Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Somerville, MA

Hi, my name is Steven Holmes. I am a recent graduate of Tufts University where I double majored in political science and environmental studies with a minor in history. I love to research and read about all historical eras. I also am an avid Boston sports fan and play a variety of sports (running, baseball, basketball, tennis).

...English/Creative Writing, the SAT/ACT, Mandarin Chinese, and college admissions. Over the years, I've obtained extensive experience tutoring all age groups, from as young as 3-4 to college students in seminar classes. I offer an extremely personalized approach to meet my students wherever they are so as to address their needs, whatever those may be! Above all, I also want my students to enjoy the process, so I aim to make all of my lessons as...

...elementary school-aged students. I loved working with students in French and English. Since graduating, I have continued to pursue my passion for language and learning by attending French conversation groups, reading, and watching movies in French. In high school, I was the president of the National Honors Society and the vice president of the French National Honors Society. I tutored students at the high school and middle school levels in history, English language and literature,...

...variety of organizations, working with at-risk high school students, university athletes, and students with disabilities. I enjoy tutoring math courses the most. I struggled with math in high school and got lots of help. Once I did, my confidence and interest grew to the point I studied it in college. So it's really rewarding for me to help others grow in the subject as well. However, I also enjoy tutoring history, German, and test prep...

...Bruins fan and also enjoy fishing and home improvement projects. I have had the benefit of working with all types of kids through my experiences in both mainstream and special education classrooms, as well as on the sports field where I coach lacrosse. I currently work at the Wilmington Middle School and specialize in tutoring Math, English, Science and Social Studies for grades 6 through 10. I am very patient and tailor my lessons to...

...teaching that prioritizes asking my students key questions that allow me to make my classes as exciting as possible. Questions like: "What do you want to learn? How do you learn best?" Based on their answers, I make sure to incorporate their interests and preferences into whatever it is we do. As a student, I was always fascinated by the humanities, as well as learning a second language. I am a recent Harvard graduate, earning...

...Math and English are my favorite subjects to tutor (of course) but I enjoy teaching and tutoring in all its forms! I also used to be a Coach for Let's Get Ready, meaning that as a volunteer, I conducted an SAT and college readiness course for a class of around 10 high school students. I also helped with editing their college essays and answering all of their college questions. Currently, I spend an average of...

...english, math) and have tutored in secondary, elementary, and early learning settings (especially in mathematics). I also have several years of experience working with children. I believe any academic concept can be taught to any student, as long as it is visualized in the way that reaches the student the best. I place a lot of importance on visual learning, diagrams, and analogies. Other than biology, I have a passion for drawing, playing the piano,...

...Master's degree from Harvard University. My background is in the liberal arts: the humanities, history, philosophy and logic, language-learning (ESL and German), as well as psychology and introductory neuroscience. In the past I've also worked with learners on prepping for standardized tests, including the SATs, GREs, and TOEFL. My teaching approach is responsive and 100 percent student-centered. I look forward to working one-on-one with you to help clarify your learning goals, scaffolding activities to match...

...From that respect, my confidence was allowed to grow and self respect for my own growing abilities flourished as well. Only then did I come to understand that taking a programmed approach to students was not the key to success. Seeing each student as the unique person they are means that I have needed to teach with that central fact in mind. Beyond that, this is how I want to teach and my methods work.

...with students and helping them achieve their goals. I have experience tutoring students of all ages in a variety of subjects including, History, German, and English. As a History major with Economics and Education minors, I feel prepared to foster an in-depth understanding of diverse subject matter. I am currently completing coursework to receive my Masters of Arts in Teaching and have a lot of experience working with students. I have taught in both a...

...student teaching in Lowell Public Schools and really helped spark my passion for education. I believe all students can learn and succeed when they have access to the right resources and a strong support system. As a future math teacher, my goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive classroom where students feel confident, supported, and encouraged to learn in ways that work best for them. More than anything, I want my students to feel...

...young student, I learned to embrace academic challenge and thrived as a student in high school and college, and I am now preparing to continue my education in graduate school. My experience taught me that all students, no matter their situation, have the potential to succeed academically, and I work hard to instill this belief in my pupils. Though I tutor a wide range of subjects, I have a special passion for the social sciences,...

Hi, my name is Andrew and I am currently a sophomore at Boston College. I am a double major in Biology and Philosophy. As someone who has needed help in the past, I fully understand the importance of tutoring. Therefore, my goal is to help students understand any material that they struggle with and help them feel more confident in their own abilities.

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.

...the privilege of working with students in both academic and non-academic settings. I was a tutor for second grade students while in college and watched my students grow into confident individuals with increased reading skills. I also worked as a sailing instructor for several years at a junior sailing club where I taught introductory racing, basic navigation, and basic sailing to kids ages 8-14. I strongly believe that all students have the ability to succeed...

...master's degree of education from the University of Massachusetts at Boston in 2010. I am available to tutor history, world cultures and geography, reading, writing, and grammar for both native born English speakers and ESL students. Education has always been extremely important to me. Because of this, I work to ensure that my students truly learn the material and not just memorize a topic for a test. My teaching style is student centered where the...

...particularly fond of Shakespeare (although there are a lot of students who don't agree with me!) but I also have experience reading other European and American literature. My history experiences covers Europe, America, and Latin America, although I have a special fondness for Tudor England (think Henry VIII and his wives), early American history, and classical cultures, like ancient Rome. I think that everybody can develop a love for history, they just need to approach...

I am a recent graduate of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, with a B.S. in Psychology and Medical Anthropology. I am currently work full-time as an Research Assistant for the NIH, focusing on Youth and Social Issues, at the University of Michigan Institute for...... I prefer teaching at an individual level, working with the person's interests to inspire them and develop confidence in sticky subjects.... Get to know the student both academically and personally!... Practice,...

I love to teach and to watch my students grow. I have my BA in Applied Behavioral Science from Ashford University and my master's in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University with a concentration in forensics. I have a strong background in working with students with disabilities and a passion for meeting them where they are. As well as adopting their way of learning to my tutoring approach.