Top Science Tutors serving Somerville
Gillian: Somerville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Somerville, MA
...the spring of 2020 with a degree in neuroscience and I am currently pursuing a law degree at Boston University School of Law. I can tutor in many disciplines, but I most enjoy tutoring for standardized tests to prepare students to excel on the LSAT, GRE, and SAT. I am enthusiastic about helping students reach their goals, and I am confident that I can help anyone make a significant improvement in their scores by sharing...
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Colgate University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Boston University - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
SAT Math: 800
SAT Writing: 790
LSAT: 173
Lena: Somerville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Somerville, MA
...and Environmental Studies major at Brown University. I find it extremely satisfying to share my passion for learning with others. From 2011 through 2013, I tutored middle school students in the Oakland Public School system through the Partners Program. From 2014 to 2015, I was employed as a private tutor for students both in middle school and in high school. Over the last year I have tutored international high school students online in test preparation,...
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Brown University - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Environmental Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800
Shira: Somerville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Somerville, MA
...researcher and graduate of Brandeis University, where I earned both my masters and bachelors in biochemistry. I'm passionate about science, discovery, and teaching, which is why I am pursuing both research and tutoring. I am also an avid reader, writer, and learner. I have over 5 years of experience working with students from the junior high to collegiate level and would love to use my experience and expertise to help students master new concepts and...
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Brandeis University - Current Undergrad Student, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
AJ: Somerville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Somerville, MA
...past semester, but I have been tutoring and teaching other people since I was in eighth grade. Nine years ago I began tutoring students in Mathematics and Chemistry for volunteer hours and simultaneously began teaching swimming lessons to children of all ages. Ever since I started I have only grown more and more fond of helping those around me improve themselves in various disciplines. In these past nine years, I have expanded my range of...
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Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35
Ken: Somerville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Somerville, MA
...physical science courses or mathematics? I can show you how to solve problems in ways that will increase your understanding AND will increase your ability to complete them successfully for homework and tests. I am certified to teach physics at the high school level. I taught high school physics for 17 years before going on to further graduate study. I also have experience teaching mathematics at the community college level. I can help you with...
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Cortland State - Master of Science, Secondary Science Education
State Certified Teacher
SAT Math: 740
Katie: Somerville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Somerville, MA
...University studying Neuroscience and Human Physiology in the Kilachand Honors College. I am a member of the BU D1 dance team and global medical brigades. I recently returned from a trip to Honduras where my brigade was able to provide healthcare to a rural community in central Honduras. Before applying to college, I went through extensive ACT tutoring and would love to relay those skills to other students. I'm passionate about the social sciences, math,...
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Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Ashley: Somerville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Somerville, MA
I am a rising sophomore at Michigan (Go Blue!!). I have loved math since before I could remember and am pursuing a major in Computer Science. When I am not coding/math-ing (is that a word?), I love to hang out with friends, work out, and scoop ice cream at my (other) job!
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Brooke: Somerville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Somerville, MA
...children in general to see those ahh-haa moments. To share my knowledge and watch a student smile while they work with me. My philosophy is you can reach and teach all learners. I have 25 years experience in the classroom and 6 years tutoring off line and online. I have 2 Masters one in Education and one in Couseling (children only) I also have a post Masters Certificate in Applied behavior Analysis. I love teaching...
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Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, Clinical Psychology
Diana: Somerville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Somerville, MA
...teaching them in concrete ways. A quotation by Erasmus, "The main hope of a nation lies in the proper education of its youth," may closest resemble my disposition concerning education. The goal is to cultivate within a child a lifelong desire to learn that will lead him/her to achieve his/her highest potential, whether within the career world, community, family, or self. Educating a child to this end can be a multi-faceted process, taking into consideration...
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SUNY New Paltz - Bachelor of Science, Education
SUNY New Paltz - Master of Science, Education
State Certified Teacher
Anushka: Somerville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Somerville, MA
...medical student at Thomas Jefferson medical school. I graduated from Brandeis University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and minors in Chemistry and Studio Art. While at Brandeis, I served as a teaching assistant for the introductory organic chemistry course and had the opportunity to closely work with professors to develop teaching plans to lead structured small group learning sessions. I was honored to receive the Emily Dudek Undergraduate Teaching Award for my commitment...
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Brandeis University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Math: 760
Alex: Somerville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Somerville, MA
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!
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Stonehill College - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Michaela: Somerville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Somerville, MA
...have done a variety of work within land-use planning, transportation planning, community outreach, and teaching environmental studies in higher education and on the high school level. I have been teaching environmental studies in higher education for almost 3 years. Environmental education takes dedication and skill to rely important knowledge that is often lost in translation in the real world. I possess passion and skill to excel in this role. I love teaching, and seek to...
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University of Massachusetts Boston - Master's/Graduate, Urban Planning and Community Development
Jared: Somerville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Somerville, MA
English is a difficult, confusing language to master. Between hard-to-look-at spelling rules and nonsensical grammar rules, mastering the language can be a real pain. As an aspiring English teacher currently studying at Wheaton College in Massachusetts, helping you through that pain is what I like to do, and something I'm excited to lend a hand for.
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Wheaton College (Illinois) - Current Undergrad Student, English
SAT Verbal: 720
Yelim: Somerville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Somerville, MA
...graduated early from Wellesley College. I've had experience tutoring SAT/ACT prep as well as writing and biology/chemistry. Tutoring opened my eyes to worlds different from mine; by tutoring low-income students in New York as well as international students in Korea, I've come to grow alongside my students and see new perspectives. I love to meet new people and share how science has enriched my life. I want to show students that chemistry or writing isn't...
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Wellesley College - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
Nick: Somerville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Somerville, MA
...confidence, a student can master anything they want. As a tutor, I have a passion for helping students overcome initial mental hurdles and progress. This requires having some fun with the material as a motive for practice, and with practice comes confidence. At Carleton College, where I received a B.A in Mathematics, I tutored students in Math, led introductory Spanish classes as a TA, and taught Rock Climbing classes as a hobby. Now, back in...
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Carleton College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740
Alexandra: Somerville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Somerville, MA
...University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Elementary Education. I would love to apply the skills and knowledge I learned there to you. In addition to my formal education, I have spent the last few years working as a substitute teacher in elementary schools; as well as, working in the summer school programs. This experience has allowed me to interact with and support children with a range of abilities in their lessons and...
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Framingham State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Devon: Somerville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Somerville, MA
...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 makes...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Arts, General
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Casey: Somerville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Somerville, MA
...Academy high school and I am currently enrolled in Bowdoin college in Maine. I am a rising Junior at Bowdoin College and plan to graduate in 2022 as a double major in Neuroscience and Education. While at school, I have had the opportunity to tutor and mentor students in a variety of grades, ranging from elementary school through high school, due to my involvement in programs such as Big Brother Big Sister and BearPals. I...
Education & Certification
Bowdoin College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Isaiah: Somerville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Somerville, MA
...my greatest pleasure in is being able to help others. There are few things as rewarding to me as seeing the "Aha!" moment a student gets during tutoring. That's why I'm here: I'm hoping to help students in need of assistance to soar academically. My specialty is in the STEM field, particularly mathematics. Since math subjects tend to build on each other and remain necessary in the engineering field, most math subjects are still fresh...
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University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Andrea: Somerville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Somerville, MA
...five years of teaching experience, including: as a peer tutor in graduate school while I worked on my Master's in Public Health, as a teacher's assistant for Chemistry in high school, as a teacher's assistant for Biology and Chemistry in college, and as a forensic science teacher at a pre-collegiate summer camp. I have worked as a researcher at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. I am a first year law student at Northeastern...
Education & Certification
Mount Holyoke College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Boston University - Master of Public Policy, Health Policy Analysis
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Science can be a highlight in the school day for many children, as lab work can be exciting and the subject diverse enough to have something that appeals to everyone. That same broad scope, however, can make it feel overwhelming at times. If your child is falling behind in science, a private tutor is the perfect solution to help them get back on track. If you require assistance locating a qualified tutor, our educational directors in Somerville, MA, will find your child a great science tutor who will strive to ensure they pass their science course.
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We can match you with a science tutor in Somerville who will adapt their lessons to your child's individual needs. Whether they are struggling with botany, evolution, sound waves, paleontology, or diversity, your child's tutor could help. A private tutor will allow your child to work at their own pace, and a topic will never be considered finished until your child demonstrates understanding of it. Should they understand something faster than anticipated, the tutor will move on before your child loses interest in the session. Your child's work will be reviewed immediately, and you will receive regular reports on your child's progress. Let us find you a tutor in Somerville, MA, who will strive to ensure your child understands science by keeping them actively engaged in the educational process.
Private tutoring also allows your child to study science in an environment free of the usual classroom distractions. Shy students can have a hard time asking questions in a classroom full of students, and they may be tempted to fool around if their friends are in the same class. The class may also move too fast or too slow for your child, hindering the learning process.
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