About
Who We Are
We are a full-service tutoring business in the Metrowest Boston area, serving Sudbury, Framingham, Wayland, Weston, Natick, Wellesley, Lexington, Acton, Boxborough, Wilmington, Winchester, and virtual clients in Massachusetts and beyond.
Operating in an era of tutoring center franchises and big business, we maintain an old-school, traditional mentality.
How We Are
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We pride ourselves on personalized, sharp attention to each student's individual needs.
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We are diligent, reliable, and effective tutors with real experience in education.
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We are proud of our reputation in the Metrowest area as well as the strong relationships we are able to build with students and families.
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We go above and beyond for the students who choose to work with us.
Meet Brett, the owner
Dr. Brett Murphy Hunt, EdD is a seasoned tutor with experience at five Boston-area colleges. Along with the business, she is a Lecturer of English at Northeastern University & recent graduate of the Doctor of Education program at Northeastern University. She also teaches courses in the MBA Program at Assumption College. In addition, she has been published in the more academic Shakespeare in Southern Africa as well as the more casual Huffington Post and Los Angeles Times. She graduated from Assumption College with a B.A. in Global Studies as well as UMass Boston with an M.A. in English Composition. A certified master tutor through the College Reading and Learning Association, she tutors writing, study skills, homework support, & test prep.
Brett specializes in the admissions process for private school, colleges & universities, graduate school, & medical school.
Meet the Tutors
Brianna
Brianna is an experienced middle and high school history teacher with her professional teaching license, as well as a private tutor. She earned her B.A. in history and political science with a concentration in middle/secondary education from Assumption College and her M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction from Boston College. She tutors students in writing, history, study skills, and organization.
Dan
Dan is a certified teacher in Massachusetts with his license in History at the middle school and high school levels. Dan is a graduate of the Commonwealth Honors College at UMass Amherst, earning a BA in History with high honors. He remained at UMass and earned a Masters of Education degree. A Mensa member, Dan excels in mathematics and in coaching the college essay writing process. When he is not tutoring, Dan enjoys reading horror, fantasy and sci-fi novels, lifting weights, and looking at videos and pictures of adorable cats on the internet.
Kat
Kat graduated from the College of the Holy Cross with a major in Mathematics and her teaching licensure in 5-12 Mathematics. She is a middle school math teacher in Lawrence, MA and holds a masters degree. Kat enjoys being involved in athletics and exploring Boston in her free time. She specializes in tutoring math, study skills, and test prep as well as supporting the college admissions process.
Kathryn
Kathryn is an experienced middle and high school Spanish teacher. She earned her undergraduate degree in 2015 from Gordon College where she double majored in Spanish and Secondary Education. She studied abroad for five months in Sevilla, Spain and five months in Valparaíso, Chile during her junior year of college. Kathryn earned her Master degree in Educational Leadership and Management from Fitchburg State University while teaching remotely during the 2020-2021 school year. Kathryn enjoys reading, baking, hiking, and crocheting during her free time.
Sophia
Sophia is currently a second year Physician Assistant student at Bay Path University. She graduated from University of Vermont in 2019 with a B.A. in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. She has formal tutoring experience in chemistry and algebra, as well as informal experience tutoring peers in organic chemistry, introductory biology and genetics.
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Linda
Linda is a Massachusetts native who earned a B.S. in physics at UMass Amherst, graduating with multiple departmental physics awards and published research on liquid crystals. Passionate about advocacy, she began tutoring in college where she became CRLA certified and piloted a tutoring program focused on time management and study skills. In her free time, Linda is an avid meal-prepper and loves to be outside with her best friend (lab/husky mix puppy) Nathan. She is excited to begin medical school in the fall of 2022.
Kate
Kate was born and raised in Maine, but moved to Massachusetts to attend UMass Amherst. They graduated in 2021 with a double degree in Physics and Astronomy. Over their time at UMass, Kate participated in research, and had the opportunity to travel to Hawaii to present at the American Astronomical Society conference. They work at a plant nursery in Hadley. In their free time, Kate likes to work with plants, read and play piano.
Bennett
Bennett, a graduate of the University of Chicago with a B.A. in Physics and a B.S. in Applied Mathematics, is currently a physics Ph.D. candidate at Brandeis University. He loves teaching math and science and has tutored students for the ACT and SAT at two previous organizations. Bennett's research is in experimental physics, building systems that probe the intersection between math and physics. In his free time, Bennett enjoys chess, playing guitar, and skateboarding.
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Nick
Originally from Vermont, Nick completed his undergraduate degree in education with a concentration in English at the University of Vermont. After moving to Massachusetts, he taught high school English at The Clark School, and he completed a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction at Boston College. Nick has six years of experience tutoring students for the SAT and ACT, as well as in academic subjects and executive functioning. He currently teaches at the Robert Louis Stevenson School in New York City. In his free time, Nick enjoys running, reading, and trying out new and interesting recipes in the kitchen.
Ben
Ben is a graduate of UMass Amherst with a B.S. in Physics and is currently a PhD candidate in physics at Brandeis University. He has been tutoring since high school and has a passion for teaching and learning. During his time at UMass Amherst, he participated in researching liquid crystals which resulted in his work included on two publications in academic journals in the field. His research interests now reside in the field of active matter physics, where he studys self-propelled particles. Aside from academics, Ben loves the outdoors, playing music, and his three cats.
What We Offer
Subject Tutoring
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Elementary school
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All subjects
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Middle school & high school
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Executive functioning coaching
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Spanish, math, writing, history, physics, chemistry, biology
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Support for differently-abled learners and learning disabilities
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College & adult learners
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Executive functioning coaching
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University level writing support
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Science and higher-level math support
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College Admissions
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SAT & ACT
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Diagnostics and tutoring
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College admissions consulting
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List-building
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Life-planning :)
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Common App support
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College essay coaching
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Transfer applications
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Independent project cultivation for activities
Additional Specialties
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Graduate school application personal statements
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Special focus in medical school
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Nursing, MBA, veterinary, PA, and beyond
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Medical school interview preparation
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Mock interviews and question drills
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Holistic student coaching and tutoring to help students find their interests
Caroline C., Watertown, MA
"I can't thank Brett enough for all she has done for my son. He was struggling in school with most of his classes, not being able to keep up with homework. Even with an IEP, the school just didn't give him the support that he needed. A few sessions with Brett and my son's confidence level skyrocketed. All of his grades went up, and by the end of the school year he was doing his homework independently. Her insight with my son was amazing. Not only did she know he was capable early on; she gave him the skills he needed to succeed."
John F., Harvard Medical School
“One of the most important and difficult aspects of a successful application process is to ensure that the committee can construct a detailed understanding of your unique story through a limited amount of words. Brett Murphy not only provides her expert review from a grammatical standpoint, but examines your writing from an outsider’s lens and works with you to convey a story that best portrays who you are as a candidate. I fully endorse her work and I will certainly utilize her resources in the near future for residency applications.”
Trusted Partners
When we can't accommodate a student due to capacity or area of expertise, we have several trusted partners that we refer to, including but not limited to:
Christopher Toher, Higher Degree Consulting
Kim Page, Page by Page Educational & College Consulting
Craig Venezia, Venezia Tutoring
Joe Norris, Winchester High School
Bonnie Wilson, Maynard MA Reading Specialist
Susan White, Consumer Financial Group (Financial Aid Consulting)