Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...in Spanish and International Development in 2009. I continued my studies, completing an M.A. in International Development in 2011. I spent my Junior year in Spain (Madrid and Seville) and have traveled to Nicaragua, Mexico, Spain and Panama in the past year. I am most skilled at tutoring students in Spanish, reading comprehension and vocabulary building. I have taught students of all ages through roles as an environmental educator and backpacking instructor in Worcester, MA...

...I majored in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Since graduating in May 2014, I applied to medical school and will be attending New York Medical College in August. When I’m not studying, I enjoy staying active by running, biking, hiking, and doing yoga. I also enjoy looking at and creating art. I’m not fantastic at realism and subsequently stick to collages and abstract work. Of all the subjects I tutor, my favorite is biology. During school,...

...publishing studies primarily in the fields of oncology pharmacology and DNA sequencing. I have extensive experience tutoring, including those who are differently abled. I pride myself on my ability to listen to the concerns of my students and tailor their learning experience to their learning style. I especially love tutoring in test preparation, writing, science, and test taking strategies to combat anxiety. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, yoga, learning the ukulele, playing roller...

I'm a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University. I received my B.S. in Biological Sciences with a minor in Biomedical Engineering. Personally, I like tutoring STEM subjects such as math, biology, and chemistry the most. I love seeing my students gain confidence in their subject areas and grow over time. Outside of academia, I enjoy cooking, exercising, reading, and spending time with my dog.

...recently, I worked at a local tutoring center with students ages 7-16, tutoring reading/writing, English, and math. I have also worked with several high school and undergraduate student research volunteers in the lab. My favorite subjects are math and science, but I also love reading, writing, and French! I spent five months living in France during my undergraduate degree, and I speak near-fluent French. I love working with kids and young adults, and I'd be...

...colleagues, clients, and subordinates throughout my life and it is the single most enjoyable part of my job. I strongly believe that, teaching a student the "why" of something is far more important than simple memorization; it is this understanding of the material that helps the student apply the theory to a completely different fact pattern. While I tutor students in a broad range of subjects, my passions are towards reading/writing and mathematics. In my...

...of Business at Dartmouth to obtain my MBA in the fall. I would love the opportunity to help you do well on the GMAT, on your essays, on your resume, on choosing your recommenders, or on any other part of the business school application process. I've been through it all myself (and got into four top business schools), and I'm happy to share what I learned throughout my own application journey! I also have extensive...

Teaching is my passion. When I am not tutoring for Varsity Tutors, I work in medical research. I love the idea of helping patients feel better and especially kids. If I had to say something about my outlook, it is that I am thankful for what I do, privileged to be part of so many lives, and hopeful that my skills will make a difference.

Hello there! I am a current (though almost graduated) student in Chemical Engineering at Georgia Tech. I absolutely love teaching and tutoring, and I have 3 years experience tutoring and just over a year's experience in being a teacher's assistant. I am passionate about math and science, and I love helping people understand new material. Learning is something I have always loved, and I want to share that passion with others.

I am a passionate science educator with experience teaching high school students, college students, and adults. I like to teach by building frameworks of understanding with my students, and make sure to treat each case individually.... Every student is different. Instead of covering everything taught in the class, I prefer to focus on problem areas.... I believe that learning is a personal process, and the role of a good teacher or tutor is to facilitate and...

...practice. I believe effective EMT tutoring requires more than technical expertise it requires patience, adaptability, and the ability to connect classroom skills to real-world practice. My experience has prepared me to support students at every level, whether they need help mastering foundational knowledge, refining advanced skills, or preparing for certification exams. I take pride in guiding students toward not only passing their exams but also developing the confidence and clinical judgment to provide safe, compassionate...

...ways of presenting information so that others can understand the material being presented. I believe that all knowledge can have real-world applicability, so in the classroom I often use a lot of analogies and stories in order to make the information relevant. I also specialize in connecting with all people--regardless of age--on their level, which makes teaching and tutoring a lot of fun for both of us. I am CELTA certified, and have learned the...

...teacher, I bring years of hands-on experience helping students master challenging concepts and build confidence in science. I work daily with students of all levels, so I'm deeply familiar with the current high school chemistry curriculum, including Honors and AP content. My goal is to make chemistry meaningful and approachable by connecting it to real-world applications from the food we eat to the technology we use every day. Students describe my teaching style as patient,...

...currently pursuing my MBA from MIT Sloan's School of Management. I attended undergrad at at Washington University in St. Louis and graduated Magna Cum Laude with my M.S. in Mechanical Engineering. After college, I moved to Houston, Texas to work for ExxonMobil at a refinery before returning to school for my MBA. I have always enjoyed tutoring, and tutored throughout high school and college. As a mechanical engineering major, I have a very strong background...

As a tutor in test prep (SAT/ACT/SSAT/AP), I aim to help my students learn subject matter solidly enough to teach it themselves. I have four years of experience in online tutoring through the Russian School of Mathematics. My VA research, 1st placement in MA Science Olympiad, and perfect AP scores in Calc BC, Eng Lang, Chem, and Bio give me the expertise to transform your student into an academic weapon.

...way that appeals to the individual, prompting a desire to understand and improve that complements the desire for academic success and strong test scores. In working with students, I aspire to present topics in a manner catered specifically to the unique needs of the individual and will do all that I can to help attain command of critical concepts encountered. When preparing for exams, it is easy to become discouraged if the results do not...

...I learned many skills that allowed me to overcome academic challenges both in the classroom and on standardized tests such as the ACT and MCAT. Through these experiences, I saw that learning is a highly individualized process; learning styles differ across people and can change according to a person's goals. I want to share my skills and love of learning with students who are motivated to improve their scores and understanding of material. I will...

As someone who has endured multiple standardized tests and successfully completed high school and college, I understand the importance of tutors.

I hope to help students reach their fullest academic potential through collaborative tutoring.