Top Phonics Tutors serving Somerville
Marianne: Somerville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Somerville, MA
...teacher for the Educational Studies Program (ESP), the group that runs MIT Splash, an event where 2000+ high schoolers come to MIT to take classes from MIT students on any subject imaginable. My time in ESP got me addicted to "spreading the joy of teaching and learning". I love my work as a manufacturing consultant and enjoy spending my weekends teaching online small-group classes and tutoring students. When tutoring, I specialize in Math, Physics, English...
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Sophie: Somerville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Somerville, MA
...than for external factors like good grades or others’ approval. I believe that when youth and adults alike view school or learning as something to suffer through for a distant goal in the future (a “no pain no gain” mindset), their willpower eventually wears thin in times of stress and hardship. Teaching people to like to learn and succeed in a way that works for them gives them a value that lasts throughout life. I...
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Harvard University - Bachelors, Psychology
The New England Conservatory of Music - Masters, Music
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760
Ben: Somerville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Somerville, MA
...have previous tutoring experience, having tutored 15 hours per week for 6 months at 826 Boston, a local non-profit focused on helping students develop creative writing and reading skills outside of the classroom. I am currently in the process of applying to PhD programs in English. When I'm not studying, I'm usually traveling or planning my next trip. I just returned from two months in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile, where I hopped from town to...
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Cornell University - Bachelors, English
Kaley: Somerville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Somerville, MA
...and a tutor and in these roles I look for ways to make learning fun and rewarding. I especially love teaching reading and writing and I have taught or tutored these subjects to students ranging from kindergarten through adults. I also have experience tutoring test prep subjects and focus both on the content material and test taking skills. My passion is psychology and I have been able to use my graduate training in human development...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Education and Public Policy
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Human Development and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 790
Sean: Somerville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Somerville, MA
...minor. I have been tutoring for more than 6 years. For 2.5 years, I taught math to Cornell Engineering undergraduates, and I looked forward to it every week! On Varsity Tutors, I tutor up to college level mathematics and physics, test prep (including AP courses, and SAT reading/writing). Explaining difficult math and science concepts in plain English is my forte. I love teaching and will be glad to help anyone become an independent learner.... Teach students...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 730
AJ: Somerville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Somerville, MA
...ranges from focusing on being able to explain concepts in words, to taking a more visual approach and looking at the big picture, to working through problems to figure out areas of difficulty. In my free time, I really enjoy playing alto saxophone and electric guitar, as well as working out at the gym and swimming laps in the pool. I have also been known to binge-watch TV shows and movie series on Netflix. I...
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Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35
Elana: Somerville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Somerville, MA
...with people I tutor and getting to know their interests and what motivates them. I am friendly and patient and think learning can be fun! This past year I worked served with Americorps where I worked with Reading Partners to support elementary students with literacy skills. I am passionate about languages and most enjoy tutoring Spanish and English as a Second Language (ESL). At Oberlin, I received training in the Organic World Languages method of...
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Anthropology; Hispanic Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 31
Lena: Somerville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Somerville, MA
...passion for learning with others. From 2011 through 2013, I tutored middle school students in the Oakland Public School system through the Partners Program. From 2014 to 2015, I was employed as a private tutor for students both in middle school and in high school. Over the last year I have tutored international high school students online in test preparation, as well as various academic subjects. I have more informal teaching experience as a counselor...
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Brown University - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Environmental Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800
Stephen: Somerville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Somerville, MA
...had been giving them so much trouble. It's a really terrific feeling to know that I can make a difference in someone's life that way, however small it may be. I also understand that to seek tutoring help can potentially be a nervous or uncomfortable feeling at first, and so I want anyone who might work with me to know that A) I think it takes definite courage to seek help for anything, and that...
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University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelors, Civil and Environmental Engineering
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
Shantel: Somerville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Somerville, MA
...specialist since 2011. I am able to help students with all aspects of English and college application essays. I have a passion for organization and love tutoring executive functioning skills I love helping students understand material in fun ways. Learning shouldn't be boring! I work with students in the way they learn best. I received a BA from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN in English and Education. I hold a master's degree in education and...
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Concordia College at Moorhead - Bachelor in Arts, English and Education
Walden University - Master of Science, Reading Education
Danelle: Somerville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Somerville, MA
...district. I hold a M.E.D. in Early Childhood Special Education and B.S. in Early Childhood Education. I have experience working with a wide range of learners. I feel that using student's interests can really bring learning to life. Students are much more engaged when they are interested in what they are learning. Outside of the classroom; I love to dance (tap, ballet, jazz), watch New England Sports, go to concerts, and explore new places! I...
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University of Rhode Island - Bachelors, Early Childhood Education
Rhode Island College - Masters, Early Childhood Special Education
Amanda: Somerville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Somerville, MA
...a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Women's Studies. After graduation, I completed two years of national service in AmeriCorps as a literacy tutor. I tutored adults in ESL and GED Math. I continued as an ESL instructor for three additional years. I have worked with basic phonics and reading through TOEFL prep and editing college level essays. I love languages, so my favorite subjects to tutor are English and Spanish. However, I tutor a...
Education & Certification
Miami University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Women's Studies
Northeastern University School of Law - Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Verbal: 710
LSAT: 164
Meghan: Somerville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Somerville, MA
...yourself to have what you need, even if it isn't seen as average. Too often, our schools value data over students and forget that education is about discovery and personal growth. As a teacher and tutor, I strive to understand my students individually as whole, complex people. In doing so, I am able to better reach the person in front of me, utilizing their unique interests and talents while meeting their needs.
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, English
Boston College - Master of Arts, Education
GRE Verbal: 164
Maria: Somerville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Somerville, MA
...an English Language Arts Teacher and primarily work with students that need support with reading, writing, and executive functioning. It is rewarding when you have seen students with lower reading levels in the 9th grade, then go off to college at the end of their 12th grade year. I have a Master of Education in Moderate Disabilities and currently teach grades 7-12. I have supported students with preparing for many standardized tests, such as the...
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Salem State University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
American International College - Masters in Education, Special Education
Thamara: Somerville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Somerville, MA
...and Medical Anthropology. I am currently work full-time as an Research Assistant for the NIH, focusing on Youth and Social Issues, at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research. I am gearing up to continue graduate school and a career in public health and creative health prevention programming! I love teaching and tutoring students of all ages, as I am passionate about education and empowering others to become passionate and confident in their skills.
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Medical Anthropolgy
3399991786: Somerville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Somerville, MA
As a tutor in test prep (SAT/ACT/SSAT/AP), I aim to help my students learn subject matter solidly enough to teach it themselves. I have four years of experience in online tutoring through the Russian School of Mathematics. My VA research, 1st placement in MA Science Olympiad, and perfect AP scores in Calc BC, Eng Lang, Chem, and Bio give me the expertise to transform your student into an academic weapon.
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Amherst College - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Alethea: Somerville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Somerville, MA
...easier and lot more fun for students of all ages. I am an avid reader and love to enhance the lives of students of all abilities through the power of literacy. As a lifelong learner and avid believer in empowering students with strategies and insight into different ways of learning things that they can truly master and incorporate them into their daily lives. I have tutored a wide array of subjects and ages ranging from...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelors, Clinical Psychology
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Current Grad Student, Human Devpt & Pschology
Juanita: Somerville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Somerville, MA
...future, until then I am working on my writing and helping others to develop as writers. Since graduation I have worked in a variety of jobs involving education. I was a peer college tutor, supplemental instruction leader, teaching assistant, and most recently a full time tutor at City on a Hill Public Charter School. I love seeing students grow in confidence as readers and writers. My main expertise as a tutor is in literature, writing,...
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Eastern Nazarene College - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Katharine: Somerville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Somerville, MA
...subjects to tutor are math and science, since they are the two subjects I have been passionate about my whole life. I am, however, also comfortable with many other subjects, including french and writing skills. Additionally, I really enjoy helping students prep for standardized testing, particularly the SATs. My tutoring style tends to be a combination of challenging the student to work hard on their skills, along with plenty of encouragement. My goal is to...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 780
SAT Writing: 730
Amanda: Somerville Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Somerville, MA
...working for ScorePlus Academics for over a year and a half. I worked with all ages, but particularly high school students studying for college admissions tests. I taught group classes and tutored individuals for the ACT, PSAT, SAT, and GRE. My primary focus was on the ACT - I taught every section of the test, and by the time I left ScorePlus I knew the ACT backward and forward. I enjoyed helping students grasp the...
Education & Certification
Union University - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 36
Private Phonics Tutoring in Somerville, MA
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Somerville Phonics Tutoring FAQ
Phonics is an elementary school subject students are required to take. It is part of the Common Core Standards, and a subject that can take time to understand. For children, understanding the relationships between letters/ words and sounds takes practice. Many don't fully understand it at first. Some may learn slower, but your child can get all the help they need because there are so many teachers and study materials out there. Varsity Tutors will find your child a skilled phonics tutor in Somerville, MA, who will work to give the knowledge they need to thoroughly understand phonics. The tutor will work with your student one-on-one to build on their weaknesses, and help reach their phonics goals.
In fact, the educational directors at Varsity Tutors are well-versed in helping students in Somerville find a phonics tutor. There's no question that can't be answered, and no phonics topic that can't be taught to your child's learning style. The goal can be to catch up in class or prepare for the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System test. Your student's tutor will do what it takes to instill proficient phonics skills, whether it is using techniques such as word to word matching, phoneme counting, sound to word matching, or deleted phoneme. The phoneme, or individual sound unit, is often the focus, in order to try to help your child identify each particular sound and make the proper connections.
Many classes resort to a "one-size fits all" approach. This doesn't necessary work for every child, but a tutor could address this issue and offer the help needed to increase motivation and confidence. The right instructor can let your child excel where they haven't before. To be matched with a phonics tutor in Somerville who will put your student's needs first, contact the educational directors at Varsity Tutors.
Mastering phonics is perhaps more imperative than exceling in any other early subject. It is the foundation for reading, and certainly one of the processes by which children learn to read fluently. Your child has much to gain by working with an enthusiastic tutor who could work around their schedule. Lessons can be held after school, in the evening, or on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. The place is open, since the tutor can travel. Face-to-face remote lessons on the web are possible, thanks to a live learning platform. No matter the preference, we will match your child with a phonics tutor in Somerville, MA, who might help them meet and then surpass their goals.
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