Jim Vlachos

K - 12 Students: I'll Help You "Get It"! :D
Male | Boston, United States

Member since: Jan 24, 2011

Last active on: Jul 08, 2011 at 09:43 AM (EST)

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About Jim Vlachos

When you're having trouble with a particular subject in school it's often because you're attempting to memorize facts, figures and formulas long enough to pass a test. It can seem impossible to develop a structured, coherent understanding of the subject as a whole using this approach. The result is usually confusion, frustration, and grades well below those of which you're actually capable.

The key is learning *how to think about the subject*. Once I help you achieve that, remembering facts and formulas becomes much easier and much quicker. You'll recall this knowledge much more easily in the future, long after you've kicked butt on the exam, because you'll have learned a set of basic principles and a framework of general understanding of the subject matter.

That's called "Getting It". That's what makes it possible to turn Cs and Ds into As and Bs on exams, papers, and assignments.

I specialize in helping students "Get It", in subjects ranging from English, history, and philosophy to earth science, biology, and physics.

If you're struggling with a particular subject then you need a tutor who can help you structure your approach, your thoughts, and your study time in a given subject. I'm a tutor who can help you do exactly that.

If you're having difficulty in any of the subjects I tutor, and you need to Get It, then contact me...we'll both be glad you did! :D

Teaching Preferences

Online Teaching

Face to Face Teaching

Teaches following Subjects/Exams
English (1st - 4th Grade)
Language of Instruction: English
Reading, Writing, Grammar, Spelling
Mathematics (1st - 4th Grade)
Language of Instruction: English
English (5th - 8th Grade)
Language of Instruction: English
Reading, Writing, Grammar, Spelling, Composition
Mathematics (5th - 8th Grade)
Language of Instruction: English
Science (5th - 8th Grade)
Language of Instruction: English
Earth Science, Biology
Science (9th - 12th Grade)
Language of Instruction: English
Biology, General Physics
Mathematics (9th - 12th Grade)
Language of Instruction: English
Algebra
English (9th - 12th Grade)
Language of Instruction: English
Reading, Writing, Grammar, Composition
Critical Thinking/Philosophy (9th - 12th Grade)
Language of Instruction: English
English (SAT)
Language of Instruction: English
Reading, Writing
Teaching Experience

Online Tutor

Brainfuse.com, United States

Nov 2010 - Present

Biology, - 8 Science

Tutor

South Shore Tutoring Services, Massachusetts, United States

Sep 2010 - Present

Physics, Biology, Algebra, SAT Reading/Writing

Private Tutor

Self Employed, Massachusetts, United States

Apr 1986 - Present

Physics, Biology, Computer Science, Algebra, - 8 Science, English, Reading, Writing

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science

Boston University, Massachusetts, United States

Sep 1987 - May 1991


Minors in Philosophy and Classical Civilization.

High School Diploma

Boston Latin Academy, Massachusetts, United States

Sep 1980 - Jun 1986

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