Award-Winning Business Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...the ability to listen to my tutee, and then to assist my tutee in breaking down complex logical problems into simpler, manageable parts. A teacher must first and foremost have mastery of the subject material. A tutor must both understand the subject material, and understand the manner in which students fail to comprehend that same material. I pride myself on my ability to listen and understand what aspect of a concept is difficult for a...

Hi! I am an engineering student at Northeastern University who loves helping people out with all subjects. Standardized tests are just a game against the clock that we can improve in so many ways. ... I have two philosophies. 1. Practice makes perfect. 2. There's an angle to everything. I think there is always more than one way to approach a problem, and typically the test tries to make you think you need to take the...

...Ashland University. I also have an Masters in Education from West Chester University. My students have a proven track record of passing the AP exams (over 80%) with many receiving 4's and 5's on the exam. I am excited about the subject matter I teach, and my students get excited as they both 'catch' my enthusiasm, are trained in the skills needed to succeed on both the exam and in college, and see the relevance...

...Ben. I'm currently a third year in medical school taking a gap year. In college, I was a biology and business major. I've had various tutoring experiences teaching AP chemistry, finance, computer repair, and more. My teaching philosophy is similar to how I like to learn. I believe it's important to have a solid background knowledge in order to see the context of the material learned. I like to break information down to its most...

I have a strong desire to support youth to maximize their fullest potential especially in the academic arena from various subjects of Pre-Algebra to Public speaking. The youth are the future and we must develop strong work ethic and high academic achievement from an early age to develop future leaders of our society, country, and ultimately world.

...IB Diploma holder, I understand the rigor of academia and am intimately familiar with ways to approach it successfully, from mastering subject material to time management methods. I am here to help students through an empathy-driven, holistic tutoring approach that involves getting to know students' strengths and areas for improvement, personalities, schedules and potential stressors outside of the classroom, as well as providing tips for balancing academic work with other activities. My experience includes mentoring...

Political Science and Economics undergraduate at Tufts University who will be working in Investment Banking next year. Here to serve as a tutor in whatever capacity.

...in Chemical Engineering from Tufts University, Summa Cum Laude with Highest Thesis Honors. Over the course of my scientific research career I have produced 14 research publications, given 12 talks at international conferences, including the largest annual Physics, Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering conferences in the world, and have received 8 awards, totaling over $300k, specifically in recognition of my research accomplishments. As both an undergraduate and graduate student I have also taught, tutored, and...

...I had extensive experience tutoring. I tutored writing/essay editing and SAT prep for a year, as well as high school math for a semester. Furthermore, I participated in a week-long Spring Break tutoring program in New Orleans, where I tutored 3rd and 4th grade students in math. Lastly, I spent a month teaching computer literacy to health workers in rural Togo in the summer of 2013. I find tutoring to be an extremely rewarding experience....

...name is Craig Dutra. I currently teach 5th grade in Massachusetts. This upcoming school year will be my 4th year teaching 5th grade at my current school. Before teaching 5th grade, I taught 4th grade for two years in a different school district. I have been working in education; teaching, substitute teaching, and working as a paraprofessional for seven years now. I have experience working with a wide range of students; students on IEPs, students...

...my own horizons. Every student I have encountered has brought unique challenges and perspectives, pushing me to explore innovative teaching methods and cultivate a deeper understanding of the subjects I teach. Whether explaining intricate statistical models, demystifying biological pathways, or guiding a student through their first research project, I find immense joy in breaking down barriers to learning. Watching students grasp difficult concepts and witnessing their confidence grow has been one of the most rewarding...

...I was also a TA in Fundamentals of Finance for two semesters in a class of 100-150 students. I worked with students both in class and one-on-one. My teaching style depends on individual student needs and background. If a student is new to the topic and has little to no background in the area, my style is to break down the concepts to their most basic elements and explain how these elements interact to give...

...2014 graduate from Quinnipiac University with a major in Economics and a minor in English. Since graduation, I have worked in management and Human Resources. I have tutored math and English throughout my time at Quinnipiac University and enjoy helping students understand a subject that can appear intimidating. I believe that learning should be fun and I do everything I can to have meaningful tutoring sessions that take the stress out of learning a challenging...

...levels for 7 years in a variety of subjects. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Spanish, Writing, 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...

...is Evan and 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...

...with a middle school ESL department. As a law student, I had the opportunity to participate in a program where I taught Constitutional Law to high school juniors and seniors at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School in Cambridge, MA. I loved working with my class and watching how much they learned and grew throughout the year. One of my students was even selected to participate in a national moot court competition, and I had the...

...resourceful tutor with a wide knowledge of Math and Chinese. Here are some facts about myself: - Spent 1 year learning how to teach second languages to students - Lived in China for most of my life - Taught my husband to be fluent in Chinese - Completed a Finance Bachelor's degree in the US with a 3.89 GPA in under 3 years - Received an A grade in every math class I have ever taken...

...student at Northeastern University. Originally from Tennessee, I attended an all-male boarding and day school for high school, and was given a lot of opportunities to pursue advanced coursework and opportunities that weren't available to 99% of students in the area. As a result, I've joined Varsity Tutors as an effort to give back and try to help students get excited about learning various subjects, employing many of the methods that allowed me to succeed....

...learn and retain information so I strive to create an environment conducive to learning. I encourage students to ask questions and use examples to illustrate concepts. I have worked with students of all ages & abilities for more than 16 years. Specifically, I have worked as a literary specialist for those learning and struggling to read including those with diagnoses of learning disabilities. I have worked with thousands of students helping them become proficient readers....

...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 others. I'm also involved with a variety of student publications on campus, including the student-run medical journal, and I'm an avid reader and...