Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Medford, MA

...is especially nice to tutor non-science courses such as English and psychology, subjects that I also really enjoyed throughout high school and college. As a current student, I understand how some subjects can be extremely overwhelming. I believe that one way to strengthen one's understanding of a topic is to take a step backward and reinforce the knowledge of prior topics. My goal is to help students understand the basics before moving onto more complicated...

...for ESL learners and first-generation college students in rural Virginia. Having worked with many types of learners, I believe in finding students' strengths, tailoring appropriate strategies, and giving them ownership over their own work. While I specialize in teaching academic writing, test preparation, and Shakespeare, I believe that struggling students can overcome any obstacle by learning repeatable methods to confidently approach problems. Outside of teaching, I work as a Shakespearean actor, freelance writer, and folk...

...tutor a broad range of subjects, I am especially enjoy working with students on Math, English, and Writing. I always work on first ensuring that students understand the underlying fundamental concepts before tackling more complex problems. I love to use real-world, relevant examples to make concepts come to life, and I always try to instill a love and excitement for the subject by making my sessions as animated and exciting as possible. In my spare...

...even pointed questions meant to stump them, and maybe even put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant them more freedom and independence until they can feel themselves grasp the concept, pointing out pitfalls or common errors along the way; teachers who used these methods on me always left the most lasting impressions. Outside of my studies, I...

I am a current medical student (MD/PhD) at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. I graduated in 2020 from UC San Diego with a degree in bioengineering: biotechnology. I have been a tutor for the past 5 years and my motto that I try to impart on students is to learn by doing. ... That learning should be fun and interesting, not something to be dreaded.... Assess their current skill level in the subject. Then have...

I truly enjoy teaching and helping children reach their maximum potential in all subject areas. Learning should promote children's self-esteem and I always look to find ways to engage my students in order to inspire them to be life long learners. By differentiating my instruction, I am able to help students progress towards the standards in which they are working to achieve.

...and Chemical Engineering students. While working in industry, I taught my co-workers Statistics, Experiment Design, and Technical Writing. More recently, I have been a professional independent tutor, helping students with test prep, Math, Statistics, Chemistry, and Physics. I help teens and adults overcome fears (especially fear of Math) so they can learn more effectively and solve problems confidently. I teach test prep, Math, Statistics, Chemistry, and Physics. I especially like teaching Math, because I find...

...and presented at academic conferences, I am eager to share my expertise with academic writing. Beyond fixing grammar and punctuation, I love to help students improve the quality of their analysis, structure and sense of their arguments, and transitions between ideas. I believe that writing skills are crucial, not only for test prep and college admissions, but for finding fulfilling work and support for ideas that matter. In my spare time, I play violin and...

I have been teaching for 14 years at various levels of education. I began my teaching career in elementary education and slowly worked my way through middle school and high school. My main focus in teaching has always been math and science though I have taught all subjects. I am currently a 9th grade algebra and geometry teacher. I am always looking for ways to help students understand concepts in new and creative ways.... I would...

...have offered my students a variety of assessments to provide them with opportunities to showcase their skills and knowledge. I consistently hold students accountable for their learning and hold high expectations within all lessons. I have allowed families and students to bring their culture into our classroom which has allowed me to build a sense of community as well as a responsive environment where students feel safe. Students collaborated with peers in authentic roles to...

...allow students to grow and learn, that is my ultimate goal. I have been in the field of education for the past eight years. I am a teacher for Lexington Public Schools. I am certified to teach elementary school (grades 1-6) but I am also certified in teaching ESL and I have experience working with younger children as I previously taught at a nursery school. Working with children has always been a passion of mine....

...of the United States and Sweden and apparently sleep talk in both languages. My biggest passion is the preservation of the environment, and I hope to start a career as an environmental scientist. I am currently certified to both prepare students for the ACT exam and tutor mathematics (algebra and pre-calculus), physics, chemistry, and general science. In my free time I enjoy reading, skiing, hiking, cooking, longboarding, sailing, and watching over the top action movies....

...also a member of the varsity rowing team. After college, I taught elementary school English in South Korea for two years before becoming a rowing coach. I love to travel, read, and learn, and I love to share knowledge and learning experiences with others. Economics and English/literature are the two subjects I enjoy studying, and by extension teaching, the most, because they present two entirely different frameworks for understanding the world. I hope that I...

...medical brigades. I recently returned from a trip to Honduras where my brigade was able to provide healthcare to a rural community in central Honduras. Before applying to college, I went through extensive ACT tutoring and would love to relay those skills to other students. I'm passionate about the social sciences, math, spanish, and all things natural science :) I intend to go to medical school and would eventually love to become a pediatric neurosurgeon...

...My teaching philosophy is holistic, so I modify my style based on the individual while being patient and empathetic along the way. There are a number of different reasons why someone might not be improving in a certain subject, so I try to learn more about students so we can troubleshoot and empower them to take an active role in understanding what is and isn't working for them. I have experience tutoring a variety of...

...have teachers and professors throughout my life that were able to convey the importance of education while allowing students to discover their own passions within subjects. This is a method that I have carried with me, that has guided my experiences. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about economics, philosophy, and writing. Outside of the classroom, I do theatre as well as tennis. In my free time, I have an...

...on a research paper, a college application essay, or reviewing grammar; public speaking; SAT prep; and study skills and organization, because each of these areas boosts overall academic success and builds a student's self-confidence. In any subject, I focus on study skills, critical thinking, and independent concept reinforcement so that soon the student will no longer need me to excel. Some of my own favorite subjects to study include languages (I've studied Arabic, Spanish, Latin,...

...track and studied abroad in Costa Rica, so I'm comfortable speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. In high school, I took many honors and AP courses on literature and history and have continued to take such diverse coursework at Harvard, experiences which make me an apt tutor in the humanities. My current academic project is my senior thesis, which will examine the impacts of different farming techniques on small-scale farmers in Latin America. In my...

...got my teaching certifications, and started working in high schools soon after as a Biology and Chemistry teacher. During the past 3 years, I have taught three levels of Biology, including MCAS directed, college prep, and AP. Also Evolution, Ecology, and Cell Biology. I have also taught Chemistry for the past two years. I have been tutoring Biology, Chemistry, SAT's, SSAT's, ACT's and Algebra/Pre-calculus for the past three years. All of the students I have...

Currently a fun and engaging 6th grade math teacher who loves to bring the subject to life for all. I am patient, caring and persistent. I understand that all children learn differently so I try to get to know each student and what will work best for their learning style.