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

...That moment when everything seems to come together and make perfect sense? Sometimes all it takes is an explanation, a demo or a new way of re-framing the question. That is what I enjoy about teaching, tutoring. The "A Ha" moments. I enjoy the sciences because there is a method to the madness, and it makes sense. Sometimes the challenge is showing how it makes sense but when you get that, you get it! I...

...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 became interested in tutoring after receiving feedback from younger family members who told me I was much more effective than the paid tutors they were...

...with experience the same enthusiasm. My style is to identify your weak points by watching you work through problems, to demonstrate a technique that can help you perform better, and then to help you implement the technique to successfully solve similar problems! Throughout my experience tutoring a wide variety of students in SAT and ACT, I have developed a database of methods to help students understand difficult concepts, for every student learns in different ways....

...to a different subject area: English, or more broadly, reading and writing. I am currently a junior at Boston University working toward my Bachelor of Arts in English. Because I am currently a college student, I am intimately familiar with the culture of standardized testing, specifically the ACT and Advanced Placement (AP) tests, and can therefore help students achieve high scores on such tests. Moreover, because my current academic studies primarily focus on reading and...

...course at a local university. I am on the Brandeis Mens Club Volleyball team. I am passionate about learning and have always enjoyed helping others learn both in and outside of the classroom. I continued my passion for tutoring during my first year at Brandeis with a mentoring/tutoring program for 'English as a second language' (ESL) middle-school students. I am excited to continue tutoring now that I have some time before the next school semester...

...which I was responsible for operating, where I instructed the students how to complete their assignments. Currently, I am a teaching assistant for Physics 131, where I am responsible for helping 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,...

...need to see a math concept presented in different ways and need to be worked with one-on-one. I enjoy creating different representations of a problem to relate it to the student and their interests. When I was student, math did not come easy to me, so I can relate to having to work hard to understand some of the concepts. Math is hard, it is good to seek extra help and clarification to construct a...

I am a very experienced high school and middle school teacher/tutor, as I have been tutoring or teaching in some capacity since August of 2010. I have always loved making personal connections with students and helping them make daunting studies (such as math or test preparation) more approachable. My favorite part of my job is empowering students to be more independent learners and helping them develop confidence in their abilities.

...went to high school in England, but I have really taken to Georgia since my dad moved down here 3 years ago. I love sports in general, but my favorites are football, soccer, baseball, and basketball. I also have a love of video games and video game design, which partially lead to my introduction into computer science. I'm passionate about all of my hobbies and interests and, having grown up with 6 siblings, I am...

...I tutored writing/essay editing and SAT prep for a year, as well as high school math for a semester. Furthermore, I participated in a week-long Spring Break tutoring program in New Orleans, where I tutored 3rd and 4th grade students in math. Lastly, I spent a month teaching computer literacy to health workers in rural Togo in the summer of 2013. I find tutoring to be an extremely rewarding experience. I really enjoy teaching and...

...session, they find out that they need a lot less help than they thought! I have also done a fair amount of math and science tutoring with middle and high school students, which is almost easier, since full comprehension can be immediately and clearly demonstrated. I generally design some sort of worksheet in order to walk the student through the process of figuring out the general concept in a unique way; for example, I will...

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.

...in both Elementary Education and Special Education with several years of experience in grades K8. I offer personalized tutoring tailored to each child's unique learning needs, including support for students with learning differences and multilingual students. I specialize in building strong literacy through the Science of Reading and math skills that go beyond memorizing steps. Whether your child needs enrichment or extra help, I'm here to support their growth and confidence. When I'm not in...

I am a recent graduate of Tufts University with experience tutoring primarily middle-school age students in English, science, math and history, and adult learners in politics. I am especially passionate about reading and writing, and increasing literacy with my students. Outside of tutoring, I currently work for a tech company in Somerville, and I enjoy exploring the city, playing the piano and guitar, and writing.

...engineer by education and scientist by occupation. I have a bachelors in Chemical Engineering and a masters in Bioengineering. Outside of work, I am passionate about math, science, and helping students build their confidence in those subjects. Since each student has a unique learning experience, it is important to meet students where they're at and find a way to best facilitate their learning. I hope to inspire and help each person that I meet.

...which I hold the most passion, but I do find that my passion for learning in general translates to a greater satisfaction gained from teaching, no matter the subject. In my spare time, I read, listen to a huge range of music, dance, and write and edit with a group of friends who are similarly passionate about the written word. I am also active in the figure skating world, competing with my synchronized skating team...

...have tutored students from four years old to over eighty. Everyone has different ways of learning and I strive to cater to that. I have tutored, taught at the high school and college level, and worked as an educator at a planetarium and an aquarium. I am extremely dedicated to my students as I always want them to succeed as well as have fun with their education. I am excited to start learning together!

...are Trigonometry and Geometry because I think there are many different ways to visualize these types of problems. Often times all it takes to understand a concept is an alternate way of thinking about it and I have found this eventual comprehension to be extremely rewarding for both me and the student. I spend most of my free time with friends eating delicious meals, watching movies and going to country music concerts.

...and I love when they start to take joy in doing well academically. I am an avid grammar fan. I love writing, reading, and grading papers. I tested out of English in college, and I have submitted so many papers in all different formats over my time at Ohio State that I could not even begin to count them. English was also a subject I tutored frequently at SASSO, so I am very prepared to...

...teacher, who prioritizes adaptability and patience when guiding students. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Botany and a minor in English from Connecticut College. I am also a published author in the Journal of Applied Ecology. For tutoring, I specialize in Algebra, English, and environmental science. My passion for teaching stems from my background in coaching youth sports, where I learned the importance of tailoring instruction to meet individual learning styles, and utilizing a variety...