Top English Tutors serving Somerville
Grace: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...Brandeis University. I am working towards a Bachelor of Arts in both Chemical Biology and Hispanic Studies. I took the International Baccalaureate program in high school and received the IB Diploma. I have been a tutor for the past two years and have enjoyed every minute of it. I've worked with students ranging from second grade through high school. I'm passionate about learning and am a firm believer that learning should be fun, so I...
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Brandeis University - Current Undergrad Student, Chemistry
SAT Math: 710
Amanda: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...sophomore studying Psychology and German at Carleton College. I have experience working with high school students helping them do homework in various subjects, but I would love to expand my experiences with tutoring and focus on teaching elementary and middle schoolers. I love to write, horseback ride, draw, and my favorite subjects include English, Psychology, Spanish, German, and Biology! I am looking forward to tutoring students in a variety of Elementary School level subjects.
Education & Certification
Carleton College - Bachelor of Science, Applied Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 760
Julie: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...be both an effective tutor and an encouraging mentor. I guide my students through challenging questions; helping them understand the process as much as the answer and gain confidence along the way. Fun Facts: * I worked for a non-profit for 2 years, developing and writing nutritional articles for a monthly newsletter * I love to juggle and I started the first student run juggling club at the University of Michigan * I was born...
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University of Michigan - Bachelors, Psychology & Biochemistry
Jennifer: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...accelerated BA/MS program, and currently work at Harvard University as a research assistant in Developmental Biology. I have a good deal of personal experience with the competition and expectations of academics at top tier universities. I also have a Creative Writing minor and a huge passion for the written word. I like to approach essays with the philosophy of simplicity and clarity. I can tutor a variety of subjects, and look forward to working with...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Elana: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...languages and most enjoy tutoring Spanish and English as a Second Language (ESL). At Oberlin, I received training in the Organic World Languages method of teaching languages, which focuses on student production, and making meaningful language in context instead of memorizing. I find applying this framework is useful for teaching and tutoring both Spanish and English. I gained fluency in Spanish during my semester studying at a university in Chile, and have taught Spanish to...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelors, Anthropology; Hispanic Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 31
Bill: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...time listening as instructing. My goal is to help a student gain greater understanding of the material but just as importantly to help build confidence through practice and instruction that is customized to meet a particular student's needs. I think the best tutoring session occurs when there is a give-and-take of questions, responses and recommended solutions: maintaining a dialogue is vital. I find it very rewarding when I observe one of my students improve in...
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Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, English-French Education
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education, Moderate Special Needs
Alyssa: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...view these as obstacles to learning, but as something that the student must accept and embrace as they go throughout their educational journey. I love helping students succeed and feel passionately about the subject of education. I am pursuing a double major in Digital Journalism and Photography, with a minor in International Studies. I want to become a journalist so that I may educate others about the things that are going on in the world....
Education & Certification
Endicott College - Current Undergrad, Digital Journalism & Political Science
ACT Reading: 31
Lee: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...of these years, I taught music at a children's day camp at the same place I went to high school, Dexter. I tutor a variety of subjects. As for languages, I tutor Spanish, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Mandarin, and Latin, all at different levels. When it comes to music, I tutor guitar, piano, and music theory. My favorite language-based subject to tutor is Brazilian Portuguese for many reasons. One is that its sounds are...
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UMass Boston - Current Undergrad, Spanish
Alexander: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...in Political Science and a minor in Russian. I worked as a tutor in college for mostly college-aged students, but have also worked with younger students in the past. Currently tutoring in SAT preparation, AP English Lit, Geometry, English, Russian, and others listed. I understand that every students works best at their own pace and in their own way, and try to incorporate that philosophy into my tutoring sessions. Favorite course to tutor would most...
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University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Nicholas: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...tutor most often in reading and math, as well as in the MCAT subjects. I focus my tutoring around finding each students desired method of learning/problem solving and trying to apply that to the problems at hand. I have been tutoring or TAing since high school and hope to continue reducing stress and finding the best ways to learn for students of all ages. ABOUT ME: I graduated from Brown University with a Sc.B in...
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Brown University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Katie: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...long time! I've held roles such as teacher, administrator, mentor, instructional coach, and program coordinator in the Denver Metro area, West Chicago, and central Massachusetts. I have taught a variety of courses within secondary education, working collaboratively to increase student achievement and pursue issues of social justice. I enjoy teaching adults too; for example, I teach future teachers at the college level and supervise teacher candidates. I am passionate about training and retaining high-quality educators...
Education & Certification
Illinois State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Aurora University - Master of Arts, Educational Administration
Ayana: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...classes to preparing them for the SAT to helping them apply to college. I have most recently started private individual tutoring sessions with high schoolers in Algebra and English. In the summer of 2019, I coached secondary school students at the prestigious Maru-a-Pula private school in Gaborone, Botswana, on the college admissions process and SAT preparation. I also have experience teaching younger students; my first teaching role was as an instructor at a gymnastics summer...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
Katrina: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...year of teaching high school English (9th and 11th) and coaching Strength and Conditioning and Essay Writing. I was an undergraduate Peer Tutor in the Writing Center for three years at Cornell College, where I earned my Bachelor's in English Literature and Secondary Education while running on the Track and Field team. There's so much I love about writing and finding clarity in communication, and I love spreading the joy with which I view grammatical...
Olivia: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...listen to music, and read. I started a girls' golf team at my high school, and I ran cross country! I also love to bake. Most recently I tried out a recipe for cinnamon rolls and it was AMAZING! My favorite book - it's really hard to pick - is the Great Gatsby, and my favorite movie is Shawshank Redemption. I have a lot of experience tutoring Pre-K, elementary and middle school children in phonics,...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, English
Ashley: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
I am a Junior Undergraduate, majoring in Psychology. I am passionate about topics in psychology and natural sciences. Tutoring provides an opportunity for me to give students the tools and guidance they need to succeed in their courses.
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts-Boston - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Zoe: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...who enjoys working with all kinds of students. I believe math can and should be an approachable and fun subject that anyone can master. I also have experience working with Deaf/hard-of-hearing students and am professionally proficient in American Sign Language. I have an undergraduate degree from Brown University and a masters in Deaf Education from Boston University. I have been a classroom teacher for three years, with experience teaching both math and English language arts....
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Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Boston University - Master of Arts, Education of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
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The University of Tampa - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Georgetown University - Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Caleigh: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...MA in Art History, and am more than happy to help with any subject within the liberal arts. I can assist students from 6th grade to college and post-grad. For writing/literature I can help with : creating a strong thesis, text comprehension, Shakespeare, how to use quotes, basic grammar, footnotes/endnotes, how to reach the word count/page count, etc. For college/grad students: I can assist with cover letters, resume advice, as well as interviewing advice. I...
Education & Certification
Stonehill College - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
Christies Education - Master of Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation
Ali: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
I have been a teacher for ten years. I have taught at eight different schools and thrive in mostly the Humanities. While a high school teacher at heart and by profession, I have also worked with elementary age children with learning differences.... I believe that all students can succeed, and a good teacher's job is to find what makes students want to learn and ignite a love of learning in them.... Introduce myself and ask them...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Pol Sci
Harvard University - Masters, Education
GRE: 323
GRE Quantitative: 161
GRE Verbal: 162
Meghan: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
I am a teacher, a writer, and a traveler. I am here to support your education and guide you to unlocking your own abilities. My goal is always to help students progress to the next step in their individual learning paths. I am ready to help!
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Bay Community College - Associate in Science, Child Development
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 750
SAT Writing: 800
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