Award-Winning AP Macroeconomics Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...in helping out with homework assignments and test preparation. I came from a very competitive high school in California (Lowell High School, Rank 50 nationally) and achieved very good grades. I am confident in teaching high school math courses such as Algebra 1, 2, 3/4, Geometry Regular/Honor, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, AP Calculus AB. I am also competent in AP economics(Macro&Micro), AP Chinese, Mandarin Chinese 1-4. In test preparation, I can help with SAT Subject Test in...

I am a trained historian, with special expertise in Southern History, African American History, and broader narratives of American History. I also have training in American Literature and English composition. My primary tutoring experience lies in high school history and English. My goal is to help your student engage more deeply with their reading and writing assignments so that their grades improve in the short and long term.

...ability to communicate clearly and think critically. I've had the privilege of working with students from a range of backgrounds whether supporting peers through academic writing, mentoring students interested in government, economics, or statistics, or helping others break down complex topics into digestible steps. I tutor a variety of subjects, including writing, reading comprehension, U.S. government, public policy, and standardized test prep for exams like the GRE and LSAT. I particularly enjoy working on writing...

...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 the piano and volunteer with the...

...premedical classes and have taken and tutored the MCAT exam. I placed in the 97th percentile of the MCAT exam and I understand what the test takers want students to know and how to bridge the gap between knowing the material and doing well on the test. I am always excited when a student finally has that "ah-ha" moment and declares that they now can see how all of these seemingly separate scientific topics are...

I graduated with a B.S. and M.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Johns Hopkins University (GPA 4.0). I worked as a peer-learning session leader for Genetics and Physics undergraduate courses. I was also a TA for General Biology. I recently took the MCAT and scored in the 100th percentile. I look forward to using my experience, both on the exam and in teaching, to help you substantially increase your performance and reach your potential.

I am a Senior Finance Major at High Point University in North Carolina with about a year of tutoring experience at my high school. I am ready to work with students struggling with math related courses at the High School and College level. I look forward to speaking with you.

...Southern New Hampshire University where I received both a Bachelor's degree in History as well as a Master's degree in Military History. I have worked as a high school history teacher since 2017. I believe that education is key to both personal success and the advancement of society. I also believe that studying our history gives us a better sense of who we are as a society and a sense of origin.

...demographics: K-12, college/university, returning students, ESL/ELL, gifted and/or reluctant learners, etc. I enjoy the challenge of stepping outside of my comfort zone in terms of teaching assignments, and I believe my passion for being in the classroom rubs off on my students. My teaching philosophy includes having a learner-centered growth mindset that takes into account students' social-emotional health and personalized learning needs. I enjoy both the in-person and virtual classroom, and am a passionate advocate...

...real world business situations. I graduated from Brandeis University with a double major in math and economics, and I loved the school so much that I went back for graduate school. I have my MA in International Economics and Finance from the International Business School at Brandeis. I am so passionate about economics and love sharing this with students. In my free time, I love spending time with my husband and our two dogs.

...been positive as we work one-on-one and set goals with realistic expectations. I received my medical education (M.D.) from the American University of Antigua in the West Indies and undergraduate education from the University of Massachusetts (BSc). I matriculated into family medicine residency and am working towards medical education goals. I tutor for the USMLE steps, shelf exams, in-house comprehensive exams, and science subjects. My favorite subject to tutor is Psychiatry. My tutoring style is...

...to academia. I have experience tutoring across the gamut of academic subjects, including in English as a Foreign Language and in Mandarin Chinese. With each of my past tutees I have worked to not only enhance their understanding of the curriculum, but also to help them find the motivation, study skills, discipline and joy that are necessary to truly excel in the classroom. I would be thrilled to bring that attitude to work with your...

...Nephrology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and volunteered extensively. One of my favorite volunteer experiences was tutoring high school students from Dorchester and Roxbury. I taught my students English, Physics, Chemistry, Algebra, Trigonometry, Biology, and helped them with standardized test preparation. My personal tutoring style is to use a combination of relatable metaphors and real life examples to help my students genuinely understand whatever material we are covering. I scored in the 98th percentile...

...experience working in the financial services industry, but I studied several other concentrations while at Simmons. I studied abroad in Japan, after several years of studying Japanese language and history. I earned a BS in Biostatistics, and tutored financial accounting as well as microeconomics. From 9-5 I am buried in excel sheets and data queries as a business analyst, working with database systems. I enjoy helping students pass their least favorite courses, and discover that...

...standardized tests on the website when I was applying to colleges a few years ago, and I'm excited to continue the tradition of excellence and to help everyone do well and achieve what they are aiming to do! I am the oldest of four children so my tutoring experience started by helping my siblings with their schoolwork for as long as I can remember, and I've always had a knack for helping students understand things...

...and economics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts. I tutor mathematics and economics because I want to give students a working understanding of how concepts apply to the real-world, not just specific scenarios. My academic background is diverse in range, rich in research projects, and successful as I'm in the very top of my class! The approach I take to teaching focuses on the foundations and interdisciplinary qualities of the field, but more so I'm...

...groups ranging from 6 years old to college age students. I was a university professor in South Korea where I taught at the Immersion English Language Institute of the Far East University for 2 years. While there I taught my students English as well as prepared them for a global Workforce. In the past I have used my psychology degree to tutor elementary school students with learning disabilities such as ADD / ADHD and dyslexia....

...studying Materials Science and Engineering with minors in Economics and Japanese. I was a TA for Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism at MIT, and I tutored in math and science in high school. I scored a perfect score on the SAT Math section twice, and have taken 11 AP tests with an average score of 4.7. I believe the best way to learn math is through challenging problems, and gaining confidence in yourself when you...

...however, there are certain characteristics that have proven more effective, which I intend to follow as guiding principles. First, I would strive to invoke a sense of curiosity among the students by showing how the subject relates to their daily lives and incorporating real-world examples and scenarios with textbook theoretical concepts. This is especially true for economics, where I feel there is a significant gap between theory and practice. For example, in my macroeconomics class,...

...to support students who are looking towards Law as a possible area of academic interest. During high school, I competed in Speech and Debate for four years, ranking nationally in the top 10 in Parliamentary Debate and 3rd in Extemporaneous Speaking in CA. As a result, I've primarily engaged in numerous different public speaking activities across multiple organizations. I worked at a small tutoring start-up (Rise Over Run Tutoring) from October 2017-April 2018 and after...