Top High School English Tutors serving Somerville

Olivia: Somerville High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Somerville, MA
I am a recent graduate of Tufts University with experience tutoring primarily middle-school age students in English, science, math and history, and adult learners in politics. I am especially passionate about reading and writing, and increasing literacy with my students. Outside of tutoring, I currently work for a tech company in Somerville, and I enjoy exploring the city, playing the piano and guitar, and writing.
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
SAT Verbal: 800

Jackelyn: Somerville High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Somerville, MA
Hi there! I am a Boston resident who has been teaching for over 6 years, and I love working one-on-one with students. Math is my favorite subject but I am interested in tutoring for any subject ranging from Kindergarten to Algebra and Geometry.
Education & Certification
Keene State College - Bachelors, Elementary Education and Mathematics
American International College - Masters, Elementary Education

Juanita: Somerville High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Somerville, MA
I am a Masters student at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. I have my Bachelors Degree in Psychology from the University of Florida, with minors in French and Education. I love to read and spend time with friends and family. I'm passionate about supporting and empowering people to realize their own potential and to love learning new things!
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters in Education, Education
ACT English: 32
GRE Verbal: 162

Amanda: Somerville High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...Environment and Resource management. I also have a bachelors of science in student in business management with a concentration in supply chain and operations and a minor in psychology from Bentley University. Prior to completing my masters I spent 2 years working in Category Management in the E-Commerce industry, particularly working with suppliers in the housewares space. I have both academic and professional teaching experience, having led professional onboarding and skill-building trainings as well as...
Education & Certification
Bentley University - Bachelor of Science, Operations Management

Sarah: Somerville High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...I am currently a PhD student at Harvard University. I received my BA in English, my BM in Jazz Studies, and my MA in Ethnomusicology. My PhD research is in West African music. I have many years of experience as a tutor, beginning as a writing tutor for a college writing center, then giving private music lessons, and working as a teaching assistant for undergraduate students in music and African studies courses. I tutor in...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelors, English and Jazz studies
Harvard University - PHD, Ethnomusicology
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 730

Marna: Somerville High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...student, fostering foundational understanding and encouraging independent exploration. The ideal learning moment occurs when a student's insight expands beyond the instructor's knowledge, revealing new perspectives. Creating daily classroom dialogue, marked by student engagement through questions and peer or instructor interaction, is a primary goal. This engagement evolves into discussions where students connect the material to their experiences, enhancing understanding. Achieving this requires active facilitation, not just open discussion. Employing visual aids is one means to...
Education & Certification
Simmons College - Master of Science, Special Education
State Certified Teacher

Rose: Somerville High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Somerville, MA
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.
Education & Certification
Husson University - Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General

Mercy: Somerville High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Somerville, MA
Phillips Academy Andover and Stanford University Graduate.
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Education

Valerie: Somerville High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...through mathematical thinking can help create success in other areas. I try to use multiple approaches while teaching, and present ideas as visually and tangibly as possible. One of the dangers of learning math is that students memorize the method for solving a problem but do not realize the underlying concepts. I do my best to ensure that students recognize the broader concepts. Because math builds on itself, it is also very important to look...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor of Science, Applied Math

Sarah: Somerville High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...I graduated in May 2018 from Northeastern University, where I majored in biology. Over the course of my education, I have scored highly on the PSAT, SAT, AP exams in history, English language, English literature, biology, and statistics, SAT subject exams in history, English literature, and biology, and the MCAT; I am also EMT certified in the state of Massachusetts. As an undergrad, I tutored my peers in biostatistics and provided edits and feedback for...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 770

Marta: Somerville High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...Science in Biochemistry degree. Since graduation, I have worked in the Pharmaceutical industry. I have had the wonderful opportunity to travel both domestically and internationally, which has given me the ability to interact with people from many different walks of life. During High School and College, I tutored my peers in a range of subjects including SAT prep, English, Math, Biology, and Chemistry. I am most passionate about Life Sciences. However, I'm a stickler for...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Bachelors, Biochemistry

Joseph: Somerville High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Somerville, MA
Life-long learner and teacher who is passionate to help his students accomplish their academic goals and help them believe that they are capable of accomplishing great things.
Education & Certification
Ottawa University-Ottawa - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520

Nathaniel: Somerville High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Somerville, MA
I majored in neuroscience for my undergraduate degree at Hamilton College, and I am currently in graduate school studying to become a speech-language pathologist at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. My background in science and math along with my expertise in language and communication informs the way I teach.
Education & Certification
Hamilton College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
MGH Institute of Health Professions - Current Grad Student, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Evamarie: Somerville High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...my Bachelors of Science in Business Management. Since my graduation I have worked in Advertising and abroad in Rome, Italy, teaching English as a second language to both young children (ages 7-12) and adults. In my lessons, the focused often varied from conversational language skills, to test prep for work abroad, and corporate/ business language skills. From my experience, I have developed an intricate knowledge of the English language not only for practical speaking purposes...
Education & Certification
St. John’s University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Matthew: Somerville High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...I continue to offer tutoring services to law students, but also offer services to middle school, high school, and college students in a number of areas, including United States History, United States Government, English literature, social studies, and writing. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading, science fiction and fantasy, playing guitar, playing softball, watching football and soccer, and playing with my dogs, Finn and Zelda. I also enjoy pursuing my true passion: writing. I am...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelors, History
George Washington University Law School - Masters, Law (JD)
LSAT: 168

Frank: Somerville High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...writing, and grammar for both native born English speakers and ESL students. Education has always been extremely important to me. Because of this, I work to ensure that my students truly learn the material and not just memorize a topic for a test. My teaching style is student centered where the students takes an active role in their learning. Some hobbies that I enjoy are running, reading, skiing, skating and attending sporting events, such as...
Education & Certification
Merrimack College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
UMass Boston - Masters in Education, Middle School Education

Rebecca: Somerville High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...I attended Temple University where I received my Bachelor's degree in French Language and a writing certificate specializing in creative writing. If you think about it, most people go to school for about 17 years of their life. It's nearly impossible for one student to master each and every subject they are taught while in school, and I have a clear understanding of that. I strongly believe that everyone learns differently, so it's crucial for...
Education & Certification
Temple University - Bachelors, French Language

William: Somerville High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Somerville, MA
Teaching is about taking my own energy, positivity and excitement and sharing it with students. I have taught in high schools, summits from Boston to Beijing and have always found that students are able to learn and grow when they are challenged and excited by those teaching them. I believe that any student who finds a course boring, or impenetrable, simply hasn't found the right teacher yet!
Education & Certification
Haverford College - Bachelor in Arts, History
Harvard University - Masters in Education, Education

Kayla: Somerville High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Somerville, MA
Hi, I'm Kayla! I believe that reading and writing is some of the best ways to understand new ideas and share your unique perspective. I want to share this passion with others who might feel like these skills are too hard or unimportant. I'm looking forward to being exposed to new voices and new experiences!
Education & Certification
Emerson College - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Writing, General

Jean-Paul: Somerville High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Somerville, MA
I'm interested in helping students and professionals to expand their personal and professional horizons through teaching French, Spanish and ESL English, as well as drawing from my experience living abroad to help the student to better appreciate elements of underlying cultural differences. If theyre as passionate about learning as I am about teaching, then we will have done our job.... Teach to make learning fun.... Get a sense of their level of understanding and how to...
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelors, Languages
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