15 Grafton Tutors

I knew from childhood I wanted to be a teacher, but never fit into the system very well. As an "outsider", I have tasted the cultural and educational difficulties students can have. My training was in physical chemistry, which required quite a lot of mathematics, which I loved very much, and yet did not excel in. My approach to math and science has always been philosophical, intuitive, and explanatory, and I believe it benefits me that none of what I learned really came easily to me. I ha... ... More

I taught college-level psychology, research methods, and statistics for over 25 years, and won several teaching awards in that time. In my course evaluations, I got the most praise from students for being friendly, knowledgeable, and organized. I love to learn new things myself, and I love to help students learn. Nothing is more rewarding for me than seeing that moment when "it all clicks together." I taught probability and statistics to psychology majors, so I am good at explaining th... ... More

Hi! I have worked teaching and tutoring students anywhere from kindergarten to PhD candidates. I have also worked professionally as a writer and editor for the past 15 years and I specialize in academic and historical writing. If you or your child struggle with writing composition, structure, grammar or flow, I am your girl. I have also taught history, philosophy, religion, and anthropology as well as having a master's degree in psychology. I believe in meeting the student where he or she is ... ... More

I was a successful Litigating attorney, but retired due to a health issue. Now I'm back on the health trail and would like nothing more than to help motivate and encourage students to full and successful scholastic careers. I have strong language skills and great sense of what is important for success. Those coupled with a sharp sense of humor keeps me, and hopefully you, in touch with what is needed to achieve the desired goal. Laughter is a very useful tool but no substitute for hard ... ... More

Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, I attended the finest schools in the country. As a result, my command of Spanish is excellent. I am kind, patient, and...funny. As a musician, my experience includes a decade-long tenure as Resident Conductor and Director of Educational Programs for the Florida Philharmonic, Chair of Theory and Composition at the renowned Booker T. Washington School, Founding Director of Fine Arts for the new Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches, as well as the Do... ... More

Presently I work as a Reading Specialist with Middle and High School special needs students. My case load consists of students with a variety of disabilities such as Autism, Aspergers, ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia,and emotional difficulties.For my students with ADD/ADHD I am very cognizant that they may need periods of time within each session to move about and that as instruction occurs they may need to manipulate something in their hands or possibly chew gum. I chunk many of my lessons into working on reading and giving student short breaks. I have found many of my students enjoy being read to thus en ... More