Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Worcester, MA

...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...

...comprehension can be immediately and clearly demonstrated. I generally design some sort of worksheet in order to walk the student through the process of figuring out the general concept in a unique way; for example, I will use an angle maze to teach geometric angle theorems. I am a proponent of the mindset that learning...

...school level and assisted at the graduate level, and I have found that I am skilled at adjusting and catering my teaching abilities to students with different past experiences that require different ways of learning. I am currently a practicing biostatistician and a PhD student in biostatistics at the University of Massachusetts, at Amherst. I...

...UK, graduating with Distinction. Before that, I completed my Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science (BS) and Philosophy (BA) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where I received Highest Honors for my senior thesis and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. I have been working as a tutor and teacher for almost 10...

...spent two summers working as a teaching intern at a summer school. I plan to pursue teaching certification for high school math. I am patient, flexible, and enjoy discovering which approaches work most effectively for each individual I work with. Every student is different, and as a result, every student learns differently as well. I...

...of time thinking about how to differentiate for the varying needs of my students. I have been fortunate enough to have worked with all types of students special education, ELLs, socio-emotional issues, students with large gaps in education, and more. Working with students one on one makes it easier to isolate and target for interventions...

...learn a wide variety of SAT/ACT prep and high school subjects for over seven years. I have a great passion for learning and teaching, and wholeheartedly put all my efforts into making sure the students I work with experience the same enthusiasm. My style is to identify your weak points by watching you work through...

...I strive to make my students feel comfortable, and to be patient with them. I also try to get to know my students personally, and have a friendly relationship with them. In general I am a very positive and friendly person. I have been described as very understanding, caring, and personable. Outside of teaching I...

...beyond the problem at hand to consider applications of the materials they are learning. I believe that learning shouldn't just be about getting your schoolwork done, but also building critical thinking skills and an appreciation for knowledge; this philosophy guides my approach to tutoring. As a tutor, I am calm, patient, and understanding, but not...

...writing. I earned my bachelor's in engineering with a concentration in materials science. Afterwards, I moved to Sweden and completed a master's in sustainable technology. I lived in Stockholm for two years and worked on teams with students from all over the world. My thesis focused on energy efficiency in wastewater treatment systems. I believe...

...peer tutor, where I spent my free study periods in departmental offices offering academic support on a drop-in basis. In college I also enjoyed tutoring my friends when they wanted some extra academic support. My passion is for mathematics and the sciences: as an engineer I have a deep appreciation for how theory in textbooks...

...math teacher, academic & test prep tutor, nanny, after school program coordinator, and manager of youth programs at a Chicago-based non-profit. I am Jewish, can speak some Spanish, am a trained domestic violence advocate, and love reading, cooking and traveling! I tutor multiple levels of academic Math, Spanish, and ACT & SAT prep (focusing on...

...have rich experiences in test taking and learning strategies, which led me to Peking University, one of the two top universities in China. I would be thrilled to help you where I can! Feel free to reach out to me if you need help in Math (Primary through high school Math to GRE Math) or...

...school national debater). Most importantly, I logged over a thousand hours teaching classes, tutoring students on all levels. As a bonus, my wife teaches writing at Harvard University and Princeton before that giving me an edge when reading essays and papers. In my spare time, I am avid tennis player and skier. I enjoy playing...

...avid sports fan. I enjoy reading and learning new ideas, as well as keeping up to date with current events. Tutoring was once a hobby, but now is one of my passions. I enjoy giving students the edge to succeed in their studies as well as helping them mature mentally in their approach to learning....

...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....

...Math at the earliest and most crucial stages means helping students think about the material in a way that is meaningful to them and teaching them to relate Math to their own lives and interests in a way that fosters a passion that lasts far beyond the day of the big test and hopefully for...

...and Business with minors in Spanish and Global Social Entrepreneurship. Before college, I attended the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, "one of sixteen public, residential high schools in the country specializing in the education of gifted and talented students who have an interest and aptitude for mathematics and science." For the past...

...reinforcement so that soon the student will no longer need me to excel. Some of my own favorite subjects to study include languages (I've studied Arabic, Spanish, Latin, and a sprinkling of Japanese), medieval history, and electrical engineering. When I'm not tutoring, I spend my time writing and performing spoken word poetry, riding my bike...

...physical therapy aide in several outpatient orthopedic clinics and volunteering at the VA Rehabilitation Hospital. I am passionate about the health sciences and helping students achieve their academic goals. I am an original Harry Potter nerd and a sports fanatic. In my leisure time I enjoy being outdoors, watching sports, cooking, community volunteering and playing...