Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Boston, MA

...best by practicing, but it has to be the right kind of practice. Flailing around at something intimidating, where you don't know how to even start, can be discouraging and counterproductive. I try to provide enough scaffolding to make students feel safe exploring, and to try something else if the first approach doesn't work. I also try to teach the process of solving problems, which students can use for themselves as they build confidence. I...

I'm a University of Massachusetts Amherst, B.S. Biochemistry and Neuroscience candidate. I tutor STEM subjects and I've been a TA in some of my college courses. My tutoring philosophy is to let the student guide the tutor in what they want to be taught and for the tutor to step in when necessary.

...the Master's program at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, in addition to holding a BFA in Musical Theatre from Belmont University. Since graduating from high school, I have lived in a variety of places, including Nashville, Northern California, London, and, most recently, New York. Due in part to my background in the performing arts, I am most excited about teaching literature, reading comprehension, and English. I also am passionate about helping students...

...a fourth year student at Harvard Medical School, and will start working as a pediatrician in July of 2016. However, if I had not decided to become a physician, I would have strongly considered becoming a teacher. Teaching is one of the most enjoyable activities I do, and I have taught in some capacity every year for the past ten years. I have taught subjects ranging from English to algebra, from physics to dance, and...

I am deeply passionate about the field of education. I look forward to tutoring and helping individuals who are dedicated to their future. I am happy to offer advice about college applications and career counseling as well. I can't wait to meet you!

...and I am a graduate of American University with a B.S in Biology. I will begin my program where I will receive my Masters in Medical Science at Boston University Medical School in the fall. I am originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I began tutoring lower and middle schoolers in English, Maths and Science, and organizational and study techniques. In college, I worked as a supplemental instructor (SI). I held weekly review sessions outside of...

...Harvard College, where I studied Visual Environmental Studies. My program focused on film, animation, and art theory, and I also pursued coursework in linguistics. I tutor a variety of subjects, but I especially love helping students students achieve their artistic goals. Regardless of the subject, I like to make learning fun, so that my students really feel like their education is their own. I've found that when students can truly connect with the material, it...

...graduate of Northeastern University. I received my Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Philosophy and have since started my research career in Social Psychology. I love working with children and youth in their learning and education and have experience tutoring in English and Math. I have also taught ESL classes to both children overseas as well as older adults. I have a passion for teaching and am motivated to help all learners achieve their educational...

I have a Phd in biology and a masters in biotechnology. I have taught 2 semesters of cell biology, 1 of evolutionary biology, 3 semesters of freshman biology and have tutored GRE and TOEFL test prep. I enjoy teaching Biology, biochemistry and microbiology to a college and high school students

...at a top science and social justice university and majoring in the field of healthcare. I have years of experience tutoring math, reading comprehension from elementary through middle and high school. I primarily tutor elementary and middle school math and reading comprehension. Being the oldest sibling in my family, I am very flexible and have the ability to cater to all kinds of teaching and learning needs. One of the things that motivate me is...

...person who loves to have fun in any environment. I realize learning new information takes hard work and is often very challenging, but my experience as a Biomedical Science Masters student at The Commonwealth Medical College and a biology major at Wake Forest University has taught me that the best way to learn is to place yourself in a fun environment. As a tutor, I share this outlook on learning with my students by creating...

...but my passions are English Literature, Reading and Writing, SAT Prep and more! My organizational skills incorporate the use of technology and creativity to instill enthusiasm and ambition in each individual student. My strengths are: Sensitivity to individual learning styles, ability to adapt teaching strategies and curriculum while utilizing creativity to meet student needs, belief in student's individuality, uniqueness, and innate potential. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from UMass Amherst and I'm and animal lover,...

...I am a junior at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. I am double majoring in Biology and Health: Science, Society, and Policy. I have been teaching since high school, and enjoy working with students. I like being able to help students overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. I have taken a multitude of math and science classes, from elementary school up through the college courses I have taken at my university. In my free time,...

...students are at. No matter what way one is struggling I'd like to be able to help. I think everyone makes mistakes and nobody can be a perfect student. I was lucky enough to make it all the way to Columbia University but I made many mistakes along the way. No one's perfect and I don't expect that from myself or those I teach. I'm very excited and can't wait to help students in any...

...Spanish was the first language I learned to read and write in. Since then have continued to use these skills in communicating with my family and friends. In high school, I took 3 years of Spanish at a native leave where we practiced our communication skills while learning about Hispanic history. If nothing else, I hope to evoke a thirst for knowledge and an appreciation for community, in those who I have the opportunity to...

...of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, with a B.S. in Psychology and Medical Anthropology. I am currently work full-time as an Research Assistant for the NIH, focusing on Youth and Social Issues, at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research. I am gearing up to continue graduate school and a career in public health and creative health prevention programming! I love teaching and tutoring students of all ages, as I am passionate about...

...I chose to tutor once I started graduate school in 2013 as I saw teaching as an opportunity to teach myself how others learn, and I could build upon that. Outside of academia I work in the field of pharmacy, where I teach patients or other healthcare providers about medications daily. I strive to always improve upon my current practices, never to be satisfied, and hope to instill that in others as well.

...in Nuclear Physics from the University of California, Davis in 2009, I have spent 7 years as a community college physics professor. As a community college graduate myself, I understand the challenges facing students and I am a passionate teacher. I am currently taking a year in Cambridge to complete a Master's degree in the Harvard Graduate School of Education to further improve my skills. As a tutor, physics is my favorite topic, but I...

...the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where I received my M.D. (1974) and Ph.D. in Biochemistry (1976). My specialty in medicine was Pathology with a subspecialty interest in kidney pathology. My research focused on protein structure and drug design using protein crystallography. I taught medical students for 35 years in addition to my clinical and research duties. While I am capable of tutoring a number of subjects, I am happiest teaching math, which is a...

...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 English.