Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...my favorite movie is Shawshank Redemption. I have a lot of experience tutoring Pre-K, elementary and middle school children in phonics, reading, writing, science, and math. In high school, I spent almost everyday tutoring children in these subjects at a nearby elementary school. Recently, I helped teach a young boy with speech delays how to read and write. I'm really passionate about teaching students not only how to read and write well, but also to...

...them on how to apply what they need to know. I specialize in tutoring math, sciences, writing, and Spanish. I like to get an understanding of where each student is coming from and deliver catered instruction that aims to reinforce skills, build confidence, and challenge my students. I am friendly and professional and tutor in a way that is easy for students to understand. I hope to get the chance to work with you and...

...Arts in Environmental Studies and a minor in Music Recording. I have been unofficially tutoring my younger sister for several years, and I first began more seriously tutoring in high school when my friends and peers needed assistance. I am very passionate about singing and songwriting, and hope to make a career out of it one day. I am also passionate about writing, and hope to use my knowledge and skills to help others in...

I am passionate about helping students because at one point I found it difficult to get the academic help I needed. I currently attend Husson University where I am a senior pursuing my Bachelor's degree in Allied Health Sciences. My favorite subjects to tutor are the sciences and psychology as those are my passion.

...academic subjects, including in English as a Foreign Language and in Mandarin Chinese. With each of my past tutees I have worked to not only enhance their understanding of the curriculum, but also to help them find the motivation, study skills, discipline and joy that are necessary to truly excel in the classroom. I would be thrilled to bring that attitude to work with your student; I believe that good teaching means "working with" rather...

...with people diagnosed with mental illnesses. Throughout college and during my 4 years in social work, I tutored individuals of all ages and abilities. During that time, I learned that anyone is capable of learning any subject they want. In addition, with the assistance of the right teacher, they are able to find a way to relate to the material on a more personal level. I believe that my role as a tutor is to...

Educator, experienced IT consultant and personal income tax professional. I have over 20 years work experience. I taught in the Boston Public School System for over 12 years. The subjects which I covered were reading and Microsoft Word. Currently, I am studying to take the AWS Solution Architect Exam Oct 2021. I like to teach a course on VPC,EC2,EBS,AUTO SCALING, DNS, CLOUDWATCH, IAM, S3, and RDS.

...think, analyze and synthesize, success will come relatively easily and learning will actually be really fun. I promise that much. You are not correct answers, you are human. You are not failure. You just understand things in ways that best suit your experiences in life and your cognition. I want to be able to work with that, not change that, because that's the beauty of individual thought. If education is the road to success, then...

I am so happy to be a tutor with Varsity Tutors. Lifelong learning is a value I hold very dear. I received my degree 20 years ago, but I personally have never stopped enriching my life through education; whether it be through music, speaking foreign languages, or studying any topic I want to pursue. I look forward to helping you reach your educational goals in a fun and engaging way! ... I believe in working very...

...educator and reading specialist currently working at the high school level. I previously have tutored students with learning disabilities, English language learners, and regular education students of all levels. I am a Wilson Reading System certified teacher as well. I am a mother of three boys under the age of 15, one of which is dyslexic. Every student can learn and succeed. I am here to make sure that happens for your child!

...elementary, middle and high school students on basic skill building and homework help. I've also worked as an educator for the environmental non-profit Sound Experience, where I taught lessons on the marine environment, climate change and local Puget Sound history. I am here to support learning, guide growth and share a love of learning. I believe that every student can succeed and my mission is to give them the tools, encouragement and support to do...

...graduate who specializes in tutoring French, English, and writing. I have tutored both privately and with a center, helping students with general academics and test prep. Language skills of all kinds help us become more confident expressing ourselves, and I am proud to support students in developing those skills so they can communicate effectively. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy writing songs, going to the movies, and reading historical nonfiction and comic books.

I am a graduate of Wellesley College and the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. I currently work in strategy consulting and am passionate about mentorship and education. I have experience helping students of all ages achieve their goals, most recently as an instructor in the Darden Prison Reentry Program teaching Business Foundations and Financial Capabilities.

...in my class. I was also a Reading Aide helping the general population within our school as well as ELL students. I loved my exposure in this area; however wanted a bit more classroom experience as well. In my graduate school training while at Wheelock College, I studied Language and Literacy studies. I have a passion for literacy in young children and strive to make a difference in every child I teach.This training allowed me...

...years. In the summer of 2013, I spent two months in the village of Wairokai in the Solomon Islands, where I worked with native speakers of the tribal language to develop a picture dictionary for use in the region’s schools. Although I have a wide variety of interests, I perhaps most enjoy tutoring in German, English Literature, and Grammar. Language is a tool for us to use to convey ourselves, and a great creation which...

...diverse backgrounds, whether they be an ESL student in Biology or a student from Boston studying English, and I am excited to return to this work during my upcoming senior year. Working with so many different students has taught me a lot about tutoring, including valuable lessons about different learning styles and communication. My approach to tutoring is typically to begin with a discussion with the students about what they feel their strengths and weaknesses...

...Forest University has taught me that the best way to learn is to place yourself in a fun environment. As a tutor, I share this outlook on learning with my students by creating an engaging and gratifying environment conducive to the learning style of the individual with whom I am working. I am driven by my passion for science, English, writing, literature and Spanish. I am excited to revisit these academic interests as a tutor...

...the college admissions process, the breadth and depth of my education-related professional training will allow me to support any student's learning journey. I obtained my master's degree in education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, specializing in higher education administration, and my bachelor's degree from Boston University, where I studied sociology and Spanish. As a lifelong musician, I aim to bring my own creativity to energize the learning process with my students, making the...

...and music theory. My favorite language-based subject to tutor is Brazilian Portuguese for many reasons. One is that its sounds are interestingly foreign, so both student and tutor can enjoy exploring beyond our comfort zones regarding phonetics. With music, I absolutely love tutoring guitar. I have spent countless hours practicing guitar and have achieved a considerably advanced level at playing. My teaching philosophy is that learning should be fun. With the proper motivation, anything can...

...sessions. In these sessions, I talk through their ideas with them, putting everything on paper so we can sort through the concepts and settle on an idea. I then move into argument formation, asking them to put together several different versions so we can go through the pros and cons of each one until they understand why a certain argument works. Though I also am open to proofreading, I like to work through these stages...