Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...four years of undergrad, worked in my university's Writing Center as a Writing Tutor. I received two promotions in this role. As a substitute, I've worked in both mainstream and special education classrooms (ie: REACH), and have experience with a myriad of subject matters (ie: Social Studies, Math, English). My favorite subject to tutor is definitely ELA! I have experience as a freelance middle school private tutor and a college application editor/tutor. I'd describe my...

...process. With experience tutoring a broad range of subjectsfrom ACT Writing, AP English Language and Composition, and AP World History, to Economics, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, and various levels of History, Literature, and BusinessI am confident in my ability to help students succeed in multiple disciplines. My tutoring approach adapts to each student's needs, whether they're preparing for college admissions, mastering a foreign language, or tackling challenging subjects like IB Theory of Knowledge or Business Statistics....

I believe that every child has their own unique skillset and that they can use to convey their sense of individuality through their art. I am also good with organisation and have a background and degree is developmental disabilities and special education , elementary education and education in applied behaviour analysis. I am also good at sciences and history as well.

...needed to ensure student success. At the minimum, a teacher must also utilize and create anti-racist curriculum, prioritize the social and emotional well-being of the student, communicate and engage with a student's family active participants in their learning, familiarize themselves with current cultural and social events in the real-world, and provide differentiation for students by utilizing tools, manipulatives and providing students with multiple forms of expressing what they have learned. I am hoping to continue...

...groups and learning styles, gain confidence in their English skills to assisting my peers in understanding complex academic subjects. I specialize in a variety of subjects but am most passionate about Mathematics and English. I find great joy in helping students break down difficult concepts into manageable, understandable parts. As a tutor, I am dedicated to creating a supportive and fun learning environment, as I firmly believe that students thrive best when they feel confident...

...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 for tutoring students is to try my best and tailor my teaching style to what works for...

...Providence College in the Liberal Arts Honors Program where I double majored in Psychology and Sociology with a minor in Women's and Gender Studies. I love working with kids and have experience teaching students in elementary school as well as tutoring students in middle school and high school. I am passionate about helping students achieve their highest potential while giving them the space to feel comfortable asking questions and challenging their thinking.

...have taught all levels and subjects of primary school and also ESL for adults. My time volunteering with the Peace Corps in Paraguay was an amazing experience, which helped me to understand the value of culture in learning. I believe every student is an individual learner and must be treated as such. I'm happy to say that I am dedicated to engaging and motivating every student I meet. I do this by employing interactive activities and...

...in Mandarin Chinese. With each of my past tutees I have worked to not only enhance their understanding of the curriculum, but also to help them find the motivation, study skills, discipline and joy that are necessary to truly excel in the classroom. I would be thrilled to bring that attitude to work with your student; I believe that good teaching means "working with" rather than "talking at," and that students thrive when they get...

...I have tutored kids of all different ages in the past, including other college students. The main subjects I tutor are writing and math! My teaching philosophy is that no two students are the same, and I will cater my tutoring style to the type of student I am working with. Outside of school, I play tennis, and enjoy basketball and football, as well. I serve on the education policy committee at Tufts, too.

...approach according to the needs of my students. I have enjoyed teaching private music lessons since 2016, and regularly make house calls for my students. Outside of teaching and performing, I enjoy running, reading, and spending time with friends. My favorite books include J.D Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye", Tim O'Brien's "The Things They Carried", and Sherwood Anderson's "Winesburg, Ohio". I listen to all kinds of music, but at the forefront is classical music,...

...levels, guiding them in subjects like Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Marine Science. As an experienced researcher, I have worked on diverse projects, including water quality assessment, dolphin behavior analysis, and microplastics' impact on marine ecosystems. These experiences allow me to enrich my tutoring sessions with real-world applications, fostering curiosity and critical thinking. In addition to my academic credentials, I am also a former D1 Track and Field athlete, love scuba diving, play piano, and am...

...Romania) and have most experience working with 4th-8th graders, high school students, and college students. I have tutored students in English, Political Science, US Government and History, Geography, SAT prep, and Italian. I can speak both English and Italian fluently and have limited proficiency in Mandarin. Currently, I work at the UCLA Undergraduate Writing Center, where I help my peers improve their writing skills by assisting them with their essays, research assignments, and personal statements....

...am a dedicated, enthusiastic, and passionate teacher. I love teaching and I truly enjoy being part of the process of someone's learning. I have twenty three years of experience working in different educational settings and in diverse roles and capacities. I received my Bachelor of Philosophy and Education from Universidade Estadual do Ceara (Brazil) and my Master in Education with focus on Moderate Disabilities 5th-12th from American International College. In Brazil, I taught Philosophy to...

...last. Just as I will one day best my opponents and claim the title of the greatest Karate practitioner who's ever lived, I will fight tooth and nail to develop and share my tutoring prowess with the world! I am a total nerd, but love to experience the world and it's inhabitants in a very profound and involved way. My strongest subjects are exercise science, nutrition, physical therapy, geography, psychology, writing of any kind, and...

...discover elements in an analytical and critical way. In addition to language and literature, these subjects encourage students to explore multiple perspectives, develop their own voice, and engage in creativity. Although my experience began casually, I realizedthat I enjoyed simplifying things to provide a better understanding. I'm currently a student at Bentley University pursuing a major in management and a double minor in business administration and marketing, and I still find interest inguiding people throughsubjects....

...identify their main themes and are well on their way to crafting a stellar application essay, draft paper, or workable outline by the end of our first session. I carefully consider your unique story, preferences and aims during our brainstorming, and offer constructive feedback until you are truly proud of your writing! EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS In addition to writing mentorship, I am able to offer useful tips about top-tier universities based on personal experience. After...

...of Wisconsin-Madison with a B.S. in education studies and a B.A. in English. As an undergraduate, I held several positions as a tutor and teaching assistant in both middle school and high school classes. I also spent the summers of 2018 and 2019 teaching an interdisciplinary humanities course on Tourism and Development at the Cape Eleuthera Island School, a rigorous experiential education program for high school students. Outside of school I love to read, journal,...

...Asia, Europe and Latin America. My teaching settings have varied with my travels: I have had the opportunity to teach ESL Business classes to executives at multinational companies in Ecuador, South America. There, I branched out to university students to prepare them for a Standardized Test, or to continue their studies in English abroad. In Boston, I taught at two large language institutes with a variety of international students of all ages, from 5 to...

...Disorder, I knew that I wanted to teach and support students with disabilities and academic needs. It was from there that I began teaching Special Education and have loved it ever since. I have taught English, Math, Social Studies and Science in Middle Schools within Massachusetts. In the classroom, I love supporting my students in all academic and social areas. I take immense pride in those moments when students can demonstrate the gains that they...