Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...with children from kindergarten through 12th grade. I am an alumna of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the University of Pennsylvania, and a fluent Spanish speaker. In addition to working in 20+ American schools and programs, I have lived and worked in Chile and Peru, where I taught English and trained other teachers. I am a lifelong bookworm, proud owner of a "Grammar Police" T-shirt, and geek for fantasy and magical realism. I...

...about more than the subject at hand; it's about finding the ways in which you learn best and allowing yourself to have what you need, even if it isn't seen as average. Too often, our schools value data over students and forget that education is about discovery and personal growth. As a teacher and tutor, I strive to understand my students individually as whole, complex people. In doing so, I am able to better reach...

...pedagogy involves personalized, hands-on, interactive activities (even in a remote setting). My unique approach employs theatre and creative dramatics and inter-arts strategies across subjects, especially essay writing, critical thinking, and analysis. As someone who attended college and received both my advanced degrees on scholarship (Vassar, Emerson, Tufts), I am an advocate for equal opportunity education. I have worked one-on-one with students of all ages, including thesis and dissertation coaching. For me, learning is fun!

...campaigns and elected officials and am particularly passionate about mental health, climate change prevention, and LGBTQ+ rights. I have done private tutoring for the past three years with students in Elementary, Middle, and High School in a variety of school subjects including but not limited to Math, History, and Writing/Grammar. I am passionate about education and want to use my skillset and knowledge to help other students achieve their best selves. I'm from Denver, Colorado,...

I got my undergraduate degree at Brown University, where I received a Bachelor of Arts in creative writing and psychology. While I'm passionate about a wide range of subjects, I particularly love tutoring writing and anything that requires analytical reasoning. In my free time, I box, lift weights and write comedy.

...been teaching for several years, mostly in English, and also have tutored and worked in various educational environments. I hold a bachelor of science degree in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University, and a master of education degree in curriculum and instruction - secondary school English from George Mason University. As an educator, I believe in incorporating lessons on mutual respect, diversity, and citizenship along with the ELA content. These skills put together place students in...

...science, humanities, and English. My preparation to go to graduate school enabled me to become very familiar with test prep strategies and I am also a competent guide for preparing to take both college admissions and graduate admissions exams. I enjoy working with people from a wide variety of educational backgrounds and ages. From the young people who are learning to make education a lifelong part of their development to adults returning school, I feel...

I am a professional writer, with 6 published novels, 1000s of magazine and newspaper articles, and a degree from University of Massachusetts. It is my hope I can help you not only become a better student in your subject, but show you why topics like literature can be so exciting. I look forward to working with you one on one.

...me to connect with other authors and texts, and learning different languages allows me to do the same with different cultures. I have spoken French for 8 years, German for 4, and began to learn Spanish this past year. Tutoring is a very collaborative process for me, as the student cannot learn if they don't feel comfortable engaging with the materialI strive to make sure that sessions feel laidback and easy-to-follow as we work through...

...School, and I am currently practicing law in Massachusetts. Throughout my education, I have had the privilege of assisting friends and family as they worked through challenging academic subjects. I enjoy watching those I am helping grow and succeed as students and as people. My favorite subject has always been writing because I believe it is a fundamental building block to any successful career, both in school and out of school. I love helping people...

...is Angela, and I am a recent graduate of Northeastern University. I received my Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Philosophy and have since started my research career in Social Psychology. I love working with children and youth in their learning and education and have experience tutoring in English and Math. I have also taught ESL classes to both children overseas as well as older adults. I have a passion for teaching and am motivated...

...graduating in 2015, I have worked in a dermatology clinic as a medical assistant, and am delighted to be starting medical school in the fall. While I tutor a broad range of topics, I am most passionate about science and reading/writing. While these seem like two entirely different subjects, I like to think of it this way - science is about understanding the world around us, which we access and make beautiful through literature. I...

I am an experienced classroom teacher with 19 years of experience. I love to integrate learning through music, art, stories, and games. I am certified in Massachusetts as a classroom teacher, math specialist, reading specialist, and education administrator. I have two sons. I also love writing songs and run a musical theater camp. I love to make learning fun and exciting for my students. I was a 2015 finalist for Massachusetts Teacher of the Year.

I specialize in helping students to learn to read and write effectively and efficiently. For example, I walk students through the process of how to read a text and how to write an essay so that they can eventually acquire the skills to do it on their own. I am perhaps best known for co-authoring the book "The Mysterious Death of Kurt Cobain".

I'm a student at Wellesley College in Massachusetts where I am majoring in Spanish. I'm excited to work with anyone who needs help or wants to excel at Spanish levels 1-4. I am originally from upstate New York, and fun fact: I'm a published author.

...a recent graduate from Rice University ('21) and upcoming M26 at Tufts University School of Medicine, and I really enjoy teaching! I think that giving students the right academic support will help them to overcome daunting subjects with more confidence! As someone pursuing a medical career, I understand the value of lifelong learning and the skills required to do so. Thus, I hope that I can share what I have learned in my journey so...

Learning is a lifetime journey - and you're never too old to embark on a new chapter. Take up painting for fun, a martial art, read a book in a subject you never thought you might be interested. Above all, remember to keep yourself exploring new and different latitudes.

...Media Art & Filmmaking. I'm semi-fluent in Spanish, having studied throughout my academic career followed by a year living in Madrid. I have classroom experience with grades 6-8 as a Spanish teacher, and I teach Digital Cinema, Photography, and Screenwriting at the high school level. I love to learn about my student's favorite movies and compare notes! I'm at my best when I'm helping you figure out your approach to writing projects, no matter where...

...am currently pursuing my Bachelor's degree in Biology at The University of Texas at Austin. My passion lies in helping students navigate the complexities of Biology, Anatomy, Chemistry, Algebra, Writing, and Spanish, where I strive to create a supportive learning environment that fosters confidence and curiosity. I believe in using a hands-on approach, connecting biological concepts to real-life applications to make learning engaging and relevant, and most importantly, teaching students empathy, passion, and emotional curiosity...

Writer, philosopher, and strong believer in the power of critical thinking, my goal is to help students feel engaged and excited about materials they are working with. I did my undergraduate degree at the University of Richmond and I'm currently pursing an MA at Boston University in the School of Communication. I enjoy working with learners of all ages and backgrounds.