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

...am currently studying International Relations, philosophy, and entrepreneurship. I have tutored kids of all different ages in the past, including other college students. The main subjects I tutor are writing and math! My teaching philosophy is that no two students are the same, and I will cater my tutoring style to the type of student I am working with. Outside of school, I play tennis, and enjoy basketball and football, as well. I serve on...

...at Boston University. During the past year of my undergraduate career, I have worked as an assistant teacher and tutor for an introductory earth science course. As a part of this program I had the opportunity to take a STEM education course that taught me many pedagogical skills and theories regarding childhood development and comprehension. I am most confident in my ability to tutor in STEM-oriented classes, as those are the courses in which I...

Hello! My name is Ben and for the past year and a half I have been tutoring math at all different grade levels. My main goal as a tutor is being approachable and creating a learning environment in which students feel comfortable to develop their skills. My degree in education as well as my liberal arts background give me the tools to approach tutoring from many different angles. I look forward to being your tutor!

...vocation for which I have always been passionate. Everything from being a camp counselor, to leading a cycling trip across the United States, to volunteer tutoring and mentoring, to being an Air Force pilot, I have experience sharing knowledge with others. Beyond teaching procedures or rote memorization of facts, I desire to teach the lessons behind the specific skill set so students understand the underlying concepts. My goal is for them to answer the question:...

...subjects, I prefer to tutor math. Algebra has always been my favorite subject with chemistry as my second favorite and is what I am most passionate about. I find that it is easiest for students to understand the subject when it is related to something they are interested in outside of the classroom. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports, especially soccer, as well as reading and occasionally running. I am also an avid...

As your tutor, I'm here to inspire you about the content you're learning, to see value in excelling, and support you in becoming an active, life-long learner.

...am a recent graduate of the University of Virginia and majored in Public Policy and Spanish. This past year, I worked as an AmeriCorps member with high school English Language Learner students, ages 14-19 and focused specifically with them on Algebra and reading, writing, and conversation skills in English. Outside of working with students, I love to read, hike around New England, and go on runs. I love working with kids of all ages and...

...in their combined eight year baccalaureate/MD program (PLME). As a PLME, I take all of the typical pre-med classes, with a renewed focus on the humanities as well, which entails classes in English, the social sciences and so forth. Although I have taken a wide variety of classes, I am most passionate about biology, especially those which relate to the human body. I find it incredibly interesting that so many things are happening in our...

...English tutor at Match Charter Public High School. I am excited to tutor a wide range of subjects, including SAT/ACT test prep, Writing/Reading, ESL, math (through Algebra I), and Spanish. When tutoring, I like to push my students to solve problems on their own with guidance from me only when necessary. I also like to have my students teach back concepts after I have explained them. The best test of whether a student has mastered...

...minor. I have been tutoring for more than 6 years. For 2.5 years, I taught math to Cornell Engineering undergraduates, and I looked forward to it every week! On Varsity Tutors, I tutor up to college level mathematics and physics, test prep (including AP courses, and SAT reading/writing). Explaining difficult math and science concepts in plain English is my forte. I love teaching and will be glad to help anyone become an independent learner.... Teach students...

...easily, because I understand the difficulties with learning. My tutoring sessions involve a very interactive approach on the part of the student with a reward based approach for their efforts. This is my way of promoting student interest in the topics of study, to prevent monotony and boredom with school work. I like to try to incorporate games into my tutoring sessions that may include topics they have learned; whether it's a memory card game,...

...all of the above mentioned subjects as well as Math and Biology MCAS test prep. I am patient, innovative and encouraging. I am supportive of students with all different types of learning styles. One of my strengths is adapting lessons to fit the needs of the individual student (e.g. creating more models for the visual learner, pairing visuals with verbal instruction for the auditory learner, providing hands-on lessons for the tactile learner, etc.). I have...

...get past learning hurdles. I have more than 5 years of tutoring experience and experience tutoring elementary students all the way up to college students. Currently I am a sophomore at Cornell University studying neuroscience as my major and math as my minor. Even at college I have continued tutoring. I am on the E-board for our tutoring club. I also lead a study section for college students currently taking Comparative Physiology. For Varsity Tutors...

...and receiving my Bachelor of Arts and Science in Biostatistics and Biochemistry. I look forward to getting a Masters Degree in Biostatistics. From 7th grade to 9th grade, I have been working with elementary students 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...

...the students out with their in-class assignments and am required to proctor examinations. My responsibilities as a teaching assistant have been carried out successfully, enhancing my teaching skills. With my passion and experience in teaching and my knowledge of countless subjects at the college, high school, and middle school levels, I will be able to successfully help students who struggle to understand certain concepts in these fields. My favorite subject is chemistry, but I am...

...these, I always find myself reaching out to my peers for help (whether this was a classmate, tutor, or teacher). After seeing how much a tutor could improve my performance in subjects I struggled in, I decided to use my own academic strengths and help others. My tutoring experience ranges from helping middle and high schoolers with math concepts (from pre-Algebra to Calculus) along with teaching Japanese kids English in Japan for two years (pre-K-8th...

...am especially skilled at helping students understand how to craft essays for both school assignments and for college applications. I love the written word - grammar, spelling, punctuation, creative writing, and syntax. I also love the rules and clarity of math, and enjoy sharing that with my students. I believe that all children want to learn and succeed, and there are many different paths to a child's understanding of a difficult topic. In my free...

...to students in grades 5 thru 12. I also teach Differential equations,AP Calculus AB and BC,Discrete Math,Linear Algebra.I do everything I can to help my students understand the subject. I make my students understand the concept to the core. I use different techniques to teach math, which makes the subject much more interesting for students. I have also tutored SAT, PSAT,MCAS and SSAT test prep. I am looking forward to working with any student who...

I enjoy helping others achieve their academic goals! I specialize in mathematics and standardized testing.

...This class required me to teach to a variety of students that were at different ages and mathematical abilities. Teaching this class each semester brought on different challenges and obstacles. I overcame these obstacles by planning and organizing the day to day classroom activities and also making myself available to my students to come for extra help. Connecting with each and every one of my students brought joy to the difficult days leading up to...