Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Somerville, MA

My name is Heather, and I am a recent graduate of Vanderbilt University where I received a BS in Human and Organizational Development. I also minored in Quantitative Methods and have a passion for statistics. I have spent time living in France and England and love to travel. My time abroad has cultivated a love of language and writing and how to use academic tools in order to create opportunities in life beyond the classroom....

...York University with specialization teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Subsequently, I taught English in a variety of community-based organizations and at the university level as well. Most of my teaching experience has been with young adults in both domestic and international locations, but I have also worked with children learning English. I look forward to opportunities to spend some additional time with younger learners as they do not have as much interference from...

I am a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I am currently in a Masters program for Elementary Education. I absolutely love working with students, as I think it is the most rewarding job in the whole world. Seeing students gain confidence in their own learning puts a smile on my face every time. I started tutoring for students who were in the hospital and could not be present in their classrooms. It was...

I am here to provide you with LIT tutoring sessions where we Learn, Interact, and Talk about challenges in school or subjects that the student needs help or support with. I love to have fun when tutoring and I like to make sure the student is confident in school.

I'm currently a student at Northeastern University. Originally from Tennessee, I attended an all-male boarding and day school for high school, and was given a lot of opportunities to pursue advanced coursework and opportunities that weren't available to 99% of students in the area. As a result, I've joined Varsity Tutors as an effort to give back and try to help students get excited about learning various subjects, employing many of the methods that allowed...

...the past couple years. Using backwards design, I have designed and planned lessons that accommodate for students diverse learning styles, IEP's, 504's, cultural and social emotional needs. I have offered my students a variety of assessments to provide them with opportunities to showcase their skills and knowledge. I consistently hold students accountable for their learning and hold high expectations within all lessons. I have allowed families and students to bring their culture into our classroom...

...previous work experience I have attained has provided me with customer interaction experience, proved my reliability, and enhanced my leadership and mathematical skills. Math has always been my strongest subject, as shown through my math testing scores, and advanced placement upon entering college. Similarly, my enriched abilities in organization and communication would prove extremely useful for this position. As I worked my way up from a retail employee to the manager and webstore manager of...

I am a senior at Duke University, expecting to graduate in May 2020. I have experience tutoring college students in Spanish and biology. I have personally taken many of the important exams needed to get in to college (ACT, SAT and IB) and so can very much understand what students are going through. I primarily tutor biology for high school and first year college students, as well as high school and college Spanish. I believe...

...giving private music lessons, and working as a teaching assistant for undergraduate students in music and African studies courses. I tutor in many different areas, but my passion is in working with students in writing, literature, critical reading, music, and French. In working to prepare students for standardized tests, I can offer a wide variety of strategies for vocabulary, writing, and time management. As an educator, I am particularly interested in the transitions from high...

...tutored adult professionals in Business English and communication skills. While I enjoy tutoring a range of different subjects, including SAT Prep, I most enjoy teaching Reading, Writing and ESL. I believe that teachers and tutors should work to communicate their passion for a subject to a student, because interest is often the gateway to understanding and improvement. Along with reading and writing, music has been my lifelong passion. In my free time, I play the...

My name is Suha Lim and I am a sophomore at Boston College. I am double majoring in Elementary Education and Music. I love to teach younger children but I also have experience teaching older students. I have been teaching all my life and I can't wait to help more students learn!

...hour TEFL certificate. I have 14 years of experience teaching English and Reading. I love working with people one on one rather than in a classroom. I have three children of my own ages 3, 5, and 7. I live in Boston. I love to laugh and play while learning. I have spent the last seven years tutoring for the writing and reading portions of the SAT and ACT, as well as helping to proofread...

I became a teacher because I wanted to guide students to becoming the best versions of themselves they can be. I have always wanted to be someone who supports children. I have been working as a teacher for 3 years and had worked as a TA for 3 years prior. I teach elementary and middle school math, phonics, reading, and writing. My favorite subjects to teach are phonics and readings. I think reading is imperative...

...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 to helping students with their SAT prep or English studies. I am a firm proponent of education, knowing that it is vital for an improved quality of life. I try to impart this philosophy to all of my students while still maintaining a fun,...

I have successfully taught elementary level children and ESL students for 21 years. I am certified in grades 1-6 with experience with Pre-K through high school. My subjects of tutoring are Elementary Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Grammar. My major is English and, therefore, I can tutor in the area of Literature, Grammar, and Writing. I hold a Masters Degree in ESL and can tutor both adults and children in the acquisition of...

...of students, including those with learning disabilities, diverse learning styles, and varying academic abilities. Through my time in both special education and general education settings, I've learned to tailor my approach to meet the specific needs of each student. I have seen firsthand how small successes can lead to big changes in a student's academic journey and self-esteem. I have attained a M.Ed. in special education and a BS in Integrated Elementary and Special Education...

I believe that all students can and want to learn. This is often admittedly unclear for many students throughout their academic careers. All it takes is one bad day, one bad teacher, or one confusing topic to make a student feel hopeless and that a certain subject is a lost cause. Tutoring is a great way to change a student's attitude towards a particular subject. I have always prided myself on getting to know the...

...Algebra and Calculus, are really enjoyable for me to tutor because I love sharing my experiences and seeing students gain confidence in their abilities! Chemistry is a close second mostly because I am currently studying the material for the third time since my sophomore year of high school. I want my students to feel comfortable telling me their expectations for what exactly they hope to gain from me and our session. The student's learning style...

...and it is rewarding to help students understand concepts that seem daunting to them at first. While tutoring math, it is very clear that each and every student has potential, and some use need guidance to discover what they are capable of. The best way to help someone learn is to show them how to take and active role in the learning process. Apart from tutoring, I also love painting in both oil and watercolor,...

I'm a 2018 graduate of Ouachita Baptist University with two degrees in English and mass communication. Currently, I'm pursuing a master's in library science (focusing on youth services) from Simmons University. I spent two years as a reporter for a local newspaper covering education, where I realized just how much I enjoy working with students. Due to my educational background and personal interests, I'm most passionate about tutoring literature and writing. Words are our most...