Award-Winning Essay Editing Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...all styles of writing, ELA, the grammar/mechanics of the English language, psychology, and college admissions essay writing. I also tutor standardized test prep for the SAT, PSAT, ACT, MTEL, ACCUPLACER, and AP Lang and Comp test. All practice materials are included with my test prep curricula! I graduated cum laude from Pomona College, studied mental health counseling at USC, and I am currently pursuing my master's degree at Harvard. Each student is unique, and I...

...Health and a minor in Disability Studies, and I look forward to beginning medical school in Boston this fall. I have experience tutoring individuals and small groups across a broad range of subjects (math, science, writing, grammar) and have served as a teaching assistant in both mathematics and biology. To me, meaningful and productive learning begins with connection; I enjoy getting to know my students and seek to foster a comfortable, low-stress environment in which...

...the content. An example might be to have them select quotations from Civil Disobedience, put them in their own words, write whether they agree with them or not and create a visual of a selected passage from Walden. Or in addition to an aural discussion of a Scene in Hamlet I will write a web on the board to map both concepts and characters. I believe in growth through learning. I believe it is life...

...level). I'm most passionate about tutoring Math and English. As a tutor, I'm very reliable, and you can count on me to be punctual, creative, enthusiastic, supportive, and committed to helping your student succeed. I'm passionate about tutoring because I love seeing students increase their skills and build confidence! I've had tutors myself, and this has helped me learn how to make a tutoring session effective, engaging and fun! Outside of academics, I love to...

...into medical school in 2022. I am passionate about helping students achieve their goals because I am a firm believer that everybody is capable of success and excellence given the proper support. I approach tutoring from a comprehensive viewpoint, taking into account all of the unique needs and strengths of each student. I have experience with many subjects, including Chemistry, Biology, French, and Spanish, and with admissions tests such as ACT, SAT, and MCAT.

I majored in Biology and Global Studies at UCLA! I've been tutoring with GRE, SAT, ACT prep programs for four years, and I specialize in the Math sections. I can also help with college essays, college writing, and college admissions documents. I was a college counselor at UCLA, helping students with their applications. I also speak Spanish!

...reading can be intimidating skills, but I'm here to make it a little easier for you! I completed my English undergraduate degree at Boston University in 2018 with a 3.92 GPA and an Award for Excellence in English. I worked at the on-campus Writing Center to assist students with a variety of backgrounds (including ESL). In my spare time, I teach at Corepower Yoga and always have my nose in one book or another.

...Emerson College. At Emerson, I have achieved a 3.97 GPA and joined the prestigious Gold Key Honor Society. In addition to my academic pursuits, I have worked for companies such as Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), NBC Universal, and Red Wagon Entertainment. Recently, an essay I wrote was featured in the textbook Writing: Ten Core Concepts by Robert Yagelski (2014) as an example of exemplary student prose. In my free time, I enjoy reading,...

...University. I have over 5 years of experience tutoring multiple subjects across a variety of ages and levels. I approach learning by fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. My background in working with neurodiverse communities has inspired my emphasis on creating a supportive environment where students feel comfortable exploring complex concepts. I believe that every student has the potential to excel, and I strive to connect lessons to their interests and strengths, making learning relevant...

...in a partnership and ongoing relationship. I hope to not just be end-goal oriented, but to really work on the core issues along the way to make future problems more manageable. I have a Master of Divinity degree from Boston University School of Theology. In this degree, I focused primarily on ethics from a variety of societal viewpoints. I also have a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies and a Bachelor of Arts...

...my passion for teaching as a peer tutor for organic chemistry and as a teaching assistant for multiple biology courses. Since graduating in 2015, I have worked in a dermatology clinic as a medical assistant, and am delighted to be starting medical school in the fall. While I tutor a broad range of topics, I am most passionate about science and reading/writing. While these seem like two entirely different subjects, I like to think of...

...and teaching other people since I was in eighth grade. Nine years ago I began tutoring students in Mathematics and Chemistry for volunteer hours and simultaneously began teaching swimming lessons to children of all ages. Ever since I started I have only grown more and more fond of helping those around me improve themselves in various disciplines. In these past nine years, I have expanded my range of tutoring to subjects such as Psychology, Neuroscience,...

...and Economics. I have experience tutoring both in person and online, with agencies and independently. I tutor standardized tests, English reading and writing, Spanish, and Latin, as well as my favorite subject to teach: math. I love teaching math because seemingly complicated problems can always be broken down into simpler steps, and it is rewarding to help students understand concepts that seem daunting to them at first. While tutoring math, it is very clear that...

...a math minor. I have been tutoring for more than 6 years. For 2.5 years, I taught math to Cornell Engineering undergraduates, and I looked forward to it every week! On Varsity Tutors, I tutor up to college level mathematics and physics, test prep (including AP courses, and SAT reading/writing). Explaining difficult math and science concepts in plain English is my forte. I love teaching and will be glad to help anyone become an independent...

...As a teacher, I focus on honing in on to each student's learning style and the key challenges they face in the given subject area. Then, I apply this knowledge to personalize their coursework accordingly, so that we can work together to develop strategies to make such complex concepts understandable, which they can subsequently use to succeed independently in the classroom and achieve their long-term academic aims. In my free time outside the clinic and...

...diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. I specialize in play-based and universal design learning strategies, ensuring that students of all ages and proficiency levels develop confidence and fluency in English. I am passionate about integrating literacy development, writing skills, and grammatical conventions into my instruction. I believe that education is a powerful tool for empowerment, and I strive to create engaging, inclusive, and effective learning experiences for every student. In my spare time, I enjoy reading,...

...editing my college newspaper, and have additional experience in publishing. I specialize in teaching academic reading and essay writing, test prep and college readiness, and editing and verbal skills. I aim to understand each student's individual goals and approaches to learning, and gear my tutoring sessions to the student's particular needs. I find that we learn best when we understand the "why" behind the content, paired with practical and tangible methods. I have worked with...

...and assumed leadership positions in community service to prepare for entering a competitive college, I love to share my academic arsenal with students motivated to excel in their studies, and enter professional life prepared to succeed. I come from a family of educators - both of my parents teach, and promote educational initiatives. As a firm believer in a well-rounded education, I like to tutor subjects that exercise both Right-brained & Left-brained skill sets. Whatever...

...in 2018 with a major in Neuroscience and a minor in English literature. Currently, I am a first-year medical student. I am extremely passionate about helping high school students craft meaningful and outstanding personal statements. During our sessions, we will brainstorm essay ideas, fine-tune word choice/tone/voice, and tailor essays to specific schools. My goal is to help students write essays that will stand out to the admissions officers of their dream school.

...from University of Massachusetts-Boston. I teach Marketing at Bentley University, Clark University, and UMass-Boston. I tutor subjects across the entire spectrum: sciences and math, Spanish, and also writing, English and social studies. In my tutoring I like to utilize a practical learning style where we use real-life examples. Sometimes I include other forms of media in my teaching which makes it a lot more fun (and relevant). Outside of academic I am a volunteer with...