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

...with a special interest in developmental psych. As a professional, I work with middle and high school aged youth as a full time mentor, helping them reach their full potential, very much including school success. I have worked with young people at every turn in my career and meeting learners where they are is something I am very passionate about. In my personal life I love basketball, spending time with my dog, and cooking.

...school, I volunteer tutored middle school students for my chapter of the National Honors Society in math, reading, social studies, Spanish, and science. Two summers ago, I ran my own tutoring business, where I tutored math through Algebra II (helping a student through her online class), ACT/SAT prep for a rising 9th grader, reading comprehension and writing skills for a rising 5th grader, Geometry (with the hopes of skipping 8th grade math) for a rising...

...communication helps me to determine what the focus of a session should be and how directly to approach learning specific topics. Some students require more direct visual step-by-step examples whereas others can benefit by completing a problem individually and then reviewing errors. Therefore, I try to keep in mind that figuring out a students learning process by asking questions about teaching styles and specific challenges is often just as important as the material being taught;...

...different backgrounds with distinct experiences and values. With that, my goal is to learn as much about my students as possible and tailor curricula to each student's preferred style of learning. My goal is not only for my students to understand the subject in which they seek instruction, but understand themselves a little more and to have the tools necessary to adapt themselves to learn in new environments. I have experience tutoring and teaching both...

...yourself to be a math and science person, I believe you can make great progress with the right attitude. I study Engineering Science at Trinity University. I tutor in group sessions for classes like Statics and Dynamics. I've made a list of meaningful study habits and learning strategies that I would like to share. I also graduated high school with an IB Diploma. I am very comfortable with IB Literature (HL), Mathematics, and Theory of...

...but to also express their own opinions and experiences so that they can learn from each other. It is important to me that my students, as well as their parents, other teachers, administrators, and people in the community, see me as someone they can approach, who will be fair and nondiscriminatory. Lesson organization is also a key concept to consider when teaching. If students are participating in a lesson that is unorganized or set up...

...professional career has been in biotech, where I have been a mentor and trainer to colleagues, and an educator and resource to customers toward understanding the application of advanced technologies. Also, as part of my professional career, I had the opportunity to live in France and to further develop my French language skills. After moving to the US from Montreal, I took French language classes to continue to develop my grammar. As an adult, I...

...been working as an outdoor educator teaching mathematics and biology in The Bahamas at a high school level. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Mathematics and Biology. I am a firm believer that education should be fun and learning does not have to be monotonous and rote. I love coming up with creative ways to teach lessons that aim to be as hands-on and engaging as possible.

...applications. My main passions are Mathematics and Computer Science, although I have a strong academic background in several areas including English and the physical sciences. I have been tutoring since high school and have experience working with all ages in a number of subjects. I have the most experience working with high school and middle school students in mathematics. My other teaching experiences include tutoring in English and computer skills in an ESOL classroom for...

...School/Massachusetts General Hospital; I hope to eventually become a Pediatric Dermatologist! Although I grew up in Illinois, I have spent the majority of the last 6 years in Boston so I feel like it's a second home. My tutoring specialties are in SAT and ACT Test Prep, Algebra, most Science courses and Writing (especially college admissions essays! I served as an Undergraduate Writing Fellow in college and lead tutoring courses in Psychiatry during medical school....

...application and real-world examples to ensure that students can apply their knowledge effectively. I earned my MS in Business Analytics and Project Management from the University of Connecticut and BS in Information Technology.I tutor data science techniques including Regression, Classification, Clustering, Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), SQL, Python, R, SAS, Tableau, PowerBI, and Data Warehousing. Outside of academia, I am interested in technology innovation and its applications across various industries. I believe my passion for data...

...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 for myself as well! I look forward...

...current student at Boston University studying Computer Science with a minor in Philosophy. I have an extensive history tutoring coding, math, writing, Chinese, and piano. I've tutored students from ages nine to twenty-two. Although I tutor a wide range of subjects, my favorites are coding (python and java) and writing/English. My goal is to make learning a positive and fun experience, while also making sure that the student learns as much as possible.

...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 nerds).

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.

...Additionally, I place a strong emphasis on thinking critically and analytically over simple rote memorization. I am currently a student at Boston College and majoring in Biochemistry. My current position as a student offers me an ideal perspective for tutoring both because the subjects are fresh in my mind and also because I have a variety of study strategies I use myself that I can share with my students. I am friendly, passionate and patient...

...can understand. I usually do this by gauging a student's background information on a subject, starting with the basics and working up in complexity, until I can determine and focus on what a student is specifically struggling with the most. In my free time, I love to stay physically and mentally active. I enjoy playing sports like basketball, pick-up football, and soccer. I enjoy reading non-fiction novels, watching TV, and hanging out with friends as...

...earned my B.S., also in Biomedical Engineering. During my tenure at Boston University I was responsible for teaching two undergraduate level engineering courses, requiring me to teach in both large classroom and one-on-one settings. I am most comfortable teaching quantitative sciences, although I also have experience teaching standardized tests and more qualitative subjects such as Biology or Chemistry. I am a born and raised Bostonian, having grown up in Reading, MA. I am a proud...

I am deeply passionate about the field of education. I look forward to tutoring and helping individuals who are dedicated to their future. I am happy to offer advice about college applications and career counseling as well. I can't wait to meet you!

...sophomore at the University of St Andrews in Scotland studying biology and economics. While math is usually disliked by students I try and make it more fun and understandable by making sure every student has a customized lesson plan for every session. I have been tutoring since January 2021 through a math school. While tutoring there, I have taught children of various ages and correspondingly various math topics from algebra to geometry or calculus.