Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Somerville, MA

I am a recent graduate of the University of Southern California. I received a B.S. in Business Administration and a B.S. in Accounting Information Systems. After graduating this year, I traveled extensively through Europe and the Middle East. I...

...in History, English/Creative Writing, the SAT/ACT, Mandarin Chinese, and college admissions. Over the years, I've obtained extensive experience tutoring all age groups, from as young as 3-4 to college students in seminar classes. I offer an extremely personalized approach to meet my students wherever they are so as to address their needs, whatever those may be! Above all, I also want my students to enjoy the process, so I aim to make all of my...

...Engineering students. While working in industry, I taught my co-workers Statistics, Experiment Design, and Technical Writing. More recently, I have been a professional independent tutor, helping students with test prep, Math, Statistics, Chemistry, and Physics. I help teens and adults overcome fears (especially fear of Math) so they can learn more effectively and solve problems confidently. I teach test prep, Math, Statistics, Chemistry, and Physics. I especially like teaching Math, because I find it so...

...Massachusetts, teaching English primarily to 9th and 10th graders students. I also teach a course on Creative Writing, which is open to all students and examines how to craft a compelling narrative in any medium, including college essays and fiction. As a learner and an educator, I have always been most passionate about reading and writing because I believe each student should have the tools to critically examine and better the world around them. I...

Teaching is my passion. When I am not tutoring for Varsity Tutors, I work in medical research. I love the idea of helping patients feel better and especially kids. If I had to say something about my outlook, it is that I am thankful for what I do, privileged to be part of so many lives, and hopeful that my skills will make a difference.

...cultural fluency. As for test preparation, I draw on my personal success on the SAT (perfect verbal score of 800) and the LSAT (167/180, 94th percentile nationally) to provide insight on test-taking strategies and knowledge of specific content areas. I recognize the inherent stress involved in taking standardized tests under timed conditions, but I strive to empower my students to do their best on test day through diligent preparation beforehand, and by breaking down the...

...teacher and that there must be a strong relationship between the two in order for there to be success. I am also a strong proponent to the philosophy of instilling self-confidence in students, and believe strongly in positive reinforcement. I believe in the importance of recognizing the good and positive in each student's work, and working around their strengths, rather than directly attacking the negative qualities of a student's work. Outside of academia, I enjoy...

...as a counselor for after-school programs in the Boston area for 5th-8th grade children. I tutored students one-on-one in math and reading, and I helped serve as a guide to empower students. Additionally, I spent a year teaching a classroom of 1st and 2nd grade students in a Sunday-school program. I taught students Singaporean mathematics and fostered an appreciation for learning. I am excited to contribute my experience and work with you towards your goals!.

Recent Yale graduate with a simultaneous B.S./M.S. in Mathematics. I have been coaching and tutoring students for years. Throughout high school I volunteered as a Mathcounts coach at my local middle school. I also worked as a counselor at the Ross Mathematics Program. I love math and science and hope to inspire the same in my students regardless of their level.

I am a current practicing attorney in the State of Massachusetts. I am involved in a number of non-profits especially those focused on education. I enjoy working with students and am up for the challenge of helping them learn and retain information.

...BA in English for my undergrad. I am an experienced educator, having peer-tutored students 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...

...I've worked as both a teacher and Special Ed specialist for the past 6 years in Lincoln Public Schools (MA), Hanscom Airforce Base (K-8th Grade), and KIPP Triumph Academy (St. Louis - Elementary ELA). Although I was raised in Boston, I was raised in an Argentine family and am a fluent Spanish speaker. In addition to a strong background in math, science and language arts, I am also an avid musician, and have tutored music...

...This means, in the first place, that I understand exactly what the students goal is and what she or he wants and needs from me. It also means that the student understands how I plan to facilitate the achievement of her or his goal. I am also sure to learn from the student what she or he feels to be their greatest weakness or source of difficulty in the pursuit of their goal. Establishing all...

...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 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...

...students of all ages where they are and helping them achieve their goals. I have been teaching and learning all my life! My trademark pedagogy involves personalized, hands-on, interactive activities (even in a remote setting). My unique approach employs theatre and creative dramatics and inter-arts strategies across subjects, especially essay writing, critical thinking, and analysis. As someone who attended college and received both my advanced degrees on scholarship (Vassar, Emerson, Tufts), I am an advocate...

...problem as the logic behind it slowly starts to unfold and they finally achieve that "AHA" moment. I have tutored students of all ages from elementary school to college, but I believe the skills and techniques I have acquired teaching young kids can be applied to students of all ages. I like to have fun with students when tutoring through an interactive process to keep students engaged and excited about learning. Outside of academics, I...

Hello! I'm a grad student studying mathematics at Northeastern University in Boston. I've been tutoring a wide variety of subjects for two years, over one year of which consisted primarily of standardized test prep. SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT...if it's multiple choice I've probably tutored it.

...strategies and I am also a competent guide for preparing to take both college admissions and graduate admissions exams. I enjoy working with people from a wide variety of educational backgrounds and ages. From the young people who are learning to make education a lifelong part of their development to adults returning school, I feel confident helping people at different stages achieve their academic goals. I love learning and believe it should be a enjoyable...

...a class of around 10 high school students. I also helped with editing their college essays and answering all of their college questions. Currently, I spend an average of at least 2-3 hours per week in Boston Public School classrooms, where I assist teachers and work with students one-on-one who would benefit from extra help. I do this every semester here at school, averaging 30 hours per semester in classrooms, and I love interacting with...

My name is Anthony and I am a freshman at Northeastern University. I am currently studying Psychology on a Pre-Med track. Even though my studies are heavily science-based, I enjoy all other subjects, as well. I tutored in high school as Vice-President of the National Honor Society and I am looking forward to continuing my passion for helping others through tutoring.