Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...a 22 year old that is passionate about education. I just completed my Bachelors degree in Jazz Voice Performance at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. I am currently obtaining my Masters degree in Jazz Studies at the Global Jazz Institute. I love to cook, hike, and read any book I can get my hands on. My favorite subjects to teach are reading, writing, and anything music related. Please don't hesitate to...

...and distance themselves from daily drama so that they can live with more vitality, creativity and personal fulfillment. She loves connecting with students and helping others to connect to themselves more deeply and to share their gifts with the world. Currently a meditation teacher who focuses on emotional awareness and creativity, Julie has had the opportunity to travel the world. After college she worked on her Mandarin Chinese as an ESL teacher in southwestern China....

...on subjects such as Math, English, and Writing, including electives. In high school, I have tutored high school students in math subjects such as Algebra, Calculus, Physics, Latin, and Chinese. In College, I have tutored college students in Calculus I & II, Multivariable Calculus, Statistics, Biochemistry, Algebra, Physics, Microbiology, Chinese, and more. Although I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about Calculus, Statistics, and Chinese. Based on my learning and tutoring...

...a year as a classroom and private English teacher. I am qualified to teach English as a second language, French language, and all levels of academic writing. I'm also a *huge* standardized test geek--I'm here to help you prepare for tests like the SAT, LSAT, and GRE by helping you understand the logic of the test and the similarities among question types. My LSAT score puts me in the top half of one percent of...

...Trinity College in Hartford, CT, where I'm also studying rhetoric, sociology, anthropology, and theatre. Both in college and in high school, I've been extremely active in whatever English-related programs I could find, from book clubs to poetry contests. I even had a poem submitted in the Apple Pi Literary Magazine! With Varsity Tutors, I hope to spread my passion for writing and literature to curious, hard-working students. Some of my work experience has been less-than-conventional....

...that is taught before Calculus II like geometry, trigonometry, algebra, pre-calculus. I have been educated in all high school sciences like physics, chemistry, and biology. I have taken the SATs, ACTs, and know the challenges that come with preparing for it. Throughout high school, I have faced many challenges and obstacles and learned to navigate them the right way. I am determined to help you so that you can achieve the best results possible. I...

Hi! My name is Caroline, and I am currently enrolled at Northeastern University. I am pursuing a bachelor of science degree in Biology with a minor in design and innovation engineering. I am passionate about teaching and am committed to helping others learn! I have experience helping students overcome test anxiety, develop better study habits, and improve their overall academic performance.

...Spelling, or Math and watching their improvement week by week. But most of all, I loved seeing what a difference it makes to form a personal connection with each student, and this is why I have continued tutoring over the past several years. My passion for language has also combined perfectly with my passion for tutoring. When I studied abroad in Dijon, France, I taught English at a French preschool and also led English conversation...

I believe every student has the potential to achieve great academic success. It is my goal to help my tutees realize their own abilities and develop a curiosity for learning along the way!

...Highest Honors for my senior thesis and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. I have been working as a tutor and teacher for almost 10 years, and my experience has ranged from working one-on-one with students on SAT and GRE test preparation, to teaching a summer course in Philosophy at Oxford University, to volunteering as an assistant teacher at Carrboro Middle School in North Carolina. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am...

...walking a student through a problem as the logic behind it slowly starts to unfold and they finally achieve that "AHA" moment. I have tutored students of all ages from elementary school to college, but I believe the skills and techniques I have acquired teaching young kids can be applied to students of all ages. I like to have fun with students when tutoring through an interactive process to keep students engaged and excited about...

...I was in elementary school and it is what I truly enjoy. When I was in 9th grade, I would correct misspellings and grammar in my boyfriend's notes and then send them back to him. And no, that did not last long. So I was always destined to be a teacher. My teaching mission as I see it, is to help students enjoy the escape and the joy that literature can bring to their lives....

...their life vision. After graduating with my B.A. in Political Science from the University of Maine, I worked in an urban school in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston to help students achieve higher marks in English/Language Arts and Math. I then went on to begin my tutoring career while I study to obtain my master's degree in teaching. I primarily tutor middle school, high school, and AP US History, middle and high school Civics and...

...and watching them improve and gain confidence in their academics. Math and science are what I love tutoring the most, but I also have experience tutoring in English reading and writing primarily for ESL students, Korean, and standardized tests. I believe that all student have their own ways in learning and processing information, and I strive to take a unique approach to each student to help them learn in an enjoyable manner!

...name is Jesse. I having been teaching and tutoring for over 20 years, enjoying it more and more! I have taught elementary and high school mainstream and special ed (master's degree holder). English (literacy, reading, writing, literature), math, sciences, and standard tests for K-12. Other than teaching, learning, and helping others, I love computing, tennis, animals, and nature,... oh and music, cooking, and so much more! Let's get to know you and how I can...

...to feel the same way... or at least feel confident in their abilities to do those things! Let me help you with powerful test-taking strategies so that you can approach your test ready to do your best. I love helping students find their unique voice as writers, whether it's in the form of a college essay or an assignment for class. You never know what you can discover about yourself once you sit down to...

...school. Through years of working in child care and at my poolside cafe summer job, I grew to love engaging with younger kids. Tutoring presented an exciting opportunity to continue to do so while sharing my own academic dedication and passion with other students. Regardless of the subject or grade level, I will offer students the individualized attention and motivation they may need. I will help students overcome academic frustration and develop study strategies and...

...hobbies are related to ways in which people tell and experience stories. This is usually in the form of books, movies, television shows, comic books, story telling, music, and video games. I have recently added radio dramas to this list of narratives I enjoy. Each medium for telling and experiencing stories offer its own unique way for the 'listener' to interact with the story either passively or quite actively in the case of comics and...

...involved in the education in a myriad of ways: I've taught both in the States and abroad, tutored, trained teachers, taken academic courses, and worked with education policy. Half of learning is understanding the material, and the other half is understanding yourself and how you need to relate to the material. I think a well rounded, successful student needs to focus on both aspects in order to be prepared for a lifetime of learning, and...

...of test preparation, English, Literature, and Writing. In helping students with reading and writing skills, I enjoy using multiple different approaches to develop a well-rounded understanding of the techniques, while making the sessions fun. I'm a strong proponent of keeping studying dynamic. It is important to me that my students come away from our sessions with not only the scores or grades they desire, but a deeper understanding of the topics and skills that will...