Top English Tutors serving Somerville

Anthony: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
I got my undergraduate degree at Brown University, where I received a Bachelor of Arts in creative writing and psychology. While I'm passionate about a wide range of subjects, I particularly love tutoring writing and anything that requires analytical reasoning. In my free time, I box, lift weights and write comedy.
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology and Literary Arts
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
Vania: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...biology). I have also tutored students in SAT exam preparation for the past three years. Knowledge is an equalizer, and I firmly believe in paying my knowledge forward. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but my main passions are physics and math. I was fortunate enough to have a wonderful physics professor who turned physics into a way of viewing the world around me with a renewed sense of curiosity. I enjoy being able...
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering/Music
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780

Jennifer: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...fun is the best motivator. Learning should be an enjoyable and enriching experience. I also believe that answers should not be readily given. To truly grasp a subject material, students need to engage their critical thinking and problem solving skills throughout the learning process. No one ever said that learning and studying would be easy, but I am confident that I can help ease the process for other students and even make it fun along...
Education & Certification
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Boston University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470

Sylvanwillow: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...admissions exams. I enjoy working with people from a wide variety of educational backgrounds and ages. From the young people who are learning to make education a lifelong part of their development to adults returning school, I feel confident helping people at different stages achieve their academic goals. I love learning and believe it should be a enjoyable experience. I look forward to working with you and being able to share this joy with you!
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts-Boston - Bachelors, Gender Studies & Human Services
Smith College - Current Grad Student, Social Work
GRE Verbal: 164

Luis: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
Graduated on August 2023 from Wentworth Institute of Technology with a BCOS in Computer Science and Minors in Data Science and Applied Mathematics. Looking to tutor in Computer Science and Math subjects.
Education & Certification
Wentworth Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Thomas: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
I am a retired corporate instructor and for the past ten years a professor at New York University (NYU). Education has been a lifelong passion which I pursue, in part, by tutoring individual students from late middle school through college. I'm married and have three grown children and a couple of very special grandchildren.
Education & Certification
Providence College - Bachelors, English
Boston University - Masters, Education

Anne: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...that every student has the potential to achieve academic success. Through tutoring, my goal is to meet the individual learning needs of each student, help them develop their academic confidence, and support them in reaching their academic goals. I emphasize the importance of organization alongside content-area study. I believe firmly in the power of knowledge, the value of curiosity, and the confidence inspired by realizing one's academic potential. I received my Bachelor of Arts in...
Education & Certification
Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, High School Teaching

Tabitha: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...at Northeastern University. American literature and culture is my passion and my specialty area. I am also an experienced researcher and academic writer. In the spring of 2016 I finished my PhD in English at Northeastern University, and since then I have been teaching college writing courses and tutoring international students, mostly from China, Korea, and Russia. Working with students to help them succeed in the areas of literature, cultural studies, writing, and grammar brings...
Education & Certification
University of Maine at Farmington - Bachelor in Arts, English
Northeastern University - Doctor of Philosophy, English
Michelle: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...and a tutor for college students. I have always been an eager learner, and I would love to instill this passion in others. As a strong proponent of tutoring, I believe that those who benefit more from a one-on-one learning environment as opposed to a large, classroom setting should be given the attention and encouragement they deserve. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, baking, watching movies, and listening to music. I also love to...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
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Derek : Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...many people, and I'm passionate about helping students who struggle with math to overcome obstacles and turn confusion into success. I specialize in all levels of math up to and through precalculus. Everyone thinks about numbers and equations differently, and I want to help each student I meet in and individual, patient, and personalized way. I'm a graduate of Boston University, where I studied theatre and biology, but was very active in my high school's...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theater Arts

Sarah: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...Michigan, I am ready to make a powerful impact on students outside of the classroom. While I specialize in tutoring Latin and Greek and am familiar with a variety of textbooks, I am also skilled at preparing students for the SAT and GRE--particularly the reading and writing portions. Although I clearly have a deep passion for my subject matter, I have an even greater passion for student achievement that drives me to work relentlessly to...
Education & Certification
Barnard College of Columbia University - Bachelor in Arts, Classics - Latin and Greek
University of Michigan - Master of Arts, Latin

Marcella: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...was published in the Administrative Law Review. My older brother is autistic and my younger brother is seven years younger than me, so I grew up helping them with homework and various other challenges. Additionally, I was a senior camp counselor at the Hyde Park Municipal Building from 2002 to 2006, and oversaw and directed junior staff members. During law school, I was an Articles Editor on the Administrative Law Review, and managed a staff...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science (Religion minor)
American University - Juris Doctor, Law
LSAT: 164

Kristen: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...elementary level children and ESL students for 21 years. I am certified in grades 1-6 with experience with Pre-K through high school. My subjects of tutoring are Elementary Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Grammar. My major is English and, therefore, I can tutor in the area of Literature, Grammar, and Writing. I hold a Masters Degree in ESL and can tutor both adults and children in the acquisition of English.
Education & Certification
Rhode Island College - Bachelors, English/Elementary Ed.
Rhode Island College - Masters, English As A Second Language

Danny: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...level of comfort in the English language that allows them to freely accomplish their goals. Ultimately, I want students to look forward to their tutoring sessions. While that might seem like a stretch to some, I have seen first-hand how invigorating and liberating it can be to get over the hump in all aspects of English. I graduated from Emerson College in 2012 with a BA in Writing, Literature, and Publishing. While there, I helped...
Education & Certification
Emerson College - Bachelor in Arts, Writing, Literature, and Publishing

Courtney: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
I have over 5 years of classroom and teaching experience. I am patient and enthusiastic with my students. Since the beginning of my career, I see how many of my students have benefitted from one on one instruction and I would like to help others in this way.
Education & Certification
Boston College - Bachelors, Economics, History
Tufts University - Masters, Education

Mariah: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...not like a mere career choice for me; but an opportunity to fulfill my fundamentally inquisitive nature. Along this journey, I chose to focus my study on neuroscience and obtained a Ph.D. in this field. Now, I work in the biotechnology industry: writing patents for universities, emerging biotechnology companies, and inventors alike. This academic trajectory has enabled me to garner a fierce strength in writing/editing, biology, neuroscience, and critical thinking. I look forward to helping...
Education & Certification
University of Rochester - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Northwestern University - Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience

Ryan: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...kids. Tutoring presented an exciting opportunity to continue to do so while sharing my own academic dedication and passion with other students. Regardless of the subject or grade level, I will offer students the individualized attention and motivation they may need. I will help students overcome academic frustration and develop study strategies and organizational practices that will allow them to stay on top of their work and become more confident in the classroom. *At this...
Education & Certification
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800

Kyle: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...Tests for Educator Licensure in history, become a licensed Social Studies teacher in the state. I am looking to start graduate school this year, where I will be getting a degree in Moderate Special Education, As a teacher, I relate events of the past to modern day situations so it is easier for the students to comprehend. It is important that students understand the events in history that brought us to where we are today....
Education & Certification
Bridgewater State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
State Certified Teacher
Alexis: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...mine, I especially love the opportunity that tutoring affords to work closely with students as true individuals, helping them develop confidence in their skills and become independent learners, while tailoring lessons specifically to their unique needs and interests. I particularly enjoy working with students on test prep, because they often show remarkable and tangible improvement in just a short amount of time. Some of us think we are just not good test takers, but in...
Education & Certification
Trinity College - Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
Harvard University - Master of Arts, Religious Studies
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