Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Cambridge, MA

...every year for the past ten years. I have taught subjects ranging from English to algebra, from physics to dance, and have taught students ranging in age from toddlers to adults. I have also provided advice on application essays, resumes, and interview strategies for Harvard College students applying to highly competitive scholarships. Each of these experiences has taught me how to communicate concepts in clear and engaging ways. For instance, while tutoring adolescents enrolled in...

...doctorate in Psychology on a Cognitive Neuroscience track. As part of my degree, I have been a teaching assistant for undergraduate Psychology classes such as Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience. My research also requires extensive computer programming in languages such as Matlab and R. In addition to my Cognitive Neuroscience research, I enjoy playing the piano, which I started learning at age four. Together, these experiences have made me well-qualified and excited to tutor students...

...teaching and tutoring styles begin with meeting students where they are, followed by building upon what they already know so they can ultimately feel confident to tackle new or challenging information. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading, writing, and science! In my spare time I enjoy reading for pleasure, spending time with my family, cooking, and going to see live music. I hope to be a valuable partner with families during a student's educational...

...then expect them to understand what I know via a lecture. I have an extensive background in the sciences and have worked with individuals as a swim coach, ski instructor, lifeguard captain, and mental health counselor among other experiences. My passions include the outdoors, athletics, science topics, working as part of a team, and being an ocean rescue lifeguard during the summer. I became interested in tutoring after receiving feedback from younger family members who...

I got my degree in Physics with a minor in Political Science from Wheaton College in MA. I tutor Physics, Calculus, some Computer Science, Latin, and Writing. I particularly enjoy tutoring Writing because I spend most of my time these days writing anyways. I would describe my tutoring style as very dynamic and example-driven. I'm pretty good at coming up with exercises and methods on the fly, which has served me well so far.

...have. I have taught briefly at the high school level and assisted at the graduate level, and I have found that I am skilled at adjusting and catering my teaching abilities to students with different past experiences that require different ways of learning. I am currently a practicing biostatistician and a PhD student in biostatistics at the University of Massachusetts, at Amherst. I am excited about the opportunity to help others learn.... Every student has different...

...tutoring in Latin and one additional year of experience teaching dance. Instructing students, from five year olds to seventeen year olds, in these vastly different topics has taught me patience, focus, and how to handle the uniqueness of each student. Through teaching both Latin and dance, I have learned to plan efficiently and responsibly. I have strong interpersonal and communicative abilities. These characteristics, combined with my organizational skills and determination, give me a distinct advantage...

I have been a high school physics teacher for seven years. My focus is on providing students with strategies that help them approach problem solving in a methodical and organized manner. I encourage students to observe their surroundings and use those observations to make connections to what we are learning in the classroom. Through a methodical, inquiry-based approach, students learn how to think critically and approach new scenarios with confidence. ... Usually I will outline a...

...taught Chemistry for the past two years. I have been tutoring Biology, Chemistry, SAT's, SSAT's, ACT's and Algebra/Pre-calculus for the past three years. All of the students I have tutored have seen significant improvement in their grades and subject understanding as a result of our lessons. I believe that science is interesting and fun to learn. Sometimes, it is difficult for students to understand the relevance and importance of science in their lives and struggle...

...have worked as a TA for Electrical Engineering and Bioengineering classes and have experience assisting multiple students at once with difficult homeworks and projects. In addition, I also have experience tutoring in high school chemistry with private clients. I love science and math and I aim to help students to gain more confidence in the classroom and ignite the same love for learning that I have had. I believe that all struggling students are much...

...new cultures or beliefs, and I hope to use my knowledge of the subject for conflict resolution and de-radicalization programs. I have been working for over 8 years in education, most recently as a Teaching Assistant in a psychology/neurology class of 140+ freshmen. I have worked at school and camp programs with children of all ages. I first started tutoring juniors and seniors as a freshman in high school when Marblehead High School allowed me...

...of Arts in Biochemistry and a minor in Chinese. I am currently working as a lab technician at Dana- Farber Cancer Institute. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about encouraging the next generation of scientists and helping people of all ages learn English. I have a strong background in math and science as well as reading and writing and would tailor the session to your specific concerns.

I believe in learning and helping. Everyone has the ability to learn it just takes confidence and determination.... Everyone can learn.... Get to know the type of student they are and their strongest areas.... By asking them questions and helping them to ask questions.... Positive reinforcement and compliments.

I recently graduated from Brown University with a degree in American History. I have extensive experience tutoring students to prepare for the SAT and SAT subject tests in US History and Literature, as well as teaching and tutoring students of all ages in after-school programs and religious school. I'm excited to work with you or your child either on standardized test preparation or on generally improving performance in history, English, and social studies!

...calculus. I've also tutored my own children successfully through math and physics over the years. I enjoy teaching these subjects because students can be helped to excel in them by learning to think in a quantitative way. This skill is important for life in our technological society. The best way to teach goes beyond "picking the right formula to use." Mastery of this type of subject matter comes from being able to ask "what is...

...I have trained students from many backgrounds. While in graduate school in Miami, I mentored students from a local community college and my own Ph.D. program, exposing me to a wide range of cultures and points of view that enriched my own experience as a student. My Ph.D. lab was very diverse, including members from at least seven countries.I am personally motivated to broaden my mentoring focus to engage underrepresented communities at the high school...

I am a very friendly person. I love to talk and enjoy getting to know others. I'm understanding and work very well with others.

...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 technical writing classes. I love finding different ways to organize information to maximize learning and absorption and helping others to improve their writing and reading comprehension. I understand how...

...to the terminal degree of a PhD in Physiology (Neuroscience, Diabetes, Obesity). In this regard, I hold dearly the teaching philosophy that a teacher has to excel in three main domains, specifically that of an instructor, a mentor, and a professional. To enhance the educational experience of students, a teacher in the biological sciences has to possess an exceptional skill in creating the appropriate course sequence to teach complex concepts to students from diverse scientific...

...currently a junior 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...