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Mariya C.

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Hi, I'm Mariya! I graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's degree from Wellesley College and went on to earn a Ph.D. in Romance Languages from Harvard. With over a decade of proven tutoring success, I am here to help you on your educational journey whether you’re preparing for AP English, conquering the SAT Verbal or ACT English sections, or mastering the TOEFL and IELTS, I bring the skills and strategies to help you excel. As a fully certified teacher in Massachusetts, I specialize in...

Hi, I'm Mariya! I graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's degree from Wellesley College and went on to earn a Ph.D. in Romance Languages from Harvard. With over a decade of proven tutoring success, I am here to help you on your educational journey whether you’re preparing for AP English, conquering the SAT Verbal or ACT English sections, or mastering the TOEFL and IELTS, I bring the skills and strategies to help you excel. As a fully certified teacher in Massachusetts, I specialize in empowering students with personalized learning techniques that deliver results. Fluent in French and Spanish, I also provide elite tutoring for students looking to elevate their proficiency in these languages—whether for AP courses, travel, or personal growth.

My approach to tutoring is highly personalized, combining proven teaching techniques with an emphasis on building confidence and fostering a love for learning. I believe in creating an interactive and supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and embracing challenges. By incorporating engaging activities and practical examples, I help students connect language learning to real-life applications. Together, we'll set achievable goals and track progress to ensure measurable success.

I look forward to helping you unlock your potential and achieve your learning objectives. Please feel free to reach out with any questions—I’m excited to join you on this journey!


Education

Wellesley College
undergrad
Harvard University
PhD
  • Licensed teacher

Additional Languages

French
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish

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ACT Reading

ACT Reading

I am qualified to tutor ACT Reading thanks to my years' long experience in language pedagogy and English. I have worked with high schoolers preparing for college and wishing to improve their verbal skills in reading comprehension, and my students have been admitted to prestigious colleges and universities in the US.
Bulgarian

Bulgarian

I was born in Bulgaria and I lived there until I was 18 years old. I am a native speaker of Bulgarian. I have completed my secondary education entirely in Bulgarian, and am proficient enough to teach the language.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I am qualified to tutor ESL/TESOL thanks to my years' long experience in language pedagogy and English. I have taught and tutored learners of English and my students have showed excellent results in the development of their English proficiency at school and at work.
French

French

I am qualified to tutor French because I hold a Bachelor's degree in French Studies as well as a PhD in Romance Languages and a Massachusetts Teacher's License in French. I have over 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring French.
Italian

Italian

PhD in Romance Languages from Harvard University B.A. summa cum laude in Italian and French Studies from Wellesley College
Linguistics

Linguistics

I have a PhD in Romance Languages and Literatures from Harvard. My training was primarily in linguistics and I have demonstrated my proficiency in linguistics through my dissertation. I have also taught college-level courses in language and linguistics departments.
Portuguese

Portuguese

I am qualified to tutor Portuguese because I am a proficient speaker of the Portuguese language. I also hold a PhD in Romance Languages and with a focus on Portuguese and Brazilian language and Literature. I have also taught courses in Portuguese at Harvard and I was a Visiting Lecturer in Portuguese at Emory University.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I am qualified to tutor SAT Reading thanks to my years' long experience in language pedagogy and English. I have worked with high schoolers preparing for college and wishing to improve their verbal skills in reading comprehension, and my students have been admitted to prestigious colleges and universities in the US.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I am qualified to tutor SAT Writing thanks to my years' long experience in language pedagogy and English. I have worked with high schoolers preparing for college and wishing to improve their verbal skills in reading comprehension, and my students have been admitted to prestigious colleges and universities in the US.
Social Studies

Social Studies

I am qualified to tutor Social Studies due to my rigorous educational background in the humanities and social sciences. During my PhD at Harvard, I studied extensively social studies topics and my knowledge was applied in the writing of my dissertation.
Spanish

Spanish

I am qualified to tutor Spanish because I hold a PhD in Romance Languages and a Massachusetts Teacher's License in Spanish. I have over 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring Spanish. I have worked with middle school, high school, and college students, as well as with adults.
TOEFL

TOEFL

I am qualified to tutor TOEFL thanks to my years' long experience in language pedagogy and English. I have taught and tutored learners of English and my students have showed excellent results in the development of their English proficiency and have scored high at the TOEFL.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I am qualified to tutor Vocabulary thanks to my years' long experience in language pedagogy and English. I have worked with high schoolers preparing college and wishing to improve their verbal skills and vocabulary knowledge, and my students have been admitted to prestigious colleges and universities in the US.
Writing

Writing

PhD in Language and Literature from Harvard
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