Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...through engaging discussions and hands-on activities. I believe in meeting students where they are, building confidence, and helping them master challenging concepts at their own pace. Whether I'm supporting middle school learners with literature analysis, coaching AP history students, or enhancing writing and study skills, my goal is to empower students to reach their highest potential. By creating a collaborative and motivating environment, I help students not only excel academically but also develop skills that...

...high school English for several years. While teaching has always been a passion of mine, I especially love the opportunity that tutoring affords to work closely with students as true individuals, helping them develop confidence in their skills and become independent learners, while tailoring lessons specifically to their unique needs and interests. I particularly enjoy working with students on test prep, because they often show remarkable and tangible improvement in just a short amount of...

...am an enthusiastic, empathetic, student-centered educator focused on meeting students of all ages where they are and helping them achieve their goals. I have been teaching and learning all my life! My trademark 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...

Hi everyone! My name is Richard and I am a senior at Northeastern University studying Business and Psychology. I can't wait to help students on the SAT and ACT exams and hope to get you all into your dream schools.

...student teaching both virtually and in person in a 4th grade class where I taught five days a week covering topics including health, social studies, math, science, reading and writing. My previous experience has also included working with students with learning disabilities, ADHD and autism. My favorite subjects to teach are reading and math, as I love working with students to build on these foundational skills that they are able to apply in different areas...

...that I had previously taken. I also served as a tutor in my time at UMBC a wide variety of subjects in the science categories. In my time at HSDM, I have served as a tutor for Mission Crimson, where I was paired one-on-one with a 5th grader whom I helped with reading, math, and English skills in preparation for a standardized exam. I enjoy all subjects that I tutor, and I am very passionate...

...students by working in the CLAD (Cognition, Learning, and Development) Research Lab at Notre Dame, while also serving as a tutor and mentor as a part of the Tutor ND Program. I had the chance to work with students of a variety of ages and backgrounds while at Notre Dame, and my favorite part about working with students has been the immensely rewarding opportunity to not only get to know the people I've worked with,...

...comfort zone in terms of teaching assignments, and I believe my passion for being in the classroom rubs off on my students. My teaching philosophy includes having a learner-centered growth mindset that takes into account students' social-emotional health and personalized learning needs. I enjoy both the in-person and virtual classroom, and am a passionate advocate of both standards-based learning and the STEAM curriculum. I believe I am an approachable, efficient, and competent teacher/tutor whom students...

...sped/EL inclusion teacher in second grade over the past couple years. Using backwards design, I have designed and planned lessons that accommodate for students diverse learning styles, IEP's, 504's, cultural 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...

...I am patient, kind, and warm, and can help ease a student's anxiety about math (at levels up to Algebra II) and writing. I am especially skilled at helping students understand how to craft essays for both school assignments and for college applications. I love the written word - grammar, spelling, punctuation, creative writing, and syntax. I also love the rules and clarity of math, and enjoy sharing that with my students. I believe that...

"Those who say it cannot be done should not stand in the way of those trying to do it!" With 18+ years in public education (focus on Special Needs children), along with the skills I bring, I have the experience needed when working with people with disabilities.

I recently graduated from Brown University with a degree in American History. I have extensive experience tutoring students to prepare for the SAT and SAT subject tests in US History and Literature, as well as teaching and tutoring students of all ages in after-school programs and religious school. I'm excited to work with you or your child either on standardized test preparation or on generally improving performance in history, English, and social studies!

I graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a BA, concentrating in political science, health advocacy, and theatre. I approach learning from an intersectional viewpoint, particularly as this allows students find a point of interest in any subject. I have experience teaching students from a variety of backgrounds, and I enjoy finding methods to adjust learning to the individual student. I particularly enjoy teaching English language and literature.

...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 with personal interests in mind. My goal is to empower students to achieve academic success while developing a deeper appreciation for the natural...

...forgotten much of their fundamental math skills, but after working with me for a short time, they are able to achieve great GRE quantitative scores. Students also enjoy my approach to the verbal section, where we work on decoding the questions and narrowing answer choices based on the type of question. I focus on a strong understanding of the concepts being tested as well as on test-taking skills. After working together, all of my students...

...to post-graduate courses. In my experience helping students who struggle with their coursework, I have always used the motto "Without struggle, there is no progress" (Douglass, 1857). Firmly, teaching students that although it may be hard, they are taking the critical steps to become proficient in the future. I am a firm believer in perseverance and resiliency, using the two concepts as foundational values that will guide our work together. I enjoy reading, watching documentaries,...

...in Spanish, at the request of my Spanish teacher. Before college, I took a gap year to pursue music. During the gap year, I tutored a neighborhood seventh-grade girl in math and writing. Over the years, I have come to better understand how much I enjoy providing one-on-one support to children. I have been particularly successful in helping children who easily get frustrated and lose patience. As a recent student, I would be very excited...

Hi! My name is Alexandria and I work as an Assistant Science Teacher at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School. I graduated from Stonehill College with a BS in Biochemistry. I'm excited to start tutoring and helping everyone with their future successes!

Hi! I am a college student studying elementary education and will begin student teaching in the fall. I have had a lot of experience working with grades k-5 in the classroom, working alongside teachers to plan and execute lessons. I am working towards a Masters degree and have been taking education classes for three years that have prepared me to tutor children.

I have done tutoring and teaching work for over 5 years, from one-on-one sessions to leading classes of up to 20 students, working with students from middle school through college. The majority of my experience is with standardized testing (SAT, ACT, and GMAT) and math of all levels through multivariable calculus.