Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...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 in...

...Religious Studies. I have years of experience working with students of all ages and I enjoy bringing my patience and enthusiasm to every session. I tutored low income students for several years where I worked with 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...

...school, I volunteered as an ESL tutor. In college, I volunteered as 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 a rigorous charter school in New York City....

I graduated from Skidmore College with a bachelors degree in Psychology with a special interest in developmental psych. As a professional, I work with middle and high school aged youth as a full time mentor, helping them reach their full potential, very much including school success. I have worked with young people at every turn in my career and meeting learners where they are is something I am very passionate about. In my personal life...

...College of Music in Boston who has a passion for sharing his knowledge while learning alongside his students. His areas of expertise include mathematics, SAT/ACT/AP test prep, English and history. In addition to tutoring, he spends his time cycling, skiing and playing FIFA. He is also a big cinema buff and has been known to quote Pulp Fiction profusely. As a tutor, Josh brings a commitment to academic excellence and an optimistic approach to learning....

...History currently work in the non-profit space; however, I am looking to expand my impact. Helping young people and professionals develop knowledge, confidence, and the ability to advocate for themselves through learning is the way I look to accomplish that task. I love to watch my students succeed and grow into the best version of themselves. Relevent to this role I have been a classroom educator and have tutored Italian/English language immersion in Italy and...

I am currently a sophomore studying Psychology and German at Carleton College. I have experience working with high school students helping them do homework in various subjects, but I would love to expand my experiences with tutoring and focus on teaching elementary and middle schoolers. I love to write, horseback ride, draw, and my favorite subjects include English, Psychology, Spanish, German, and Biology! I am looking forward to tutoring students in a variety of Elementary...

...need to do something well, but this doesn't mean that they are automatically "bad" at reading or writing papers. I try to help students develop the skills they need so that they can move forward with confidence and continue to improve. I have been reading my whole life, and I have done a lot of creative writing, so I have a great love of words. I am particularly fond of Shakespeare (although there are a...

...Sophomore at Harvard University studying Sociology and Education, originally from New York City. I've been preparing students for high school and college admissions for over 5 years now, and take an immense amount of pride and joy in my work of getting students to their goal institutions. Along the way, I've helped students improve their performance in a variety of core subject areas, along with boosting scores on the SAT and SHSAT, and college application...

...track. I tutor PSAT and SAT prep and writing through high school, as well as math and reading for elementary or middle school students. I have spent time working with younger students, including teaching English to first and seventh graders in Peru. My favorite subject to tutor is writing. I believe in allowing students to work through things and discuss them with me along the way rather than simply giving them the answers. In my...

I'm here to help you get a more comprehensive understanding of the material you need help with. We'll take a thoughtful, analytical approach to the topic at hand. And we'll have fun while doing so. Who says Victorian literature can't be off the hook? Or that perfecting your thesis statement for an essay can't be a mind-blowing experience? I look forward to working with you, motivated student! Knowledge is power! The Socratic Method is a great...

A recent college graduate who is looking for another opportunity to help students navigate their online school experience. I have specialties in English, history, writing, and music and I have typically worked with middle school or elementary school students.

Hi, my name is Maxwell and I am excited to be your tutor. My specialties are in psychology, Spanish, and writing, but I also have experience in math and sciences, particularly with calculus, algebra, chemistry, and biology. As a pre-med student majoring in psychology, I have a well-rounded knowledge of several subjects and will be sure to dedicate my time wisely and wholeheartedly to helping you succeed.

...about what's working and what can be improved. I'm very passionate about creative writing, as I love diving into characters and understanding their philosophy, their psychological warfare, and the world that, a moment ago, didn't exist but was created by the creativity in our own minds. I love encouraging others to trust themselves and trust the characters they're building. However, to understand how to write a story, one must also understand how to analyze their...

...tutor and teacher, I work to help students be active, rather than passive, learners. I believe that my job isn't only to teach students academic content, but also to help them develop skills to set goals and gain autonomy over their own education. When working in schools, collaboration with colleagues is central to my practice; when tutoring, this means being open to feedback from my students and their families so we can work together to...

...and in an elementary school classroom as a student teacher. I am passionate about every subject I tutor, but my personal strengths are in developing literacy skills (reading and writing) in students K-12. I care about my students, and work to incorporate my students' interests and strengths into each tutoring session. When I am not in the classroom, I enjoy exploring the Mass Audubon Reservations, hiking, reading, and skiing in the winter months.

I pride myself on being super open to where students are at. No matter what way one is struggling I'd like to be able to help. I think everyone makes mistakes and nobody can be a perfect student. I was lucky enough to make it all the way to Columbia University but I made many mistakes along the way. No one's perfect and I don't expect that from myself or those I teach. I'm very...

Student at Wake Forest University. I love Spanish and English. In my free time, I enjoy reading, photography, and hanging out with friends!

...Mount Holyoke College where I double majored in biology and economics. I have experience tutoring students from the elementary school level to the college level. Prior to signing up as an online tutor, I taught English to an elementary school student who had recently emigrated from Latin America, taught math to a middle school student with an IEP, taught math and science to high school students, and was hired by my college to teach biology...

...experience teaching people of all ages in museums over the past two years. Prior to that, I worked as a registered nurse for five years where I often did patient education in the middle of fast-paced, high pressure scenarios. I believe everyone has the capacity to succeed academically. However, each person's path to success is unique, requiring personalized strategies that complement individual learning styles. I am happy to work with students to help them discover...