Award-Winning ACT Math Tutors for Students in Medford, MA

...learn in new environments. I have experience tutoring and teaching both children and adults. I volunteered as a tutor with a charter school in South Boston before attending law school. As a trial attorney, I also assist with the lawyer training program in which I teach new lawyers trial advocacy and pre-trial litigation skills. From both experiences, I understand the need be goal driven yet flexible so that each student can be successful.

I am a certified middle school mathematics teacher and I have my Masters in Teaching in Mathematics Education. I believe that all students can be successful with the right opportunities and instruction. I look forward to helping you with your coursework!

A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, I am excited to help students achieve their goals and take the utmost advantage of their education.

...student's personal strengths and weaknesses makes tutoring far more personalized, fulfilling, and enjoyable. Standardized tests and science courses are my strong suit since those are areas where I have extensive research experience and can explain concepts clearly. I am a current Tufts undergraduate science major with experience teaching K-12 students. Additionally, I tutored students in reading comprehension, essay writing, and algebra. I also taught programming and coding lessons classes to control NAO robots and use Scratch...

...a big believer that learning is for everyone, and that everyone has the ability and right to learn in the way we find best. I am looking to tutor middle and high school students in US History and/or Government, and also in Science topics. I am a very informal, conversational teacher, who prefers talking with a student to lecturing at them. Hands on experiences preferred, or at least working on problems together rather than just...

...students and I tend to have to most fun preparing for history by turning events into stories that seem a lot more interesting and thus rememberable. As for math, I like to give my struggling students the confidence to admit what they know and do not understand and tackling subjects from a grassroots level up. I think understanding the "why" behind everything makes learning a lot easier, and my Physics background gives me an analytical...

...where I study Development Economics and International Monetary Policy. I have worked as a Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant, and as an Actuary, and have a particular passion for teaching Mathematics. When tutoring I try to include visualizations and real world examples whenever I can so that it does not feel like a fruitless exercise. I help students reach their goals with a two-pronged approach: reinforcing and building upon strengths while targeting weaknesses. In my free...

...academic pursuit complements my practical skills, evidenced by my impressive ACT math score of 34 and consistent A- grades in Algebra I, Algebra II, Calculus I, and Calculus II during college. My proficiency extends beyond traditional academia; I am adept at utilizing Excel and SQL for data analysis, skills honed through my professional experience in digital marketing and campaign optimization. I have a proven track record in extracting actionable insights from complex datasets, skills that...

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!

...the future and work towards a DrPH as well. In my free time, I love to explore the city, go to museums, national parks, and just adventure with my friends. But sometimes I like those quiet days reading about astrophysics in my free time! When I interact with my students, they're more than just my students. I like to get to know you and what your goals are for your current class and academic career...

...at Tufts University School of Medicine, and I really enjoy teaching! I think that giving students the right academic support will help them to overcome daunting subjects with more confidence! As someone pursuing a medical career, I understand the value of lifelong learning and the skills required to do so. Thus, I hope that I can share what I have learned in my journey so far so that other students can become strong learners in...

My name is Esther, and I am a recent recipient of a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and is now a master degree candidate for the Public Policy program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I can teach various math and science courses in middle-, high-school, and college levels! I have...

...that a student should never be punished or shamed for asking a question, and moreover that my time is best spent on students who are struggling with the topic at hand - students who already "get it" don't really need my help, after all. In my spare time, I have generic nerd hobbies, i.e. videogames, reading, etc. Besides that, I attend a rock climbing gym (which I have found to be THE premier exercise for...

...know nothing about this, how would I present this so it could make sense to the weakest performing student?" He gathers as much information about his students' learning styles as possible in order to plan the best path forward. Spontaneity and humor are also tools in his teaching repertoire. "Humor is essential for helping people overcome obstacles, in learning and in life," he says. While in college, Mark taught at a private learning center for...

...from algorithmic calculations to statistical analysis. In my experience, every student has the capacity to excel in any subject given the right method of approach. Any material can be captivating depending on its presentation and understanding its application to our daily lives and place in the world around us. I believe that successful tutoring happens when a dialogue takes place. I won't hold your hand through a problem, instead opting to ask pertinent questions which...

I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Northeastern University and a Master's degree in Social Work from Boston University. I have tutored on Varsity Tutors since 2021 in subjects including math, science, writing, ESL, and Mandarin. My experience has primarily been with elementary and middle school students as well as older adults. I have a passion for teaching and am motivated to help all learners achieve their educational potential.

...and key words and phrases when helping students come up with responses to creative writing essay questions, i.e., the kind given on SATs, ACTs and on college essays. Usually, by the end of the session, they find out that they need a lot less help than they thought! I have also done a fair amount of math and science tutoring with middle and high school students, which is almost easier, since full comprehension can be...

...have tutored children in grades K-6 in the Boston Public Schools for the last 2 years, but I have been working with students in classrooms my entire life. I have also worked with students with disabilities since the age of 12, so I am comfortable working students of all skill ranges. My specialty areas include math, literacy, science and prep for elementary through college testing. I am also a violinist and dancer so I am...

...those I tutor. I have worked in high school writing centers helping students with both English and history papers, and have helped fellow Sociology students with term papers in both formal and informal tutoring sessions. In these sessions, I talk through their ideas with them, putting everything on paper so we can sort through the concepts and settle on an idea. I then move into argument formation, asking them to put together several different versions...

...he spends his time cycling, skiing and playing FIFA. He is also a big cinema buff and has been known to quote Pulp Fiction profusely. As a tutor, Josh brings a commitment to academic excellence and an optimistic approach to learning. He emphasizes setting achievable goals with students and keeping both parties motivated, as well as encouraging students throughout the learning process by always keeping the information relevant. He believes that the path to understanding...