Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Somerville, MA

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I am a licensed attorney in the Boston area with a proven track record of academic and professional success. But law is not my only passion, I have also always had a passion for teaching. I am dedicated to helping every student achieve their full academic potential. I recognize that not every student learns in the same way, and I will adapt my teaching style to the particular needs of every student. ... My teaching philosophy...

I have been an Adult ESL teacher for over 30 years. I speak French and Spanish. I love teaching beginners and low literacy learners conversation skills, phonics, basic math and reading, and computer skills. I love working with kids too. The main thing is meeting students where they are, breaking down complicated concepts into bite-sized pieces, and making it fun. I'm resourceful, creative, and able to harness real life situations, objects, and pictures to get...

...I have been employed as a middle school teacher in the same local district for nearly twenty-five years now. I like to focus on the writing process, reading comprehension and math skills. I have also worked extensively with students regarding task management, study techniques and organizational strategies. I have two children, one who is completing a program to become a Physician Assistant, and the other who is a college Sophomore studying to become a middle...

...subjects in English, as this is what my degree is in. I am also comfortable with lower levels of Chinese and conversational Chinese. I am self-studying Chinese for the time being, and plan to visit Taiwan to strengthen my skills in the language. My favorite subject to tutor is American Literature, and reading comprehension for lower grades. Books are the ultimate knowledge and it is very important to continue to read and learn. I am...

...tutoring, I like to push my students to solve problems on their own with guidance from me only when necessary. I also like to have my students teach back concepts after I have explained them. The best test of whether a student has mastered a concept is if they can teach it back. I love helping students reach that 'lightbulb-above-the-head' moment! Some of my hobbies/interests outside of academics include knitting, photography, singing, traveling, reading, and...

...become a full-time teacher, and use that passion to help others. I love meeting new people and learning about their walks of life and culture. I also love to chat, so I have many things ready for us to talk about and learn from one another. I'm a grammar nerd so I'm able to help with your English casually or more formally. I also speak Hebrew and Spanish, so I understand the challenges and joys...

...education teacher, I worked as a nanny and a teacher at a pre-k / preschool. I am a nurturing individual who values children and all the curiosity and joy they see and bring to the world. When I'm not teaching I like to be learning new things and keeping my mind sharp. I love to cook, play guitar, see live music, and be an active member of the city and community. Doing any of those...

A recent graduate of Haverford College and a current student at Harvard Divinity School and Harvard Law School, I am extremely excited to work with students on topics ranging from elementary school English to college-level World Religion! Whether it's grammar, paper-editing, or exam studying, I'm here to help. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out--I am overjoyed to be a part of the Varsity Tutors team and look forward to working...

...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...

I have wanted to pursue a career in the education field for several years now. I also greatly enjoy my studies of health care administration and looking forward to finish my master and PHD in the same subject as soon as possible, I worked in an international institution as translator and interpreter.

...linguistic and cultural backgrounds. I specialize in play-based and universal design learning strategies, ensuring that students of all ages and proficiency levels develop confidence and fluency in English. I am passionate about integrating literacy development, writing skills, and grammatical conventions into my instruction. I believe that education is a powerful tool for empowerment, and I strive to create engaging, inclusive, and effective learning experiences for every student. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, yoga,...

...your needs and spend some time working on current material. Please email or call me and we can find a time to talk in more detail about a possible arrangement. I look forward to working with you! Here are some excerpts from past students testimonials: We received a letter and a progress report from the director of the school tutoring program. She shared that Wyn had seemed to improve in his skills almost overnight, and that...

...transformative experience. My background in neuroscience from Boston University equips me with unique insights into how students learn, and I strive to make challenging material approachable and engaging. Although I have experience tutoring for less than a year, I have already developed a student-centered approach that emphasizes comprehension over rote memorization. I enjoy breaking down concepts and guiding students to those illuminating moments of clarity. My goal is to foster confidence in their abilities and...

...Business Administration. I consider myself an actor, director, and educator. I'm currently a theatre advisor at a high school in Boston. I have been tutoring since I was in high school myself, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where I'm from. I believe that all students deserve a chance to succeed, and strive to personalize my teaching style to best suit my students' needs. I tutor in: Theatre, Acting, Audition prep (Theatre), English Literature, Spanish Literature,...

I'm a chemical engineering student at UMass Lowell entering my senior year. I've been inducted into the chemical engineer honor society Omega Chi Epsilon this past semester, and have been serving as its secretary since. I hope to use this tutoring opportunity to practice for the required tutoring service when I return to school.

...and in an elementary school classroom as a student teacher. I am passionate about every subject I tutor, but my personal strengths are in developing literacy skills (reading and writing) in students K-12. I care about my students, and work to incorporate my students' interests and strengths into each tutoring session. When I am not in the classroom, I enjoy exploring the Mass Audubon Reservations, hiking, reading, and skiing in the winter months.

...whatever they may be! I specialize in History, English/Creative Writing, the SAT/ACT, Mandarin Chinese, and college admissions. Over the years, I've obtained extensive experience tutoring all age groups, from as young as 3-4 to college students in seminar classes. I offer an extremely personalized approach to meet my students wherever they are so as to address their needs, whatever those may be! Above all, I also want my students to enjoy the process, so I...

Hi there, my name is John, and I am a Science, Math, and Japanese tutor living in Massachusetts. A little bit about me: I have a bachelor's and Master's in Chemistry from Northeastern University. I have been tutoring students since 2005, but regularly since 2009. I have tutored college students in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Japanese since 2009. I...... Once the student can do a problem with me, I ask the student to...

...Center. At Kumon, I worked both one-on-one and in a group setting with children, to help them advance their math, reading, and writing skills. I have also tutored elementary school students in math and reading. I am enthusiastic about helping students become confident in their learning abilities! I am currently available to tutor in Elementary and Middle School math, reading, and writing. Additionally, I am able to help with high school and college-level essay writing,...