Award-Winning Elementary School Science Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...really loved coming up with creative games to keep the student engaged and having fun while they learned! I also enjoy learning about the brain and studying why people behave and operate the way they do, which is why I am so passionate about Psychology, Neuroscience, and Biology. I love learning and love to teach others by finding easy, fun ways to study. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family,...

...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 high schoolers and English as a Foreign Language to children and adults. In the U.S., I have experience...

...love to tutor biology as it was my first academic passion. I enjoyed my science classes, and I enjoy helping others understand science -and come to at least tolerate biology. Through my experience as a teacher, discovering shared interests and using stepping blocks build toward a better learning experience. In addition, students need to be able to see their improvement, and putting their skills to use is tremendously essential. Currently, I am pursuing both my...

...I have worked with infants and children from 2 months to 13 years of age. I take the time to help my students find the best learning style for them and tailor my teaching approach accordingly. I work to find creative ways to help students understand tough concepts. My goal is to foster critical and abstract thinking, time management skills, and problem-solving skills in my students so as to help them become independent learners and...

...licensed elementary teacher with years of experience teaching all ages and subjects. More than four years of experience working in ABA with special needs students as a behavioral therapist, along with years working at various daycares, preschools, afterschool programs, and tutoring programs. Have worked with students who have a multitude of different learning disabilities or challenges, as well as students learning English as a second language. Eager to help some scholars further their education and...

...student who would love to be able to help you/your child out in a variety of school subjects. I have a BS in biology and I am currently studying medicine to become a physician assistant. I am especially interested in tutoring biology and the sciences, as well as math. I am energetic, knowledgeable, and can accommodate different learning styles to make sure you get the best learning experience possible. I like to help come up...

...worked with high school students since 2010 with many math courses and topics. Additionally, I have successfully tutored and prepared student for the SAT, ACT, GRE and MCAT. I have a proven track history of higher scores on practice tests and topic mastery. I don't just tutor the subject, I show your student how to maximize time, spot traps and find the right answer quickly. I look forward to work with your student/s to help...

...their virtual schooling. This included helping them with homework, answering questions, providing further prompts/assignments to understand the material at a conceptual level, and providing support and encouragement when they struggled. My teaching philosophy stems from my strong belief in the importance of social emotional learning. The first step in all of my teaching and tutoring experiences has been to establish trust and comfort with my student. I strive to create a learning environment where students...

...academic writing, mentoring students interested in government, economics, or statistics, or helping others break down complex topics into digestible steps. I tutor a variety of subjects, including writing, reading comprehension, U.S. government, public policy, and standardized test prep for exams like the GRE and LSAT. I particularly enjoy working on writing and argumentationhelping students craft compelling essays, articulate their ideas, and build lasting confidence in their voice. My tutoring style is patient, collaborative, and adaptive....

My name is Esther, and I am a recent recipient of a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and is now a master degree candidate for the Public Policy program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I can teach various math and science courses in middle-, high-school, and college levels! I have...

...classroom, I've held internships and co-ops with ChemSolv, Inc., GlaxoSmithKline, and Johnson & Johnson, as well as presented research at the American Chemical Society National Expo. Beginning in the fall of 2015 I will pursue a PhD in Chemical Engineering at MIT. My hobbies include every and all sports, both playing and watching, playing keyboard and singing vocals in a local rock band, cooking, and outdoors activities. My go-to fun-fact is that I am the...

...of experience tutoring multiple subjects across a variety of ages and levels. I approach learning by fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. My background in working with neurodiverse communities has inspired my emphasis on creating a supportive environment where students feel comfortable exploring complex concepts. I believe that every student has the potential to excel, and I strive to connect lessons to their interests and strengths, making learning relevant and engaging. Outside of academics, I...

I am here to provide you with LIT tutoring sessions where we Learn, Interact, and Talk about challenges in school or subjects that the student needs help or support with. I love to have fun when tutoring and I like to make sure the student is confident in school.

...it not struggling with it. I am a certified Wilson and Visualize and Verbalize trainer and trained in Fountas and Pinnell, and Just Words. So I am fully qualified to teach reading to students through all the elementary years and above. I also am trained in teaching Math and love how sequential and logical it is since that is me all the way. I am also trained in Lucy Calkins writing and other writing programs....

Chemical Engineering major. Currently studying for engineering exams and looking to share my knowledge.

...Spanish and biology. I have personally taken many of the important exams needed to get in to college (ACT, SAT and IB) and so can very much understand what students are going through. I primarily tutor biology for high school and first year college students, as well as high school and college Spanish. I believe in letting the students explain the areas they are having difficulty with and working through examples together, before allowing them...

...the scientific method. I think the best way to learn is to find a way to make the material relatable and part of the bigger picture. I certainly don't mind relating subjects with a fun or gross bit of information or an analogy using fictional references. Personally, this made teaching and learning about anatomy and digestion all the more interesting. During my free time, I enjoy the outdoors, plant identification, cooking, yoga, reading, and gardening.

...the National Honor Society and serving as a Teaching Assistant for AP Psychology in high school. While I can tutor a wide range of topics, I am most passionate about Math, Science, and Computer Science. I am a huge believer that hands-on practice and actively working through examples are crucial for long-term understanding and learning of a topic. My goal as a tutor is to be able to share my knowledge and experience with any...

My main passion in helping students is to make a lasting difference in their lives. I have a Degree in Social Work; thus I combine my background in Education and in Social Work to engage students. I work with both typical and special needs students, which is another passion of mine!

...as an English tutor very seriously. My goal is to not only help a student acquire the necessary skills needed to succeed, but to enjoy doing so. This is also why I tutor children of all ages in standardized test preparation. I know tests are a formidable challenge to many people, but I believe that they can be fun if a student feels prepared and confident. In my mind, a test is an opportunity to...