Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Somerville, MA

...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 Angeles and taught middle school math for Young Eisner Scholars, an organization that helps prepare gifted students from South Los Angeles for elite high schools and colleges. While there, a big part of my work involved preparing students for the Upper-Level ISEE. I began my PhD in Philosophy at Boston University...

...Boston University Questrom School of Business very soon. I tutor primarily writing, reading, and a variety of other subjects as needed. As a tutor, I am laid 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...

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.

...major, I have a wide range of interests and passions, and these correlate with the subjects that I enjoy teaching. I have always enjoyed the STEM subjects the most, specifically physics and chemistry, but I believe in the value of building a strong foundation in the basics of these subjects beforehand through fundamental understanding and focusing on the basics of these fields. I do however enjoy teaching history and politics, as well as writing, and...

...and a fluent Spanish speaker. In addition to working in 20+ American schools and programs, I have lived and worked in Chile and Peru, where I taught English and trained other teachers. I am a lifelong bookworm, proud owner of a "Grammar Police" T-shirt, and geek for fantasy and magical realism. I have a track record of helping students to discover or develop a love of Reading, Writing and Language. My most rewarding experiences have...

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.

...all necessary items to their session for maximum effective use of their time. By being prepared in this particular way we can build on the students classroom organizational skills in addition to helping in any area of the curriculum that they may need help on. Mathematics is the universal language. Learning this at a young age had a profound impact on me. It inspired my interest in travel and my passion for learning. Science was...

...am Jewish, can speak some Spanish, am a trained domestic violence advocate, and love reading, cooking and traveling! I tutor multiple levels of academic Math, Spanish, and ACT & SAT prep (focusing on Math/English sections). I am also available to help with high school and college level writing, and college admissions essays. My philosophy as a tutor is that students know more than they think they do. I like to guide my students through solving...

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.

...lectures and vignette sets. Throughout my clinical years in the US, I have been working with a private tutoring agency. I have now decided to work independently. I have an MD with honor's. This demonstrates competency in Anatomy, Histology, Pathophysiology and Clinical sciences. I have a Master's in Pharmacy. This demonstrates competency in Chemistry, Genetics and applied Pharmaceutical Sciences. With my qualifications and certificates, as well as a 96% average (Summa cum laude) in medical...

...I did, my confidence and interest grew to the point I studied it in college. So it's really rewarding for me to help others grow in the subject as well. However, I also enjoy tutoring history, German, and test prep as well. I believe in interactive education and hands-on experience, lots of doing and making. I also believe conversation reflects a deeper level of understanding of the material, so you can expect to be engaged...

...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 hometown of Boston, I tutor students in the Sciences, Math, Computer Science, and Spanish.

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.

...my clinical and research duties. While I am capable of tutoring a number of subjects, I am happiest teaching math, which is a lifelong love. I believe strongly in the ability of education to improve one's quality of life; I still enjoy learning new topics every day. I want students to be able to use their knowledge to solve problems; pure memorization simply to pass a test is not my idea of a good education....

...make mistakes. Initially, I seek to understand the learning styles of all of my students and how they feel most comfortable learning. This way, each tutoring session 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...

...program, I tutored Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, and Trigonometry for four years. I then went on to teach of all of the same at my 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...

...unique learning styles. As a tutor in math and science subjects, I believe that the greatest (and most challenging) problem solving skill is being able to bridge the gap between the physical and the mathematical; to translate the world we inhabit into numerical relations. The teaching I do is centered around overcoming this barrier: equipping students with the insight to think critically in a mathematical sense, the quantitative skills to apply that reasoning, and the...

...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 programs and have seen this philosophy work and come to life. Let's make this learning experience unique and fun!... Everyone has...

...is to develop a strong understanding of each students' unique learning styles. With this information, I aim to create a learning environment tailored to utilize each students' individual skill sets. While I have only tutored students in grades 9 and up, I am enthusiastic about turning all students (K-College)! I really enjoy working with younger students because it is an opportunity to help them grow as students and learn to appreciate the importance of education....

...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. Show confidence and master one area first before moving on to more difficult subjects. That's the basic principle of good stewardship and it works! Tutoring helps to keep my mind sharp and I enjoy it. Other than that, I love walking, reading, writing on my journal, going to the beach, swimming...