Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...degree from Lesley University in 1996 and my Bachelor's degree in History and Geography from the University of Vermont in 1994. From September through March, I tutor full-time for a women's junior hockey team. As the only social studies tutor for the team, I am responsible for subjects ranging from U.S. History to World History to Geography, Canadian Studies, and beyond. I have been a professional tutor for the team for four years. In my...

...students' growth and success and strive to give them a personalized learning experience in which they can see their growth and emerge as confident scholars. I am a firm believer in assessing students' individual needs and challenging them to challenge themselves through inquiry, practice, and hands-on learning. Essay writing, creative writing, and close reading are skills in which my scholars develop mastery. In my free time I enjoy traveling, cooking, going for walks, and reading!

...in Russian. I worked as a tutor in college for mostly college-aged students, but have also worked with younger students in the past. Currently tutoring in SAT preparation, AP English Lit, Geometry, English, Russian, and others listed. I understand that every students works best at their own pace and in their own way, and try to incorporate that philosophy into my tutoring sessions. Favorite course to tutor would most likely be Russian. I'm very interested...

...diverse number of communities with students and families from many backgrounds and ranges of learning needs. My teaching and tutoring styles begin with meeting students where they are, followed by building upon what they already know so they can ultimately feel confident to tackle new or challenging information. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading, writing, and science! In my spare time I enjoy reading for pleasure, spending time with my family, cooking, and going...

...problems are difficult and require a lot of complex logical thinking, which are best tackled as a team. For that reason, my tutoring philosophy centers around patience and a lot of hands on application of ideas. These two things are arguably the most important pieces to solving difficult problems. In my spare time, I enjoy going to the gym to lift and play basketball. I also enjoy 3D-modeling, as well as spending time outside with...

...succeed! I have been working with kids throughout the city in various capacities for close to four years now, using my education and experience to help them succeed in school and socially. From September 2015 until June 2016, I served in a 5th grade classroom in Hyde Park with City Year Boston, helping my students primarily with their reading but also with math and other subjects. I am capable of working with you from various...

My main passion in helping students is to make a lasting difference in their lives. I have a Degree in Social Work; thus I combine my background in Education and in Social Work to engage students. I work with both typical and special needs students, which is another passion of mine!

...philosophy (and a little bit of computer science for fun). I scored a 2380 on my SAT, and enjoy teaching students the skills necessary to excel at their own SATs and other standardized tests. I also have experience helping students academically at the middle school and high school levels, primarily with math and English classes. As a tutor, I strive to make concepts intuitive and easily understandable. My goal is to equip my pupils with...

...to Ta-Nehisi Coats. As well as a few LGBTQ authors and literature sprinkled in between. After UCLA I began working in local politics in San Francisco and continued my political and public policy education at the University if San Francisco, where I received my masters in Public Affairs. When I am not reading and writing I am traveling! I love going on long runs in different cities and enjoy the local cuisine! I especially enjoy...

...age levels. I have also tutored writing and job search and career planning skills, but my primary experience is in teaching SAT and LSAT test prep. In high school, I completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, with particular success in European History and World Literature. I feel comfortable teaching a majority of high school subjects, but my favorite subject to tutor is Test Prep, particularly the SAT and LSAT. I enjoy introducing students to the...

...world. I have four years of full time teaching experience ranging from public schools in West Africa to private schools in Tennessee. In addition to my full time teaching background, I have tutored students in a variety of subjects and settings, and I greatly enjoy the one-on-one atmosphere to give each student personalized attention and guidance. I have recently graduated from The Fletcher School at Tufts University with a Master of Arts in Law and...

...fascinating and truly have a passion for them and showing how interesting history and geography can be! My teaching philosophy starts with making students feel comfortable and at ease. Learning should be enjoyable and not an added stressor if it can be avoided. Education is such an important part to life, and its importance should never be underestimated. I pay attention to my students to understand their needs and what they desire to get out...

...s/he sees a doctor. The patient tells the doctor what symptoms s/he is experiencing. The doctor will then be able to diagnose the condition and devise a treatment plan. Are you sick of the grades that you're getting? Show me recent assessments on which you have not performed as well as you wanted to. The mistakes you make on an assessment are basically symptoms of a problem. I can diagnose the problem and devise a...

I'm a former STEM high school teacher and advisor. Currently I support high school students prepare for what is next once they graduate. I believe in supporting students by getting to know about them both personally and professionally. I work to build confidence and foster a love for learning in subjects that the student may not enjoy.

Originally from the Boston area, I completed my undergrad degree at Georgetown University in Washington where I focused on Marketing, International Business, and Spanish. I have lived and worked in Boston, Spain, Belgium, Washington, Brazil, and Afghanistan. I completed an MBA in Finance and International Management at Boston University in 2012 and am recently back in the Boston area again. I enjoy traveling and adventure.... I'm very patient with students and understand how to explain things...

Learning isn't always easy; in fact it's often uncomfortable. This means it's possible to find meaning even in classes we hate or the ones we think we are bad at. For this reason, I hope to work with learners who might be uncertain about their interests and futures.

I have a B.A. in Sociology and Religion from Bowdoin College. I specialize in a range of subject areas within the humanities and social sciences. In particular, I focus on teaching effective writing skills. I especially enjoy teaching students the writing skills necessary to successfully and compellingly express their own original ideas.

...a minor in Education. I have been an educator for 30 years, both in the classroom and in administration, specifically in Business Management and Admissions/Enrollment. I have my MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. I love working with students of all ages! I am patient, kind, and warm, and can help ease a student's anxiety about math (at levels up to Algebra II) and writing. I am especially skilled at helping students understand...

...throughout the year. One of my students was even selected to participate in a national moot court competition, and I had the privilege of coaching him through the competition and watching him compete in Washington, D.C. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about history, government, political science, and law. I also love reading and writing, and am very experienced in drafting all types of writing and papers, including personal...

Dedicated and enthusiastic tutor looking to help students with test prep especially PTCE.I also have interest in Math and Sciences and I have a Doctorate in Pharmacy.I believe learning should be fun, engaging and individualised based on student-specific needs