Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Somerville, MA

Hi! My name is Nicole and I recently graduated from Emory University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Consulting, and a double major in Chemistry. I have had much experience with helping other students through various tutoring and TA positions in college, and my diverse educational background makes it possible for me to tutor a wide variety of subjects.

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...

...a Master's Degree in Education and a professional teaching license in grades 5-12. I specialize in executive functioning, reading comprehension, writing development, and creating academic strategies for test prep, ELA, History, and ESL. I see myself more of a coach helping you develop strategies that will serve you long after we finish our session. I'll tailor a program that works for you, which will serve you academically and professionally. I look forward to working with...

...years I have continued to teach in MA at middle school in the public and private sector and followed Masters programs at Boston College in Evaluation and Assessment, and at UMass Boston in Instructional Design which led to a period mentoring teachers at a charter school in Worcester. In recent years I have been an adjunct professor of Developmental Mathematics at both Bunker Hill, and Roxbury Community Colleges, working with an adult population. Throughout my...

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...

...range of subjects, I am most passionate about teaching math, economics, and the SAT. I love the process of walking a student through a problem as the logic behind it slowly starts to unfold and they finally achieve that "AHA" moment. I have tutored students of all ages from elementary school to college, but I believe the skills and techniques I have acquired teaching young kids can be applied to students of all ages. I...

...way up to college students. Currently I am a sophomore at Cornell University studying neuroscience as my major and math as my minor. Even at college I have continued tutoring. I am on the E-board for our tutoring club. I also lead a study section for college students currently taking Comparative Physiology. For Varsity Tutors I tutor in the following subjects: biology, psychology, algebra, geometry, calculus, Latin, statistics, test prep, essay editing, writing, and reading.

...for three of my four years as an undergraduate in the Roth Writing Center located at my alma mater. As a writing center tutor I helped students of various skill levels promote clarity and eliminate ambiguity in their writing. Additionally, I have helped students develop close reading strategies across the humanities, particularly in the area of U.S. History, one of my personal favorite subjects. My approach to tutoring tends to revolve around questions; I often...

I have over 150 hours of tutoring experience in mathematics and Computer Science.

...mathematics. I started informally tutoring my younger brother during the pandemic and later began tutoring other elementary school students in reading and writing through the Youth Development Resource Center. Having been an editor for my school newspaper, I also have experience mentoring students in journalism in addition to academic essay writing. In terms of mathematics, I have taken calculus, multivariable calculus, and linear algebra courses throughout high school and am comfortable with tutoring students in...

...in Chemical Engineering from Northeastern University in Boston in 2017. Since then I have been working as a Manufacturing Engineer in the materials science industry. I have been tutoring for the past 9 years. I tutor math and science at any grade level. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I love helping my students solve problems that they previously thought they couldn't solve. I believe that anyone can succeed if they put in...

...school math for Young Eisner Scholars, an organization that helps prepare gifted students from South Los Angeles for elite high schools and colleges. While there, a big part of my work involved preparing students for the Upper-Level ISEE. I began my PhD in Philosophy at Boston University in 2016 and served as a Teaching Fellow for undergraduate courses in the 2017-18 academic year. I took the LSAT in September 2017 and will be beginning law school...

...of Reading Development. Throughout these experiences, I have dedicated myself to informing my students about the critical reading and writing process. I received my B.A. in English (cum laude) from Suffolk University and my M.A. in English Literature (honors) from the University of New Hampshire. I am currently in the Ph.D. application process! I tutor writing, reading, literature, history, philosophy, and any other writing intensive material. My favorite subject to tutor is Literature: my lifelong...

...standardized tests, English reading and writing, Spanish, and Latin, as well as my favorite subject to teach: math. I love teaching math because seemingly complicated problems can always be broken down into simpler steps, 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...

...variety of computer science courses. I am most skilled in Python and R-Studio. I would be happy to tutor for math, statistics, or computer science. As evidenced by my repeated positions in the math department, I love tutoring and take great pleasure in getting to know students and seeing their progression over time. I like to treat tutoring as a type of puzzle -- I need to find the most effective method to get the...

...I have scored highly on the PSAT, SAT, AP exams in history, English language, English literature, biology, and statistics, SAT subject exams in history, English literature, and biology, and the MCAT; I am also EMT certified in the state of Massachusetts. As an undergrad, I tutored my peers in biostatistics and provided edits and feedback for written assignments. I am also an avid fiction writer who has written full-length novels and taken many creative and...

I studied Theatre, Philosophy, and Literature at Villanova University and earned a degree in Creative Writing at Southern New Hampshire University. I am a published writer and playwright and ran a theatre company in Philadelphia for several years

Rick is a veteran journalist and teacher. He has been teaching SAT preparation since 2003, and is currently teaching English at high school in Massachusetts. He is licensed in Massachusetts to teach English and History at the middle- and high-school levels. Rick's chief teaching strengths are in writing mechanics and reading comprehension. He is also highly knowledgeable of American history, government, politics, and civics.

...roughly 4+ years of tutoring experience. During college I tutored both middle and high school students in the Troy Public School System. Before then, I also tutored students in Geometry and introductory level Biology as a senior in highschool. Along with that, as a part of my volunteer organization, I also tutored several students in lower income areas of the greater Albany region. These sessions ranged from traditional 1-on-1 meetings to classroom style discussions. My...

...and I graduated with a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts. During my studies, I spent a year tutoring student-athletes in Chemistry, Physics, Math and Engineering. Earlier in my schooling, I spent two years as a camp counselor and a year regularly babysitting, so mentoring has always been a part of my life. I also have experience as a part of the Best Buddies organization during high school, and so I have...