Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Somerville, MA

I am a graduate of Dartmouth College, where I received a B.A. in Comparative Literature, with a focus on Spanish and Performance Studies. At Dartmouth, I T.A.'d Spanish classes for all 4 years using the Rassias method, an individualized approach that aims to build fluency by focusing on verb structure, syntax, and pronunciation. After graduating...

...History and Theory from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a BFA in Painting from Maryland Institute College of Art. When beginning to work with a student no matter the level of the student or the subject matter to be covered I always make sure that the student and I are on...

...and the way of life. I would also gain from the tutoring by practicing the language with a student and share my knowledge with someone else. I am also available to tutor English and Psychology. In order to further help the students whom I tutor, I use different teaching styles based on the student's learning...

...to the U.S. when I was 17 as a high school student. After high school, I studied Economics and Business Management at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. I spent a couple years in the corporate world as a business consultant in Minneapolis and just moved to Massachusetts with my husband. Decided to work as...

...your tutor. As an English major at Brown University, I learned how to sharpen my editing and writing skills, and I want to pass on those helpful hints to you. If you're struggling with writing a personal statement for the common app essay, a paper for English/History class, and anything in between, I can help...

...them achieve their academic goals. My purpose includes building students' self-esteem and providing them with the tools necessary to tackle challenging problems. I have been a teacher for 21 years in a public school setting. I have previously taught 4th and 5th grade for all subjects. I currently hold the position of ESL teacher for...

...Beyond the classroom, I enjoy a variety of activities that keep me balanced and inspired. I love doing yoga, which helps me stay centered and focused. Being in nature is another passion of mine. I'm an avid reader with a particular interest in history and politics, and I enjoy exploring new ideas and perspectives. As...

...tutor me back. Having them teach me how to solve a problem, or how to pronounce or say something correctly, showed me if they learned something, or were still confused. I consider myself to be an outgoing person. Someone who likes to meet new people. I also liked solving problems. Combining these two, was where...

...to both teaching and tutoring, I learned several invaluable lessons. Teachers need to be calm, patient, creative, adaptable to various learning styles, and also passionate about the subjects they teach. I strive to be all of those. I enjoy tutoring because it allows the student to create personal goals (as opposed to a mandatory curriculum)...

...a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Colombia. I have about 5 years of teaching and tutoring experience, and am eager to help you with any of your reading, writing, history or Spanish tutoring needs! Outside of teaching and tutoring, I love dancing ( I was on a step team in college), curating new Spotify playlists,...

...have made a habit of getting paid to travel around the world, and love the outdoors and reading. Let's master your subject, but more importantly, master the art of learning and figure out why you're doing it. "The first principle is that you must not fool yourself - and you are the easiest person to...

...Peace Corps in Paraguay was an amazing experience, which helped me to understand the value of culture in learning. I believe every student is an individual learner and must be treated as such. I'm happy to say that I am dedicated to engaging and motivating every student I meet. I do this by employing interactive...

...both math and English language arts. I have worked as a tutor or in other one-on-one educational settings all throughout high school, college, and graduate school. Outside of academia, I am an avid rock climber and an on-and-off runner. I also love to spend time near the ocean, no matter the season.

...a homework tutor (geometry, English literature, grammar, biology and persuasive essay writing) as well as a college mentor. As a college mentor, I edited college essays for high school seniors and conducted workshops on interview etiquette, scholarships and time management skills. After graduating from college, I taught 3rd grade literature, writing and social justice at...

...ranged in age from 8-19, I specialized in SAT English prep. Most recently I was a Computer Instructor/Multi-media Instructor for the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club. There I instructed ages 6-18 in basic computer literacy and helped them produce work for the national Boys and Girls Club Digital Arts Festival. We created short films,...

...help facilitate this understanding by building student confidence. I do this by taking complex topics, breaking them down into simple pieces and then reassembling these pieces to give a big picture perspective. All the tools needed for students to succeed are already within them, my duty is to help my tutees utilize them.

...and the gift of knowledge. I've been involved in the education in a myriad of ways: I've taught both in the States and abroad, tutored, trained teachers, taken academic courses, and worked with education policy. Half of learning is understanding the material, and the other half is understanding yourself and how you need to relate...

...then transitioned to EF International, an internationally renowned language academy. Using this experience, I moved to South Korea to teach English as language for over two years. While there, I published a book, wrote a theatrical play, acted for the screen and stage, and was also a radio personality. With the years of experience I...

...question is what can I bring to the table as a tutor? For those seeking help with the NCLEX, I bring knowledge of exam strategies that work with the Next Generation NCLEX case studies, new NGN questions and traditional questions on this computer adaptive test. Along with strategies, I will assist you in strengthening areas...

...students aged 5-10. I have done Homework Help in English and Math at an after school program for the past three years. In Spring 2013, I studied abroad in Costa Rica tutoring English for Spanish-speaking students. I am talented at helping children understand the instructions for their homework assignments and motivating them to complete all...