Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...high school students since 2010 with many math courses and topics. Additionally, I have successfully tutored and prepared student for the SAT, ACT, GRE and MCAT. I have a proven track history of higher scores on practice tests and topic mastery. I don't just tutor the subject, I show your student how to maximize time, spot traps and find the right answer quickly. I look forward to work with your student/s to help them achieve...

...school. I go to Boston University and study Global Development Policy. I have always been passionate about educating others. My favorite part of teaching is when the student has the "lightbulb moment," when you can see they truly understand what you are trying to teach them! My specialty subjects are in the humanities but I do have a background in the math and sciences. I enjoy being active and busy in my everyday life and...

I am currently a computer science and economics student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I have taken various Mathematics and Science courses as well as economics classes. I look forward to helping students understand and comprehend the material in their courses in order to reach their full potential.

...I worked for a little while at a Boys and Girls Club and then at a hospital in Atlanta before moving to Boston for graduate school. I got my MPH at Tufts and began medical school at Tufts as well before deciding to take some time away from school to reevaluate my career goals and to enjoy myself a bit! I love spending time with my dogs, playing various sports, teaching, and learning new things...

...have previous experience in educational outreach programming; camp counseling; teaching theatre classes; and tutoring. While I love teaching and tutoring in any subject, I am most drawn to English (Literature, Creative Writing, Reading Comprehension), History and Social Studies, and Music. As a tutor, I love helping students find tools to become their best selves, and I believe in building on our strengths to bolster our weaknesses. I am passionate about equitable education for all because...

...many subjects and for tests such as the SAT, ACT, and AP exams. She has recently earned her M.S. in Counseling, specialization in School Counseling. To learn more about her background and how she blends counseling techniques into her teaching, please view her resume. When she is not working, Cynthia enjoys spending time with family and friends outdoors, watching movies, and reading. She is very excited to join the Varsity Tutors' team and looks forward...

...something well, but this doesn't mean that they are automatically "bad" at reading or writing papers. I try to help students develop the skills they need so that they can move forward with confidence and continue to improve. I have been reading my whole life, and I have done a lot of creative writing, so I have a great love of words. I am particularly fond of Shakespeare (although there are a lot of students who...

...transformative power of personalized support. Staying current in my field is crucial. I engage in professional development, attend educational webinars, and stay updated on the latest research. This continuous learning ensures I provide innovative, effective tutoring tailored to each student's needs. What sets me apart as a tutor is not just my academic success but my genuine passion for teaching and my dedication to student success. I create a supportive, engaging environment where students feel...

...that STEM classes can be intimidating to many. Every student has their own way of learning. My job is to figure out how my students learn and work within that framework to demystify these subjects. Everyone starts life as a scientist, questioning everything in their environment, and my goal is to bring my students back to their inherent inquisitive nature. In my spare time I enjoy playing board games with friends, experimenting in the kitchen,...

...Here I worked with many grades across subjects, but always carried a passion for English and writing. While I have tutored a broad range of subjects, I am remain most passionate about English Literature and Language. I strongly believe that each student has a right to succeed and that each teacher should find ways to cater their instruction style to the needs of their students, taking time to learn how each student learns best. In...

...fulfilling and fun, challenge of learning new things. I practice a growth mindset philosophy, and I often say that it is okay to be wrong, it just means you haven't learned the material... yet. With patience and effective pedagogy, I strive to give my students confidence that they can learn anything they set their mind to. I take my students' desires, motivations, goals, and interests seriously. Fun fact: I am an international student from Malaysia!

...I first started tutoring juniors and seniors as a freshman in high school when Marblehead High School allowed me into the upperclassmen's Western Philosophy class; since then, I have tutored all major subjects and tests, as well as several specialties, from the elementary to the collegiate levels. I take a collaborative approach, working with the student and parent(s) to decide what methods of improvement will best work. I work hard to establish clear goals and...

...at Harvard and had many private music students over the years of all ages and levels. As an English major, I wrote many papers and edited those of my peers. I believe the best teachers help students use their own intuitions and reasoning to discover knowledge or arrive at conclusions. I have broad knowledge in the humanities, including two master's degrees in music (composition and performance) from the Guildhall School of Music in London and...

I am passionate about helping students learn about economics, math, history and anything else I can help with. I look forward to working with you!

...center, then giving private music lessons, and working as a teaching assistant for undergraduate students in music and African studies courses. I tutor in many different areas, but my passion is in working with students in writing, literature, critical reading, music, and French. In working to prepare students for standardized tests, I can offer a wide variety of strategies for vocabulary, writing, and time management. As an educator, I am particularly interested in the transitions...

...in the high school art classroom. Working with students one-on-one, finding ways to help them understand the material, and building personal relationships has always been a passion for me. Writing and language are especially important (and fun) to me, and I hope to bring some of that enthusiasm to my students own outlook. Outside of writing, reading, and art, I love baking, biking, and travel. Above all, I have a desire to help others, whether...

...subjects like math, English, and history. I graduated from UCONN a few months ago and can help with anything AP related in high school as well as college courses. I have a year of teaching experience teaching 7-12 graders. I'm a huge movie buff, and I also really enjoy singing and photography. I strongly believe in preparing for success, so I will do my very best to make sure that our tutoring sessions set you...

...students as boring and unnecessary (along the lines of, "why should I learn something that happened already?"); in my view, history is alive and full of useful lessons that can be applied at the personal, national and societal levels, and I enjoy teaching this point of view to students, helping them to see history as a living, deeply relevant subject matter. My teaching philosophy can be summed in three words: never sit still. I don't...

...peer tutoring college students in business courses. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, math, public speaking, and standardized test prep. I am a firm proponent of equalizing education opportunities, as education is critical for an improved quality of life. I aim to tailor my tutoring style for each of my students to provide them with a personalized learning experience. During my free time you can find me...

...people and share how science has enriched my life. I want to show students that chemistry or writing isn't frightening, and instead a wonderful tool to use in the future. Education, to me, is like a logic puzzle; it's hard to cultivate a love for it at first, but as the student grows and understands more about the subjects they're learning, the charm is irresistible. In my spare time I'm found either in the research...