Award-Winning History Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...academic conferences, I am eager to share my expertise with academic writing. Beyond fixing grammar and punctuation, I love to help students improve the quality of their analysis, structure and sense of their arguments, and transitions between ideas. I believe that writing skills are crucial, not only for test prep and college admissions, but for finding fulfilling work and support for ideas that matter. In my spare time, I play violin and viola, go running,...

...students, so that students are interested in exploring and learning more. The role of the teacher is to foster this curiosity and interest in learning and to guide students by clearly explaining difficult concepts. I have many years of experience tutoring students of all ages. Most recently, I worked as a teacher and tutor in Madrid, Spain, where I taught English as a Foreign Language. Before that, I worked in New York as a tutor...

...ranging from Pre-K through 8th Grade. In high school, I helped prepare students for AP, SAT, ACT, and SAT subject tests as part of my role in the National Honor Society. I have considerable personal experience with a vast array of subjects and love sharing my knowledge and experience with others. From calculus to creative writing, I have a genuine passion for all academic pursuits and helping others feel the same way.

...an Undergraduate Admissions Advisor where I gained extensive knowledge in college essay writing, and as a Campus Tour Guide where I honed my skill of public speaking. Prior to relocating to Boston I was building my career in physical therapy by working as a physical therapy aide in several outpatient orthopedic clinics and volunteering at the VA Rehabilitation Hospital. I am passionate about the health sciences and helping students achieve their academic goals. I am...

...and Political Science. I am a presidential scholar and a member of the Carroll School of Management Honors Program. I focus on tutoring high school students, but I am open to working with students of any age. I tutor students in a variety of subjects in math, history, and science. I believe that the best way to teach a concept is to practice it, so I will use practice problems and questions as often as...

...degree, such as my PhD, or change directions altogether and become a veterinarian or a surgeon Well see where the wind takes me! Ive been tutoring with Varsity Tutors for almost a year and have loved meeting students from all over Boston and helping them with SAT preparation or science class. Its a very rewarding feeling when students achieve their goals because of your help. This feeling, and the growth of confidence Ive seen in...

...as an NHS Officer in a wide array of subjects. Additionally, I am experienced in the college applications process, including the drafting/editing of personal statements and school-specific essays. I believe that, with persistence and grit, students can develop an extremely solid foundation of learning that can aid them in tests and everyday life. I definitely stress practice problems and problem solving in my approach, however I am open and flexible to feedback and adjustment. As...

...the right method of approach. Any material can be captivating depending on its presentation and understanding its application to our daily lives and place in the world around us. I believe that successful tutoring happens when a dialogue takes place. I won't hold your hand through a problem, instead opting to ask pertinent questions which guide you in the right direction so that you can blaze your own path. I look forward to working with...

I studied engineering at Roger Williams University. I received my degree in Construction Management and minored in Business and Economics. During my education, I tutored math for the university. I am currently involved with training and development at my current job. I like to find ways to relate subjects to students in terms that they can understand and better comprehend.

...believe in for anyone I tutor. After college I worked for the inventor of the Segway and coached high school baseball before moving onto my Master's program in the UK. I graduated with honors from King's College London in 2012 with an MA in Intelligence & International Security. Using my coursework and interest in local history I wrote a dissertation on the British military and political strategy in Boston before the American Revolution. My graduate...

...where I discovered my love of helping students express their ideas through writing. Since then, I have worked primarily with elementary school students, including a year of assisting in a first grade classroom in Austria. I tutor many subject areas related to English, Reading, Writing, and German. My passion is reading and inspiring a love of words and literature in students. I believe that strong reading skills are fundamental to engaging with the world around...

...exciting it would be where the Humanities and Natural Sciences merge. I am thrilled to be constantly adding interdisciplinary approaches to my toolkit whether the discipline is history, literature, ethics, biology, pathology, technology, archaeology, or anthropology. The last two semesters I have functioned in the role of a Teaching Assistant for an introduction course to pathophysiology at the University of Texas at Dallas. Through volunteer service with places such as the Richardson Boy's and Girl's...

...undergrad, I decided to work and study abroad in Barcelona, Spain, where I obtained my Trinity CertTSOL certificate for ESL teaching. It was overseas working with people of so many different backgrounds that I grew to love language learning in general, and teaching English in particular. I am passionate about education, and I strive to impart that passion onto my students, whether they are taking lessons for casual conversation skills or need help with profession...

...learn! I tutor Economics, Math and all the basic sciences. I really enjoy tutoring these subjects because my students and I work together to understand the principles underlying the problems, which helps us remember everything better and makes studying more enjoyable. My tutoring theory is that students either know the answer or know how to find it, and together we can make that happen. My wife and I spend our free time camping, cycling, running,...

...good at adapting my style and vocabulary to who I am interacting with. Ultimately, my goal is to have the student be able to teach the material to me in a cogent manner. I accomplish this in part by asking the right questions rather than simply giving answers. I have experience working with non-native English speakers so have grown accustomed to speaking in ways that others can understand. Outside of academia I enjoy reading books,...

I'm John. I have a proven track record of raising students' SAT scores quickly and counseling towards their best fit school. I hope you'll consider me!

I got my undergraduate degree at the University of Colorado in Economics and a Minor in Political Science. Then I spent a year in China studying Mandarin and working with a faith-based organization. After returning to the USA, I worked a couple of years as a personal and business banker. Then I got a four year Master of Divinity at Denver Seminary. I am very passionate about helping others succeed!

...friends. But sometimes I like those quiet days reading about astrophysics in my free time! When I interact with my students, they're more than just my students. I like to get to know you and what your goals are for your current class and academic career in general. I do not like to lecture at my students but rather engage with them in discussion and questioning to make sure that you fully comprehend the material...

...addition to working in 20+ American schools and programs, I have lived and worked in Chile and Peru, where I taught English and trained other teachers. I am a lifelong bookworm, proud owner of a "Grammar Police" T-shirt, and geek for fantasy and magical realism. I have a track record of helping students to discover or develop a love of Reading, Writing and Language. My most rewarding experiences have involved guiding struggling or unengaged students...

...while fostering creativity to allow students to reach their personal artistic goals. I am an enthusiastic art educator who strives to create an engaging and supportive learning environment where students can gain confidence in their abilities and can develop their artistic voice. I enjoy painting master copies ( a copy of a masterpiece) of renaissance artists such as Caravaggio and Raphael while researching and employing centuries old painting techniques. I also enjoy clay sculpting while...