Award-Winning Calculus Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...in a quantitative way. This skill is important for life in our technological society. The best way to teach goes beyond "picking the right formula to use." Mastery of this type of subject matter comes from being able to ask "what is it I'm trying to accomplish by asking this question? What is the item - that can be quantified - that I need to extract from the problem material at hand?" Then the formula...

...I'm especially passionate about math and physics. I believe learning should be an enjoyable and empowering experience. I always aim to create a comfortable and encouraging space where students feel confident asking questions, making mistakes, and growing at their own pace. Outside of academics, I'm a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and a nature enthusiast. I enjoy exploring creativity and curiosity in all areas of life, and I bring that same energy into every tutoring session.

...I majored in Computer Science and Biology, and a first year Bioinformatics PhD student at Harvard. As a student of 18 years myself, I am passionate about structuring education in a way that enables students to not only learn new material but also engage with each subject in a way that will empower them to use their knowledge to improve the world around them. I am humbled and eager to work with students through Varsity...

I am a data analyst and Finance graduate student with a passion for mathematics and Economics. I love helping others learn and have tutored for years professionally. I am also a technical writer for my company and can spot a typo or grammatical error from a mile away! I look forward to helping students in their many academic endeavors.

...the University of Pennsylvania majoring in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). I hail from Boston but grew up in Bolivia. Intellectually, I believe knowledge is not only fluid but requires practice. This is to say that anyone can reach their academic and intellectual goals with the right balance of theory and practice. I firmly believe that with the right dialogue and rapport, any student can thrive in developing their academic and intellectual agendas.... I firmly believe...

...Debate Society and International Relations Council, which includes participation in Model United Nations, and a featured columnist for the Northeastern Political Review, a student magazine. I have also previously participated in Mock Trial, Speech, Knowledge Bowl, Theater, and Band, where I played the alto saxophone. Last year, I volunteered as a tutor for SquashBusters in Boston, and I just started volunteering as an extracurricular teacher for Citizen Schools. I became a tutor for Varsity because...

I'm a recent MIT graduate in mechanical and electrical engineering. Currently, I am working to start a fitness technology company. I also love music and spend just about all my free time playing guitar or piano.

I am deeply passionate about the field of education. I look forward to tutoring and helping individuals who are dedicated to their future. I am happy to offer advice about college applications and career counseling as well. I can't wait to meet you!

...that I am passionate about like math, English, science, and art! I have 4 cummulative years of peer mentoring in middle school and high school. I was always someone who wanted to do well in school, but I struggled with self-confidence and test anxiety. I was able to find amazing mentors through Varsity Tutors and other programs who helped me overcome these obstacles and I wish to do the same for other students. My philosophy...

...her high school essays to quizzing my brother on multiplication in the car, teaching is something that comes naturally to me. In high school, I expanded my teaching expertise by volunteering as a peer tutor in calculus, physics, and chemistry. It was gratifying to be able to help many of my classmates improve their grades and understanding of curriculum, and I picked up valuable experience working with students of many different capabilities and learning styles....

...Regents Diploma with Honors. I started tutoring since I was thirteen years old and thus, I have experiences teaching adults and children from different age groups. I have taken math courses up to Calculus II and received A's in all the math courses I took. As a native Mandarin speaker as well as a past teacher's assistant in the language class, I learned to develop the most effective way to teach my native language to...

...Drawing from my experiences at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, I employ a scaffold-ed approach tailored to each student's background and comfort level. I believe in starting with foundational concepts to build confidence before gradually introducing more challenging material. Inspired by my own transformative experiences with passionate educators, I aim to foster an engaging and supportive environment where students can discover the joy of learning. Witnessing that moment of clarity in a student's eyes is what drives...

...student can master anything they want. As a tutor, I have a passion for helping students overcome initial mental hurdles and progress. This requires having some fun with the material as a motive for practice, and with practice comes confidence. At Carleton College, where I received a B.A in Mathematics, I tutored students in Math, led introductory Spanish classes as a TA, and taught Rock Climbing classes as a hobby. Now, back in my hometown...

...in a way that I believe they will be most receptive to. I will help them understand how a word problem relates to a picture or an equation, which is the most vital skill to have in mathematics. Most importantly, I will help the student have fun. I remember a lot more information from the teachers who made learning fun and exciting than those who had dry lectures. I hope to leave the students eager to...

Hi! I am currently a junior at Boston University majoring in linguistics and computer science. I have experience tutoring students for almost 4 years, mainly in chemistry, French, math, and Java.

I truly love helping people, and I do so whenever I can. I am a very outgoing and friendly person, which translates well to working with students. I do my best to understand where the student is coming from and work from there. Currently, I am a student at Northeastern University,...

...my students. I may ask them more questions than they ask me. I do this in order to determine where any fundamental misunderstandings exist. I find that in most instances, confused students are unclear on one or two simple, yet important ideas. Clearing these up, and deliberately following their implications, can make students have a much better level of understanding while also feeling confident in their knowledge. This processes defines my style of teaching.

...the student. My past teaching and tutoring experience has prepared me to work with varying age groups and cultural/academic backgrounds. While in high school, I volunteered to be a companion for young children with Cerebral Palsy. During my years at Rhodes College, I tutored adults in ESL and aided them in their job search and was a Teaching Assistant for fellow Anthropology majors. For the past three years, I was a Kindergarten teacher at an...

...this experience shaped my understanding of the current educational needs in private and public institutions. Many children needed one-to-one tutoring, which I could not provide as a teacher. I enjoy teaching in a classroom, but I found that my strengths lie in one-to-one interaction. It is easy for students to fall behind, especially with the increasing classroom size. A lot of learning happens outside of school, and without guidance, this learning is often not effective....

...biomedical engineering. My research is focused on helping stroke survivors and arm amputees get better physical therapy results. I have 2 B.S. degrees and an M.S. For fun I do martial arts, read, and play pub trivia and board games with friends. I am an avid stamp collector as well. I also (sort of) like to travel. Hate the travel part, but enjoy myself once I get there :). Outside of the US, I have...