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

...received my BS degree in Applied and Computational Mathematics from the Caltech and am currently pursuing an MA in Jazz Composition at the Berklee College of Music. I have been tutoring a wide range of subjects since tutoring, including STEM, music, and SAT/ACT. I enjoy working with students of all levels and appreciate that every student has a different learning style. My teaching style is warm and compassionate, and I strongly believes in working alongside...

...fifth graders. In the past, I have also run simulations with high school students for academic conferences. While volunteering in Peru, I tutored students at an all-girls orphanage in a bilingual environment. Throughout high school, I also helped students prepare for standardized examinations such as the SAT, ACT, SAT subject tests, AP Exams and Regents examinations. I am eager to work with students in these areas, with a particular emphasis on reading, writing, and history....

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!

Hello future students! I'm excited to start working with you all. My name Will and I'm currently a student and writing tutor at Oberlin College. I'm here to help you develop your own writing voice and ability, as well as to engage with your ideas themselves. I'm certain we'll be able to make good progress and have a good time working together.

Hello! My name is Kendall Walters and I am 28 years old. I have been an in person and online tutor for over a decade now and look forward to helping you with any of your mathematical needs.

...assignment at hand I try to give a deeper, contextual understanding about the importance of the subjects you're learning in school. I am a sophomore at Brown University where I major in Urban Studies an interdisciplinary field that covers topics from urban history to statistics. As the news editor at my college daily, I have developed skills in writing and editing, and will help prime your essay so it is clear, effective and well-argued. I...

...learn to think creatively in order to solve problems. As a recent high school graduate, I understand the pressures associated with standardized test preparation and the importance of tests such as the ACT and SAT. I will be tutoring preparations for both of these as I myself have taken both tests twice and improved my score in addition to helping others improve their own scores. I think learning is an enjoyable process but can often...

...of Toledo (2010) and University of Pittsburgh (2016), respectively. My research focus in graduate school was on the surface properties of materials, specifically graphite and graphene, and I have extensive background in surface characterization techniques. I also am very knowledgable in chemistry subjects and am quickly learning various aspects of biology and cell biology pertaining to the blood (immune system) as part of my research at Northeastern. I have had great experiences tutoring and TA'ing...

I believe that all students can access and succeed in any curriculum area with the proper support and guidance

...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 time I exercise, play...

I'm a second year MD/PhD student currently enjoying medical school. I'm a laid back guy who loves to teach and help people understand topics. I also enjoy teaching people new ways to learn, allowing them to spend less time studying and more time enjoying other activities, like playing soccer or exploring around their city.

...his students. His areas of expertise include mathematics, SAT/ACT/AP test prep, English and history. In addition to tutoring, 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...

...laude with a degree in English literature and writing from Ohio University in 2021, and I am currently working towards getting my master's in children's literature. If you cannot tell from my education background, my favorite subjects to tutor are all things reading and writing related! And with experience in both a preschool classroom as well as college essay writing/editing, I am able to help you or your childno matter the age!

...I love teaching students of all levels, and I am excited to work with a broad range of students through Varsity Tutors. I want to become a high school teacher, but tutoring is something that is so unique in that you get to work with one student and learn their every strength and weakness. I look forward to working with any student who needs my help, and helping them to grow to be the student...

...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...

...completed the pre-medical curriculum. As a student, I was a teaching assistant in genetics, a study group leader in statistics, and tutor in cell biology. Since graduation, I have been working as a clinical research coordinator in pediatric genetics at Massachusetts General Hospital. I'm a lifelong learner loves learning from the perspectives of my students. Whether it's exploring new ways to conceptualize statistics or assisting in crafting a college essay, I am excited about being...

Rick is a veteran journalist and teacher. He has been teaching SAT preparation since 2003, and is currently teaching English at high school in Massachusetts. He is licensed in Massachusetts to teach English and History at the middle- and high-school levels. Rick's chief teaching strengths are in writing mechanics and reading comprehension. He is also highly knowledgeable of American history, government, politics, and civics.

I'm a recent PhD graduate in Bioengineering in the Boston area. My thesis involved nanoparticles and bacterial infections, but as a biomedical engineer I've had training in circuits, mechanics, some programming, chemistry and biology. Tutoring for me is a collaborative effort, following a problem-based learning with questions that will lead the student towards the answer they're looking for while providing a well-rounded understanding of why and how that answer works.

I am available to tutor in writing, English, test prep, and many other subjects. I enjoy helping people advance and realize their potential.