Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Somerville, MA

I have always had a knack for seeing multiple solutions to a given problem (even receiving a little gag award for our fifth grade graduation, titled: "I have a better way to do that" award). In addition to the natural joy I get from tutoring, I also enjoy solving the puzzle of determining which solution method matches best with how each student learns and thinks.

...BS and MS in Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. While I was there, I tutored middle school-, high school-, and college-aged students in everything from Algebra I through Differential Equations. The main thing I love about tutoring and teaching mathematics is providing students with a foundation to discover the various principles on their own (rather than rote memorization of "if you see this, do that") and them realizing the joy and fun...

...volunteered as an English tutor at a low-income elementary school through the program Reading Partners; this program's focus is to help students who are reading below their grade level. I also volunteered as a TA with Behavioral Intervention for Autism. There I worked on social skills with a group of 1st-5th graders who have autism. Though I have the most official experience tutoring elementary English, I also have experience with thorough essay editing (at a...

...rising senior at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. I am studying toward a double major in mathematics and Italian Studies, as well as a minor in physics. I peer tutored in all four years of high school in various levels of mathematics, biology, and Latin. Now, at my college I am a Learning Assistant for undergraduate multivariable calculus students and elementary Italian students. I have the most fun leading small group study sessions before exams,...

I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from University of California-Berkeley. I am currently studying television producing and management at Boston University. I took AP Chinese and the SAT Subject test in Chinese. I'm a native Mandarin speaker. Chinese isn't harder than other languages. I can help you with your pronunciation, business Chinese, conversation, any level. I love to teach Chinese. I'll make it easy.

...and self-learning is the key. For example, to advance my professional career, I took an online course in statistics. In my personal life, in order to become a better coach to my sons baseball team, I went to the web and studied videos on fielding, batting, throwing and pitching, and used this knowledge to run practices and develop players. My professional career has been in biotech, where I have been a mentor and trainer to...

I look for opportunities to build strong basis of students in a particular concept in a straight forward and not confusing way. I like to help them understand a new concept and with everyday homework problems.

...college application workshop, where I provided SAT preparation and college admissions essay consulting. I have also had the opportunity to tutor at elementary schools around Providence, Rhode Island. I tutor a wide range of subjects, with emphasis on Test Prep and Writing, but my main passions are Statistics and Literature. I fell in love with Statistics after taking courses in it that were outside of my comfort zone during school. Helping students break through discomfort...

...in teaching in middle and high school and college students last five years. I tutor a broad range of subjects and I extremely take care of struggling students to teach Math, Chemistry, Biology, Genetics, Statistics, Algebra. I help them to prepare for standardized tests with extreme care. I also guide them to choose their future career and the academic directions, which will be best suited for them. Teaching gives me not only satisfaction, but I...

...would tutor students individually, attend extra classes to have up-to-date notes, and hold exam review sessions. Once I had more classes under my belt, I became a tutor for my college's science center during my junior and senior years. I was qualified to tutor a wide variety of subjects, anywhere from chemistry to oceanography. I was the only tutor for biostatistics, a notorious class at my university. I am a big fan of the Socratic...

...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 as a teammate and not...

I have always envisioned my future to be one that involves helping others. Recently, I discovered that it was really children and adolescents that I wanted to help. I have a zest and a passion for learning and I would love to instill that same passion on others. I have been granted a gift of knowledge and I want to be able to use it.

...examining a genetic knockout mouse model. I also served as a teaching assistant for first year graduate students in a Biomedical Sciences Intro course and first year medical students in a Histology course. Currently, I am a postdoctoral research fellow at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School where I am continuing to perform biomedical research. When I am not in the lab, you can find me exploring historical sites and hiking outdoors.

...have provided group review sessions as well as individualized help. I love helping students finally make connections with the material and become excited about learning again. Regardless of your starting level, I will work hard to help you achieve your goals. Even if there is something I don't know the answer to, I will do what is necessary to find that answer for you and help make it clear. I focus on not only teaching...

...student at Washington University in St. Louis studying Biology as well as Global Health and Environment. I have been tutoring for four years in a broad range of subjects including Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, English, and SAT prep. At WashU, I work as a peer mentor for General Chemistry in which I lead small groups through problem sets every week. As a tutor, I think it is critical to not only teach the student but also...

I am a driven and passionate learner myself, currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Spanish at Clark University. While I tutor many subjects, I have extended expertise in biology, Spanish, and chemistry. I hope to convey not only knowledge, but an excitement for learning itself to my students.

...to devise the best approach to helping a student learn effectively to acquire adequate knowledge. I am very passionate about teaching and imparting knowledge. I understood the act of teaching as a teacher, and the way of learning as a student. Combining my experiences from teaching and learning equipped me with the required techniques and approaches needed to effectively impart knowledge in students irrespective of academic background. One of the qualities I possess is that...

...Louis B.S. Mechanical Engineering & Economics I am a former university TA and tutor. I am a passionate about teaching and also volunteered for after school programs at nearby public schools. I now work as an engineer/business analyst. In my free time I enjoy martial arts and traveling. I took the GMAT a few weeks ago and did very well. All the learning techniques and tricks are fresh in my mind so I'll be sure...

...Boston Public Schools for the last 2 years, but I have been working with students in classrooms my entire life. I have also worked with students with disabilities since the age of 12, so I am comfortable working students of all skill ranges. My specialty areas include math, literacy, science and prep for elementary through college testing. I am also a violinist and dancer so I am well versed in music theory courses. Teaching has...

I am a senior at Tufts University in Somerville, MA, passionate about learning and education!