Award-Winning Study Skills and Organization Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...Since graduating from high school, I have lived in a variety of places, including Nashville, Northern California, London, and, most recently, New York. Due in part to my background in the performing arts, I am most excited about teaching literature, reading comprehension, and English. I also am passionate about helping students polish essays and language...

...concepts in words, to taking a more visual approach and looking at the big picture, to working through problems to figure out areas of difficulty. In my free time, I really enjoy playing alto saxophone and electric guitar, as well as working out at the gym and swimming laps in the pool. I have also...

...is John. I have taught math for over 30 years and I still love it now as much as I did when I first started. I love math and I find it fun, and when I work with students, I find ways to translate this to them. I love mathematical thinking and I love helping...

...Ethics. I'm bilingual in English and Spanish and looking forward to learning French. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages, including special needs. I'm very patient and I believe that people learn best when they are having fun and can apply it to relatable scenarios. I look forward to working with you!

...Alan Nahigian. I am a 5th year teacher in the state of MA. I have taught Math for all 5 years at the Middle School level. I have also taught Science, Physical Education and Religion, I have taught from grades Pre-K through 8th grade. I believe that all students are brilliant, they just need to...

...and math, Spanish, and also writing, English and social studies. In my tutoring I like to utilize a practical learning style where we use real-life examples. Sometimes I include other forms of media in my teaching which makes it a lot more fun (and relevant). Outside of academic I am a volunteer with various rare...

...how the students learns best. Learning can be a cause for anxiety. I like to build a relationship with my students and help them face fears about areas of anxiety. I have multiple ways of presenting content so that each student can discover which way works best for them. My goal is to get each...

...program where I will also receive a certificate in African Studies. Outside of academia, I enjoy exploring where I live, spending time with new and old friends, and reading. Just as my personal interests are diverse so are the subjects that I teach. However, my favorite subjects to teach are SAT Math and TOEFL because...

...new ways of thinking about things I already know. My main interest, however, is alternative energy and sustainable technologies. I pride myself on being a friendly and charismatic person, with the ability to make people comfortable around me and also understand the importance of what I am communicating. I am thorough and meticulous in my...

...from the state of Massachusetts. My experience in and out of the classroom, as well as my study of educational theory and practice, informs my teaching. I believe in combining evidence-based practices with a personalized approach to customize content, strategies, and materials to help each student learn best. The brain is always learning, and I...

...9th grade, then go off to college at the end of their 12th grade year. I have a Master of Education in Moderate Disabilities and currently teach grades 7-12. I have supported students with preparing for many standardized tests, such as the MCAS, the ACCUPLACER, and the ACT/SAT English Portions of the exam.

Julia is an alumna of AmeriCorps, the Harvard Innovation Lab, and an Intel Innovation Prize Winner at MIT. A strong writer who studied Women's and Gender Studies in addition to completing rigorous science coursework and a Master's of Public Health Degree, Julia finds her unusual perspective is useful in helping students tackle academic challenges.

...advancement in any subject. I understand that each individual student has a unique approach to learning, and I try to pinpoint the most effective study and comprehension strategies for each of my students, so that he or she feels that his or her time is being used effectively, and so he or she can utilize...

...goal is to show students how much they can do on their own, even when they feel it is a subject that they are "bad at", by working together to solidify their understanding of the subject and teach them helpful skills and tricks. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy yoga, running, cooking, and reading!

...of my class in law school. I have 2 ESL certificates: a 120 hour TESOL certificate, and a 120 hour TEFL certificate. I have 14 years of experience teaching English and Reading. I love working with people one on one rather than in a classroom. I have three children of my own ages 3, 5,...

...to helping your learner come up with creative ways to grasp tough concepts and excel academically. My experiences as a substitute teacher at the Eliot-Pearson Children's School, as a supervisor at Ramapo for Children, and as a theatre instructor for Tufts' Creative Arts Program have provided me the opportunity to work with young people ages...

...have a wide range of other qualifications. For fun, I enjoy board games (a few favorites: Ghost Stories, Betrayal at House on the Hill, Dominion) and video games (Hearthstone, various indie games, and anything Legend of Zelda!), music (mostly piano, although I'm trying to learn guitar and I love singing with friends), and theater (especially...

...to help others learn about these subjects. I have worked in the industry over the past year as a software engineer. Through this experience I have gained real world industry knowledge which has refined my skills. I look forward to working with more students and to help them learn and thrive in their studies.

...is different it is important to find the best ways in which he/she can recall, understand, and relate various subject materials. Ultimately though, whether a student is an auditory, visual, kinetic, spacial, etc.. learner, I find the best approach is to help students learn how to identify a range of ways to ask questions regarding...

...job isn't only to teach students academic content, but also to help them develop skills to set goals and gain autonomy over their own education. When working in schools, collaboration with colleagues is central to my practice; when tutoring, this means being open to feedback from my students and their families so we can work...