Award-Winning TOEFL Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...of other subjects. I use a fun yet firm approach, as positive reinforcement and enthusiasm are the best motivators for young learners. Well spoken and a strong communicator, my methods raise grades and push students to become more individual thinkers. As a former ESL teacher and world traveler, I am attune to various cultural sensitivities and use that knowledge to cater to specific learning styles. Everyone processes information in a different way, which is why...

I'm a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with extensive international and academic experience both researching and teaching languages. I demonstrate a strong passion for cross-cultural exchanges and language pedagogy with students of all ages! Languages of expertise include French, English as a second/foreign language, Spanish, and minority languages in Senegal (West Africa) and Guatemala (Central America).

If there is a will, there is always a way.

...I am an alumna of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the University of Pennsylvania, and a fluent Spanish speaker. In addition to working in 20+ American schools and programs, I have lived and worked in Chile and Peru, where I taught English and trained other teachers. I am a lifelong bookworm, proud owner of a "Grammar Police" T-shirt, and geek for fantasy and magical realism. I have a track record of helping students...

...California, Oregon, Florida, Maryland, Michigan and Texas; and international children, adult, business and university students from Asia, Europe and Latin America. My teaching settings have varied with my travels: I have had the opportunity to teach ESL Business classes to executives at multinational companies in Ecuador, South America. There, I branched out to university students to prepare them for a Standardized Test, or to continue their studies in English abroad. In Boston, I taught at...

...University and currently as a researcher in one of the top 5 universities in the US, I have gained a lot of experience in chemistry and organic chemistry teaching and research. I believe with my tips and tricks I can help students to learn organic chemistry in the easiest possible way. Understanding students need regarding a lesson, lab report or preparation for an upcoming appointment is my prime goal for the tutoring session. See you...

...examinations. When in college, teaching became my profession. I started to teach kids from K-10. It soon gave me purpose to continue my journey of gaining knowledge. I taught middle school subjects like mathematics and science including physics, chemistry and biology while I myself was studying economics, mathematics and statistics. I have also been a teacher in preschool for more than a year which has led me to understand the importance of child psychology and...

...technique scaffolding and you'll love the confidence it creates as well as your grade results. The right tutor-student match is crucial to your success. I have a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies from the University of Delaware and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from The Johns Hopkins University. By improving writing and quantitative analysis, your academic achievement is guaranteed. I am a licensed secondary education math teacher and I taught as adjunct psychology...

...school, and university positions but have most recently been working in a gifted school for English-fluent students looking to study advanced language arts concepts. I obtained my bachelor's in English literature and my master's in secondary English education from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. I have recently relocated to the United States and am anxious to continue my teaching career. My enthusiasm for teaching is boundless. My aim is to promote global citizenship and...

...as a literacy tutor. I tutored adults in ESL and GED Math. I continued as an ESL instructor for three additional years. I have worked with basic phonics and reading through TOEFL prep and editing college level essays. I love languages, so my favorite subjects to tutor are English and Spanish. However, I tutor a wide range of subjects including math and standardized test prep including the LSAT. I am a proponent of trying to...

...your students to work hard, you must work even harder. It is important to set clear expectations from the first day of class whether regarding attendance, attitude, participation, grading, or culture. I am a very warm, encouraging, energetic teacher. Learning is a balance between structure and having fun. I make sure to set a leadership role from the very beginning. I love to laugh, joke, and smile with my students while making sure they understand...

...student at Boston University School of Medicine. I have a Psychology degree and I'm studying to be a therapist. My favorite subjects are Psychology, Sociology and 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...

...graduated at the top 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, and 7. I live in Boston. I love to laugh and play while learning. I have...

...his 2nd feature, "GABRIELLA." In total, he has written, produced, acted and directed four feature films. He has also co created and produced two internet TV shows: "I'M STANDING HERE," a travel show, and "FOOD AND FUN," a food and entertainment show. In 2007 he created INSIDER MAG RADIO as a supplement to THE INSIDER MAG, a traveler's magazine, which he publishes. This is distributed in airports across the United States. In 2010 he relocated...

I am an ESOL student at the University of Rochester in the U.S.! I studied in Japan and China before. I am a big fan of learning about different cultures! I like to play the piano and paint when I am free.

...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 very funny and silly....

...students in Mandarin Chinese, French, and Chemistry. After I graduated, I went to China and taught English both at a school and privately for three years. Right now I am teaching English as a Second Language at a language school here in San Diego. I like private tutoring a lot more than teaching large classes because it's much more personalized, and I can help the student learn exactly what they need. It's great to see...

...American politics, American constitutional law, and Comparative Politics e.g. Latin American and Asian politics. As early as my last year in high school, I tutored students in general high school level English comprehension and writing; while, in college, as a teaching assistant to the philosophy department, I tutored and graded students on their essay writing. I also have first hand experience with effective test prep regimens for the iBT TOEFL and GRE Verbal Reasoning. My...

...a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and a minor in Chinese. I am currently working as a lab technician at Dana- Farber Cancer Institute. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about encouraging the next generation of scientists and helping people of all ages learn English. I have a strong background in math and science as well as reading and writing and would tailor the session to your specific concerns.

...improve your classwork in history, geography, and English. I have a passion for these subject areas, and I look forward to sharing my passion with you! I spent nine years as a classroom history teacher, three years in special education, and I have my certifications in English as a Second Language and in Copyediting. I am also a published writer, so I am more than able to assist you in your writing tasks. I earned...