Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Waltham, MA

...to students' needs. I have experience with children who have: dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, add/adhd, developmental delays, neurological disorders, brain trauma, autism spectrum disorder, communication disorders and executive functioning delays. Favorite subjects include: elementary math (k-6), social studies, ELA and writing. Some fun facts about me include: * I am getting married in October to my wonderful fiance Harold * We have a 4 year old greyhound named Hector * I love Disney World * Travels...

...a former physics and mathematics student from the University of Rhode Island. There, I discovered the teachings of renowned physicist Richard Feynman which, compressed, might read: "if you really understand something, then you can explain it to your grandmother." I spend a lot of my free time reading and writing, and am currently working my way through Dubliners, a series of stories by James Joyce. I also play guitar and know upwards of several hundred songs.

I believe that every student is capable of learning any subject as long as they have the right teacher. I was fortunate enough to grow up in an environment that constantly challenged me and helped me achieve a better education. I hope to be able to pass my knowledge to any child who has the fervor to learn more.

...my nieces and nephews, educating myself on various social and environmental issues, and playing games. I collect retro video games and I make a really mean potato salad. I am living proof that education is a lifelong process. I didn't start going to college until my 30's, after years of thinking I wouldn't be able to complete it. I made it through, and so can you! And, of course, if you need some help with...

I majored in Biology and Global Studies at UCLA! I've been tutoring with GRE, SAT, ACT prep programs for four years, and I specialize in the Math sections. I can also help with college essays, college writing, and college admissions documents. I was a college counselor at UCLA, helping students with their applications. I also speak Spanish!

I'm a Computer Science major looking to help others understand the core concepts of computer science, OOP, and more!

I am an eager and enthusiastic learner. My goal, regardless of what career I end up in, is to be a lifelong learner. I also enjoy teaching and sharing my knowledge and experiences. VarsityTutors is a great platform for students to get peer help and advice for studying and in different subject areas. I am particularly equipped in tutoring students who need help in STEM. I would love to work with you!

...the multiple semesters of teaching a web-hybrid college course called Freshman Skills. This is a required course for students that didn't learn or forgot material from Algebra I and II. The goal of the course is to better their skills in mathematics for future mathematics courses at Bridgewater. This class required me to teach to a variety of students that were at different ages and mathematical abilities. Teaching this class each semester brought on different...

...the New England Conservatory of Music in Music Theory and Saxophone Performance. I have a passion for teaching youth have taught privately for 13+ years. I have been an SAT/ACT Tutor for Study Point, a mathematics tutor for Tutors for All, and have tutored Latin to students at the Boston Latin School, Boston Latin Academy, and Boston University Academy. I believe adapting to the individual students' personalities and learning style. Presenting topics in a personal...

...hope to give instructive, informative tutoring sessions to students on various academic subjects in high school and middle school. I aim to be as knowledgeable and helpful as possible in helping students achieve what they need to in the academic arena. Through clear, informative, engaging and fun lessons I believe students can improve vastly in their schoolwork and academic achievement. Open to working with students of all abilities, whether they are self-motivated or laissez-faire, fun-loving...

...educators during my time as a student. It is because of the support I received from my teachers, professors, and tutors that I have such a strong passion for academia. I aspire to provide those whom I tutor with a similar sense of enthusiasm for learning. I am a graduate of Clark University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and I have also taken coursework in various disciplines of mathematics and business. During...

...college and they have had a terrific impact on my time here. In my free time I enjoy playing soccer, traveling and wearing fun earrings! My experience tutoring with high school students primarily in math and SAT prep has taught me that students learn best and have the most fun when they aren't afraid to make mistakes. Because of that, I work hard to build a relationship with my students based on the ideas that...

...United States for college. In school, Cooper particularly enjoys maths and economics. He loves to find fun and exciting ways to explain the material to himself and to his friends so that it is easy to remember and learn. In High School he spent a lot of time interacting with younger students by coaching their sports teams or by explaining homework problems to them after school. He is always full of energy and enthusiasm and...

...in Business Management and Admissions/Enrollment. I have my MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. I love working with students of all ages! I am patient, kind, and warm, and can help ease a student's anxiety about math (at levels up to Algebra II) and writing. I am especially skilled at helping students understand how to craft essays for both school assignments and for college applications. I love the written word - grammar, spelling,...

I love to see the potential that everyone has and am excited to help others reach that potential. My passion towards traveling, giving back to the community and my family motivate me to help the world become a happier and healthier place. I graduated with a double major in Information Systems and Entrepreneurship last year. I currently work in DevOps at Bose Corporation and am looking to spend more time helping others outside of work.

...particular math problem, and I let them teach me how to solve the problem based on the information they've received. One of the golden rule of thumb I learned from my 3+ years of tutoring experience at Fitchburg State, is, a tutor should never give the answer to a tutee/student. Meaning, at every one of my tutoring sessions, I'll first ask the student what s/he understands from the problem. Then if a clear understanding is...

...My name is Cy - and I've been working with students for almost 15 years. I really enjoy being part of the learning process and helping students succeed. My professional life began as a biochemist and intellectual property attorney. After practicing law for five years, I attended grad school at Stanford, graduating in 2012. This background allows me to support students in a fairly large number of subjects. I look forward to working with you...

...next level. Sometimes a student knows the material, but just isn't confident about how they found an answer. Other times, the student may benefit from a real-life example. For instance, a sports fan may understand the concepts of percentages better if it's explained in terms of number of free throws in comparison to total points scored. Or maybe the method is converting the ingredients from a recipe made for four people to a recipe for...

...I served with City Year: a not-for-profit organization aimed at lowering the high school dropout rate through interventions to improve academics, behavior, and attendance. I worked in an English classroom teaching high school freshmen while tutoring Algebra and Geometry everyday after school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, Algebra, and History. I am a firm proponent of equal education opportunity for all as it is absolutely...

fun, outgoing tutor, constantly considering the needs and personalities of my students, in order to empathize with them and customize their experience. There is no more rewarding feeling than helping students overcome frustrating boundaries and re-emphasizing their self confidence.... Listening is important. I try to let students advocate for themselves, and be detailed in describing what part of the assignment they're having difficulty with. I find visual, real-life anecdotes help get concepts across to students. Patience...