Certified Tutors From University of Massachusetts Amherst

...knowledge, influence others with good values and compassion. As a tutor at Varsity, I am honored to use my best knowledge, use analogs to help students to learn in a simple and more memorable way, to help them pass the NAPLEX exam in the next try, and become a healthcare professional that will serve for...

...subjects such as: algebra, pre-calculus, geometry, biology, physics, chemistry, SAT prep, GRE prep, and even violin! My favorite subject to teach however, is math. I love teaching math because it is the foundation of so many different subjects. Without a firm understanding of mathematics, it is difficult to comprehend subjects such as chemistry, physics, or...

...with a minor in English. I have been dedicated to community youth work, political formation for college students, research on social unmet needs and the promotion of Affirmative actions to bridge the differential access of young Afrocolombians to universities. I am an active member of the Collective of African Colombian University Students- CEUNA, an organizational...

I am an Electrical Engineering student who excels at mathematics and at breaking it down one piece at a time.

...middle school science teacher for the past ten years in both public charter schools and an independent school. She has a great passion for outdoor and environmental education, as well as social and emotional learning. In her spare time she is a fitness and nutrition enthusiast. Please see her philosophy of science education for more...

...when I graduate. I hope to bring that same excitement to you and help you achieve your academic goals; I was never one to study on my own and I always had a friend help me when I struggled with difficult subjects. I hope we can become friends and that I can help you in...

...to do. I tend to "nerd out" when I find a cool new activity I've never tried or when I can use new technology to improve my ability to inspire my students to learn to love learning as well. My enthusiasm, grit, and vast knowledge of random fun facts have kept my students engaged with...

...a research scientist/software developer. My favorite programming language is Python. I enjoy tutoring students in a wide variety of scientific and technical disciplines, including: physics, astronomy, mathematics, and computer programming. As regards my teaching philosophy, I believe in building on what a person already knows, teaching general principles first and then focusing on how they...

...administration concentrated in marketing! I have experience tutoring for a wide age of students, from first grade to high school! My favorite subject to tutor is math and I would describe my teaching philosophy as largely communication and organization based. I believe a combination of these and positivity create the most effective learning environment.

...University of Massachusetts Amherst, and is now a master degree candidate for the Public Policy program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I can teach various math and science courses in middle-, high-school, and college levels! I have many past tutor experiences and I hope that I can be a great resource to my students.

...I teach writing at Westfield State University and am the Assistant Director of the Reading and Writing Center. As a teacher and tutor, my focus is on working with students individually, finding what works for them and what doesn't, so that they can achieve greater success on their own. I take a task based approach...

...material. I view teaching as a discussion with students and encourage insightful questions. I teach the students to think on their own rather than become dependent on the teacher. Through this process and my assistance, the students learn how to ask the right questions and think critically to find an answer. This decisive thinking is...

...remember, and that passion has only grown stronger as I have gotten older. Through studying English and literature in college, I have also grown to appreciate all the new challenges and complexities that English encompasses. Though the papers are much longer and the readings much more difficult than they were when I first discovered my...

...teaching I have learned how to help students carve their own path to success and look forward to helping students recognize their academic strengths and address test challenges. As a writing teacher, I focus on helping students to write clearly and persuasively in as few words as possible. I have read countless law school admissions essays...

...Upward Bound program, as a FIRST Robotics Lego League Coach for middle schoolers from different schools in western Massachusetts, as a 4H Science Club Leader for elementary and middle schoolers, and as an math instructor for a Home-Schooling Co-Op. I am most passionate about teaching general and specified science, Pre-Algebra, Geometry and Algebra. I recognize...

University of Massachusetts Amherst, B.S. Biochemistry and Neuroscience Candidate. I've been a tutor through my University for several years as well as a Guitar teacher. I enjoy tutoring Math, Chemistry, and test prep. I love linguistics and I'm on my University Mock Trial team!

I am a first year audiology graduate student at UMass Amherst.

...biostatistics, psychology, and biology. Through tutoring at Northeastern University, I developed a teaching style that is supportive, patient, and, most importantly, flexible based on the needs of the student. My goal is to help you get to where you want to be! When I am not working, I enjoy snuggling with my two cats and...

...on a math problem. Many people harbor negative experiences from previous math classes. My personal goal as a tutor is to ease the frustration and help them make new, positive experiences learning math. I want my students to experience victories, have confidence, build up grit, and learn to enjoy math. I believe no one is...

My name is Andrew, and I am a Junior Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Psychology double major in the Commonwealth Honors College. I also work as an EMT at UMass, and for fun, I help run a podcast called A Little About A Lot.