Award-Winning IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Tutors for Students in Massachusetts

My name is Valcourt and I am currently doing my masters in International Economics and Finance at Brandeis University. I have been tutoring for the past 5 years and always enjoyed it. When I am not at school, I enjoy to play chess and watch sports and play basketball.

...Human Development and Psychology. I am very passionate about education, and especially in student motivation and learning effectiveness. Growing up in China, I have rich experiences in test taking and learning strategies, which led me to Peking University, one of the two top universities in China. I would be thrilled to help you where I can! Feel free to reach out to me if you need help in Math (Primary through high school Math to...

I have been playing music for a long time. I started on piano and then moved to guitar in highschool. I have a lot of professional experience teaching, performing, and recording music. I genually love teaching and helping others experience the joy and freedom of expression that music can offer. I make an effort to keep lessons light and fun. References are available on request.

...college in both individual and group settings. Additionally I have tutored students for one time drop in sessions and recurring sessions. I have the most experience tutoring for math courses ranging from basic math to calculus. I have also tutored some basic physics courses, and meteorology courses. My tutoring style is casual and collaborative with the student. I like to work a problem or problem set with students to gauge how they approach problems and...

...in the Commonwealth Honors College at Salem State University. I am majoring in psychology, with a minor in creative writing, with a goal to pursue a career in music therapy. My approach emphasizes creativity and a sense of freedom within the respective student's work, while also ensuring that are they still able to have a grasp on the basic requirements of the work required. I believe tutoring is a great opportunity for students to be...

I am a graduate Mathematician and Civil Engineer with 3 years tutoring experience and 3 semesters experience being a TA for Vector Mechanics II- Dynamics. There do not exist any dumb questions in the set of learning. I'm super friendly and will help you understand to the best of my ability. Alphanumeric! I enjoy biking, reading, and Movies.

...and supports for 'at-risk' and 'proven risk' youth between the ages of 16 and 24. While working in UTEC's educational wing, I have taught high school history classes in partnership with Lowell Public Schools and served as the organization's main adult education instructor for youth enrolled in the workforce development program. I've also developed curricula across five different content areas. When I'm not teaching, I read, write, and support the mighty Arsenal in their latest...

...their own advocates, and take risks with the material. I strongly believe that all students are capable of accessing higher-level mathematics and I'm passionate about facilitating those access points accordingly. I'm an advocate for the idea that mistakes support learning, meaning I use students' errors and misconceptions as vessels to develop deeper understanding and proficiency. I try to keep my questions as open-ended as possible so that I can guide students' growth while also allowing...

...of our lessons. I believe that science is interesting and fun to learn. Sometimes, it is difficult for students to understand the relevance and importance of science in their lives and struggle with the material. As your tutor, I will help you to understand the intricacies of the subject and visualize the many connections that exist between the subtopics. I will also help you to develop the study skills and organization necessary for mastery of...

...as an aspiring educator and researcher. Providing assistance to other students has given me insight to the inherent diversity through which a student's learning and comprehension may be facilitated. My ability to articulate concepts, techniques, and protocols of varying degrees of complexity has matured tremendously over the course these experiences. I have seen the tremendous diversity of means through which students achieve comprehension and held myself to a high level of dynamism as an educator...

...I are constantly setting and readjusting our performance and learning goals. I have worked with both groups and private clients through various different outlets and have experience with both in person and online tutoring - however, through Varsity Tutoring I will only be doing online tutoring sessions. If you have specific questions about my experience or would like to learn more about my tutoring methods please reach out - I would love to chat! interests/hobbies:...

...that any student is more than capable of succeeding academically. All it takes is having a teacher that is dedicated and understand the individual needs and learning styles of the student. That is what separate's me form the rest; I am adaptable. I worked for Massachusetts Institute of Technology summer programs for high school students and have worked inner city schools in Boston, MA at many grade levels developing programs and have seen this philosophy...

...in Comparative Literature, with a focus on Spanish and Performance Studies. At Dartmouth, I T.A.'d Spanish classes for all 4 years using the Rassias method, an individualized approach that aims to build fluency by focusing on verb structure, syntax, and pronunciation. After graduating with Phi Beta Kappa honors, I moved to Boston where I worked at software company HubSpot, honing my tech abilities and using my teaching skills to give bilingual support to customers from...

...Biochemistry. I have experience tutoring in high school, and I would be interested in tutoring in math and science such as algebra, calculus, biology, chemistry, and physics. Whatever areas that are troubling, I will likely be able to pull problems out of textbooks I have and go through them step by step in order to ensure comprehension. In addition to tutoring, I am also interested in research and would be more than happy to discuss...

...McGill University in Montreal with an honors degree in economics and statistics. I also graduated from Phillips Academy (Andover) in 2013. While living in Montreal and attending Andover, I spent a significant amount of time learning French too. I have been fortunate to study at elite educational institutions and hope to help students reach their full potential. My main philosophy is that the process is just as important as the final answer.

...helping kids during day camps, to teaching a full year of 5th grade, I have done it all. I also spend time throughout the school year helping tutor fellow college students in different areas of their schoolwork. During my gap year, not only did I teach 5th grade, but I tutored middle and high schoolers during after school programs. I love helping and I will tailor a program based of your needs. I am here...

...toward learning is that one’s education should be well balanced. In my free time I like to read, work on visual art, and play instruments. I am most passionate about math though, because it can be related to any subject, and because the skills that are developed 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...

...am the oldest of four children so my tutoring experience started by helping my siblings with their schoolwork for as long as I can remember, and I've always had a knack for helping students understand things better on their own. I take a very personalized approach, going through your specific thought process and moving forward from there. I am excited to help students in ACT/SAT/PSAT prep as well as subjects like English, Math, French, Spanish,...

...subtraction, place value, problem solving, measurement and data, and 2-D and 3-D geometry. I teach Guided Reading which involves using leveled reading books for both narrative and informational texts. This also includes teaching reading strategies to students to strengthen their decoding and comprehension skills. Units of Study for Primary Writers from Teachers College in New York has been a program I have taught to help young students become stronger writers. I teach Wilson Fundations Phonics...

I love working with students because I'm passionate about sharing ideas and enjoy learning as a community. I also went to summer camp as a camper and counselor for thirteen years, coached middle school basketball for several years and love having fun while guiding group learning.