Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...a lot. Which is why I think tutoring should be interest-based in order to make tutoring sessions truly yours! As far as my professional experience goes, I have been a teacher for 4 years. I taught ESL in France as well as French as a Second Language in the US and in Australia. During my free time, I like doing yoga, try out different restaurants, discover new libraries/bookstores and hang out with my friends!

...in African American Literature and English. A majority of the courses and subject matter I've dealt with involved African American authors, however, my initial literature foundation is deeply rooted in English literature (Middle Ages, 16th and early 17th century, the 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...

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...favorite subject to tutor is Creative Writing, as it has been a passion of mine throughout my entire life. My approach to tutoring is to do it with all the seriousness and focus it requires, while always being sure to lighten it a bit with a sense of humor (I got my start as a comedy writer while at Columbia). I have varied interests outside of tutoring, all of which tend to run toward the...

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 graduated, I went to China and taught English both at a school and privately for three years. Right now I am teaching English as a Second Language at a language school here in San Diego. I like private tutoring a lot more than teaching large classes because it's much more personalized, and I can help the student learn exactly what they need. It's great to see someone make progress and become confident with something...

...past learning hurdles. I have more than 5 years of tutoring experience and experience tutoring elementary students all the way up to college students. Currently I am a sophomore at Cornell University studying neuroscience as my major and math as my minor. Even at college I have continued tutoring. I am on the E-board for our tutoring club. I also lead a study section for college students currently taking Comparative Physiology. For Varsity Tutors I...

...a recent JD/MBA (law and business) graduate from Suffolk Law and a proud University of Pittsburgh alum, I bring years of academic experience and a passion for helping students succeed. I specialize in essay writing; whether for class assignments, standardized tests like the SAT/ACT, or college admissionsand in sharpening reading comprehension skills. I enjoy working with students to build their confidence and clarity in writing. Most of all, I love seeing their hard work pay...

...and Political Science with specific interest in data analysis and public policy. I have over 5 years of tutoring experience ranging from Mathnasium sessions, SAT bootcamps, and individual lessons. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Reading, Writing, History, and Math. I also enjoy helping students prepare for standardized test such as the SAT and AP exams. I have always loved learning about various different topics and I hope...

I recently graduated from Brown University with a degree in American History. I have extensive experience tutoring students to prepare for the SAT and SAT subject tests in US History and Literature, as well as teaching and tutoring students of all ages in after-school programs and religious school. I'm excited to work with you or your child either on standardized test preparation or on generally improving performance in history, English, and social studies!

...thoroughly enjoy teaching students about enhancing their writing process and watching them grow their skills and confidence in their abilities! As an AP Seminar and AP Research teacher for several years, I have been able to watch 9th and 10th grade students feel more confident in not only their writing ability but also their public speaking as a result of these classes. My goal is to help the students I tutor feel the same way...

...Administration. I consider myself an actor, director, and educator. I'm currently a theatre advisor at a high school in Boston. I have been tutoring since I was in high school myself, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where I'm from. I believe that all students deserve a chance to succeed, and strive to personalize my teaching style to best suit my students' needs. I tutor in: Theatre, Acting, Audition prep (Theatre), English Literature, Spanish Literature, Conversational...

...tutor a broad range of subjects, my strengths are within English and Writing. I believe that quality education should be relevant to students, so I try to connect each lesson or topic with something that students care about. A quality education and a love of learning is something that is valuable in life far beyond the classroom, so I do my best to help students see value in their education. In my spare time, I...

...a blast while they learn. I'm a junior Journalism student at Emerson College and an editor for the college's newspaper. I've been a finalist in several essay contests including the Gerald R. Ford. Museum Essay Challenge. Besides writing and reading daily, I've played violin for six years and appeared in musicals for five. Whether it be polishing an essay or developing your vocabulary, I'll do everything I can to help a student's story shine.

...interned as an editorial assistant for a successful event planning company. I also have experience as an online English and Writing tutor. I have helped many undergraduate students of different majors with their paper assignments; I have also helped upperclassmen with entrance essays. I firmly believe that reading and learning to write well are the cornerstones to not only succeeding in school, but also in life. in my spare time, I enjoy reading for pleasure,...

...tutoring session fun. My background is in Biochemistry, Chemistry and Molecular Biology. I graduated from University of Pennsylvania in 2012 in an accelerated BA/MS program, and currently work at Harvard University as a research assistant in Developmental Biology. I have a good deal of personal experience with the competition and expectations of academics at top tier universities. I also have a Creative Writing minor and a huge passion for the written word. I like to...

...sharpened my skills in logic and close reading. As a tutor, I believe in engaged learning. My sessions aren't silent reading and memorizing; we will talk about everything and have fun doing so! I believe that every student can improve and learn more, whatever their skill level or age. My goal is to make learning fun for my tutees. I don't want tutoring sessions to be something they dread; I want them to look forward...

...writing workshops in a rehab center, and worked at a math tutoring business. My personal philosophy 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...

...understand that the vocabulary and the numerous exceptions in Latin grammar can overwhelm students, but I also know that with patience and diligence every learner can approach and read great writers like Vergil and Ovid. In addition to language classes, I have also taught a number of literature classes, including "Greek and Roman Classics in Translation" and "Literature and Film". Essays play a large part in all my literature classes. I assigned, guided and graded...

...the school bell rings, or anytime during the summer. In addition to a wide range of knowledge in history, civics, geography, and economics, I have the verbal and written language skills to improve any child's grade in English and Language Arts. I also have experience with younger children, as well as children with learning differences. As an instructor, I'm open, engaging, and friendly. However, I maintain an authoritative demeanor that will keep your child focused...