
Katharine: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...the importance of the subjects you're learning in school. I am a sophomore at Brown University where I major in Urban Studies an interdisciplinary field that covers topics from urban history to statistics. As the news editor at my college daily, I have developed skills in writing and editing, and will help prime your essay so it is clear, effective and well-argued. I especially love writing college admissions essays my Common App essay won first...
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Brown University - Current Undergrad, Urban Studies

Christine: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...to take and edit photographs, practice yoga, hike, bike, cook, bake, read, play piano, knit and watch movies. My teaching philosophy is centered around giving each student the unique attention they need. In a one-on-one environment it is possible, and thus, I believe, imperative to zero in on each student's individual learning style, whether it be visual, aural, verbal, etc., and teach in the manner that the student responds to best. The student may not...
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Emerson College - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Rebecca: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...in Teaching English. I tutor a wide range of subjects, although I am most passionate about English, Spanish, and Writing. I am an advocate of student-centered tutoring, and my goal is to support and guide students so that they have the satisfaction and confidence of knowing how to think through a problem and reach the correct answer. In my free time, I love to bake, read, play soccer, and act in plays.
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, English, Philosophy

Arjun: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...usually take an official test question as a point of departure. I stress the ways in which the question reflects general themes and the ways in which the methods used to solve the question can be applied to other questions. It is important to recognize patterns readily but to work out the solution with patience and caution. My primary hobby is classical music. I taught myself to play the piano and to analyze musical scores....
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Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Columbia Law School - Juris Doctor, Law

Tom: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...excited to explore the varieties of questions with students as they prepare for the exams. Besides nurturing interests in many academic areas over the years, I have also sharpened strong communication skills by frequently discussing materials with my instructors and fellow students. To check if I've mastered a particular concept, I often try to imagine how I would explain it to others. I believe strong oral communication, along with an enthusiasm for the material, is...
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Harvard University - Bachelors, American History & Literature
Boston University - PHD, American Studies

Leonid: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...I love helping students of all ages build understanding and excitement for various subjects. I believe that, with patience and the right set of tools, you can grow to enjoy any subject. As someone who used to be terrible at math and was taught to love it, I can attest to the fact that the right teacher can make a world of difference. I hope to work with you and help you accomplish whatever you...
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University of Massachusetts Amherst - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering

Max: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...is history. The subject is often viewed by students as boring and unnecessary (along the lines of, "why should I learn something that happened already?"); in my view, history is alive and full of useful lessons that can be applied at the personal, national and societal levels, and I enjoy teaching this point of view to students, helping them to see history as a living, deeply relevant subject matter. My teaching philosophy can be summed...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Psychology

Max: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...providing homework help, and offering specific testing strategies to different students at different times. I have experience with the majority of science and math Advanced Placement courses, the ACT, the SAT, the general GRE, and the Biology GRE. To me, tutoring is a two-way street. While it is important that I answer questions, I also need to ask them to be effective. I love when students have specific questions about the material they are working on...
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Ball State University - Bachelors, Biology, General

Crystal: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...where I taught English to over 200 elementary school students in person and by videoconferencing. My other previous teaching experiences include being a French drill instructor and Linguistics T.A. at Dartmouth, a teaching assistant at the Kimball Union Academy Summer Language Institute, and a Dartmouth Partners in Community Service Fellow at the Chinatown Community Children's Center in San Francisco. I am an enthusiastic, compassionate, and knowledgeable tutor who is more than happy to help you...
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics

Zach: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...teaching experience, ranging from middle school students to college seniors. Before law school, I received a double major in Economics and Political Theory from the University of Puget Sound. During college, I tutored high school students for four years. After college, I worked for three years as a college instructor and debate coach at two universities in Washington state. My teaching philosophy is based primarily on my 11 years of debate experience as a competitor...
Education & Certification
University of Puget Sound - Bachelors, Economics
Harvard Law School - Current Grad Student, Law
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