Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Massachusetts

...Psychology 320 in my first semester of my senior year. I was responsible for handing the assignments to the students, helping them when they had questions, proctoring examinations, and grading their assignments. Occasionally, I had the opportunity to handle a group of students from the class in a separate classroom 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,...

...on one with students on their assignments during office hours. I want my students to walk away from tutoring sessions feeling confident and excited that they have learned something. I hope to make students feel comfortable and provide a learning environment that will truly benefit them and their needs. I am easy to reach and will always respond in a timely manner. Please feel free to contact me with any additional questions you may have,...

...then to assist my tutee in breaking down complex logical problems into simpler, manageable parts. A teacher must first and foremost have mastery of the subject material. A tutor must both understand the subject material, and understand the manner in which students fail to comprehend that same material. I pride myself on my ability to listen and understand what aspect of a concept is difficult for a student, even when the student cannot clearly articulate...

Hello! My name is Claire. I am from Middletown, New Jersey, and I recently graduated from Saint John Vianney High School. I am currently a freshman at Northeastern University in Boston, where I am studying Mechanical Engineering. I have always had a passion for math and science, so I am excited to share that by assisting other students!

...opportunity. I like a range of music, movies and TV Shows - I am willing to bet we have at least one in common. In my spare time I hang out with my two cats Bella and Luca and enjoy exploring the city of Boston. In Chicago I went on a quest to find the best "Chicago style hot dog" and ate more than anyone should in their lifetime. I can tell you all about...

My name is Neil, but my friends call me Nemo. I am passionate about learning and exploring mathematics, and helping others learn all of the things that I have come to know and understand about the field.

...School. I also worked in Marlborough as a para-educator for 7 1/2 years in grades 1-4. I specialize in modifying and shaping lessons to students' needs. I have experience with children who have: dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, add/adhd, developmental delays, neurological disorders, brain trauma, autism spectrum disorder, communication disorders and executive functioning delays. Favorite subjects include: elementary math (k-6), social studies, ELA and writing. Some fun facts about me include: * I am getting married in...

...oldest of four children I was always asked to help with homework and studying for exams. I found that I love teaching people how to learn; the light that turns on in a student's brain when they finally grasp a difficult concept is very rewarding. I am passionate about math and sciences, and received my Ph.D. earlier this year in Genetics and Molecular Biology. Throughout my life from a very young age I have been...

...Molecular Biology and Biochemistry and was captain of the sailing team. I also spent a semester studying sociology and biology in Chile where I lived in Spanish for five months. I tutored math in high school and college and will be tutoring Spanish, algebra, calculus, and biology with varsity tutors. I look forward to helping others with all of these subjects! I am working full time as a research assistant at Boston Children's hospital. I...

...Somerville, Massachusetts. I joined Varsity Tutors in order to help others reach their desired learning goals and share my love of learning with others. I grew up in Orange County, California. I graduated from Santa Margarita Catholic High School as an International Baccalaureate Full Diploma recipient. I then attended the University of Southern California where I majored in Vocal Arts and Business Administration. I graduated magnum cum laude from USC in 2016. Following graduation, I...

...struggles. Consistently my students say I clarify the most complex problems, transforming impossibly tedious and confounding coursework into an exciting and manageable challenge. I do this by relating the latest discoveries and personal anecdotes to the subject matter, making the ancient, esoteric theories tangible and fresh. When I am not reading and writing about science, or planning strategies to make math and science more accessible, I am playing with my dog, watching zombie movies or...

...not instantly fluid. Bearing that in mind, I use a Socratic method to draw out ideas and key words and phrases when helping students come up with responses to creative writing essay questions, i.e., the kind given on SATs, ACTs and on college essays. Usually, by the end of the 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...

...I have extensive experience tutoring students ranging from 1st grade to college. In college, I was selected by professors as the only one-on-one Neuroscience Department tutor for college students. I was also a teaching assistant for a psychology statistics course. I also volunteered as a counselor for after-school programs in the Boston area for 5th-8th grade children. I tutored students one-on-one in math and reading, and I helped serve as a guide to empower students....

I graduated from Colgate University with a degree in Mathematical Economics. My areas of interest include Behavioral Economics and Game Theory. But don't let that intimidate you; I'm a friendly, intellectual/nerdy guy who is happy to help. When I'm not tutoring, I'm working on a Senate Campaign, working out, and taking a Data Science class on Coursera.

...University with a B.A. in Psychology, focused on animal behavior. For four years, I played varsity soccer and tutored many students in a variety of subjects - algebra, calculus, psychology, physiology, physics, biology, and statistics. My teaching style targets each unique student's learning style and way of analyzing. That is my first targeted observation before I can truly begin tutoring with any true impact. I have spent the last two years out of school managing...

...School in 2019 and am now attending Wellesley College. I am a psychology major on the pre-medical track, but outside of my studies I love experimenting with coding and putting on events to introduce younger girls to STEM fields. I tutor in writing, simple coding, HTML/CSS coding languages, elementary-middle school math, and lots of other subjects since I have many interests and areas of experience! In the past, I have been a psychology teaching assistant...

...Development at Tufts University. I am taking courses in Children's Media and 21st Century Literature, and seeking applied experience in the community as well as research opportunities. My interest in working with youth stems from my desire to provide the education and spaces that I wish I had access to as a young person. My professional career thus far has helped me to establish my own values and philosophy for helping children. Both in my...

...student at Quinsigamond Community College. I am triple majoring in Mechatronics Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Instrumentation Electrical Engineering, and Photonics Electrical Engineering. I have tutored students before from ages 5-18. I tutor in a wide variety of subjects, but I am most passionate about math and science. I have experience helping students who are neurodivergent and/or have learning disabilities. I myself have ADHD and I've gathered an arsenal of different learning habits that students can try...

...college graduate from Georgetown University. I have a large range of teaching experience from very young to adult. I have tutored students one-on-one and worked as an ESL Instructor at a college. I LOVE teaching! I am considered to have a caring approach and I try to make sure that learning takes place in a relaxed but studious situation. On my free time, I enjoy listening to music, dancing, exercising, and helping others.... All students can...

...grade teacher. I have been teaching first grade for 19 years and love it. I especially love teaching reading - using up to date research techniques following the science of reading. I do enjoy making math fun and hands on as well. I am a mom to a 13 year old girl and 7 year old boy, so I have more than a few management and engagement techniques up my sleeve. I am looking forward...