Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Somerville, MA

Hello prospective students and parents! My name is Sofia Lopez, I am currently a first year graduate student at the Boston College School of Social Work. I am eager to help you get to where you need to be in any of the subjects that I am qualified in. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out at any time. I am excited to start working with you!

...understand how daunting it can be to take on some of this material, and am on your side. My approach to tutoring is student centered. I believe each student is different and has different needs from me, and I am willing to adapt to those needs. I also understand how to help in the develop of work ethic, how to foster natural curiosity in a subject, and how to study and take notes. I also...

...school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, Algebra, and History. I am a firm proponent of equal education opportunity for all as it is absolutely necessary for anyone to succeed. I try to encourage my students to have an appreciation for their education as it is a privilege they have and millions of others do not. I want to inspire them to try their best in...

I believe every student has the potential to achieve great academic success. It is my goal to help my tutees realize their own abilities and develop a curiosity for learning along the way!

...together. No long talks dear one. Just ask my other students from far and all wide areas. I am fun and loveable. And tome teaching a coaching is a personal preferred passion, a gifted handicraft. I have thought of people in just one sitting who will strive to pass the most difficult exams in accounting, lawyers and doctors inclusive who took a either a college course in accounting as an optional or compulsory top up....

...students and sharing my passion for writing, reading, and the arts. However, I also loved math growing up and though I focused on writing in college, I remember enjoying geometry, and fractions, and the wonder of mathematics. In my free time, I explore the greater Boston area with my friends, write poetry, and choreograph for a fusion dance company on campus. I also love creating music playlists for my friends and recently, I have been...

...provided night classes in ESL for new immigrants primarily from Southeast Asia and the Middle East. For two years, I tutored elementary-aged children from Lynn, MA in an after-school program. During a semester abroad in Klaipeda, Lithuania, I also edited students’ papers as they were improving their English throughout their university years. In the summer of 2013, I spent two months in the village of Wairokai in the Solomon Islands, where I worked with native...

...answer is right, but why the other answers are wrong. I have been a tutor for the ACT for 4 years and have seen immense improvements in each student I work with. Additionally, I recently wrapped up my own MCAT journey so everything that I learned to guide me through the process is fresh in my mind! I also am passionate about STEM subjects and love coaching students in their science and math courses, specifically...

...graduate student currently earning a joint M.S. in Biomedical Sciences and healthcare-concentrated M.B.A. in a collaborative program between Tufts University School of Medicine and the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University. Prior, I was a dual Biological Sciences and Economics major at my undergraduate alma mater, Fordham University. I am eager to utilize the knowledge acquired form my various educational experiences to teach and inspire the next wave of enthusiastic science-oriented...

...and Politics of International Relations, Comparative Politics, Religion and World Politics, and African American Studies, among others. My classes incorporate insights from political science, law, history, economics, sociology and social psychology to facilitate students' learning. I have taken a hands-on approach to teaching students how to read and understand complex concepts and conduct and present original research. I meet with my students individually to give them personalized academic advice and receive feedback on my courses,...

...ACT, SAT subject tests, AP Exams and Regents examinations. I am eager to work with students in these areas, with a particular emphasis on reading, writing, and history. My experience working with children expands beyond tutoring. I also have worked with students on their college essays. I absolutely enjoy working with them and deeply care about promoting their education. In my free time, I keep up with the current events, read, run, sail, and watch...

...scouts as they learned the skills and accomplished the feats necessary to ascend in rank. In college, although I studied the humanities, I spent a summer teaching inner-city kids in Boston geometry to help prepare them for high school, and in the past year I have gained a fresh perspective on the ways that we learn and how we embrace new challenges in my work with preschoolers. Although I have not officially been an educator...

...and regularly make house calls for my students. Outside of teaching and performing, I enjoy running, reading, and spending time with friends. My favorite books include J.D Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye", Tim O'Brien's "The Things They Carried", and Sherwood Anderson's "Winesburg, Ohio". I listen to all kinds of music, but at the forefront is classical music, as well as Radiohead and Led Zeppelin. I received my Bachelor of Music degree from the Indiana...

...their own. It was fascinating to witness the ways different people think, and I loved the challenge of adjusting my tutoring style accordingly. This passion led me to pursue a career in making education more effective for all students. To pursue this goal, I majored in cognitive science and minored in child development and computer science at Tufts University. My major taught me about how the brain works, and how it learns most effectively. With...

...range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, math, public speaking, and standardized test prep. I am a firm proponent of equalizing education opportunities, as education is critical for an improved quality of life. I aim to tailor my tutoring style for each of my students to provide them with a personalized learning experience. During my free time you can find me reading my extensive book list, baking gluten free cupcakes and scrapbooking.

A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, I am excited to help students achieve their goals and take the utmost advantage of their education.

...elementary teacher with years of experience teaching all ages and subjects. More than four years of experience working in ABA with special needs students as a behavioral therapist, along with years working at various daycares, preschools, afterschool programs, and tutoring programs. Have worked with students who have a multitude of different learning disabilities or challenges, as well as students learning English as a second language. Eager to help some scholars further their education and enjoy...

...and high school math, 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...

...School where I am pursuing my Bachelor of Business Administration, concentrating in Strategy & Management Consulting and Information Systems & Operations Management. I am passionate about tutoring because I want to give everyone the opportunity to reach their maximum potential in academic achievement. My favorite subjects to tutor include writing, math, and music. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student wherever they are and walk alongside them as they navigate their way through...

...tutor for a high school student preparing for the AP Chemistry Exam. Regarding college students, I served as a note taker for the General Biology course, a tutor for the Cell Biology course, and a tutor for a Biochemistry course for graduate students. After college, I attended the University of Pittsburgh for graduate school and earned my PhD in Cellular and Molecular Pathology. During graduate school I was a mentor for a junior high school...