Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...at Boston University I was responsible for teaching two undergraduate level engineering courses, requiring me to teach in both large classroom and one-on-one settings. I am most comfortable teaching quantitative sciences, although I also have experience teaching standardized tests and more qualitative subjects such as Biology or Chemistry. I am a born and raised Bostonian, having grown up in Reading, MA. I am a proud product of the Massachusetts Public School system. I am a...

...also the incoming Lab Manager at the Sidanius Lab. I am an active student researcher and have done research on topics including prejudice, punishment, and minority leadership, to name a few. I love teaching and using my knowledge to help others. I have tutored individual college students (18-20) and middle schoolers (12-14) and also served as a Teaching Apprentice for a 150-person college-level psychology course. When I am not teaching or working on research, you...

...insights into how students learn, and I strive to make challenging material approachable and engaging. Although I have experience tutoring for less than a year, I have already developed a student-centered approach that emphasizes comprehension over rote memorization. I enjoy breaking down concepts and guiding students to those illuminating moments of clarity. My goal is to foster confidence in their abilities and inspire a genuine interest in their studies, making learning a rewarding journey.

...student at Harvard College studying Economics and Neurobiology. Since junior high, I have been a tutor, and I am comfortable whether the subject is English, calculus, or biology. I believe knowledge is most useful when you're able to integrate it into your everyday life. To that end, I would seek to learn from you and listen to your interests, and then find ways to show the hidden connections between the subject under study and your...

...academic support in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra II at my school. I am comfortable, however, with upper level math classes (such as calculus), and science courses (biology, chemistry, and physics). I am in the process of applying to medical school as well. I have been fortunate to have already been accepted into a couple of schools. I would love to help you prepare for the MCATs and get a head start on your medical...

...the German major were recognized when I was honored with the German Consulate Book Prize for Excellence in German. While in college, I worked as a writing tutor both at Connecticut College and at the US Coast Guard Academy. As a writing tutor, I assisted students with all stages from the writing process, from brainstorming and drafting, to research strategies and proper citation techniques. By working for two very different universities, I have experience working...

I am a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I am working towards my Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Applied Mathematics with a minor Chemistry on the premedical track. I have been heavily involved in research relating to genetic medicine, neuroscience, and global public health. I love anything related to math or science!

As your tutor, I'm here to inspire you about the content you're learning, to see value in excelling, and support you in becoming an active, life-long learner.

...Washington University in St. Louis studying Biology as well as Global Health and Environment. I have been tutoring for four years in a broad range of subjects including Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, English, and SAT prep. At WashU, I work as a peer mentor for General Chemistry in which I lead small groups through problem sets every week. As a tutor, I think it is critical to not only teach the student but also foster his/her...

...Diploma. I have been a tutor for the past two years and have enjoyed every minute of it. I've worked with students ranging from second grade through high school. I'm passionate about learning and am a firm believer that learning should be fun, so I try to bring this approach to my tutoring through creating a positive and engaging environment. While I tutor in various subjects, my favorites are Biology, English, and Algebra.

...from Bard High School Early College, and I am currently working towards a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Education Studies and Mathematics at Skidmore College. I have previously worked with students aged 6 to 14 specializing in math. I love finding strategies to make math more accessible: particularly through use of modules, experiments, and applications. I spend my free time hiking, sewing, knitting, cooking, and building Lego castles with my three younger siblings.

...Understanding what motivates people through a combination of math, writing, reading, and critical thinking motivated my decision to study these fields. While at the University of Maryland, I worked as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in Applied Econometrics, a quantitative economics course. In this role, I hosted group review sessions, one-on-one tutoring sessions, and helped students through any and all of their challenges related to the course. I also had opportunities to tutor through school and...

I am currently a sophomore at NYU, majoring in Neuroscience, on the pre-Health track. I grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts and graduated from Lexington High School in 2016. Currently, I work as a research assistant in Brigham and Women's Hospital, where we study clinical pain management. I am also an instructor at the Lexington Debate Institute and have had experience instructing debate camp for two years.

...teaching them things that I am passionate about like math, English, science, and art! I have 4 cummulative years of peer mentoring in middle school and high school. I was always someone who wanted to do well in school, but I struggled with self-confidence and test anxiety. I was able to find amazing mentors through Varsity Tutors and other programs who helped me overcome these obstacles and I wish to do the same for other...

...France when I was 20 and I never thought I could speak another language! If I can do it, you too :-) I am an Industrial Engineer and I hold and MBA from Boise State University in Entrepreneurship. I love learning and I love people. I started from zero and climbed my way up. If you need help, motivation or anything else, I am your guy! I can be very simple, very serious but also...

...self-learning. I have experience tutoring in grammar and syntax as well as essay writing. During my senior year in college, I worked with other students helping them to develop their senior thesis project from conceptualizing their focus, through the research portion, and as they wrote their term paper. I also worked with students on their college admissions essays providing editing assistance and constructive feedback. My focus with students is to help them realize their full...

...as a classroom teacher and a tutor and in these roles I look for ways to make learning fun and rewarding. I especially love teaching reading and writing and I have taught or tutored these subjects to students ranging from kindergarten through adults. I also have experience tutoring test prep subjects and focus both on the content material and test taking skills. My passion is psychology and I have been able to use my graduate...

...research focus in graduate school was on the surface properties of materials, specifically graphite and graphene, and I have extensive background in surface characterization techniques. I also am very knowledgable in chemistry subjects and am quickly learning various aspects of biology and cell biology pertaining to the blood (immune system) as part of my research at Northeastern. I have had great experiences tutoring and TA'ing in the past and found the work to be both...

...in art history, where I also studied Classics, anthropology, psychology, history, English, and government, and spent one glorious semester studying abroad in Paris. At Skidmore I gained tutoring experience working as a peer-mentor, art history tutor, note-taker, and providing SAT prep and general homework help, as well as teaching English while studying in Paris. After Skidmore I moved to London where I earned my Master of Arts in art history at the Courtauld Institute of...

...learning. I've been teaching for several years, mostly in English, and also have tutored and worked in various educational environments. I hold a bachelor of science degree in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University, and a master of education degree in curriculum and instruction - secondary school English from George Mason University. As an educator, I believe in incorporating lessons on mutual respect, diversity, and citizenship along with the ELA content. These skills put together place...