Top Philosophy Tutors serving Somerville

Jonathan: Somerville Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Somerville, MA
...the highly-competitive City Year program through AmeriCorps, and worked for a year as an after-school educator in an elementary school. I come from a family of educators, who instilled in me a belief that education is the key to unlocking many doors that one might have never even known existed. I strongly believe that education is so much more than a means to any sort of professional ends, and is rather tied to our innate...
Education & Certification
Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 34
SAT Writing: 780

Sylvanwillow: Somerville Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Somerville, MA
...College in order to compliment my existing teaching experience. I have worked with math, science, humanities, and English. My preparation to go to graduate school enabled me to become very familiar with test prep strategies and I am also a competent guide for preparing to take both college admissions and graduate admissions exams. I enjoy working with people from a wide variety of educational backgrounds and ages. From the young people who are learning to...
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts-Boston - Bachelors, Gender Studies & Human Services
Smith College - Current Grad Student, Social Work
GRE Verbal: 164

Samuel: Somerville Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Somerville, MA
...range of subjects, I have the most experience helping students with their writing. I would love to help you improve your writing skills in general, or to look at specific essays or papers. I also enjoy tutoring English/ Language Arts more broadly, including ESL, and math. I do hold a TEFL certificate. I try to keep lessons with students interesting, because I think it's really hard to learn when you don't enjoy what you're learning!...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 720

George: Somerville Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Somerville, MA
...favorite elements of being human: face-to-face relationships and unbridled love for a given subject of inquiry. Whether it is reviewing for a vocabulary quiz, crafting a professional-quality essay, or delving into distinct religious or philosophical questions, I am here to offer curious students an engaging, considerate, and supplemental academic presence. I teach at the student's pace, rather than imposing my own agenda. I aim to teach each student as though they are my only student....
Education & Certification
Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology - Bachelors, Religious Studies
Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology - Masters, Religious Studies

Christopher: Somerville Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Somerville, MA
...the University of Massachusetts Amherst with two degrees; one in English, and the other in Philosophy. After my undergrad, I decided to work and study abroad in Barcelona, Spain, where I obtained my Trinity CertTSOL certificate for ESL teaching. It was overseas working with people of so many different backgrounds that I grew to love language learning in general, and teaching English in particular. I am passionate about education, and I strive to impart that...
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Ari: Somerville Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Somerville, MA
...freshmen. I have worked at school and camp programs with children of all ages. I first started tutoring juniors and seniors as a freshman in high school when Marblehead High School allowed me into the upperclassmen's Western Philosophy class; since then, I have tutored all major subjects and tests, as well as several specialties, from the elementary to the collegiate levels. I take a collaborative approach, working with the student and parent(s) to decide what...
Education & Certification
American University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
SAT Math: 700
GRE Verbal: 165

Jason: Somerville Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Somerville, MA
I am an attorney practicing law south of Boston. I have bachelor degrees in Philosophy and Political Science from Penn State University and maintain an interest in both subject areas today. I enjoy working with students to learn and develop the same passion I have for these subjects.
Education & Certification
Penn State University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy, Political Science

Maxwell: Somerville Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Somerville, MA
...Curry College in 2021 as a Philosophy major and English minor, and have achieved the Award for Excellence in Philosophy and Religious studies. However, I am proficient in a variety of writing genres, having completed my capstone along with a number of academic papers, and I'm an avid creative writer on the side. So if anyone needs help with writing (academic/personal) or understanding concepts within philosophy or religion, I am immediately available to have one-on-one...
Education & Certification
Curry College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Jonathan: Somerville Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Somerville, MA
...University of Pennsylvania majoring in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). I hail from Boston but grew up in Bolivia. Intellectually, I believe knowledge is not only fluid but requires practice. This is to say that anyone can reach their academic and intellectual goals with the right balance of theory and practice. I firmly believe that with the right dialogue and rapport, any student can thrive in developing their academic and intellectual agendas.... I firmly believe that...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Philosophy, Politics, Economics

Sean: Somerville Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Somerville, MA
My name is Sean G. Sullivan. I am an undergraduate student, attending Bryant University. I Major in Communication, and I double Minor in Literary / Cultural Studies, and Business Managment. My goal is to attend graduate School, and to earn a MA in Humanities with a concentration in Classical Education. It would be my pleasure to tutor students in Ethics, British Literature, Philosophy, Political Science, Cultural Studies, and the like.
Education & Certification
Bryant University - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General

Justine: Somerville Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Somerville, MA
...famous artists and art techniques, and lead them in art projects. I have also taught swimming lessons as a Water Safety Instructor for several years; I taught children from age 4 to age 15 at Brookhaven Country Day Camp and at the Fresh Air Fund. These lessons taught me how to break down complex concepts to make them simple to understand. Furthermore, I am passionate about writing. I understand structure, conventions, and grammar of both...
Education & Certification
Emerson College - Bachelor in Arts, Film Production
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 720
SAT Writing: 800

Jay: Somerville Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Somerville, MA
...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 an organic farm and directing product and systems design for a farm-tech startup out of Boston....
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Melody : Somerville Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Somerville, MA
...will strive to work to help you be successful with your learning! Each of us have our own style of learning and I will work with you to best find this and YOU will learn and feel successful. I have a diverse background as a RN with a trauma, NICU, NP and specialty nursing. In addition to my law degree I also have a Masters in Science with emphasis in Psychology and Humanity. I have...
Education & Certification
Southern Oregon University - Bachelor of Science, Criminology
Southern Oregon University - Master of Science, Social Sciences

Marta: Somerville Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Somerville, MA
...in the Pharmaceutical industry. I have had the wonderful opportunity to travel both domestically and internationally, which has given me the ability to interact with people from many different walks of life. During High School and College, I tutored my peers in a range of subjects including SAT prep, English, Math, Biology, and Chemistry. I am most passionate about Life Sciences. However, I'm a stickler for proper grammar which is very suitable when it comes...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Bachelors, Biochemistry

Emily: Somerville Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Somerville, MA
...physiology, high school English, SAT prep, and algebra. In my years as a tutor in the MA public school system and at UMass Amherst, I have worked with both high school and college-aged students. As a camp counselor and neuroscience researcher, I have worked with infants and children from 2 months to 13 years of age. I take the time to help my students find the best learning style for them and tailor my teaching...
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 780

Elizabeth: Somerville Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Somerville, MA
I have been teaching college English courses for over 25 years, and SAT prep classes for four years, both remote and in-person. I adopted my daughter from Ethiopia when she was 7 years old, and she spoke no English. To prepare her for first grade, I taught her to read using a Phonics curriculum, and she was able to read whole paragraphs in English within just a few months. I love working with students...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Emerson College - Master of Arts, Creative Writing

Kevin: Somerville Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Somerville, MA
...closeness to my personal interest in computer programming. In both cases there are answers to problems that are very much the only correct answer, but there may be many different ways of approaching said answer. This is something I particularly like to show my students: that even in the most stringent of cases, there is room for creativity and self-expression in the process of problem-solving. In my spare time, I enjoy toying around with programming...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Brandeis University - Master of Arts, Philosophy

Anna: Somerville Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Somerville, MA
...subjects, I am most passionate about History, Government, and college prep. I thoroughly enjoy working with students and feel that good learning only happens through a solid foundation of understanding if you don't understand Algebra 2, then you can't learn Calculus. Similarly, if you never learned about the Revolutionary War and the creation of the Constitution, then you can't properly learn about US Politics and Government. Additionally, I believe that a quality education is the...
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Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Secondary Social Studies Education
State Certified Teacher

Ezra: Somerville Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Somerville, MA
...experience with effective test prep regimens for the iBT TOEFL and GRE Verbal Reasoning. My TOEFL score is 117 out of 120 and GRE Verbal Reasoning score is 168 out of 170, placing me in the 99th percentile of test takers. I truly believe that students deserve good tutors so I strive to help each of my students achieve their desired academic goals. In my spare time, I enjoy reading philosophy, cooking new recipes, and...
Education & Certification
Gordon College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
GRE Verbal: 168

Arielle: Somerville Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Somerville, MA
...with a degree in Microbiology. I like to tutor because I enjoy helping others; whether explaining a concept or helping to solve a problem, I love the feeling when someone that I help reaches a moment of realization. In my past, I have tutored students for the SAT and the MCAT. I served as a TA at Berkeley for the general biology lab course where I assisted in teaching lectures and contributed to writing the lab...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 780
SAT Writing: 700
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