About Inspire: Tutoring By Ruth
Welcome to Inspire: Tutoring by Ruth!
I am based in the Boston area and provide customized, in-person and online SAT/ACT test prep, college essay, English language and History instruction to students from grades 4-12. I specialize in working with gifted and twice exceptional students and am well-versed in US tests and also the British 11+, GCSE and GCE exams.
About Inspire Tutoring
My students
This is a real picture of one of my youngest students (posted with consent). I started my tutoring career working online with older students and took on younger ones rarely and cautiously. Turns out, many students (like this one) thrive on the 1:1 instruction I am able to give them. My students are in my home state of Massachusetts and also New York State, Georgia, Texas and as far away as California! My students come to me with various strengths and weaknesses. I am particularly experienced in working with gifted and twice exceptional students but have worked with a wide range of talented young people - many of whom don't fit a mainstream model and aren't achieving results to match their abilities.
Personalized Lessons
The beauty of 1:1 tutoring is that I get to customize every program to suit each student. Each program begins with a thorough online or phone consultation with the parent at which I will review the student's strengths and weaknesses and ask about goals for the program. We then meet for the agreed-upon number of sessions per week (online and in-person) and I provide the parent with an emailed summary of our session and any homework set. Periodically, I review the learning goals with students and parents. My programs are very flexible. Students have switched focus, paused tutoring, stepped up tutoring, changed their time slot, and many other changes. I encourage the active participation of parents and students in making the program work for them.
Small Groups - Online Programs
History Club
Vocabulary-Builders
Vocabulary-Builders
History club is an opportunity to learn about history, and about what historians do! Before class we will watch an episode of a carefully-chosen historical show and fill out a handout in preparation for an exciting class. We will bring these handouts to class and use it for our discussion. Most classes will revolve around a historical q
History club is an opportunity to learn about history, and about what historians do! Before class we will watch an episode of a carefully-chosen historical show and fill out a handout in preparation for an exciting class. We will bring these handouts to class and use it for our discussion. Most classes will revolve around a historical question like “Why did the American Revolution succeed?” or “What role did women play in the Civil War?” We’ll use our online format to explore online museum exhibits and archived primary sources too. After the session, students may use writing prompts to hone their writing skills and feedback on any submitted work will be provided.
Age range 7-12
Sunday, 4pm
Cost: $100 per month
Vocabulary-Builders
Vocabulary-Builders
Vocabulary-Builders
This group is for students who are advanced in ELA and eager to expand their vocabulary. Current students are around 8 but are several grades above that in terms of ability. Sample work can be provided to check if this will engage and challenge your learner.
Age range 7-12
Wednesday 4pm
Cost $80 per month
Young Authors
Young Authors
Young Authors
This is a 12-week program.
This group has a broad age range and is for students who would like to write, edit, review with group and ultimately publish a book!
Time: TBD
Cost: $300 for the program
Minecraft ELA
Young Authors
Young Authors
This is a 6-week program.
This group is for Minecraft fans everywhere! We'll discuss key elements of English Language instruction within a Minecraft world. Students will even get to write, edit and share their own Minecraft-based short stories.
Time: TBD
Cost: $150 for the program