Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Cambridge, MA

...business, social studies, and economics. My favorite subjects to tutor are IB Economics, Geography, and ESS because they all connect in unique ways, giving students a deeper understanding of the world. My teaching style is all about building a strong foundation. I focus on the basics first and use visuals and real-life examples to make concepts easier to grasp. Outside of academics, I enjoy skiing, soccer, horse-back riding, as well as cooking, and reading.

...and general homework help, as well as teaching English while studying in Paris. After Skidmore I moved to London where I earned my Master of Arts in art history at the Courtauld Institute of Art. Currently I am pursuing a doctoral degree at Boston University, with a focus on Renaissance art. Primarily I tutor subjects in the humanities, particularly history, English and, naturally, art history, but I also enjoy working with elementary and middle school...

...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 of all ages and abilities and will do my...

...I served as both an academic and personal mentor to students ranging from elementary school to high school, focusing on topics such as leadership, female empowerment, SAT/ACT prep, and college applications. In addition, I have taken AP Chemistry (scored a 5), AP Calculus AB (scored a 5), AP Spanish Language (scored a 5), AP Spanish Literature (scored a 4), SAT II Chemistry (scored a 670), SAT II Math 1 (670) and Math 2 (690), SAT...

...oldest of four children so my tutoring experience started by helping my siblings with their schoolwork for as long as I can remember, and I've always had a knack for helping students understand things better on their own. I take a very personalized approach, going through your specific thought process and moving forward from there. I am excited to help students in ACT/SAT/PSAT prep as well as subjects like English, Math, French, Spanish, and just...

...University. I was a tutor for fpur years at Brigham Young University, and I love helping people learn! I tutor Economics, Math and all the basic sciences. I really enjoy tutoring these subjects because my students and I work together to understand the principles underlying the problems, which helps us remember everything better and makes studying more enjoyable. My tutoring theory is that students either know the answer or know how to find it, and...

...way of learning, and as an educator, it is my mission to make sure that every child achieves his/her goals. I am originally from Orlando, FL but relocated to Massachusetts a little over a year ago. I went to the University of Central Florida where I obtained my Bachelors in Elementary Education. I have six years experience in education and five years experience as a tutor. I love spending time outdoors with my family and...

...my experiences and seeing students gain confidence in their abilities! Chemistry is a close second mostly because I am currently studying the material for the third time since my sophomore year of high school. I want my students to feel comfortable telling me their expectations for what exactly they hope to gain from me and our session. The student's learning style has the highest priority, and I experiment with teaching methods to see what works...

...primarily in math and learned how important it is to tailor support to each student's needs. Whether working one-on-one or in small groups, I focused on identifying specific struggles and using tools like visuals, step-by-step breakdowns, and games to keep learning engaging and effective. My tutoring philosophy centers on breaking lessons into digestible chunks, checking for understanding, and encouraging students to explain concepts in their own words to deepen their comprehension. I enjoy tutoring a...

I am currently a Research Chemist and have been at my current job for the past three years. In the past I have worked at Dow Chemical, where I did research on computer chips and solar panels. I am looking forward to tutoring chemistry because I enjoy teaching it.

...in Charlotte, North Carolina. I love analyzing economic data and using that data in every day conversations and to shape my decisions. When it comes to tutoring I have a very similar approach. I will analyze where the problem areas are, or where a student may be struggling, and use that information to in turn teach and educate the student. Every student learns differently and it's important to identify how that student learns so I...

...and mentor as a part of the Tutor ND Program. I had the chance to work with students of a variety of ages and backgrounds while at Notre Dame, and my favorite part about working with students has been the immensely rewarding opportunity to not only get to know the people I've worked with, but also to watch them grow and develop over time. From writing and history to biology and math, I've had experience...

...graduated Cum Laude with a double major in Statistics and Psychology. I am a member of both the national science research honor society (Sigma Xi) and the national statistics honor society (Mu Sigma Rho). I have been employed by Varsity Tutors for three years. I also worked as a Teaching Assistant, Grader, and Tutor in the Statistics Department at Amherst College for three semesters. I am particularly passionate about test preparation and math education.... In a...

...I also have lots of experience working with children aged 1-12 through babysitting and camp counseling jobs! As a very organized and serious student, I am very committed to my education as well as yours! I don't have one teaching or learning style, but like to incorporate many to see what works best! Being a student is a very time consuming and difficult thing, but by using your resources and adapting critical thinking skills, nothing...

...than happy to help with any subject within the liberal arts. I can assist students from 6th grade to college and post-grad. For writing/literature I can help with : creating a strong thesis, text comprehension, Shakespeare, how to use quotes, basic grammar, footnotes/endnotes, how to reach the word count/page count, etc. For college/grad students: I can assist with cover letters, resume advice, as well as interviewing advice. I can assist with one-time assignments, weekly class...

...where I played the alto saxophone. Last year, I volunteered as a tutor for SquashBusters in Boston, and I just started volunteering as an extracurricular teacher for Citizen Schools. I became a tutor for Varsity because I love being able to guide students towards success. Education is the cornerstone of our nation and our future, and if students are struggling, they absolutely deserve the help that a tutor can give them. I do not believe...

...my childhood), and most recently in Kenya. In 2016 I received my TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) from the Boston Language Institute. After teaching for a few years I obtained a Masters of Education in ESL from Gordon College. I have been studying the process of language acquisition for years, and it continues to fascinate me. My aim is always to keep students actively engaged, and to hold them to high standards while...

...and 6th grade. I was also certified to teach middle and high school English for several years. While teaching has always been a passion of mine, I especially love the opportunity that tutoring affords to work closely with students as true individuals, helping them develop confidence in their skills and become independent learners, while tailoring lessons specifically to their unique needs and interests. I particularly enjoy working with students on test prep, because they often...

I'm a recent Smith College graduate with a BA in Art History. I specialize in humanities classes like English, writing, and literature. I can also help with SAT verbal/writing preparedness.

...on to fulfill their life vision. After graduating with my B.A. in Political Science from the University of Maine, I worked in an urban school in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston to help students achieve higher marks in English/Language Arts and Math. I then went on to begin my tutoring career while I study to obtain my master's degree in teaching. I primarily tutor middle school, high school, and AP US History, middle and high...