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Max: Somerville Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...standardized test prep, middle school and high school math classes, and college-level biology courses as a volunteer, teaching assistant, and private tutor. I have spent time lecturing, providing homework help, and offering specific testing strategies to different students at different times. I have experience with the majority of science and math Advanced Placement courses, the ACT, the SAT, the general GRE, and the Biology GRE. To me, tutoring is a two-way street. While it is...
Education & Certification
Ball State University - Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Anne: Somerville Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...are and helping them achieve their goals. I have been teaching and learning all my life! My trademark pedagogy involves personalized, hands-on, interactive activities (even in a remote setting). My unique approach employs theatre and creative dramatics and inter-arts strategies across subjects, especially essay writing, critical thinking, and analysis. As someone who attended college and received both my advanced degrees on scholarship (Vassar, Emerson, Tufts), I am an advocate for equal opportunity education. I have...
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Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Emerson College - Master of Arts, Theater Management
Tufts University - Doctor of Philosophy, Theater Arts

Kaley: Somerville Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...both 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...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Education and Public Policy
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Human Development and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 790

Brice: Somerville Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...own peers struggling with their calculus exams. Over the past year alone, I've worked with over 30 students, spending several hours each day to help them stay up to speed on their schoolwork. I specialize in many areas of math as well as computer science, biology and physics. When tutoring students, I draw on my own experience with learning the material to identify and address the obstacles they face. I believe that promoting a deeper...
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Paul: Somerville Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...students of various ages in a wide range of subjects. I especially enjoy teaching biology, writing, and test preparation. My tutoring philosophy is to blend education with inspiration. I believe a great tutor not only teaches the material, but also helps students to become more effective learners. I often provide real-world examples to help students get excited about concepts. Also, I use practice problems so that my students can see their own improvement and gain...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Double major in biology and public health (pre-med)
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

John: Somerville Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...applications process, including the drafting/editing of personal statements and school-specific essays. I believe that, with persistence and grit, students can develop an extremely solid foundation of learning that can aid them in tests and everyday life. I definitely stress practice problems and problem solving in my approach, however I am open and flexible to feedback and adjustment. As a tutor, I hope to aid students in attaining their full academic potential! Besides academics, I also...
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Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Laila: Somerville Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...I am most passionate about History and Math. In my experience, students and I tend to have to most fun preparing for history by turning events into stories that seem a lot more interesting and thus rememberable. As for math, I like to give my struggling students the confidence to admit what they know and do not understand and tackling subjects from a grassroots level up. I think understanding the "why" behind everything makes learning...
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Boston University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance

Ryan: Somerville Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...attending Northeastern University to continue my education with a Ph.D. in Physics. I love helping students succeed, and I bring a strong Math and Science background to help students struggling with these difficult subjects. I believe that the secret to succeeding in these subjects is not in memorizing solutions and equations, but by developing problem solving skills so students will know how to approach and set up problems in any STEM setting.... In math and science,...
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Bachelors, Physics
SAT Math: 800
SAT Writing: 770
GRE Quantitative: 167

Anthony: Somerville Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
I got my undergraduate degree at Brown University, where I received a Bachelor of Arts in creative writing and psychology. While I'm passionate about a wide range of subjects, I particularly love tutoring writing and anything that requires analytical reasoning. In my free time, I box, lift weights and write comedy.
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology and Literary Arts
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36

Tom: Somerville Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...musical theater productions and singing ensembles. Additionally, I invested substantial amounts of time preparing for the SAT and many AP exams: I know the tests well and am excited to explore the varieties of questions with students as they prepare for the exams. Besides nurturing interests in many academic areas over the years, I have also sharpened strong communication skills by frequently discussing materials with my instructors and fellow students. To check if I've mastered...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, American History & Literature
Boston University - PHD, American Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 750
SAT Writing: 800

Grace: Somerville Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
I love test taking and am a recent Dartmouth College graduate. I have experience with 12 AP exams, SAT (99th percentile), GRE, SAT subject tests, ACT, english, and much more. I enjoy adapting to individual students study and learning styles and making work more efficient and productive. In my spare time I run obstacle courses like Spartan Races.... I tailor individual study plans to help dedicated students reach their full potential with efficiency and accuracy.... I...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Allan: Somerville Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...I spent 2 months working hard to get my score to where I wanted it to be. The second time I took the exam I saw a 200-point increase. Previously, I have had experience teaching the SSAT and the SAT. The student I tutored in SSAT successfully passed the exam is now attending a private high school abroad. With VarsityTutor's online learning platform, I will be able to transfer knowledge in a visual, easy-to-understand manner....
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 780

Stephen: Somerville Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...open to connect with the student first, to listen and figure out what things I can actually help them with. It is always my goal to help students understand concepts and problem solving strategies themselves, so that they can tackle and solve their problems and assignments themselves. I love when the students who come to me have their "Eureka!" moments and come to understand the concept they didn't grasp before, or solve the problem that...
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University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelors, Civil and Environmental Engineering
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800

Towsif: Somerville Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...levels. I've worked with students teaching basic principles of economics, and have worked on higher level theory classes, and feel comfortable teaching all levels of economics. I've worked teaching as debate coach at the Boston Latin School and as an instructor at the Harvard Summer Debate Camp Workshop, and have worked with high school students across the country, teaching them about current politics, economics, philosophy, and international relations. I think my most effective tutoring skill...
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Northeastern Junior College - Current Undergrad, Business and Economics
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 770

Ben: Somerville Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...returned from two months in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile, where I hopped from town to town and explored a new part of the world. Next I'm looking ahead to an extended hiking trip along the Continental Divide Trail in Colorado this summer. Backpacking and canoeing are my preferred modes of travel. I'm available to tutor anything English related- grammar, vocabulary, reading, essay writing, essay editing, college essay writing and editing, and the GRE verbal and...
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Cornell University - Bachelors, English

Amanda: Somerville Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...and critiquing other students' papers. I gave feedback about content, structure, and grammar. I loved helping people find their voice and discover what they were excited to write about - I found that often students were intimidated by writing, but when I asked questions and listened, they quickly realized they had something they wanted to say and gained confidence in their writing. I gained more tutoring experience after college working for ScorePlus Academics for over...
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Union University - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 36

Jack: Somerville Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
Hi! I'm James, I graduated from a small college preparatory school in Connecticut as a member of the class of 2017, and am entering my freshman year at Northeastern University. I love to read and write, interests that have honed my writing skills and earned me places on the editing staffs of my high school newspaper and literary magazine. I hope that I can use my love of writing to help you in your own...
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Northeastern University - Bachelor in Arts, Film Production
SAT Verbal: 730

Laura: Somerville Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...a year, as well as high school math for a semester. Furthermore, I participated in a week-long Spring Break tutoring program in New Orleans, where I tutored 3rd and 4th grade students in math. Lastly, I spent a month teaching computer literacy to health workers in rural Togo in the summer of 2013. I find tutoring to be an extremely rewarding experience. I really enjoy teaching and like the challenge of trying to figure out...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 740

Crystal: Somerville Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
...city of Boston. I just came back from a year living in France, where I taught English to over 200 elementary school students in person and by videoconferencing. My other previous teaching experiences include being a French drill instructor and Linguistics T.A. at Dartmouth, a teaching assistant at the Kimball Union Academy Summer Language Institute, and a Dartmouth Partners in Community Service Fellow at the Chinatown Community Children's Center in San Francisco. I am an...
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 770

JP: Somerville Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Somerville, MA
I am a graduate of Harvard College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Statistics. Since graduation, I have worked at hockey camps instructing young people on the ins and outs of the game. I am comfortable teaching all ages, but I specialize in SAT prep. I find teaching rewarding because I enjoy helping people reach their full potential. In my free time, I play hockey and am working on writing a screenplay. I also...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, Statistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
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