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
...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 to spark this love of physics in my students, and...
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
...gained a significant amount of experience working with people of various ages, aptitudes, and study habits. In this time, tutoring has grown into a great passion of mine. I enjoy seeing my students become increasingly more confident in their academics. As a patient, personable, and enthusiastic tutor, my philosophy on teaching has always been that fun is the best motivator. Learning should be an enjoyable and enriching experience. I also believe that answers should not...
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
...Social Work at Smith College in order to compliment my existing teaching experience. I have worked with math, science, humanities, and English. My preparation to go to graduate school enabled me to become very familiar with test prep strategies and I am also a competent guide for preparing to take both college admissions and graduate admissions exams. I enjoy working with people from a wide variety of educational backgrounds and ages. From the young people...
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
...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 Anthropology from Vassar College in 2010 and my Master's 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
...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 me great joy. There is nothing better, and more fulfilling...
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
...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 travel, as one of my goals in life is 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
...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 math curriculum. Outside of academia, I'm passionate about theatre, acting,...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theater Arts
Sarah: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...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 obtain results. Over the past five years, I have acquired...
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
...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 of 5 to 10 people, as we edited pieces to...
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
...have successfully taught 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
...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 countless peers get past their reading and writing issues through...
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
...my academic training, scientific research felt 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...
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
...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 time, I am primarily looking to do remote college essay...
Education & Certification
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800
Kyle: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...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. In the class room, I utilize multimodal methods of instruction...
Education & Certification
Bridgewater State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
State Certified Teacher
Alexis: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...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 reality there are tons of strategies and tricks that anyone...
Education & Certification
Trinity College - Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
Harvard University - Master of Arts, Religious Studies
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