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Sam: Somerville Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Somerville, MA
...classes in Improvisational Comedy and Public Speaking. I tutor students in English, Creative Writing, Literature, History and Public Speaking. My favorite subject to tutor is Creative Writing, as it has been a passion of mine throughout my entire life. My approach to tutoring is to do it with all the seriousness and focus it requires, while always being sure to lighten it a bit with a sense of humor (I got my start as a...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, English
Ashley: Somerville Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Somerville, MA
...my career as a communications administrator, I enrolled at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in pursuance of my Fashion Design Certificate. My education from MassArt inspired me to become a wardrobe consultant and to found A Balanced Wardrobe LLC. Though I've transitioned from academia to business and fashion, I still rely heavily on my reading and writing skills. These skills transcend all professions, as they are fundamental to our ability to learn and to...
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Howard University - Bachelor in Arts, English, Spanish
Alex: Somerville Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Somerville, MA
...of the classroom. I have experience as a classroom teacher and a private tutor, in subjects that range from Reading and Writing to History and French. In my opinion, the path to obtaining a good education is formed by hard work, diligence, persistence, and an open mind. I work on a daily basis to instill these qualities in my students and tutees. I also believe that forming meaningful relationships with my students creates an environment...
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Dickinson College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Johns Hopkins University - Master of Science, Elementary Education
Dharani: Somerville Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Somerville, MA
...from after-school programs to summer camps and enjoy all ages. I am able to tutor ACT writing and reading as well as basic math and basic micro and macroeconomics. I can also edit essays and give lessons on grammar. My favorite subject to tutor is reading comprehension because I enjoy teaching how to critically analyze passages. I believe that you have truly mastered a concept once you can explain it back to someone, so I...
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Wellesley College - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations - Economics
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Verbal: 710
Ryan: Somerville Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Somerville, MA
...and music theory. I currently work as a high school policy debate coach and as a college parliamentary debate curriculum director. I will be a Writing Fellow at Tufts in the fall. I am particularly passionate about tutoring in subjects related to essay writing and critical reading. This is my favorite area to tutor in because I strongly believe that everyone can benefit from writing skills. As a debate coach and writing tutor, I have...
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Tufts University - Current Undergrad Student, English
Tufts University - Current Undergrad Student, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770
Sarah: Somerville Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Somerville, MA
...went to graduate school to become an educator. I have been a licensed teacher in MA for 3 years and I love teaching. It is by far one of the most exciting and rewarding careers to have. Although I enjoy working with a larger classroom of students, I especially enjoy working 1-on-1 with students. There is incredible joy in working together to make progress towards a goal, or to discover capacities students didn't even know...
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Bowdoin College - Bachelors, Religion, Psychology
Harvard University Harvard Divinity School - Masters, Religion, Education
John: Somerville Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Somerville, MA
...and took graduate medical coursework at New York Medical College. I will be matriculating into medical school this fall. Throughout my undergraduate career I was actively involved in scientific research and in tutoring students in both science and English coursework. My experience in tutoring students in English over the past 6 years includes age groups ranging from grades K-12. English topics cover essay writing, college admissions, as well as grammar mechanics. I am most experienced...
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Vassar College - Bachelors, Biology; English Correlate (Theory, Criticism, and Transnational Studies)
Albany Medical College - PHD, Medicine (M.D)
SAT Verbal: 740
Nathaniel: Somerville Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Somerville, MA
...a deep regard for teaching. While a student at Hamilton College, I was selected by professor recommendation to work as a tutor at the Quantitative Literacy Center, a job I held for three years. At Hamilton I practiced the ability to listen to my tutee, and then to assist my tutee in breaking down complex logical problems into simpler, manageable parts. A teacher must first and foremost have mastery of the subject material. A tutor...
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Hamilton College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 700
Dale: Somerville Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Somerville, MA
...a former physics and mathematics student from the University of Rhode Island. There, I discovered the teachings of renowned physicist Richard Feynman which, compressed, might read: "if you really understand something, then you can explain it to your grandmother." I spend a lot of my free time reading and writing, and am currently working my way through Dubliners, a series of stories by James Joyce. I also play guitar and know upwards of several hundred songs.
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University of Rhode Island - Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
Tim: Somerville Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Somerville, MA
...of being successful in academics is having a strong rapport with a teacher. I strive to make well-rounded connections with all of my students so that they can take risks and develop their skills to their utmost potential. I have an extensive knowledge of the English Language, writing composition, scholarship and college essay writing, as well as experience tutoring for standardized tests. I look forward to helping you reach, perhaps even surpass, the goals you...
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Westfield State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Merrimack College - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
George: Somerville Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Somerville, MA
...tutoring brings out my favorite elements of being human: face-to-face relationships and unbridled love for a given subject of inquiry. Whether it is reviewing for a vocabulary quiz, crafting a professional-quality essay, or delving into distinct religious or philosophical questions, I am here to offer curious students an engaging, considerate, and supplemental academic presence. I teach at the student's pace, rather than imposing my own agenda. I aim to teach each student as though they...
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Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology - Bachelors, Religious Studies
Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology - Masters, Religious Studies
Sean: Somerville Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Somerville, MA
My name is Sean G. Sullivan. I am an undergraduate student, attending Bryant University. I Major in Communication, and I double Minor in Literary / Cultural Studies, and Business Managment. My goal is to attend graduate School, and to earn a MA in Humanities with a concentration in Classical Education. It would be my pleasure to tutor students in Ethics, British Literature, Philosophy, Political Science, Cultural Studies, and the like.
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Bryant University - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
David: Somerville Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Somerville, MA
...the learning styles of students of all ages and ability levels and developing personalized approaches to help them master their material. I work in all of the following subject areas: * Math - basic number skills, pre-algebra, algebra I and II, precalculus, calculus, geometry, trigonometry, probability, and statistics * Science - basic physical/life/earth science courses as well as high school biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science * English - all reading/writing and research assignments *...
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Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Sam: Somerville Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Somerville, MA
...Boston and will attain my Master's degree by December, 2020. I have taught as a substitute teacher, an after-school teacher/camp counselor, and a student teacher for students in elementary, middle, and high school in the Boston area. I have planned units and lessons for my middle school History classes and taught them as a lead teacher for three months during my 2019-2020 teaching residency. I tutor subjects as diverse as Spanish, English Language Arts, History,...
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Concordia University Montreal - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Massachusetts-Boston - Masters in Education, History Teacher Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Composite (2400 scale): 2170
SAT Verbal: 750
Asa: Somerville Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Somerville, MA
I got my degree in Physics with a minor in Political Science from Wheaton College in MA. I tutor Physics, Calculus, some Computer Science, Latin, and Writing. I particularly enjoy tutoring Writing because I spend most of my time these days writing anyways. I would describe my tutoring style as very dynamic and example-driven. I'm pretty good at coming up with exercises and methods on the fly, which has served me well so far.
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Wheaton College MA - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Casey: Somerville Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Somerville, MA
...to graduate in 2022 as a double major in Neuroscience and Education. While at school, I have had the opportunity to tutor and mentor students in a variety of grades, ranging from elementary school through high school, due to my involvement in programs such as Big Brother Big Sister and BearPals. I am passionate about educational psychology and care deeply that my students are learning material in a manner that is efficient, but leaves them...
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Bowdoin College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Miosotis: Somerville Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Somerville, MA
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JP: Somerville Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Somerville, MA
...am a graduate of Harvard College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Statistics. Since graduation, I have worked at hockey camps instructing young people on the ins and outs of the game. I am comfortable teaching all ages, but I specialize in SAT prep. I find teaching rewarding because I enjoy helping people reach their full potential. In my free time, I play hockey and am working on writing a screenplay. I also enjoy...
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Harvard University - Bachelors, Statistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Ruby: Somerville Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Somerville, MA
...with students K-12, as well as teaching First-Year Writing to undergraduates at UConn. I also worked for several years editing my college newspaper, and have additional experience in publishing. I specialize in teaching academic reading and essay writing, test prep and college readiness, and editing and verbal skills. I aim to understand each student's individual goals and approaches to learning, and gear my tutoring sessions to the student's particular needs. I find that we learn...
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Cornell University - Bachelors, Comparative Literature
University of Connecticut - Current Grad Student, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 760
Elizabeth: Somerville Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Somerville, MA
...modifying and shaping lessons to students' needs. I have experience with children who have: dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, add/adhd, developmental delays, neurological disorders, brain trauma, autism spectrum disorder, communication disorders and executive functioning delays. Favorite subjects include: elementary math (k-6), social studies, ELA and writing. Some fun facts about me include: * I am getting married in October to my wonderful fiance Harold * We have a 4 year old greyhound named Hector * I love...
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Bay Path College - Bachelors, Liberal Studies with Elementary Education
American International College - Masters, Special Education
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