Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Massachusetts

...the Boston Public School system for two years, before earning a Master of Social Work from Boston College. I am currently a first year law student at Northeastern University School of Law. While teaching I worked with special education students who experienced a number of different learning challenges. Although I taught 7th grade math, I most enjoy tutoring in reading and writing. I love helping students learn to express themselves more thoroughly through language. Outside...

Hello! My name is Ben and for the past year and a half I have been tutoring math at all different grade levels. My main goal as a tutor is being approachable and creating a learning environment in which students feel comfortable to develop their skills. My degree in education as well as my liberal arts background give me the tools to approach tutoring from many different angles. I look forward to being your tutor!

...prep (focusing on Math/English sections). I am also available to help with high school and college level writing, and college admissions essays. My philosophy as a tutor is that students know more than they think they do. I like to guide my students through solving problems by using their prior knowledge and experience, and by asking questions so that they can participate as much as I do. My favorite thing about being an educator is...

...takes is one bad day, one bad teacher, or one confusing topic to make a student feel hopeless and that a certain subject is a lost cause. Tutoring is a great way to change a student's attitude towards a particular subject. I have always prided myself on getting to know the students in my class beyond their lives in the classroom in order to determine how they can learn to the best of their abilities....

...capacity, is necessary for us to live our lives fully. As a tutor, I believe in the student realizing their potential; that is to say, I will not preach or lecture, rather I allow the student to show him- or herself what he or she already knows. From there we fill gaps and solve problems. Aside from tutoring and academia, I enjoy exploring the outdoors, playing and learning various musical instruments, flannel shirts, and training...

...became a teacher because I wanted to be useful to students and help them grow. I’ve taught everything from freshman algebra to junior pre-calculus and I’ve recognized that the key to helping students learn is patience and motivation. Every student has a capacity for success and I’m looking forward to working with you to maximize your potential. Whether you are a student who has struggled with math since the beginning or if you are a...

...am originally from Orlando, Florida. I resided in Gainesville, Florida while I was getting my degree in Nutritional Science at the University of Florida. After graduating, I moved to Austin, Texas and completed a year of AmeriCorps. As an AmeriCorps member I was responsible for leading an after school science program, an opportunity that allowed me to create hands-on creative lessons and gain more experience tutoring and teaching. I tutored as an undergrad, and I...

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.

...graduated Magna Cum Laude with my M.S. in Mechanical Engineering. After college, I moved to Houston, Texas to work for ExxonMobil at a refinery before returning to school for my MBA. I have always enjoyed tutoring, and tutored throughout high school and college. As a mechanical engineering major, I have a very strong background in math and sciences. I have experience tutoring all levels of math, from middle school to college level, SAT prep, and...

...do research in clinical dermatology with Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital; I hope to eventually become a Pediatric Dermatologist! Although I grew up in Illinois, I have spent the majority of the last 6 years in Boston so I feel like it's a second home. My tutoring specialties are in SAT and ACT Test Prep, Algebra, most Science courses and Writing (especially college admissions essays! I served as an Undergraduate Writing Fellow in college and...

...science. After I learned this language pretty well, I decided to use it for my future education. My goal for coming years is gaining biotechnology knowledge which includes biology, chemistry and physics. From the college I master new procedures, laboratory techniques daily; I hope to add those subjects to my tutoring in the future. I want to be a part of Varsity Tutors to gain knowledge not only from the college. Working with people from...

...from Rice University with a BS in Bioengineering. My work experience is in health care strategy and management consulting. I have experience working with elementary, middle, and high school students in subjects including algebra, geometry, calculus, physics, biology, chemistry, English, SAT, ACT, and GMAT preparation. I truly enjoy working closely with students on homework assignments and preparing for exams. I build close relationships with students and encourage them to learn and study with a growth...

I am a passionate Math teacher who loves to help students understand difficult concepts. I love the challenge of finding different ways to explain topics in math.

...and social emotional needs. I have offered my students a variety of assessments to provide them with opportunities to showcase their skills and knowledge. I consistently hold students accountable for their learning and hold high expectations within all lessons. I have allowed families and students to bring their culture into our classroom which has allowed me to build a sense of community as well as a responsive environment where students feel safe. Students collaborated with...

I have been a business professor and a business tutor for over 10 years. My aim is to discern the individual learning styles of my students and to work with each of them in a manner that addresses his/her individual style. My greatest joy in tutoring is seeing the sparkle in a student's eyes when he/she understands a concept and is able to explain and it back to me.

...sum up my teaching philosophy with one of my favorite Albert Einstein quotes: "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." Although I have lived over nine years in "The Lone Star State," I am originally from Panama City, Panama. While living in these different countries, I have gained a great appreciation for all the different cultures of our people. I am bilingual and am currently working on my third language: Mandarin...

...for a Ph.D. in 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...

...started working as a swim instructor and lifeguard at a summer camp. I have also been an assistant coach on a private swim clinic. My favorite subjects to tutor are geometry and algebra. Algebra is the foundation for many advanced topics in mathematics, and I strive to deepen students understanding of algebraic concepts and procedures. I recently completed my student teaching at Billerica Memorial High School, and I could not believe the number of students...

I am a recent graduate of Indiana University. I majored in Human Biology with an area of concentration in Human Growth and Development, as well as minored in Chemistry and Psychology. I am currently applying to medical school. My tutoring experience has been tutoring English in Austria, and I have been a student of the Kaplan MCAT course. Outside of academia I enjoy reading, running, and rock climbing. I look forward to hearing from you!

...two volunteer tutoring programs while in college and they have had a terrific impact on my time here. In my free time I enjoy playing soccer, traveling and wearing fun earrings! My experience tutoring with high school students primarily in math and SAT prep has taught me that students learn best and have the most fun when they aren't afraid to make mistakes. Because of that, I work hard to build a relationship with my...