Award-Winning IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Tutors for Students in Somerville, MA

...PreK-12 students and adult learners with and without disabilities. I provide tutoring services in a variety of areas, such as CBEST, CSET, GRE, MTEL, RICA, ESL, and computer skills. I also provide editing services to Master and Ph.D. students on writing thesis, dissertation, manuscripts. I am passionate about working with individuals and helping them succeed. I strongly believe that everyone can learn. If one method doesn't work, there's always another way to help them succeed.

My name is Varun, and I'm a Biochemistry and Neuroscience graduate from UMass Amherst! I love tutoring and helping spread my love for all subjects, especially science!

...as a learner and figure out how they can become the best version of themselves. I want to help them find and develop methods, practices, and strategies that work best for them, whether that be how to solve an algebra equation, how to write an essay, or how to break down a complex text. In my free time, I love to play sports like soccer, basketball, and Ultimate Frisbee, I love to cook and bake,...

...I have been tutoring with Varsity Tutors since June 2018. While in undergrad, I was a college-level General and Organic Chemistry tutor, as well as a Chemistry laboratory instructor. Before college, I was a private nanny and homeschooling educator for an eleven-year-old student. I am happy to work with students of all ages, but I believe my skill set and experience are better suited to slightly older students (middle/high school and college). I look forward...

...test prep. From my experience in the classroom, I have discovered that it's very important to tailor the learning experience to each student. Every student is different and will benefit from varied methods. In general it's important to minimize lecturing and to give a student the opportunity to try and succeed at problems with gentle guidance. Outside of teaching, my interests are diverse. I enjoy reading, movies, CrossFit, theater, and dancing, specifically Salsa and Swing.

...formative years. Recently, I transitioned to working with high schoolers, where I continue to channel my passion for guiding and supporting the youth through the challenges of adolescence. This shift has deepened my understanding of the diverse needs of young minds, allowing me to adapt and tailor my approach to different developmental stages. My commitment to empowering and inspiring the next generation remains unwavering, driving my ongoing mission to make a positive impact on the...

...I have taught English Language Arts to 4th and 5th graders, but I enjoy teaching all ages. Teaching reading and writing is a passion of mine! For the past 3 years, I have been on-line teaching English as a Second Language to students in China from age 3-16. I believe in engaging students using many different strategies. My goal is to make learning fun and interesting so that each student can reach their maximum potential...

...restoration and romantic periods). I am obsessed with everything from Beowulf to Keats and W.E.B. Du Bois to Ta-Nehisi Coats. As well as a few LGBTQ authors and literature sprinkled in between. After UCLA I began working in local politics in San Francisco and continued my political and public policy education at the University if San Francisco, where I received my masters in Public Affairs. When I am not reading and writing I am traveling!...

...am a Hampshire College 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...

...solving competitions from 4th grade through Senior year of High School. In my math classes I made a point of helping out classmates who were having trouble understanding the concepts. I find it very rewarding to help people better understand math, a subject that I enjoy so much. I am an Eagle Scout and in my free time I enjoy Hiking, Camping, and playing Video Games. I also enjoy swimming and sailing, when I have...

...experience with tutoring has very personally rewarding. I enjoy working with people of varied educational, cultural and economic backgrounds. I have a keen interest in nurturing a person academically using a gentle and kind approach to learning. As a certified life coach, I have knowledge and experience in facilitating the growth of an individual through the learning process and identifying strengths and also potential and actual roadblocks my students may be experiencing during the learning...

...North Andover, MA and I received my MSA from Notre Dame in South Bend, IN. While at Notre Dame I was a tutor for student athletes. I currently work full time as a public accountant in Big 4 as an international tax associate. My tutoring style is to be very thorough and ensure that you will be prepared for each topic and all the possible questions and variations that could come out of each topic....

...my background and broadens my knowledge base with which to tutor. My undergraduate major in Accounting provided a technical base largely focused on logic, problem-solving, and factual concepts. Complementing this quantitative foundation with a graduate liberal arts degree in English also relied on logic, but qualitatively enhanced my ability to synthesize and express information with more insight and clarity. Therefore, my two academic areas converge into a holistic view of education which I consider integral...

...to graduate school. Writing, Reading, Grammar and Elementary Math are the cornerstones of a solid education, an education that leads our upcoming generations to success. In my freetime, my husband and I enjoy spending time with our dogs, exploring the city of Boston, traveling New England and spending time outdoors. I like to spend my time reading, exploring the world of gluten-free foods, capturing life through photography and enjoying a good cup of coffee.

PhD candidate (passed-graduating in July 2019) at the University of Edinburgh with an interdisciplinary and international background. Over ten years of teaching and research experience in Philosophy, Theology/Religion, Social Ethics, Sociology and Comparative Criminology/Criminal Justice Reform Research with a background in research, resource development and administration.

...years off between undergrad and law school to travel and teach. I have over seven years of tutoring experience in a broad range of subjects. I’m passionate about all things History and Geography-related (I have a collection of old maps and books), though I also really enjoy teaching U.S. Government, World History, and Political Science-type subjects. I pride myself in having an adaptable teaching style that allows me to break down difficult concepts into simple,...

...really good. Further inquisitive of knowledge thrived me to perform research over 4 years at prestigious universities like Harvard Medical School and MIT with multiple publication and conferences. These research experience provided me with the concerted focus towards the subject and in the process making me a better teacher with experimental and theoretical skills. I plan to broaden the interest of students towards the subject with latest publication and research as the backbone of my...

...is designed. Working in many neuroscience laboratories in hospitals and universities around the Boston area and Dartmouth Medical School has given me a very good understanding of the brain. For about three years, I was a substitute teacher in the Mascoma Regional School District in Enfield NH working with 5th 12th graders. I had so much fun in the classroom, interacting with the children on projects and listening to their questions. I love to answer...

I received my M.S. in Biomedical Engineering in May 2014. I have over four years of experience tutoring undergraduate Chemistry, Biology & Mathematics. I enjoy tutoring and my students walk away confident with great understanding of the core concepts.

...Knowledge is an equalizer, and I firmly believe in paying my knowledge forward. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but my main passions are physics and math. I was fortunate enough to have a wonderful physics professor who turned physics into a way of viewing the world around me with a renewed sense of curiosity. I enjoy being able to spark this love of physics in my students, and as a consequence also sparking...