Award-Winning Calculus Tutors serving Providence, RI

...for having strengths in those subjects. In my mind, working with a student (especially in math) can be something like a game: there's a goal, there's someone to collaborate with, there are strategies to use, and if you let yourself you can have fun doing it. The mindset of curiosity and enthusiasm that comes from a game is powerful when used in a math or science setting. I also make a point of emphasizing thinking...

...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. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about standardized test prep, math (all levels), writing, and economics.

...they follow. The mastery of any topic always starts with the mastery of its most basic building blocks. If a student has solid background in the area, my style is to guide a student to an understanding rather than directly provide answers to their questions. This way, they not only get help with the topics they find challenging, but also learn how to recognize what they understand about a problem and what they do not,...

...Brown University, where I earned my M.S. in Applied Mathematics. I have five years of tutoring experience in both math and computer science, as well as teaching experience at the college level. Tutoring/teaching has always been my passion. Seeing a student grasp a concept they had struggled with is immensely rewarding. In my approach to tutoring, I try to constantly respond to feedback from my students. If the way I am explaining something isn't clicking,...

I am an incoming junior at Yale University studying Applied Math. I'm very passionate about learning and would love to share that with you! I'm excited to help you with math, statistics, SAT preparation, or AP preparation.

I am a undergraduate student studying Robotics Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. I live in Portland, Oregon in the summer but right now I'm in Worcester, Massachusetts. I love working with students and teaching math!... I like to establish a personal connection with students before teaching so they are more willing to work with me and learn.

...take a lot of extra math courses to get into CMU. While I was taking my prerequisite courses to get into graduate school, I worked part-time as a tutor for Upward Bound. My favorite subjects to tutor are math, physics, chemistry and biology. I firmly believe that in order for a class to be interesting, the teacher must be passionate about the subject. I'm very passionate about the natural sciences, mathematics and language. As your...

...way that they will be able to use when i'm not there. For example, I teach my students how to read math books so they can get the most out of it, and really learn the material through the process. Some of my personal interests include cooking and reading, especially science fiction novels. I also love learning new mathematics. Currently I am working my way through a graph theory book and am learning more probability...

...have tutored kids of all different ages in the past, including other college students. The main subjects I tutor are writing and math! My teaching philosophy is that no two students are the same, and I will cater my tutoring style to the type of student I am working with. Outside of school, I play tennis, and enjoy basketball and football, as well. I serve on the education policy committee at Tufts, too.

I am a recent graduate from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Biomedical Engineering. As I am applying to medical school, I am currently a research assistant at Harvard Medical School in the neurobiology department. I have a very solid background in math and physical sciences. I love to use real life examples in my tutoring examples and I can't wait to connect.

...and have just begun peer tutoring at my university. I am dedicated to helping students achieve their academic goals. I am a firm proponent of getting students excited about learning, especially within the sciences, and I tailor my lessons so that students have the best possible outcome. As for standardized testing, I bring the student perspective and can provide students with feedback regarding strategies and concepts they need to learn for said exam.

My name is Anthony and I am a freshman at Northeastern University. I am currently studying Psychology on a Pre-Med track. Even though my studies are heavily science-based, I enjoy all other subjects, as well. I tutored in high school as Vice-President of the National Honor Society and I am looking forward to continuing my passion for helping others through tutoring.

...professor, I became a undergraduate teaching assistant for the Department of Physics at UT. I taught over 100 students throughout the two semester, massively increasing the amount of office hour and discussion session attendance. I know how tough academic coemptions can be. I was the Valedictorian of a class of over 700 students, passed over 16 AP exams, got a perfect score on the SAT Math, obtained a full ride to UT, and I was...

...2018. While at Amherst I spent a semester abroad at the University of Edinburgh. I also attended Columbia Teachers College's Klingenstein Summer Institute in the summer of 2012. I've been teaching professionally since I graduated from college--first at a charter school, then at a boarding school, and now at an independent day school--but my teaching experience started in childhood, when I helped my four younger siblings with their homework. I've taught English and History before,...

...from Florida Institute of Technology, and I have a post-Baccalaureate from Worcester State University in secondary education, working towards a masters in secondary ed. Courses: I am excited to be able to tutor numerous Math courses from middle school through to high school, Physics and other high school sciences, and even Engineering courses. These courses are all based in logic and critical thinking and I always found interest to make connections to these concepts. Personal...

...level for speaking and writing. Growing up, I had the best teachers who nurtured my mind and academic potential that has enabled me to complete my education up to the terminal degree of a PhD in Physiology (Neuroscience, Diabetes, Obesity). In this regard, I hold dearly the teaching philosophy that a teacher has to excel in three main domains, specifically that of an instructor, a mentor, and a professional. To enhance the educational experience of...

...Massachusetts and Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Texas. I have extensive background and experiences in several fields including Mathematics, Physics and Engineering. I am interested in sharing my knowledge with students, in helping them understand the subject and solving problems. I believe a good tutor can provide guidance, leading students through a thought process in solving problems. A good tutor will motivate the student to think and propose his or her own...

My name is Alyssa Parchment and I am a Product Developer at a Flavor Company within the Beverage Division. I have worked with a variety of students over the years and have a passion for learning and helping others. I enjoy gardening, listening to music and cooking! Hopefully we can connect and I can help your student to flourish!!

Hi, my name is Andrew and I am currently a sophomore at Boston College. I am a double major in Biology and Philosophy. As someone who has needed help in the past, I fully understand the importance of tutoring. Therefore, my goal is to help students understand any material that they struggle with and help them feel more confident in their own abilities.