Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...avid reader and writer, with a BA in Literature and Creative Writing from Bard College. As an educator, I strive to provide each student with the concrete strategies that allow readers to make meaning of text, and to clearly express ideas through writing. I make my process as a reader and writer transparent, and I've seen my students try out those steps, and make progress. With progress comes enthusiasm, and eagerness to make those steps...

Political Science and Economics undergraduate at Tufts University who will be working in Investment Banking next year. Here to serve as a tutor in whatever capacity.

Hi! My name is Alexandria and I work as an Assistant Science Teacher at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School. I graduated from Stonehill College with a BS in Biochemistry. I'm excited to start tutoring and helping everyone with their future successes!

...communication between the tutor and the tutee. I began tutoring more formally when I started attending college at Boston University. Throughout my junior year, I worked at BUs Writing Center as a writing consultant, where we help students with papers from the writing courses, ESL English courses, and various other courses in the College of Arts and Sciences. Being a consultant has given me the opportunity to work with students from diverse backgrounds, whether they...

...in the classroom, and online. I've helped college students with Russian grammar as a Peer Tutor, provided writing feedback to AP English students at local high schools, worked with homeless children at an after-school program in Brooklyn, and taught full Russian classes at Upward Bound summer schools. I tutor a variety of subjects, but I especially enjoy English, Literature, and SAT verbal. Having published papers and presented at academic conferences, I am eager to share...

...a profile similarly to how you build your Facebook profile. Your college application "profile" is your opportunity to show colleges how awesome you are with the aim of compelling them to send you a friend request. It would be my pleasure to work with you on test prep; including SAT, SAT II Latin, SAT II German, AP English, ACT, ISEE, and HSPT. I would also enjoy working with you on persuasive essays and research papers,...

...passionate about teaching SAT test material, because that was an area that I focused on and improved my own score to reach my goals. I am excited to teach both the english and the math sections. I teach using extensive practice problems and practice tests, because that is what helped me learn best and improve my relevant skills. In my spare time I like to workout, swim at the beach, and surf. I would love...

...to pair my pre-medical classes in undergraduate with a major in Spanish, pushes me to develop multiple strategies that promote my ability to effectively apply and retain information that engages the learner in distinct ways. My passion for these discrete subject areas and my overall natural curiosity led me to seek opportunities where I could further hone my ability to communicate complex information in an understandable and efficient manner, aiding individuals struggling with certain concepts...

...an underdeveloped country. My colleagues would describe me as a poised, energetic, conversational, musical people-person. My work demonstrates my strengths in cultural competency, teamwork, and communication, while also showcasing my flexibility and willingness to learn new tasks, even with little-to-no experience. When outside the classroom, I can be found running around the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, singing with the University Chorale, or cooking for my friends in my apartment. I also love to travel and have...

I graduated summa cum laude from Yale with a BA in history. I care about helping students navigate standardized tests, sharpen their writing skills, and understand how to approach any question or prompt. I enjoy mentoring students, and I find tutoring to be a genuinely fun and meaningful experience.... The goal is not to assist with a particular problem or assignment, but to instill the understanding and skills that students need in order to gain confidence...

...school, my best experiences have been those where respect was shown to me as a student. From that respect, my confidence was allowed to grow and self respect for my own growing abilities flourished as well. Only then did I come to understand that taking a programmed approach to students was not the key to success. Seeing each student as the unique person they are means that I have needed to teach with that central...

...later selected to serve as a lab assistant in an introduction to computer science class at my undergraduate institution. I was recently selected to serve as a teacher's assistant for an introduction to communication class during my first semester of graduate school. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., in June 2016. I also minored in computer science. I graduated summa cum laude with departmental honors and...

As a dedicated and enthusiastic tutor, my goal is to help foster a supportive and engaging learning environment that empowers students to reach their full potential. I have always believe that every student has different learning styles, but the common ability to succeed. It is my job to help unlock that potential by tailoring my approaches to fit their individual learning styles.

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 graduated in May 2019 from Harvard, where I studied English and French. I have years of experience tutoring English, essay writing/editing, SAT, and French. I love learning and working through problems with someone else--I'd be excited to work with you!

...graduated with a B.A. in English. Inspired to spread my passion for literature, I attended Simmons College, where I earned a Master's degree in Education. Upon receiving my teaching certification, I worked as an English teacher at Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School in Cambridge, MA. Most of my classroom experience focused on under-performing students, and my greatest joy as a teacher was in finding ways for reading and writing to feel relevant to students...

...mathematics, the sciences and test preparation. My academic background is varied--I've studied writing (technical, professional and creative), civil engineering and biochemistry extensively at the undergraduate level, and education and mathematics at the graduate level. In my own classroom, I incorporate a variety of methods and tools to help all of my students reach their potential, and to this point in my teaching career have enjoyed a great deal of success. My tutoring sessions tend to...

...in applications. My education changed the trajectory of my life, and I know it can change yours. Additionally, in college, I double-majored in History and English, with a concentration in nonfiction creative writing. I believe that anyone can write and write well with proper training. Being a strong writer allows you to communicate your ideas succinctly, a skill desired by every university and future employer. So, let me help you write your future!

...career I was actively involved in scientific research and in tutoring students in both science and English coursework. My experience in tutoring students in English over the past 6 years includes age groups ranging from grades K-12. English topics cover essay writing, college admissions, as well as grammar mechanics. I am most experienced in teaching SSAT, SAT, and similar entrance/exit exams for students entering high school or preparing to enter college. Preparing for standardized tests...

...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 like to have fun with students when tutoring through an interactive process to keep students engaged and excited about learning. Outside...