Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Somerville, MA

I am a teacher, a writer, and a traveler. I am here to support your education and guide you to unlocking your own abilities. My goal is always to help students progress to the next step in their individual learning paths. I am ready to help!

...a special educator and reading specialist currently working at the high school level. I previously have tutored students with learning disabilities, English language learners, and regular education students of all levels. I am a Wilson Reading System certified teacher as well. I am a mother of three boys under the age of 15, one of which is dyslexic. Every student can learn and succeed. I am here to make sure that happens for your child!

...matter spanned all subjects from the Maryland State curriculum and Girl and Cub Scout badge requirements, from Pre-K through 5th grade. In addition, I 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...

...and underclassmen in organic chemistry, anatomy and physiology, and biology. Post-graduation, I worked for another tutoring company that focused on ACT/SAT preparation. All of my students scored in the 95th percentile or higher. I'm a second year MAMS student at Boston University School of Medicine. I'm currently working in a skeletal tissue biology research lab while also applying to medical school. My hobbies include tennis, crosswords, movies, football, and trivia. I was also on Jeopardy!

...they wish to improve. 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...

...and Multicultural Studies. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I firmly believe every student can become more confident and independent with the help of a tutor who takes the time to get to know each student's unique learning style. I believe education to be incredibly helpful for an improved quality of life,...

...areas such as the economy, human development, and community vitality. The arts and artists are an integral part of the solution to the challenges we face in all parts of our society.” I am also interested in international arts policy, having visited over 25 countries while living and working abroad for more than four years. I am passionate about exploring the ways that the arts can unite disparate cultures and communities. I previously served with...

...and personally. I believe anyone can succeed as long as they are interested and are willing to put in the time and effort. When I work with students, I try to break down different problems into smaller chunks, and work through these smaller bits to understand the big picture. I know how frustrating it is to not understand something, and I try to work with each student to figure out their strengths and weaknesses. I...

...Management. I currently manage a medical practice at one of the country's largest hospitals. I have extensive tutoring experience from the grades K-12, as well as college level. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about math. I believe that education is critical to living life to its fullest and try to encourage students to enjoy the process! In my spare time, I enjoy singing and spending time with my...

...where I focused on Biotechnology. I am currently pursuing my M.D. in Boston, MA. During my time in graduate school, I tutored middle school and high school students in science and math. I love tutoring science, especially health sciences as I am in school to become a physician. I also enjoy teaching math and I find it to be one of the most rewarding subjects to watch a student grow to understand. Throughout my academic...

...personally supported hundreds of individual students, and the programs I have led and consulted on have reached tens of thousands of students, helping them succeed, graduate, and enroll in the best universities. I am a zealot for designing and facilitating transformative educational initiatives and experiences, and I love helping people discover their own innate potential. I believe failure is just a (terrible) synonym for learning, and I focus on building a strong teacher-to-student relationship designed...

...and Tufts University for my masters. After much thought, I deviated from a medical school track to pursue a career in the medical device industry. My love for math and science started around middle school, and I was strongly influenced by my teachers. Through tutoring, I hope to be a similar influence. I really enjoy working with students of all ages (elementary to grads!) In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, hiking, and volunteering at...

...understanding of a subject in order to develop the flexibility to solve challenging, out-of-the box problems has always been my favorite way both to learn and to teach. Through my major, I've had the opportunity to integrate math, physics, chemistry, and biology in the context of medical innovation. As such, I've developed an understanding of real-world applications of and connections between the subjects we study in school, and I'm enthusiastic about communicating that understanding with...

I am a very experienced high school and middle school teacher/tutor, as I have been tutoring or teaching in some capacity since August of 2010. I have always loved making personal connections with students and helping them make daunting studies (such as math or test preparation) more approachable. My favorite part of my job is empowering students to be more independent learners and helping them develop confidence in their abilities.

...making lessons fun and engaging so students can be engrossed in the learning. Before teaching I studied History and Anthropology at Columbia University where I also served as a tutor for four years. I have spent the last three years as a reading teacher, leading my students to the top scores in Oklahoma City and the top 5 scores for reading growth in the Kipp Charter School Network. I have received teacher training with Kipp,...

...to learn, develop and create. As an English tutor, I believe it is my role to support the academic development of students and help them become effective communicators. I will contribute to these aims by improving students' writing skills; enhancing their understanding of literature and knowledge of literary history; and guiding them into understanding how literature can reflect social values, thereby contributing to a greater consciousness of how they themselves fit in their cultural contexts.

...work I was doing. 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...

...confidence in their skills and become independent learners, while tailoring lessons specifically to their unique needs and interests. I particularly enjoy working with students on test prep, because they often show remarkable and tangible improvement in just a short amount of time. Some of us think we are just not good test takers, but in reality there are tons of strategies and tricks that anyone can employ to make the standardized test taking experience easier...

...especially enjoy teaching biology, writing, and test preparation. My tutoring philosophy is to blend education with inspiration. I believe a great tutor not only teaches the material, but also helps students to become more effective learners. I often provide real-world examples to help students get excited about concepts. Also, I use practice problems so that my students can see their own improvement and gain confidence. These strategies help students to become better lifelong learners, and...

...learning techniques and will adapt my lesson plan based on each student's needs. I have a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Michigan. Next year I'll begin working towards a Masters in Computer Engineering. I have experience tutoring my peers, both formally and informally, in high school and college in subjects ranging from CS to calculus to biology. I most enjoy teaching STEM subjects, as they were my favorite in school,...