Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Boston, MA

I have been teaching for 14 years at various levels of education. I began my teaching career in elementary education and slowly worked my way through middle school and high school. My main focus in teaching has always been math and science though I have taught all subjects. I am currently a 9th grade algebra and geometry teacher. I am always looking for ways to help students understand concepts in new and creative ways.... I would...

...for grades 5-12 in Vermont and Massachusetts. Since college, I have taught in various states including Vermont, Hawaii, and Massachusetts. In my experience, I have found that the key to helping struggling math students is to build confidence and get to know the individuals needs and strengths academically. I am a dedicated teacher and care about impacting my students' life. In my spare time, I enjoy outdoor activities including hiking, running, and just relaxing in...

...online and in-person as a former Student Leader at my high school, a classroom assistant at an academic summer program, and a weekly tutor for the past four years. My philosophy is that teaching is about adapting to a student's needs, learning preferences, and goals. I actively seek feedback to improve and welcome constructive criticism; furthermore, I prioritize helping individuals meet their objectives most efficiently and effectively. Outside of academia, I love to read, volunteer,...

...etc. I enjoy the challenge of stepping outside of my comfort zone in terms of teaching assignments, and I believe my passion for being in the classroom rubs off on my students. My teaching philosophy includes having a learner-centered growth mindset that takes into account students' social-emotional health and personalized learning needs. I enjoy both the in-person and virtual classroom, and am a passionate advocate of both standards-based learning and the STEAM curriculum. I believe...

I truly enjoy teaching and helping children reach their maximum potential in all subject areas. Learning should promote children's self-esteem and I always look to find ways to engage my students in order to inspire them to be life long learners. By differentiating my instruction, I am able to help students progress towards the standards in which they are working to achieve.

...college and now beyond as a working professional. It is hard to match the joy and satisfaction one receives from helping hard-working students achieve their goals and surprise even themselves at how much they can learn and improve. I specifically enjoy tutoring "scary" subjects such as chemistry because where others see an obstacle, I see an exciting challenge that we can use to build our confidence, problem-solving strategies, and build momentum for future academic success.

...alongside graduate students from MIT and other international schools, and on several occasions presented findings to the senior management of the client firm. In addition to being a Native English speaker, I have studied Japanese for 7 years, including 3 years of college-level coursework and a 6 month stint working in Sales for a $17b semiconductor manufacturer in Japan. No matter what your background and challenges are as a student, I look forward to working...

...all levels. I am very goal oriented and I bring this into my sessions - my students and I are constantly setting and readjusting our performance and learning goals. I have worked with both groups and private clients through various different outlets and have experience with both in person and online tutoring - however, through Varsity Tutoring I will only be doing online tutoring sessions. If you have specific questions about my experience or would...

...have taught education and research classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and I have served my community as a writing tutor for students at different stages. For example, I worked with many first-year students as they tackled their core courses. Additionally, I helped graduate students write their term papers by helping them shape their ideas into coherent narratives. However, I am proudest to have supported students in their pursuit of graduate education. Sometimes this...

...Music, Jazz Music Theory, and Jazz History. Over the past two years, I've developed a passion for helping students pursue writing and research topics that reflect their identities and personal histories. By framing education as a lens through which to perceive themselves, students have been infinitely more engaged. I'm most passionate in tutoring topics related to music history, but interestedly, I've come to deeply appreciate and value writing, research, and analysis skills. Outside of the...

...of learning, and as an educator, it is my mission to make sure that every child achieves his/her goals. I am originally from Orlando, FL but relocated to Massachusetts a little over a year ago. I went to the University of Central Florida where I obtained my Bachelors in Elementary Education. I have six years experience in education and five years experience as a tutor. I love spending time outdoors with my family and watching...

...of others to work with individuals on the same playing field rather then expect them to understand what I know via a lecture. I have an extensive background in the sciences and have worked with individuals as a swim coach, ski instructor, lifeguard captain, and mental health counselor among other experiences. My passions include the outdoors, athletics, science topics, working as part of a team, and being an ocean rescue lifeguard during the summer. I...

...learning. My major, geology, was not my favorite subject until I found the beauty of it. I earned my first degree in Taiwan where I learned to speak Mandarin and my master in Brooklyn, New York, where I practiced to speak English fluently. It is amazing to hear people speaking in different languages. I also learned Japanese and German in the university. I owned my first computer the last year of my undergrad. Since then...

...free time I enjoy playing soccer, traveling and wearing fun earrings! My experience tutoring with high school students primarily in math and SAT prep has taught me that students learn best and have the most fun when they aren't afraid to make mistakes. Because of that, I work hard to build a relationship with my students based on the ideas that learning should be fun, that it's ok not to know the answer, and to...

I have a energetic and fun personality that I bring to tutoring. I make sure the students have a clear understanding of what they are trying to learn but also have fun as well. Students that learn while have fun keeps their interest high.

...Fitchburg State University and graduated with my MBA in Management in May 2019. While I was in graduate school, I was ineligible to tutor for the university because I was already working in a different department as a graduate assistant. However, that did not stopped me from continuing my passion of guiding my peers to finding the answers to complex math problems. A lot of my peers knew about my tutoring experience, and I assisted...

...science, writing, grammar) and have served as a teaching assistant in both mathematics and biology. To me, meaningful and productive learning begins with connection; I enjoy getting to know my students and seek to foster a comfortable, low-stress environment in which we can work together to capitalize upon strengths and interests, identify challenges, and explore a variety of strategies to maximize learning outcomes and performance. I get a thrill out of exploring new intellectual challenges,...

Combining my flair for Mathematics and my interest in teaching children, I adopt a patient yet focused approach to teaching. Additionally, having completed my pre-university education in Singapore, I have strong foundations in Math and am confident that my methodology will help students gain a clear grasp of important concepts.

I'm a master's student studying Civil Engineering hoping to design buildings one day. I've always enjoyed Math and Science and hope I can help you enjoy it too!

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