Award-Winning Physics Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...years of my life pursuing a degree in a notoriously math heavy field, I've developed an intimate understanding of the hurdles many classes throw at students. With that understanding, I aim to apply my experience to meet my students where they're at. That means breaking down problems, working through examples, and using my previous experience to avoid common pitfalls. I'm well versed in engineering topics up to the college level, with a particular appreciation for...

Hello! My name is Chris Aparo. I am a certified elementary school teacher with a background in history/social studies. I am well-versed in a variety of content disciplines and teaching methods, and I excel at one-on-one student assistance.

I am an engineering graduate living in Boston with years of experience in academic tutoring. I'm very visual (diagrams etc.), and I put a lot of focus on identifying specific points of misunderstanding that can be addressed to make the learning process easier.

...a Caribbean island! I then completed the final 2 years rotating between hospitals and clinics in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn. Graduating with Summa cum laude. While in the Caribbeans I tutored other junior medical students through personally scheduled lectures and vignette sets. Throughout my clinical years in the US, I have been working with a private tutoring agency. I have now decided to work independently. I have an MD with honor's. This demonstrates competency in...

...Education: My academic history includes a bachelors degree is in Ocean Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology, and I have a post-Baccalaureate from Worcester State University in secondary education, working towards a masters in secondary ed. Courses: I am excited to be able to tutor numerous Math courses from middle school through to high school, Physics and other high school sciences, and even Engineering courses. These courses are all based in logic and critical thinking and...

...I enjoyed taking classes in physics, computer science, music, and studio arts. During the summer of 2023, I participated in research with one of my math professors through the Bard Summer Research Institute. In order to prove one of the central conjectures of our research, I created my own math which I further developed in my senior thesis, titled "Finding Maximal Cap Sizes for Quad Card Decks Using Share Strings" which can be found in...

Challenging yourself to learn new material and in new ways isn't easy, but succeeding at either objective is rewarding.

Currently working as a Software Engineer II. I graduated Northeastern University with a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science in 2018. I have experience tutoring elementary school children and university level students. I was a tutor and a teacher's assistant during my time at Northeastern. I have extensive experience assisting students in Computer Science and Math related subjects.

...in Economics from the University of Maryland and have been tutoring since 2011. I have experience teaching a wide variety of subjects to various age groups and educational backgrounds. I have a love of Mathematics, History, and the Sciences, and would want nothing more than to share this passion with you. My motto is that anyone can learn anything! It all depends on how it is being taught and how much time students are willing...

...endurance and confidence; all important qualities for a successful life. Do the work to become a better person, that is what math is useful for. Really, that is what everything is useful for. You have to be willing to explore new things. You never know what you can get out of it. A well-rounded person is of high value out in the real world. I have been raised by Dominican parents who have placed great...

...College, MA with bachelor degrees of Mathematics and Physics. I discovered my potential of being a tutor in my college. I have been a math tutor for three years and a physics tutor for one year. My tutoring experience made me realize the accomplishments of helping others with academic problems. It is an art to use different strategies to communicate academic problems with others. I loved my job and I hope I can continue tutoring...

I am a sophomore at Brandeis University located in Waltham, MA. I am currently majoring in Chemistry with a minor in Statistics and am on a Pre-Med track. I grew up just outside of Boston in a Russian immigrant family. I grew up speaking Russian and learning math with family as a means of communication and bonding. I developed a passion for problem-solving and learning from a...

...College with a bachelors degree in Psychology with a special interest in developmental psych. As a professional, I work with middle and high school aged youth as a full time mentor, helping them reach their full potential, very much including school success. I have worked with young people at every turn in my career and meeting learners where they are is something I am very passionate about. In my personal life I love basketball, spending...

...middle school, high school, and freshman college students will surely help me understand the best way to teach you in order for you to understand and excel in your quizzes and examinations. I will accompany you in your journey of academic transformation through guided explanations for all the questions you might have, mock tests and assignments that build confidence. You will be much better than the state you were when we started.

...I obtained my Ph.D in physics in May 2016. This teaching encompassed typical introductory material (Newtonian mechanics and basic electromagnetism) for a variety of skill and interest levels, both calculus and non-calculus based. From January 2014 to June 2015, I was a volunteer tutor at Beacon Academy, mainly for algebra, for motivated students attempting to enter competitive high schools who did not have the financial means to do so without scholarships. As I've mentioned, I...

...and interactive lessons that are tailored to each student's individual needs and learning styles. Whether it's explaining a complex concept or helping a student prepare for an exam, I am committed to ensuring that my students succeed. I am confident that my background in engineering, combined with my passion for teaching and learning, makes me an excellent fit for the Varsity Tutors platform. I look forward to the opportunity to help students and continue to grow...

I graduated in 2011 from Dartmouth College as a Math major. I have successfully tutored for the SATs, APs, and high-school and college level math, science and computer science courses.

...joined a molecular engineering laboratory at The University of Chicago and worked there for two years. That lab specializes in making biomaterials for cancer therapeutics and water purification membranes. Currently I work at MIT in the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research. My current project is focused on developing immunotherapies to treat early stage tumors. Both in the classroom and in lab, I have always been more than willing to help others with their assignments...

...Tandon School of Engineering in 2014. In 2015, I received my Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stony Brook University. I am a research engineer and have 5 years of work experience as an engineer. In addition, I have worked with students throughout high school, college and post-college as a tutor. While I tutor a variety of math and science subjects, I prefer to tutor math. Algebra has always been my favorite subject with...

...help you learn in the absolute most efficient manner. I specialize in STEM subjects (Science Technology, Engineering, Math) but am also comfortable teaching English, Art, and Language. I have been tutoring since I was 16, starting with my younger brother then escalating up to middle and high school now college students! Since I came to the US in early 2007, I was placed in ELL and tutoring for majority of my young adult life. That...