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

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.

Hi! I'm James, I graduated from a small college preparatory school in Connecticut as a member of the class of 2017, and am entering my freshman year at Northeastern University. I love to read and write, interests that have honed my writing skills and earned me places on the editing staffs of my high school newspaper and literary magazine. I hope that I can use my love of writing to help you in your own...

...my MD/PhD training, have given me a strong foundation in tutoring individuals of diverse background in the sciences, particularly biology, history, and English language, composition, and literature. As a teacher, I focus on honing in on to each student's learning style and the key challenges they face in the given subject area. Then, I apply this knowledge to personalize their coursework accordingly, so that we can work together to develop strategies to make such complex...

...math. During my undergraduate education, I volunteered as a tutor for elementary students. I also tutored ESL to a refugee from South Sudan; we prepared for the citizenship exam (which he passed) and worked on his reading and speaking skills. My experience as well as my current education in Occupational Therapy enable me to adapt my teaching style for each student. I try to make lessons as interactive and rewarding as possible. Students should feel...

...student, I find it is best to first determine what areas they struggle with. Do they need help with basic concepts? Do they need help, in general, with test-taking? Once I am clear on what areas we need to focus on, we can really start to make progress. I feel that different approaches work with different students. The type of learner a student is will dictate how I can best help them succeed. I enjoy...

...I actually wasn't satisfied with my score, so I spent 2 months working hard to get my score to where I wanted it to be. The second time I took the exam I saw a 200-point increase. Previously, I have had experience teaching the SSAT and the SAT. The student I tutored in SSAT successfully passed the exam is now attending a private high school abroad. With VarsityTutor's online learning platform, I will be able...

...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...

...Dominican parents who have placed great importance on their language and culture. So much so that even though I was born here, my education from pre-school to first grade is from their homeland. Spanish was the first language I learned to read and write in. Since then have continued to use these skills in communicating with my family and friends. In high school, I took 3 years of Spanish at a native leave where we...

...confident in my ability to tutor in STEM-oriented classes, as those are the courses in which I excel and have the most experience. I have always had a special interest in education and activism. Especially in my field, being so intertwined with political science and social justice, the ability to communicate and educate others is crucial. Last summer, I worked at an environmental science oriented day camp for children ages 6-12, where we incorporated educational...

I am a licensed Math Teacher for grades 5-12 in Massachusetts, and have I have extensive experience working with students of all grades and academic levels. I graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.S. in Mathematics and Secondary Education, and have worked as a private tutor, classroom teacher, and full-time tutor for all grades K-12.

...based on experiential learning, which simply put means that my students learn by doing. Whenever possible instead of solving a single problem, I will give my student skills or frameworks to solve many problems. My experience comes from tutoring and teaching for over 10 years while I completed my undergraduate and masters degrees in physics. As much as I enjoyed physics research I enjoyed the challenge of teaching physics more which is why I've chosen...

...field of engineering and physics, and my in-depth education has provided me with the skills to assist students best in any of these areas. As a tutor who enjoys helping students learn and grow, I believe that the strongest tool to helping students develop their skills is by first allowing them to develop a passion and confidence for their goals. My tutoring style include a variety of approaches, all of which integrate each of the...

...only to listen and learn from myself, but to also express their own opinions and experiences so that they can learn from each other. It is important to me that my students, as well as their parents, other teachers, administrators, and people in the community, see me as someone they can approach, who will be fair and nondiscriminatory. Lesson organization is also a key concept to consider when teaching. If students are participating in a...

...providing a strong base on which I continue to build. I love learning and hope to help students find and build on passions for academic subjects that can be so fun to work with. Personally, math has been my favorite subject since elementary school and continues to be a topic that I love. Through the years, academic learning continues to build on itself. I believe that it is important to help students ensure that they...

...certificate in JavaScript. My tutoring style is to spend time emphasizing the concepts of programming and make sure these concepts are understood. Once the programming concepts are understood the actual writing of code becomes much easier. I also spend time finding out what the student feels he/she has difficulty understanding. We will also review code that is already written so I can analyze the student's understanding of this code. I have a passion for helping...

...volunteering in my community and took part of a program to tutor kids within elementary schools. I'm comfortable with a wide range of subjects but I'm most passionate about History, English and Literature. These are topics I love discussing in general and I'm always happy to have a chance to help someone else find enjoyment in the subject. Trying to encourage of love of learning is an important part of my teaching philosophy and I...

...daily life as well. I really enjoy working with students and working with them towards their goals, both academically and personally. I believe anyone can succeed as long as they are interested and are willing to put in the time and effort. When I work with students, I try to break down different problems into smaller chunks, and work through these smaller bits to understand the big picture. I know how frustrating it is to...

I am currently a computer science and economics student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I have taken various Mathematics and Science courses as well as economics classes. I look forward to helping students understand and comprehend the material in their courses in order to reach their full potential.

I look for opportunities to build strong basis of students in a particular concept in a straight forward and not confusing way. I like to help them understand a new concept and with everyday homework problems.

Hello! My name is Dallas and I've been working with students online since 2019! I love to help people gain confidence in their math and science skills, as well as help students with a love for music performance in clarinet grow in their abilities! My degrees are in biochemistry and chemistry, and I am comfortable with many levels of high school and college mathematics! I look forward to meeting you and helping you succeed!