Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...my boyfriend's notes and then send them back to him. And no, that did not last long. So I was always destined to be a teacher. My teaching mission as I see it, is to help students enjoy the escape and the joy that literature can bring to their lives. I also want students to discover the power of writing and expressing themselves. Learning should be an adventure,and I strive to incorporate energy and humor...

...in molecuar and cellular biology with a minor in chemistry. During that time, I also tutored fellow peers and underclassmen in organic chemistry, anatomy and physiology, and biology. Post-graduation, I worked for another tutoring company that focused on ACT/SAT preparation. All of my students scored in the 95th percentile or higher. I'm a second year MAMS student at Boston University School of Medicine. I'm currently working in a skeletal tissue biology research lab while also...

...in Economics from the University of Maryland and have been tutoring since 2011. I have experience teaching a wide variety of subjects to various age groups and educational backgrounds. I have a love of Mathematics, History, and the Sciences, and would want nothing more than to share this passion with you. My motto is that anyone can learn anything! It all depends on how it is being taught and how much time students are willing...

...rising junior at the University of California, Los Angeles. I'm pursuing a double major in economics and geography, with a mathematics minor. I have tutoring experience as a volunteer with Girls Incorporated, and currently with the Los Angeles Unified School District. I'm excited to grow as a virtual mentor with Varsity Tutors, and hope to assist students in a variety of academic disciplines. My main areas of expertise include reading comprehension, writing mechanics, essay development,...

...of subjects. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Spanish, Writing, and Multicultural Studies. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I firmly believe every student can become more confident and independent with the help of a tutor who takes the time to get to know each...

My name is Anthony and I am a freshman at Northeastern University. I am currently studying Psychology on a Pre-Med track. Even though my studies are heavily science-based, I enjoy all other subjects, as well. I tutored in high school as Vice-President of the National Honor Society and I am looking forward to continuing my passion for helping others through tutoring.

...neuroscience. I have extensive experience tutoring students ranging from 1st grade to college. In college, I was selected by professors as the only one-on-one Neuroscience Department tutor for college students. I was also a teaching assistant for a psychology statistics course. I also volunteered as a counselor for after-school programs in the Boston area for 5th-8th grade children. I tutored students one-on-one in math and reading, and I helped serve as a guide to empower...

...resources and tools they need to succeed. City Year works in English and Math classrooms and I have the pleasure of serving in an two adaptive math classrooms. While I'm open to tutor English and History and/or Social Studies, I am most passionate about Math. In my experience, helping struggling students think logically and developing procedural fluency, conceptual understanding, and productive disposition, we always seem to have the most fun connecting these skills to other...

...support classes. One of my favorite parts of teaching is getting to know each student as a learner. No two students are the same, and it is an exciting challenge to find what strategies work best for each student. IEPs and 504 plans act as a guide for each student, but I like to go deeper than that and find how I as a teacher can best connect the student to the material being studied.

...overseas I know many different ways to explain and approach students' problems. Mathematics is a language of science. After I learned this language pretty well, I decided to use it for my future education. My goal for coming years is gaining biotechnology knowledge which includes biology, chemistry and physics. From the college I master new procedures, laboratory techniques daily; I hope to add those subjects to my tutoring in the future. I want to be...

...math through calculus, English, and several types of history. My top specialty is physics. I am currently a senior working towards my B.A. in physics, and I just returned from a year of study in Europe, during which I worked full time as a climate change researcher at the University of Helsinki in Finland and passed two intensive PhD level atmospheric science courses. This subject is my passion and I love passing that on! Outside...

...and extensive content knowledge in American Government, 20th and 21st century United States and World History Knowledge as well as the field of Psychology. I have experience teaching AP and IB Psychology and IB History, as well as Civics, World History, United States History II and standard level Psychology. I have advised several IB students on their extended essay in History and Psychology and am familiar with the EE guide and essay requirements per subject....

...with a minor in mathematics. I started tutoring in high school by teaching my peers after school and during our lunch breaks. I have a passion for helping others with their studies and accomplishing their aspirations. It's always an exciting experience to help other overcome obstacles and achieve their goals! I am also able to tutor in Mandarin Chinese. My hobbies are exploring the city of Boston, visiting historical landmarks and museums, and trying out...

...I received my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Spanish and Latin American Cultures in 2020. While at Columbia, I privately tutored undergraduate students in all levels of Spanish for four years, as well as running a weekly Spanish help room. Outside of my academics, I am interested in public policy and plan to go to law school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about...

...for students with learning differences who needed help with planning, organization, and structuring their work time. Throughout my undergraduate career, I worked with students from age six to age eighteen, usually with a focus on reading and writing, but with occasional forays into social studies, science, and Taekwondo. My favorite subjects to tutor are middle and high school writing and math through Algebra I. I also tutor in the elementary grades, in Spanish, and in...

...a 2014 graduate from Quinnipiac University with a major in Economics and a minor in English. Since graduation, I have worked in management and Human Resources. I have tutored math and English throughout my time at Quinnipiac University and enjoy helping students understand a subject that can appear intimidating. I believe that learning should be fun and I do everything I can to have meaningful tutoring sessions that take the stress out of learning a...

...balance of progressive and traditional teaching. Tutoring one-on-one is the best of teaching. I like to present any given material in two ways, such as aurally and visually, so that various learners can access the depth of the content. An example might be to have them select quotations from Civil Disobedience, put them in their own words, write whether they agree with them or not and create a visual of a selected passage from Walden....

...I have over my diction and the power behind phrasing a simple sentence. I believe that every child, no matter their background deserves to be around someone who wants them to succeed and whose sole reason is to help and guide them through any challenges they may face academically. I absolutely love helping people and making a difference and feeling like I have a purpose in this world-no matter how big or small that may...

...major, I have a very strong background in math and sciences. I have experience tutoring all levels of math, from middle school to college level, SAT prep, and Physics. My ability to explain complex concepts in a simplified manner makes me a great tutor, and my ability to make my students feel comfortable learning and asking questions. In my spare time, I enjoy relaxing with friends, yoga, skiing, cooking and exploring different foods and restaurants...

...for The Vanguard Group 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...