Award-Winning ISEE- Lower Level Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...active learning, where students are encouraged to engage with the material through problem-solving and discussion, fostering a deeper understanding. I strive to create an open and supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring topics at their own pace. Being a technology enthusiast, I am particularly dedicated to sparking interest in programming at an early age. In 2016, I gathered a team of like-minded individuals and partnered with Codechef on a "Programming for...

...taught first grade for two years at Delphi Academy of Boston and have been teaching second grade for 4 years in Public Schools. I have been the sped/EL inclusion teacher in second grade over the past couple years. Using backwards design, I have designed and planned lessons that accommodate for students diverse learning styles, IEP's, 504's, cultural and social emotional needs. I have offered my students a variety of assessments to provide them with opportunities...

I believe every student is capable of performing at a level they can be happy about. The important step between where they are and where they want to be is figuring out the best way for them to understand the material on an intrinsic level rather than a cursory one.

...of the student or the subject matter to be covered I always make sure that the student and I are on the same page. This means, in the first place, that I understand exactly what the students goal is and what she or he wants and needs from me. It also means that the student understands how I plan to facilitate the achievement of her or his goal. I am also sure to learn from...

Hello, My name is Amanda and I've been a public school teacher for 7 years. I am licensed in Massachusetts to teach Elementary Education, ESL k-6, and Reading Specialist k-12. I've spent most of my 7 years as a Reading Specialist.

...understanding of the material, even in areas they have struggled with for years. Many of my students have not taken relevant quantitative courses for years and have forgotten much of their fundamental math skills, but after working with me for a short time, they are able to achieve great GRE quantitative scores. Students also enjoy my approach to the verbal section, where we work on decoding the questions and narrowing answer choices based on the...

I have been teaching for 5 years and enjoy helping students one-on-one with a variety of subjects. I want to not only assist with their educational achievements, but also to foster their self confidence.

...have a BS in Business Admin from Emmanuel College, and AS in Nursing from Excelsior, a MS in Public Health from SNHU, and a CCM - certification in case management. I love the English language and enjoy reading and writing, which is what I love to tutor. As I am such an avid learner myself, I am so happy to be helping students with their studies. I feel I have really strong study skills and...

...able to connect with students on the important process of excelling both in school and on standardized tests such as the ACT, SAT, PSAT, SSAT, ISEE, and the AP/SAT Subject Test exams. Though these provide schools with a glimpse into the student, I want to help them put their best foot forward. In my spare time, I enjoy spending quality time with my wife and friends, exploring and relaxing at the nearby beaches, learninghistorical trivia,...

...Developmental Mathematics at both Bunker Hill, and Roxbury Community Colleges, working with an adult population. Throughout my career, I have encouraged students within my classroom and in one-on-one tutoring, and have an excellent record for maximizing achievement. I spent several years at Guildhall University mentoring at the Middle School Master Class, and entered students in National Math Challenges achieving wins on two occasions and runners-up twice. I have been a part of Math Focus which...

...and am quite comfortable tackling diverse subjects in both the arts and sciences. As a native Spanish speaker, reader, and writer I have years of experience tutoring students at all proficiency levels in the language. My bilingual background has also given me the opportunity to work with native Spanish speakers in other academic subjects. I bring a compassionate and collaborative approach to teaching. I strongly believe that a tutor must treat his or her student...

Hello! I am a current graduate student at Boston University studying Global Developmental Policy. I love learning and helping others cultivate their strengths in education. I especially enjoy teaching reading and writing; Spanish language and grammar; and piano. Learning can be very enjoyable, and I'm here to help! I look forward to working with you! :)

I have been teaching for 14 years at various levels of education. I began my teaching career in elementary education and slowly worked my way through middle school and high school. My main focus in teaching has always been math and science though I have taught all subjects. I am currently a 9th grade algebra and geometry teacher. I am always looking for ways to help students understand concepts in new and creative ways.... I would...

...me; but an opportunity to fulfill my fundamentally inquisitive nature. Along this journey, I chose to focus my study on neuroscience and obtained a Ph.D. in this field. Now, I work in the biotechnology industry: writing patents for universities, emerging biotechnology companies, and inventors alike. This academic trajectory has enabled me to garner a fierce strength in writing/editing, biology, neuroscience, and critical thinking. I look forward to helping you develop the same!

...to make the standardized test taking experience easier and less stressful. These are learnable skills and anyone can be a good tester with the right tools. I also love working with students on reading and writing, because these are subjects I have always loved. Oftentimes I find that my students just haven't found the right books, genres, or authors, and once they do, they realize they love reading. Reading is an extraordinary way to effortlessly...

...started tutoring juniors and seniors as a freshman in high school when Marblehead High School allowed me into the upperclassmen's Western Philosophy class; since then, I have tutored all major subjects and tests, as well as several specialties, from the elementary to the collegiate levels. I take a collaborative approach, working with the student and parent(s) to decide what methods of improvement will best work. I work hard to establish clear goals and expectations for...

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!

Every student has his or her own learning strengths and weaknesses. A Good teacher is able to discern those strengths and weaknesses, and tailor the lessons to match the student's optimal learning method. I try to determine the student's learning strengths and weaknesses as part of my tutoring effort, so that the student can get the most out of our sessions.