Certified Tutors From Amherst College

...have worked with a variety of students of many ages, although most of my experience is with middle school students. I am passionate about education, learning and about teaching others. I'm a very patient person and because of that I'm willing to work with students to find a method of tutoring that really works for...

...private day and boarding schools, public schools, and after school programs. In each of these settings, I made sure to get to know my students really well so that I could find ways to make our sessions fun and engaging. Building that relationships with my students is important because it allows students to feel more...

...At first this was informal, at the lunch table or on the bus, but it quickly grew into more formal tutoring. When I attended Amherst College to pursue a degree in English, I carried this passion for education with me. For years I participated in a work-study mentoring underprivileged students in order to improve literacy...

...Amherst College in Massachusetts. I study sociology and enjoy my job as a teaching assistant for the Computer Science department. I enjoy assisting students as they work to master new academic concepts of all sorts! The bulk of my tutoring has been in the fields of math (algebra through calculus), computer science, and PSAT/SAT prep.

I'm going to make sure that you get the results that you need by using all of my smarts to help you understand what's confusing or scary. I've been a lawyer for 4 years, and I'm about to work for a startup. I believe people can accomplish anything that they want.

...of Amherst College, where I majored in French and Psychology. I started tutoring when I was in high school and have continued doing it ever since. I am currently enrolled in a two-year graduate program, working as a high school English assistant teacher and studying to receive a degree in Education. I am passionate about...

...My students use a variety of learning resources and supplemental materials and I tailor my lessons to suit the linguistic and learning-style needs of each individual based on experience and education level. I can teach in both English and Mandarin if need be, but prefer to begin the first few lessons speaking English. I teach...

Recent Amherst College grad, double major in Math and Theater. I believe in meeting students where they are. I hope to make difficult subjects accessible, even exciting, through new ways of thinking about (apparently) mundane problems.

...younger, I took French as a high schooler in the US, completed the IB-Diploma (French was one of my HLs), double-majored in French in college, and continue using French with family and friends. Language learning can be fun but also challenging for a lot of students I work with. Whether the goal is to become...

Attorney/Angel Investment Consultant I practice law part time and get paid to analyze blockchain projects by potential investors. I have also taught high school history and enjoy tutoring on an ongoing basis.

Hi! I'm Sophie, and I am a student at Amherst College. I focus on teaching math and physics. Also, since I have more recent experience in taking classes and exams, I know the in's and out's of various standardized tests. I hope to be a great resource for students who want to learn!

...a tutor through Varsity Tutor so I cannot wait to start working! During high school, I took Honors Math II and III, Pre-calculus with Advanced Topics, and AP BC Calculus with Advanced Topics. I am currently enrolled in Intermediate Calculus and I plan on taking Multi-Variable Calculus next semester. In my free time, I love...

...of my subjects but I particularly enjoy Math and Physics because I am able to observe my students apply concepts, definitions and equations into each question we work through. Outside of tutoring, I am currently working in an ER to build my clinical experience for medical school and I am also preparing to take the...

...deep processing and engagement that comes with tackling difficult problems has great potential to heighten one's appreciation for the study of matter. I have had extensive experience tutoring chemistry at both the high school and college level, both individually and one-on-one. As a high school junior and senior, I tutored sophomores in standard/honors chemistry. I...

...so that they feel better about their ability to tackle their math assignments. I want them to feel better about asking questions and admitting they don't understand. We all get lost every now and then, so let's help guide each other. I'm here to provide homework help and better student understanding of concepts that they...

...a graduate of the University of Massachusetts with a Master's of Business Administration with a specialization in Analytics. I also hold an MS in Sport Management from the same institution. I'm passionate about STEM and sports analytics. I hope to help you reach your greatest potential and be the best version of yourself!

...a semester abroad at the University of Edinburgh. I also attended Columbia Teachers College's Klingenstein Summer Institute in the summer of 2012. I've been teaching professionally since I graduated from college--first at a charter school, then at a boarding school, and now at an independent day school--but my teaching experience started in childhood, when I...

I have studied French for 11 years and am fluent in the language. As a native English speaker, I know too well the particular difficulties of grasping the foreign language. My approach to tutoring is based on the students needs and adjusts to their knowledge base and goals!

...15 years, and also a strong advocate for equity in science education. I received my undergraduate degree in Physics from Amherst College, and later a masters degree in Science and Math Education from UC Berkeley. While I've always had an interest in science, I've come to see myself as someone who teaches *people* rather than...

...guiding students on their path into the logic and beauty of the subject, while simultaneously emphasizing practical skills, efficiency and techniques. My goal is to enable students to truly understand the math they are working onnot just the "how" but also the "why." It is my belief that when students think about the underlying logic...