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Angelika: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...and biology. In college, I have taken and done well in a wide range of classes including classes in biology, chemistry, physics, and advanced mathematics. In my spare time, I love reading science fiction, realistic fiction, fantasy, and nonfiction. I tutor SAT math and critical reading, Prealgebra, Algebra I & II, Trigonometry, Calculus AB and Calculus BC, as well as Chemistry, Biology and Physics. In my approach, I ensure that students understand the logical basis...
Education & Certification
Amherst College - Bachelor of Science, Biophysics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780

Eunice: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...in these subjects to help students discover that same fascination, and watching them improve and gain confidence in their academics. Math and science are what I love tutoring the most, but I also have experience tutoring in English reading and writing primarily for ESL students, Korean, and standardized tests. I believe that all student have their own ways in learning and processing information, and I strive to take a unique approach to each student to...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Paul: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...Institute of Reading Development. Throughout these experiences, I have dedicated myself to informing my students about the critical reading and writing process. I received my B.A. in English (cum laude) from Suffolk University and my M.A. in English Literature (honors) from the University of New Hampshire. I am currently in the Ph.D. application process! I tutor writing, reading, literature, history, philosophy, and any other writing intensive material. My favorite subject to tutor is Literature: my...
Education & Certification
Suffolk University - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of New Hampshire - Master of Arts, General Literature

James: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...also hold a Master of Divinity cum laude from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Massachusetts. I taught in the Public Schools of Robeson County in North Carolina. I taught 12th grade English, which included British Literature and essay writing. Prior to that, I worked as a substitute teacher in the Iowa City Community School District. I thoroughly enjoy helping students understand that while literature is often written in a style that can be hard to understand,...
Education & Certification
Baldwin-Wallace College - Bachelor in Arts, English & Education
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary - Masters, Master of Divinity

Nicole: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...and engagement that comes with tackling difficult problems has great potential to heighten one's appreciation for the study of matter. I have had extensive experience tutoring chemistry at both the high school and college level, both individually and one-on-one. As a high school junior and senior, I tutored sophomores in standard/honors chemistry. I have severed as a teaching assistant for an intensive section of intro-level and general chemistry courses, as well as an as-needed peer...
Education & Certification
Amherst College - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry

Andy: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...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 a lifetime. Although my main focuses are standardized test preparation and Mathematics, I also tutor Chemistry, Physics, Reading Comprehension, Essay Writing, Grammar and a...
Education & Certification
Suffolk University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Laura: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...fellow Anthropology majors. For the past three years, I was a Kindergarten teacher at an international, bilingual school in Dakar, Senegal and a private SAT/ESL/TOEFL and College Prep tutor for middle school and high school students of varying nationalities. I am currently in my first year in Boston Universitys Pardee School Master of Arts in International Affairs program where I will also receive a certificate in African Studies. Outside of academia, I enjoy exploring where...
Education & Certification
Rhodes College - Bachelors, Anthropology/Sociology
Boston University - Masters, International Affairs
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Max: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...effective. I love when students have specific questions about the material they are working on because it means they have an understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. I want to encourage students to always be able to explain why they picked a certain answer or what steps they took to solve a problem. I also want students to have a connection to the material and understand how it relates to their existing knowledge. The more...
Education & Certification
Ball State University - Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Arsen: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
I recently graduated with a degree in Economics and decided to start tutoring as I have a bunch of free time. I feel very comfortable adapting my teaching style to fit each person's needs. In my free time, I love playing sports and I enjoy writing on my blog.
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Economics, Economics

Rebecca: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...their writing. I also tutored local middle school students in reading and writing to prepare them for standardized tests. I had the opportunity to live in Spain for 6 months, where I became fluent in Spanish and developed a love for tutoring English language learners. Since graduation, I have worked with students at Midtown Educational Foundation and other extracurricular programs, and am currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Teaching English. I tutor a wide...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, English, Philosophy
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34

Michelle: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...as a psychology major. Before that, I studied at the International School of Beijing and Seoul Foreign School. I completed the IB diploma with higher level subjects: psychology, economics, language and literature and standard level subjects: chemistry, math, French. I have also taken the SAT exam along with two subject tests, Chinese and math. Other exams I have taken and would feel comfortable teaching are TOEFL and IELTS, as well as ABRSM piano and flute...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 780
SAT Writing: 740

Elizabeth: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...helper for a senior couple in Cambridge. This fall I will be returning to school to get my Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. For those of you thinking of taking the GRE after years away from school, I can relate since I was in the same boat last summer. Getting back into test prep mode required lots of practice, trial and error and patience. I would love...
Education & Certification
Bowdoin College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
MGH Institute of Health Professions - Current Grad Student, Communication Sciences and Disorders
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 790
GRE Verbal: 169

Juliette: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...I work with clients of all ages. My goal is to help my clients develop a strong understanding of a subject so that they can use that knowledge flexibly for critical thinking and problem-solving. My overall philosophy is to guide clients towards forming their own understanding and finding strategies that work for their own individual learning style. I am not prescriptive in my approach, but rather present potential strategies and tools, and then figure out...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Biopsychology
Washington University in St Louis - Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology
SAT Verbal: 720

Emily: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...have experience tutoring in grammar and syntax as well as essay writing. During my senior year in college, I worked with other students helping them to develop their senior thesis project from conceptualizing their focus, through the research portion, and as they wrote their term paper. I also worked with students on their college admissions essays providing editing assistance and constructive feedback. My focus with students is to help them realize their full potential while...
Education & Certification
Framingham State University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Sociology

Kristina: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...My organizational skills and effective time management contribute to my timely completion of required tasks. As a 23-year-old who grew up in Revere, Massachusetts, I have the ability to relate to the youth through our common interests and life experiences. By building strong connections and relationships with the youth, I am able to design and implement course curriculum that not only responds to student learning needs, but that is also relevant, interesting, and engaging for...
Education & Certification
Lesley University - Bachelor in Arts, Education
Boston University - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Michael: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...convey the importance of education while allowing students to discover their own passions within subjects. This is a method that I have carried with me, that has guided my experiences. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about economics, philosophy, and writing. Outside of the classroom, I do theatre as well as tennis. In my free time, I have an insatiable appetite for reading and writing (my favorite book is Tolstoy's...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations

Jackelyn: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
Hi there! I am a Boston resident who has been teaching for over 6 years, and I love working one-on-one with students. Math is my favorite subject but I am interested in tutoring for any subject ranging from Kindergarten to Algebra and Geometry.
Education & Certification
Keene State College - Bachelors, Elementary Education and Mathematics
American International College - Masters, Elementary Education

Katherine: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...writer, so I am more than able to assist you in your writing tasks. I earned my Master of Education degree from Lesley University in 1996 and my Bachelor's degree in History and Geography from the University of Vermont in 1994. From September through March, I tutor full-time for a women's junior hockey team. As the only social studies tutor for the team, I am responsible for subjects ranging from U.S. History to World History...
Education & Certification
University of Vermont - Bachelor in Arts, Geography
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Middle School Teaching

Evelyn: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...up as an online tutor, I taught English to an elementary school student who had recently emigrated from Latin America, taught math to a middle school student with an IEP, taught math and science to high school students, and was hired by my college to teach biology and economics to students at my school. I got a 2100 on my SAT's and a 29 composite score on my ACT's (my scores in English and Math...
Education & Certification
Mount Holyoke College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
SAT Writing: 770

Sarah: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
A current graduate student at Harvard Graduate School of Education. An experienced (14 years) middle school Writing teacher in the NYC Public Schools. I'm looking forward to working together!
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English
CUNY Lehman College - Master of Arts Teaching, English Composition
Harvard University - Master of Arts Teaching, Education
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