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!

...forming friendships, 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....

...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 all of their academics and to help them feel confident about school. In my...

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!

...you don't trust your doctor and trust me even better if you do trust your doctor. I solve your problems, interests, doubts and worries in one day at just one and only one sitting. I practice value for money. When you come again it's so you can laugh and give a tip. An excellent coach I will be, truth this like you trust the ABC. Personally, I would do well to make the best or...

...children teaching dance. I love working with 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...

...is necessary for us to live our lives fully. As a tutor, I believe in the student realizing their potential; that is to say, I will not preach or lecture, rather I allow the student to show him- or herself what he or she already knows. From there we fill gaps and solve problems. Aside from tutoring and academia, I enjoy exploring the outdoors, playing and learning various musical instruments, flannel shirts, and training myself...

...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 in Chemistry, Calculus, Algebra, Geometry, and Physics. I have tutored students on a volunteer...

...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 students.

...research, which centers on both African politics and the roles of Identity (religion, ethnicity, sex, gender, etc.) on politics cross-nationally. My research has taken my to Kenya and Ethiopia, where I have conducted interviews with many prominent religious figures, civil society leaders and government officials; developed connections with NGOs; and visited or participated in a number of public religious, political and educational events. I currently have several articles under review or revision. I have also...

...for standardized examinations such as the SAT, 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...

...children from broken homes. I have learned that what most students want and need is not primarily to be told what to do and how to solve their problems, but first to be listened to. And so that is what I want to offer. I am here to take your problems seriously, however big or small you may think you are, however silly you may feel admitting them. I want you to tell me what...

...enjoyed teaching private music lessons since 2016, 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...

...the student I'm working with. For example, the brain becomes much better at thinking abstractly over time as it becomes able to hold more pieces of information in mind at once. Thus, when tutoring younger children, it's helpful to rely much more on pictures and other visuals so the young learner doesn't have to maintain all the information from the discussion in their heads. My minor in computer science stemmed from my desire to pursue...

...business courses. While I tutor a broad 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,...

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

...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 learning!

...Economics HL, IB Geography HL, IB ESS SL, 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...

...Goizueta Business 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...

...Certification in Biotechnology. In college, I was an Opportunity Program 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...