Connect with hundreds of tutors like Matthew

Who needs tutoring?
What prompted you to seek tutoring?

I am very happy with our experience so far with Varsity Tutors. They matched my daughter with reading specialist Mary and she is wonderful! My 10 year old daughter feels happy after her sessions and believes her tutor has already helped her.

— Allison K

What prompted you to seek tutoring?

Varsity Tutors really helped me understand the concepts during my Calculus 2 class. My tutor has such amazing patience and is open to many questions! Lastly, was always on time and very prompt. Highly suggest Varsity Tutors.

— Joey T

How soon would you like to get started?
Did you know?

Understanding your timeframe helps us to develop a tailor-made learning plan just for you.

Let's finish up your profile so we can find the perfect tutor:
Did you know?

stars

We have a 4.9/5 average customer satisfaction rating.

Let's finish up your profile so we can find the perfect tutor:

Found me a great Python, C Programming, and MatLab tutor for a Engineering Computation course.

— Charles C

Let's finish up your profile so we can find the perfect tutor:

The best tutoring service period. The customer service is beyond impeccable. They provide options that are perfectly suited to your needs. They've done such a wonderful job with my daughter in high school, I plan to use their services when she attends college. I highly recommend Varsity Tutors.

— Yvette

Let's finish up your profile so we can find the perfect tutor:

We know every student is unique. And they deserve a tutoring experience as unique as their needs. With thousands of tutors available, we're confident to find the one best for you.

A photo of Matthew, a tutor from Harvard University

Matthew: St. Charles tutor

Certified Tutor

I have always been most successful learning when I feel comfortable and confident around my instructors, and my goal is to create such an environment for the students I tutor. I believe in first and foremost being supportive and building on the student's skills.

I grew up in a rural town in southeastern Connecticut and our small community school fostered that type of environment. I am currently an undergraduate at Harvard University where I am studying Environmental Science and Engineering. Motivated by my love of the outdoors, including running, hiking, skiing, and nature photography, I am passionate about environmental protection and climate change mitigation. My studies have led me to take rigorous classes in math and the sciences, and I have past experience helping my peers with math and writing. Though I am qualified to tutor in a range of subjects, I feel most specialized in math, physics, test preparation, and essay-editing.

In addition to my academic experience, I have a significant teaching background with hands-on skills such as tool use, construction techniques, and outdoor safety. I worked as a Youth Leader for the Youth Conservation Corps, where I taught construction skills and daily Resource Education lessons. My wide breadth of teaching experiences from academic to more hands-on topics has heavily shaped my teaching philosophy as I have gained an understanding of various teaching methods. I feel that the most effective tutors are in fact able to blend these methods by presenting a topic from several different perspectives, whether a conceptual, visual, or hands-on approach. Furthermore, a tutor must be able to readily switch between these approaches and adapt on-the-fly based on a student's individual needs and learning style. Teaching is not a formulaic interaction but rather a conversation and self-discovery that guides itself in real time. I am excited to provide a friendly, supportive environment in which students can excel and achieve their full potential!

Connect with a tutor like Matthew

Matthew’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Engineering

Test Scores
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 790
Hobbies

Running, Soccer, Hiking, Skiing, Photography, Creative Writing

Tutoring Subjects
College Physics
High School Physics
Physics
Science