Tutoring Services in Newton, MA

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May 18, 2025

Meet a Few of Our Tutors

We’re proud to cultivate a roster of tutors who matriculate from some of the country’s best colleges and universities to join the Livius team. Livius tutors average 7 years of tenure with our company, and this experience makes a critical difference in successfully guiding students through their academic journey. Our tutors are rigorously trained academic specialists with extensive subject knowledge and expertise. As employees (not independent contractors), we’re able to invest time and resources in training our tutors around our industry-backed curriculum and responsive test prep methodologies.

Catherine Yates

Boston College, M.A.

Catherine Yates is a highly skilled education professional with an expertise in college counseling built over the past twenty-five years. She has had extensive experience working as a private college counselor for Livius for the past seven years. Catherine empowers students to fully engage in the college search process in order to find a “great fit” school. She helps her students craft compelling applications as they reflect on their priorities, strengths, and aspirations.

Bralyn Beathea

University of Nevada, M.A.

Thoroughness is the hallmark of Bralyn’s process of guiding students through private high school applications, and he has helped students earn admission to Phillips Academy, Deerfield, Xaverian, Choate & The Lawrenceville School. In college admission counseling, Bralyn has helped students to secure admissions to several top 50 universities including, but not limited to, Harvard, Brown, University of Wisconsin, Georgetown University, University of Michigan and Northwestern.

Julia Ying

Princeton University, B.S.

Julia Ying is currently finishing her degree at Princeton University studying computer science, but also interested in various other subjects, like mathematics, linguistics, and graphic design. In high school, Julia took 11 AP classes and is always eager to learn more about various subjects—though her academic focus is usually STEM-related. Seeing the impact she makes on her students is one of the primary inspirations for her passion for tutoring.

Discover Our Comprehensive Tutoring Services in Newton, MA

We offer a range of specialized programs designed to meet your unique learning needs:

SAT

Our tutors create personalized study plans based on official SAT practice tests, with impactful strategies tailored to boost your scores and confidence.

ACT

We pinpoint your ACT strengths and weaknesses via an official practice test, then develop a custom plan with proven strategies for optimal results.

ISEE/SSAT

Our expert tutors provide personalized instruction for private school entrance exams based on individual test prep needs.

College Admissions

We will guide you through the college admissions process from essay writing and extracurricular activities to financial aid and timeline management.

Academic Tutoring

Build a stronger academic foundation, work through advanced concepts, and bring up your GPA.

Math Tutoring

From foundational arithmetic to advanced calculus, our math tutors provide personalized support to improve grades at all levels.

Science Tutoring

Prepare for Biology, Chemistry and Physics exams with our expert tutors to help master complex topics.

Language Tutoring

Improve your English and language skills or prepare for proficiency exams with tailored instruction focused on fluency and communication.

AP Exams

AP exams provide an opportunity to earn college course credits, which makes preparation especially crucial.

GRE

Personalized instruction for graduate school applicants tailored to each individual’s strengths and weaknesses.

PSAT

Strengthening your academic and test-taking skills to help you perform well on the PSAT and prepare for the SAT.

TOEFL

Personalized guidance to help students improve their English language skills and test-taking strategies for the TOEFL exam.

Private School Admissions

Support for the private school application process, from selecting schools to preparing for interviews and essays.

Set Up a Free Advising Session

One of our academic advisors will meet with you and discuss what your best course of action is. A parent or guardian is required to attend the advising session.

Flexible Tutoring Options: Your Learning, Your Way

Online

Access our tutoring services from anywhere! Our online programs deliver the same high quality as our in-person programs, all tailored to fit each student’s own schedule and learning style.

In Person

Join us at our Newton, MA, learning center for face-to-face tutoring. Benefit from direct interaction with our tutors in a focused learning environment.

"Livius Prep has been an incredible partner for our district. They have supported us with the SAT, ACT, personalized learning, tutoring, scholarship bootcamps, as well as 1:1 support on some occasions. Their comprehensive feedback has helped our students measure themselves against students across the nation. Their staff members are personable and they care about our students. I am happy to be a partner with Livius Prep and I 100% recommend the Livius programs to other districts."

"Best tutoring service we've experienced in the Greater Boston area. Very responsive staff and excellent communication with parents regarding tutoring sessions, scheduling, planning. Excellent tutors and lots of flexibility. For us, they stepped into a difficult, time-constrained situation and made everything work."

"A big thank you to Livius Prep for partnering with Everett High School. As the student representative, my experience with Livius gave us new opportunities and opened doors for us with the information the staff has displayed. I appreciate the passion and wisdom that was given out. Everything exceeded my expectations - the curriculum, the training. It’s obvious the staff at Livius Prep take it seriously."

"I attended ACT prep here after completing a comparison of SAT vs ACT. Livius’s classes provided me with the tools to increase my score as well as select the test that would best suit me. Livius also provided a practice test under exam style conditions. I felt prepared for my ACT and my scores showed wonderful results. Thanks to Livius’s instruction my scores granted me admittance to Harvard College. I highly recommend Livius to all students."

"My daughter had such a good experience with the Livius SAT prep, that she decided it might be good to also have another point of view on the entire college application process. Livius then matched her with Jodi, an extraordinary college counselor who was able to additionally help my daughter make the most of the more qualitative aspects of her college application. My daughter was grateful to be accepted to her top choices: Harvard and NYU. My daughter’s work with Livius was a very helpful component of all that she did to make compelling cases for her candidacy at the schools she was most interested in."

Why Choose Our Tutoring Services in Newton

For nearly 40 years, Livius has been dedicated to student success. We aim to empower each individual on their educational journey, with all our Newton, MA programs designed to fit the unique academic needs and inspirations of each student.

Our expert guidance is here to help you every step of the way; whether you’re aiming for the top scores on college entrance exams or to improve your understanding of challenging school subjects, our skilled and knowledgeable tutors will help unlock your potential.

FAQs: Tutoring & Test Prep in Newton, MA

What is Livius Prep's teaching methodology?

At Livius, we pride ourselves on mastery-based learning. This ensures our students can fully apply and comprehend topics before moving forward. Together with our industry-backed curriculum and knowledgeable instructors, this individualized approach creates long-lasting academic ability and confidence.

How do you ensure quality tutors?

We take great pride in our outstanding staff. Livius’ tutors go through thorough screening and an ongoing training procedure. As experienced academic professionals, they are always dedicated to helping each student achieve their goals.

Which age groups do you tutor?

From elementary school to graduate school, we provide programs for students of all ages and academic backgrounds, supporting students throughout their academic journey.

Do you offer group classes, or only one-on-one tutoring?

We provide small group lessons (usually a minimum of three and a maximum of ten people per class for test prep) for a collaborative learning environment. 1:1 tutoring is indeed also available for more individual and focused tutoring.

Contact Us

Have questions about our tutoring services in Newton? Give us a call or click below to schedule your free advising session.

Address: 288 Walnut St Suite 120, Newton, MA 02460, United States

Phone: (800)-428-8378