Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Somerville, MA

...student leaving academia for law school. Tutoring has been a huge part of my life since college, when I began volunteering for the New York Public Library as a literacy tutor for immigrant adults. After switching from art history to philosophy, I became even more interested in teaching after working as an assistant English teacher for a Queens-based nonprofit that helps formerly incarcerated juveniles and adults secure a GED. After college I moved to Los...

...back but ask my students to challenge themselves. I want learning to become part of everyday life, not an obligation. Tutoring writing, in particular, allows me to really see the whole process of thinking for a student. From the formulation of an idea, to finding a voice, to going through the details of an argument, writing offers insight into the key learning practices of a student. I love to be a part of this process,...

I am a graduate from Northwestern University with a Master's in Integrated Marketing Communications. Before that, I earned my Bachelor's in Economics and Creative Writing from Brandeis University. I am passionate about learning, and truly believe that it is a never-ending process. I primarily tutor mathematics and economics.

...Institute of Technology, working towards a double major in chemical engineering as well as Political science. I am interested in teaching as I enjoy sharing my experiences and passions with others, hoping to give and nurture the same level of interests in topics that I have. As represented by my double major, I have a wide range of interests and passions, and these correlate with the subjects that I enjoy teaching. I have always enjoyed...

...former middle-school teacher, with a particular passion for teaching reading and writing. I've also enjoyed teaching ESL and sharing my enthusiasm for learning Spanish. These experiences have included working with children from kindergarten through 12th grade. I am an alumna of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the University of Pennsylvania, and a fluent Spanish speaker. In addition to working in 20+ American schools and programs, I have lived and worked in Chile and...

I have a work experience of more than 7 yrs in Teaching out of which 5 yrs are of teaching students online. I've been teaching students from different countries like India, USA, Canada, Dubai, Singapore, Australia, Hongkong and UK. I love teaching and my positive traits are patience and motivation.

...teaching Physics and Statistics at the secondary level after graduating from Merrimack College in North Andover, MA in 2007. My teaching style is student-centered meaning I want to focus on the interests of the student and how that might apply to the concepts we would review. I encourage students to bring all necessary items to their session for maximum effective use of their time. By being prepared in this particular way we can build on...

...and I am an Educator and Activist, specializing in youth development. I have a Graduate Degree in Women's & Gender Studies and have previously worked as a high school math teacher, academic & test prep tutor, nanny, after school program coordinator, and manager of youth programs at a Chicago-based non-profit. I am Jewish, can speak some Spanish, am a trained domestic violence advocate, and love reading, cooking and traveling! I tutor multiple levels of academic...

I am a college senior pursuing a degree in Construction Management and aspiring artist looking to share my knowledge and expertise in art and math to help other artists develop their skills and to develop the math knowledge of younger students.

...on an Island. Yes, I studied for a good part of my medical degree on a Caribbean island! I then completed the final 2 years rotating between hospitals and clinics in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn. Graduating with Summa cum laude. While in the Caribbeans I tutored other junior medical students through personally scheduled lectures and vignette sets. Throughout my clinical years in the US, I have been working with a private tutoring agency. I have...

...West Virginia University, where I majored in History and minored in German and Math. I've had a passion for education since i graduated high school. During my gap semester, I worked alongside my high school statistics teacher in his math classrooms and fell in love! From there I tutored throughout college with a variety of organizations, working with at-risk high school students, university athletes, and students with disabilities. I enjoy tutoring math courses the most....

...confidence, a student can master anything they want. As a tutor, I have a passion for helping students overcome initial mental hurdles and progress. This requires having some fun with the material as a motive for practice, and with practice comes confidence. At Carleton College, where I received a B.A in Mathematics, I tutored students in Math, led introductory Spanish classes as a TA, and taught Rock Climbing classes as a hobby. Now, back in...

My name is Shima Wang. I come from China, and has been United States for 8 years. My favorites are music, movies, traveling, and foods. I would love to communicate with others about my interests. Learning a foreign language would be boring, but trying to get started from what you are interested might be a good method. I really hope you could have fun while learning Chinese.

...University of Alabama at Birmingham, where I received my M.D. (1974) and Ph.D. in Biochemistry (1976). My specialty in medicine was Pathology with a subspecialty interest in kidney pathology. My research focused on protein structure and drug design using protein crystallography. I taught medical students for 35 years in addition to my clinical and research duties. While I am capable of tutoring a number of subjects, I am happiest teaching math, which is a lifelong...

...is as efficient and productive as possible for the students. As a college student, I have very recent experience dealing with standardized test preparation, including SAT, ACT, Subject Tests, and AP Exams. I have six years of tutoring experience as a private tutor, as well as on behalf of the National Honors Society and National Language Honors Society. I hope to not only transcend students to their peak academic performance, but also serve as a...

...high school's summer school program for three years. From there I attended and worked for City Year. City Year is a nonprofit sponsored by Americorps that provides extra support for students in low-income public schools around the country. In tutoring I believe in a fun and engaging real world look at subjects. I firmly believe that students who enjoy engaging with their subjects are much more likely to succeed. As a tutor, it is my...

...families. My best attribute as a tutor is my patience. I never make assumptions about a student's current comprehension or fault them for a gap in understanding. Through guided, methodical problem solving and socratic questioning, I work with my students at their pace and in a manner that best suits their unique learning styles. As a tutor in math and science subjects, I believe that the greatest (and most challenging) problem solving skill is being...

...should ever be left behind and that any student is more than capable of succeeding academically. All it takes is having a teacher that is dedicated and understand the individual needs and learning styles of the student. That is what separate's me form the rest; I am adaptable. I worked for Massachusetts Institute of Technology summer programs for high school students and have worked inner city schools in Boston, MA at many grade levels developing...

...2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience and a minor in Public Health. Currently, I work at Massachusetts General Hospital as a Clinical Research Coordinator. I have tutored high school and college students in Algebra, Pre Calculus, Geometry, and Honors Chemistry. When working with this population of students, my goal is to develop a strong understanding of each students' unique learning styles. With this information, I aim to create a learning environment tailored to...

...like to focus on the culture which is an important step towards success. Coming from a faraway land myself, I understand all the challenges faced by International Students. It takes an extra amount a grit to be successful and with me you'll have all the necessary support and encouragement to achieve your goals. I like to adapt my teaching style according to the student's needs. My philosophy is to take one step at a time....