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Brandi: Somerville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
Student at Wake Forest University. I love Spanish and English. In my free time, I enjoy reading, photography, and hanging out with friends!
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Wake Forest University - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General

Isabel: Somerville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...in my first year of the PharmD program at Northeastern University. As you can probably guess, my area of expertise is the sciences - specifically Biology and Chemistry. However, I am also able to teach other subjects such as math through high school levels, and standardized test prep (SAT, ACT, PCAT, etc). I have been tutoring with Varsity Tutors since June 2018. While in undergrad, I was a college-level General and Organic Chemistry tutor, as...
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Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 720

Joe: Somerville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...Biology and a minor in French from Allegheny College. Outside of my PhD work, I am an avid skier, runner, traveler and beach goer. My experience as a teacher spans from my responsibilities as a graduate teaching fellow in Instructional Biology at Boston University and my role as a research mentor of undergraduate students. I firmly believe that an effective tutor should be passionate, engaging and patient, as well as cognizant of the individual learning...
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Allegheny College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Boston University - PHD, Cell and Molecular Biology

Mrinaalika: Somerville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
I majored in Biology and Global Studies at UCLA! I've been tutoring with GRE, SAT, ACT prep programs for four years, and I specialize in the Math sections. I can also help with college essays, college writing, and college admissions documents. I was a college counselor at UCLA, helping students with their applications. I also speak Spanish!
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Cell Biology and Anatomy

Emily: Somerville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...to achieve their goals. I tutor in a broad range of subjects and am especially passionate about helping students prepare for the SAT or ACT, having taken both, and STEM subjects such as math and CS. I emphasize deeper understanding of material through challenging students to not only understand how to do a problem but why. Overall, I aim to build positive relationships between my students and learning; I lead with the mindset that while...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Engineering, General
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

George: Somerville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...work as a Teaching Fellow whilst I was earning my Mathematics Ph.D. from Boston University, and some more comes from my time as a Math Lecturer at Northeastern University. Per this, I prefer to work in Math subjects, though I am not against Physics, Programming, or other related topics. My philosophy of teaching is that a student should never be punished or shamed for asking a question, and moreover that my time is best spent...
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Boston University - Doctor of Science, Mathematics

Mark: Somerville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...who struggle with learning differences. He also nurtured his love of film, music, and sports. Self-Bio: Graduated from Boston College with a double major in education and math/computer science. He then completed his masters degree at Northeastern University with a concentration in mathematics and teaching. He has been a teacher in the Boston Public Schools for the past 23 years in the area of mathematics. He has held positions such as department head and has...
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Boston College - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Northeastern University - Masters in Education, Mathematics Teacher Education

Trevor: Somerville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...the areas of writing, history, math, english, essays, study skills, SAT prep, and more. As a teacher I really strive to understand where each student is coming from in his or her path toward learning. I like to look at the overall program of study, and work to incorporate a student's strengths into some of the areas they are currently working on to improve. By looking at all the skills a student has I believe...
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Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelors, History
University of Rhode Island - Masters, Library and Information Science

Ian: Somerville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...journey. Moreover, I currently hold my Master's degree in Political Science and International Relations from Boston College where I wrote my thesis on the Middle East entitled, "Economic Opportunity and Inequality as Contributing Factors to the Arab Spring: The Cases of Tunisia and Egypt". Prior to this I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Communication and History with Magna Cum Laude and Dean's List First honors, also from Boston College. Beyond this I have done certificate...
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Boston College - Bachelors, Communication & History
Boston College - Masters, Political Science & International Relations

John Paul: Somerville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...I like to use my patience and well tuned perception of others to work with individuals on the same playing field rather then expect them to understand what I know via a lecture. I have an extensive background in the sciences and have worked with individuals as a swim coach, ski instructor, lifeguard captain, and mental health counselor among other experiences. My passions include the outdoors, athletics, science topics, working as part of a team,...
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Northeastern University - Bachelors, Biology, General
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Masters, Atmospheric and Oceanic Science
SAT Math: 800
GRE Quantitative: 170

Esty: Somerville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...over 8 years in the maths and sciences, helping students out at all skill levels (elementary through college). Excelling in these studies myself, I guide my students on study skills, tricks and trades to the subject, and how to best tackle difficult problems. I cater to the learning styles of all students and try my best to find the easiest way for us to tackle a challenging subject so that once on your own, you...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Biology, Geography
Tufts University - Masters, Conservation Medicine
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480

Kailing: Somerville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
Hi! My name is Kailing, and I am a DMD/PhD student at Harvard University with an interest in clinical and research education in health sciences as well as global health. I am also very interested in becoming an educator in academia. I am very excited to work with you!
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Wellesley College - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Harvard University - Current Grad Student, Chemistry
GRE Verbal: 164

Ronni: Somerville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
Hello! I am a freshman at Boston University studying Biochemistry. My passions include instrumental and vocal music, hiking, and reading. I'm excited to meet you!
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Boston University - Bachelor of Chemistry, Biochemistry

Jessica: Somerville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
Hi, I'm Jess! I have a Bachelor's in Biology and am going to Harvard Dental School next year. I'm passionate about helping people learn - I believe anyone can learn anything if they can just find the right approach. There are a million ways to learn, I hope you'll let me help you find yours!
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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

James: Somerville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
I graduated with a bachelors in Neuroscience from Amherst College in 2012. I have a passion for biology and the natural sciences and am excited to be able to share it with others. I have experience with all variety of standardized tests and am confident teaching content or strategy for anything from NY Regents tests through the AP, SAT, or MCAT tests. My interests also extend to other subjects including Chemistry, Spanish, History, and Psychology.
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Amherst College - Bachelors, Neuroscience

Connie: Somerville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...explains how everything works and is so applicable to the world around us. Not everyone loves science, but I have found that once a student gains the skills and confidence they need, science becomes a fascinating subject that stimulates their curiosity and excitement. Most of the students I tutor come to me for help with science or math; however, I have also helped students with standardized test prep and general study and time management skills....
Education & Certification
Northwestern State University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Bianca: Somerville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology and my Master of Public Health with focus on Health Policy & Management. I currently manage a medical practice at one of the country's largest hospitals. I have extensive tutoring experience from the grades K-12, as well as college level. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about math. I believe that education is critical to living life to its...
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Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
Boston University - Master in Public Health, Public Health

Dharani: Somerville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...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 use this idea in my tutoring style. I...
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Wellesley College - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations - Economics
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Verbal: 710

Jessica: Somerville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
I am a recent graduate of Indiana University. I majored in Human Biology with an area of concentration in Human Growth and Development, as well as minored in Chemistry and Psychology. I am currently applying to medical school. My tutoring experience has been tutoring English in Austria, and I have been a student of the Kaplan MCAT course. Outside of academia I enjoy reading, running, and rock climbing. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Indiana University - Bachelor in Arts, Human Biology
Tufts University - Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 32

Jessica: Somerville ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...but to be the best curriculum coordinator, data analyst, or counselor I can be. When my school switched to Common Core Standards I volunteered to make sure these standards were implemented in a way that built off of the curriculum we already had in place. When thirty-four of our students were not going to graduate because of their NECAP score, I analyzed every piece of data available to best identify the gaps those students had....
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Rhode Island College - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Education in Mathematics
Providence College - Master of Arts, Teaching Mathematics
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