Award-Winning Spanish 2 Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...I majored in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry and was captain of the sailing team. I also spent a semester studying sociology and biology in Chile where I lived in Spanish for five months. I tutored math in high school and college and will be tutoring Spanish, algebra, calculus, and biology with varsity tutors. I look forward to helping others with all of these subjects! I am working full time as a research assistant at Boston...

...obstacle. Sometimes it is helping them understand something conceptually. Other times it is helping them see how what they are studying is connected to a previous unit. At times my job is to help a client overcome the challenging emotions behind what they are studying. I approach each client holistically in order to help them succeed. I grew up in the Boston area but spent most of my adult life living in California and the...

...tutor with experience teaching subjects across the arts and humanities! Need help organizing an essay, or writing a college application? Struggling to differentiate early Christianity and Judaism? Iambic Pentameter making you crazy? Missed the lesson on the sociological perspective? Let's chat! I studied Religion and Theatre at Wellesley College and took classes in Literature, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, History, Dramatic Theory, and more! I have a special place in my heart for Shakespeare, and my favorite...

...students, I love the challenge of finding the best way to make a concept make sense to a student and learning about all of the new and different ways that a problem can be looked at and understood. I am an upbeat and enthusiastic individual and I work hard to keep my lessons both informative and fun. Outside of academics, I am a fan of classical music, Harry Potter, and my little dachshund, Hazel!

I am a Masters student at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. I have my Bachelors Degree in Psychology from the University of Florida, with minors in French and Education. I love to read and spend time with friends and family. I'm passionate about supporting and empowering people to realize their own potential and to love learning new things!

...As the founder and peer advisor to the UNH Zoological Society, I understand the common struggles that students have in STEM courses, particularly biology. I have experienced many of these frustrations myself and feel I have become a stronger student and teacher because of them. Additionally, as a high school spanish tutor, I saw the common obstacles that held students back while also learning the individual frustrations of each student. With patience and dedication, I...

...not afraid to dive into the nitty-gritty details if you need it! I can be sure to provide thorough explanations---I think it is important to know not only what is the correct answer but also why it is the correct answer. I am an extremely patient person, and I am willing to take as much time as necessary to explain concepts clearly. As someone who has gone through tutoring herself, I know what it is...

My name is Farzana Patwa and I recently graduated from NYU Steinhardt with a Masters in Teaching Secondary Mathematics. I have 3+ years in tutoring and teaching computer science and math. While I have the most experience working with high school students, I have worked with students ranging from 11 years old to 50 years old! I hope to make math and computer science more fun and accessible for my students!

...early stage tumors. Both in the classroom and in lab, I have always been more than willing to help others with their assignments or troubleshooting an equipment problem. On top of my scientific pursuits, I have immersed myself in the worlds of classical Latin and Spanish. The beauty of language and its power are so wonderful. I am extremely passionate about biology, chemistry, math, and language. I have learned a great deal thus far, and...

...Chemistry. While an undergraduate at Tufts University, I served as both an academic and personal mentor to students ranging from elementary school to high school, focusing on topics such as leadership, female empowerment, SAT/ACT prep, and college applications. In addition, I have taken AP Chemistry (scored a 5), AP Calculus AB (scored a 5), AP Spanish Language (scored a 5), AP Spanish Literature (scored a 4), SAT II Chemistry (scored a 670), SAT II Math 1...

...to create a fun, supportive space that allows the student to tap into their innate ability to succeed academically, along with providing skills in time management, and organization. I am an electronic musician, and I participate in the underground scene in Boston, as well as teach Yoga at The Breathing Room in Cambridge. I have a colorful background in the arts, and try to include this creativity into my teaching style. I am a solution...

...language teacher with more than 5 years experience tutoring Spanish, English, and writing. I graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Spanish and linguistics from Lawrence University, where I was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. Upon graduating, I completed a Fulbright teaching grant at the National University of Colombia in Bogota. I still work as an English teacher and have no plans of stopping, so if it is language help you...

...year to pursue music. During the gap year, I tutored a neighborhood seventh-grade girl in math and writing. Over the years, I have come to better understand how much I enjoy providing one-on-one support to children. I have been particularly successful in helping children who easily get frustrated and lose patience. As a recent student, I would be very excited to help others feel confident in their schoolwork. I understand the stress and frustration that...

...subject for conflict resolution and de-radicalization programs. I have been working for over 8 years in education, most recently as a Teaching Assistant in a psychology/neurology class of 140+ freshmen. I have worked at school and camp programs with children of all ages. I first started tutoring juniors and seniors as a freshman in high school when Marblehead High School allowed me into the upperclassmen's Western Philosophy class; since then, I have tutored all major...

Learning should be fun and engaging. To me, teaching someone something new and helping them excel when a topic is difficult is rewarding.

...these subjects encourage students to explore multiple perspectives, develop their own voice, and engage in creativity. Although my experience began casually, I realizedthat I enjoyed simplifying things to provide a better understanding. I'm currently a student at Bentley University pursuing a major in management and a double minor in business administration and marketing, and I still find interest inguiding people throughsubjects. My tutoring style is calm but focused. I always try to adapt to each...

...to learning. I have taught various subjects at various levels, from elementary to college. I have also helped many students with test preparation for the ACT and SAT in particular, but I am always open to transferring these skills to other placement exams or test prep needs. I feel proud when my students tell me of their success. It encourages me to continue working hard and improving my teaching abilities so that students can benefit...

...fluent in Spanish and developed a love for tutoring English language learners. Since graduation, I have worked with students at Midtown Educational Foundation and other extracurricular programs, and am currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Teaching English. I tutor a wide range of subjects, although I am most passionate about English, Spanish, and Writing. I am an advocate of student-centered tutoring, and my goal is to support and guide students so that they have...

I've always had a great love for reading and writing and hope to pass that love along, while also ensuring that students have a good grasp on reading comprehension, grammar, and writing mechanics. I use a combination of several different techniques to enable students to improve in their reading and writing skills, and try to use resources that are not only helpful but also relate to the students' interests.

...support. While I enjoy tutoring in all subjects, I especially love English (and any type of writing), Social Studies, History, and Spanish. I'm also dyslexic, so I had to overcome a little more difficulty than many of my peers to learn how to read and write, but now those are two of my favorite things to do. As a result, I'm very patient and super passionate about helping others gain the same enthusiasm for education...