Elizabeth tutors both middle and upper school students. She teaches upper school English at an independent school in Brookline. Prior to this, she was an upper school English teacher, a member of the academic support department, and the Junior Dean at an independent school in Waltham. A graduate of Holy Cross, Elizabeth double majored in English and Psychology. She recently received her Master of Education specializing in Secondary English Education from Boston College. In her academic support role, Elizabeth spends time with students working on skills such as note taking, organizational strategies, time management, and executive functioning. Elizabeth is happy to tutor students on developing their analytical and creative writing, and she can also tutor students as they manage the challenging content of summer reading. In addition, Elizabeth has experience tutoring the verbal, reading, and writing sections of the SSAT and SAT. Elizabeth loves to read, watch the Patriots and Celtics, and engage in numerous outdoor activities such as biking, golfing, tennis, and running. Elizabeth is willing to drive 30 minutes from her home in North Reading, or 30 minutes from her location in Yarmouth.
Ryan works with both middle and upper school students, bringing a wealth of expertise to his sessions. With 15 years of experience in independent schools, 3 years in public schools, and 9 years in various educational and administrative roles, including serving as the chair of the English department, Ryan has a deep understanding of diverse learning environments. He has taught every grade from 7th to 12th and is proficient in a wide range of pedagogical approaches and subject areas. Additionally, Ryan is a highly skilled study skills and executive functioning coach, empowering students with strategies for organization, time management, and effective learning habits tailored to their unique needs. Ryan has used this skill set additionally as a College Application Coach and College Essay specialist. Ryan’s tutoring style is energetic but adaptable, ensuring he meets the individual preferences and learning styles of each student. Ryan creates a dynamic and engaging environment that fosters growth. During the summer, he particularly enjoys tutoring analytical and creative writing, as well as helping students tackle summer reading assignments. He also has extensive experience preparing students for the verbal sections of the ISEE, SSAT, and SAT, and he provides invaluable support to seniors navigating the college application process, including essay development and school research. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Ryan holds a master’s degree from Middlebury College. Outside of academia, he enjoys reading, woodworking, and cheering on the Boston Celtics and New England Patriots. Currently, Ryan teaches English Literature at a public high school in Newton, MA, and is committed