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

...in a way that is meaningful to them and teaching them to relate Math to their own lives and interests in a way that fosters a passion that lasts far beyond the day of the big test and hopefully for a lifetime. Although my main focuses are standardized test preparation and Mathematics, I also tutor Chemistry, Physics, Reading Comprehension, Essay Writing, Grammar and a number of other subjects. In my free time I love playing...

Teaching is a special calling. As educators, we can, and should, apply all of our knowledge and skills to positively affect students' lives for the rest of their lives. A good teacher, at every turn, continually endeavors to augment his/her pedagogy; yielding students knowledge, well-roundedness, a positive personal image, happiness, quality of life, and good citizenship. A good teacher's day never ends. Once a teacher, always a teacher.

...have been working as a Manufacturing Engineer in the materials science industry. I have been tutoring for the past 9 years. I tutor math and science at any grade level. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I love helping my students solve problems that they previously thought they couldn't solve. I believe that anyone can succeed if they put in enough time and effort. We all learn differently and I love adapting my...

...and learning. As a tutor, I want to share the same love and enthusiasm for learning with my students. I first began tutoring math and science in my sophomore year of high school. After seeing the impact I can have on a student’s attitude towards learning, I fell in love tutoring. It’s always a pleasure to see the “aha!” moment written on a student’s face. When it comes to tutoring other students, I strive to...

...tutor for fpur years at Brigham Young University, and I love helping people learn! I tutor Economics, Math and all the basic sciences. I really enjoy tutoring these subjects because my students and I work together to understand the principles underlying the problems, which helps us remember everything better and makes studying more enjoyable. My tutoring theory is that students either know the answer or know how to find it, and together we can make...

...a rising senior at the University of Maryland and am studying biology. I have spent time tutoring second graders in English and math and have also worked with children as a camp counselor for the past 5 summers. I am able to tutor for many subjects but I am strongest in math for elementary and middle school and biology. I really enjoy working with children and hope to work with them in my future career.

...high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am not in school myself, I love rowing, equestrian and exploring my new city of Boston! I look forward to meeting and working with you soon!

...math for three and a half years now, including Calculus, Differential Equations, and Algebra. I also have taken and tutored many standardized tests, including AP Calc, A-Level Math/Further Pure Math, and GRE Quantitative Analysis. In addition, as a Chinese native speaker, I'm also tutoring Chinese speaking and writing. Outside of academia, I enjoy playing music and sports. I am currently a keyboard player in my band and a member of the school dancing team and...

...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, 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...

...He gathers as much information about his students' learning styles as possible in order to plan the best path forward. Spontaneity and humor are also tools in his teaching repertoire. "Humor is essential for helping people overcome obstacles, in learning and in life," he says. While in college, Mark taught at a private learning center for children who struggle with learning differences. He also nurtured his love of film, music, and sports. Self-Bio: Graduated from...

...my favorite subject to tutor. I can also tutor algebra 1, pre-calculus, calculus 1, and other math subjects listed on my profile. I strongly believe that math is an integral part to becoming a well-rounded individual because it not only teaches concrete ideas, but it also teaches students problem-solving skills that can be applied to other disciplines as well. I am a former college softball player, and I have been involved with softball since I...

I would love to teach elementary school and middle school students in my areas of interest. They are: Nutrition, cooking skills, math, the biological sciences, reading, and writing. I currently produce a podcast called "healing outside the box", which deals with issues of food safety and sustainability, as well as nutrition. I enjoy discussing these topics. I also encourage students to ask about basic anatomy and nutrition-related chronic illnesses.

...understanding of a subject's foundational principles, they can apply them to many different, and more complex, problems rather than just the ones they have already encountered. Since graduating, I worked in Clinical Informatics until completing my obligatory 6-month active-duty training as an Army Reserve Officer at Ft. Sam Houston, TX. I recently moved up to Boston to study Health Informatics at Boston University. In my spare time, I enjoy reading books (scientific non-fiction, literature and...

...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 classroom, I play...

...it may be. In years past, I have tutored several other students. Although my main focus is Math, I have excellent skills in Spanish and Physics. While tutoring, I feel as though I and many others learn best through practice problems/examples. Especially in subjects like Math, the algorithmic process is what students need to grasp to understand the topic well. Outside of education, I enjoy spending time outside, playing baseball, and hanging out with friends.

...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, and my favorite...

...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 not understand something, and I try to work with each student to figure out their strengths and weaknesses. I think the most rewarding thing is when you see the student go "aha!" and understand something they have been...

I am a Mechanical Engineering PhD student, with background in Engineering Design, Nano-materials and Nanotechnology and Energy. I good understanding of Sciences [ Maths, physics, and some chemistry]. I love to teach and I really want to help you understand that concept that seems difficult for you.

...and 9/12 pop quizzes, by an average margin of 5 grade points). As a graduate student, I have mentored over a dozen undergraduate students individually in their research, academics, career planning, and time/workflow management. Alongside my scientific career I have pursued an interest in business, leading to my pending employment as a Management Consultant. I took a full year of Management Science coursework at MIT's Sloan School of Management, including Microeconomics, Marketing, and Competitive Strategy....

...towards my Mathematics certification. I have also taught English to Spanish speaking students in the past. Now, I am looking forward to diversifying my teaching experience by working with students of all ages who may speak a different language, want to improve their Spanish, or even just brush up on their math skills. I am a sociable, kind, and reliable teacher and I am thoroughly prepared to assist you with your needs. Let's get started!...