The Best Reading Tutors in Newton, MA

I've found the key skill needed to do well on the (new) SAT reading section is the ability to be flexible in interpreting the passages. This allows a student to spot incorrect answers that may initially be appealing but that are inconsistent with some element of the text (or that are simply not justified by...See Jonathan's full profile

My BA involved reading and interpreting writing of all sorts. I enjoy helping others to reason through their ideas about a given text. I received a perfect score on the GRE general test verbal portion, and have extensive experience tutoring and working one-on-one with students.See Peter's full profile

Hello, students and parents! I'm Nissi, a student and Computer Science major at Wellesley College. My primary interests lie in tutoring for programming, math, and reading, subjects I am genuinely passionate about. Currently, my main hobby involves constructing 3D games using the UNITY game engine and delving...See Nissi's full profile

1. English as a medium to write 2. English as a medium to (comprehend) listen 3. English as a medium to speak 4. English as a medium to readSee BJ's full profile

I’m a tutor specializing in math, computer science, and test preparation. I can help with high school and college-level courses such as calculus, statistics, linear algebra, algorithms and design, and web development, as well as standardized tests including the SSAT, PSAT, SAT, and ACT. A bit about my background: I...See John's full profile

I'm an experienced teacher and tutor of all ages with over 9 years of experience! In addition to my experience, I also have a degree in Mathematics with a focus in Teaching. With my reading students, I always look to build confidence and engagement by making reading fun, interactive, and taking time to...See Jessica's full profile

I taught Junior English (primarily Early-Contemporary American Lit. sprinkled with grammar and vocabulary), Sophomore English (short stories, mixed poetry, writing process, Shakespeare, and, of course, grammar and vocabulary), and Philosophy (reading short philosophical pieces and responding with logical patterns...See Marissa's full profile

The opportunity to help a student improve their reading skills is a wonderful experience. I find that when students read more fluently and easily, all of their schoolwork benefits. It is necessary to read in order to write well, which is a skill that is badly needed for college level work. I enjoy...See Monica's full profile

Summer is the time to work on your college essay! For the past 8 years, I have taught high school English and helped students get into Ivy League schools and Honors programs around the country, and I genuinely love helping with this assignment. My approach is simple, straight-forward, and focused on you as the...See Lindsay's full profile

Dear Student: Welcome to my home page. My name is Rocio M. I have been a teacher for more than 20 years; I have taught Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and for almost 10 years, Spanish, SAT/ACT preparation and English as a second language. I have also translated a couple of books and manuals into Spanish. I earned...See Rocio's full profile

I love working with others to talk about biology and all other related sciences. When I first learned Biology, I personally struggled a lot with the ways that my professors taught the material, and so I understand how difficult it can be to set a strong foundation within a larger complex field. I'll work with you to find...See Cassandra's full profile

For high school students, I use test prep materials to teach them logical elimination methods to promote context awareness, isolate and provide needed grammatical knowledge, and establish function reading practices for academic reading. I reinforce those reading practices and realistic notetaking and...See Karen's full profile

I have access to hundreds of different books across many different age levels, and I enjoy playing word games that correlate with a student's interests and reading level. I also do reading comprehension exercises with students by finding reading passages and appropriate questions that will...See Kathleen's full profile

As a reading tutor, I lean heavily on literary analysis, etymology, and context clues. What is the text already telling us? If we can't deduce it, what other skills can we employ to utilize the broad background knowledge we already possess? Depending on grade level, I prefer to make use of well-known works of...See Kyle's full profile

I have two BA degrees in English and Philosophy. I am a current MA student in Philosophy. Most of my academic life has been focused on reading and writing intensive programs and classes. I have privately tutored students in reading and writing skills. I have also attended writing workshops to give and...See Andi's full profile

I have been teaching English for the past 5 years with a specific focus in literature and reading skills. I am an AP Literature certified teacher and have taught the course for 3 years. I continue to hone my own writing and reading skills by reading a variety of different types of literature of all...See Talia's full profile

Hello, my name is Ian. I am a current undergraduate student at Harvard University, and I have experience tutoring people from ages 14-18. I specialize in Mathematics and Physics at the AP/IB level, and I have helped many students achieve SAT scores in the 1400+ range with many perfect scores in the math section. I have a...See Ian's full profile

I am a student at Harvard College, a 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, and an award-winning writer, photographer, filmmaker, and theatre artist. I am a graduate of the prestigious Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles, CA, and am currently dual-concentrating in Economics and Art, Film, and Visual Studies. I...See Ian's full profile

I have been tutoring SAT prep for over ten years, including the Reading section.See Carole's full profile

Hello! My name is Michela. I graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in English. I am currently an MD/PhD candidate and I am passionate about science, literature, and writing. I began tutoring because I thoroughly enjoy sharing my love for learning...See Michela's full profile

I have been teaching at various levels - mainly college - since 2002. In that time, I've taught all kinds of writing, starting with screenwriting and moving to playwriting and to Playwright in Residence at U Mass Boston for several years. I moved into English/Freshman English within a few years. At the college level,...See Janet's full profile

Hi, my name is Sandya! I'm a fourth year medical student with a lot of tutoring experience: I have volunteered for and run a tutoring club at my local library and tutored privately. I love learning, and I want to inspire that same love in other students. I like to make tutoring as enjoyable as possible for everyone...See Sandya's full profile

Hey, Barry here! Thank you for taking a great leap forward. It’s hard to admit you need an extra boost, but it shows you’re willing to do whatever it takes to be successful. We share that commitment to success. At Notre Dame, I graduated summa cum laude with a perfect 4.0 GPA, receiving a Bachelor’s degree in...See Barry's full profile

The ACT Reading section focuses less on vocabulary and more on rhetorical strategies than does the Critical Reading of the SAT. I help my students choose from several possible approaches the one that best fits them. I then teach them tricks to tackling the passages with a ready “ear,” as well as how to...See Ariana's full profile

I have logged over 10 hours tutoring specifically for the ISEE, and I have often taught related math, reading/verbal, and writing material for the ACT, SAT, and GRE.See Daniel's full profile