoring in Biology and English, including AP Biology, Language and Literature. I...
5.0
"Valentina was very helpful with tutoring my daughter in Biology. My daughter really related to her teaching style, and she was able to improve her grade as a direct result of receiving this help."

Patricia F.

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Nicole C.


Charlestown, MA

$50-80/hr9 yrs exp

Online Elementary Tutor

I'm Nicole. I'm a certified Elementary educator with 9 years experience as a first grade teacher and 4 years experience as a tutor. I specialize in personal reading and math instruction for grades k-3. I have experience with students with disabilities, gifted students, and students who struggle in school. I offer online...
5.0
"Nicole is wonderful! She has been tutoring my daughter for a year and my daughter LOVES being with her. Nicole is kind and creative, fun, and very professional and responsible. She is super organized, and had many activities planned and materials she developed...

Talaya D.

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Starlette P.


Brighton, MA

$49/hr5 yrs exp

College Tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've tutored generally in Math and Science however I am also very proficient in English. I am a master's student attending Boston University and studying Biochemistry. I know what it takes to get a good score and I am very good at teaching difficult subjects and breaking the concepts down. From personal experience, I was not...
5.0
"She's an awesome Chemistry tutor and helped me get an A on my test the next day!"

Star P.

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Betty L.


Boston, MA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Educated And Creative Tutor, Sitter, And Social Coach

Hi! I am an educated and creative person with a good sense of humor living in downtown Boston. Growing up I loved baby sitting in the summers and working in the church nursery and Sunday school. I have 10+ years experience working with children of various ages including teaching communication skills to adults with autism. While...
5.0
"Betty worked for me for about 2 years, she is punctual, has excellent customer service, excellent people skills, connects well with others. She is dedicated, driven and a pleasure to work with."

Kelli S.

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Lani V.


Newton Center, MA

$70-100/hr10 yrs exp

Special Educator & EL Teacher Available For Private Tutoring (PreK-Grade 8)

Offering the following: *Private, remote individual or group tutoring conducted virtually online *In person tutoring in Newton, Needham, Wellesley, Weston, Dedham, West Roxbury, or Brookline Massachusetts (other areas considered on a case by case basis) Over 20 years experience in education, and also the parent of two kids...
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Ilana G.


Westwood, MA

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Private Swim Instructor

I am CPR and First Aid certified. I've worked with kids ages 2-10 for the past five years as an assistant swim lesson instructor and assistant recreation swim team coach. I also do private swim lessons on my own. I travel to the families home and work on what the parents would like the child or children to work on and what I...
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Charlotte M.


Watertown, MA

$14-30/hr2 yrs exp

My Love For Music Motivates My Love For Teaching.

I have 15+ years of professional and private music experience, both as a student, teacher, and professional musician. I have multi-instrument experience, including violin, viola, cello, and piano, as well as experience in sight-reading, solo performance, and theory. I'd describe my personality as punctual, motivated, and...
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Julia M.


Medford, MA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Private Tutor

Helped students with essays and structuring papers. Assisted students with understanding how sentence structure works, and how to take their papers to the next level. Developed course syllabus, curriculum and teaching materials.
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Joshu A G.


Cambridge, MA

$25-45/hr1 yrs exp

Strings & Strums: Private Beginner Guitar Lessons With Josh

Hello! I'm Joshua, an experienced guitarist with over 10 years of playing and performing in professional settings. I'm thrilled to offer private beginner guitar lessons through my program, "Strings & Strums." Throughout my musical journey, I've had the opportunity to refine my skills through weekly performances, immersing myself...
I know this is a crazy time with remote learning and kids home from school but I am here to help! I attended one of the most competitive private high schools in the country, Phillips Academy Andover, and am an honors college student at the University of Vermont. I am double majoring in Health & Society and Psychology, and...
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Laura S.


Somerville, MA

$45-50/hr6 yrs exp

Swim Instructor

I have been a swim instructor for 7 years, I personally have been a swimmer for 17 years. I have also coached all ages, and have taught private lessons to all ages.

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Recent private tutor reviews in Newton, MA

Andrew W.

5.0

Andrew tutored my son (10th grade) during the '21-'22 academic school year. He is always extremely organized, patient, and prepared for his tutoring sessions. Andrew also makes the tutoring sessions fun which helps keep my son engaged in the lessons. My son grew academically this year with Andrew's...

- Ed B.

Mary P.

5.0

Mary Lou has been tutoring my daughter for the past 2 years and she is amazing. She is very knowledgeable and understanding of my daughter's needs. Since my daughter been tutoring with Mary Lou, she has improved a lot in Math, and we are so grateful for her.

- Baheja R.

Ann Marie M.

5.0

Ann Marie has tutored our two boys (who are now in first grade and pre-k) for the last two years. Her instruction is professional, clear, engaging, and grounded in experience. She clearly loves children and loves teaching, and she is very good at it. As a result, our children are enthusiastic...

- Care member

Sook-hee E.

5.0

Sook-hee has been so helpful for my senior-year daughter. She had been struggling in math, which had led to a lot of anxiety. After a few sessions with Sook-hee her next test grade vastly improved. We have an ongoing relationship right now, our daughter feels really comfortable with her and...

- Lisa M.

Valentina S.

5.0

Valentina was very helpful with tutoring my daughter in Biology. My daughter really related to her teaching style, and she was able to improve her grade as a direct result of receiving this help.

- Patricia F.

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