Award-Winning TOEFL Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...that is passionate about education. I just completed my Bachelors degree in Jazz Voice Performance at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. I am currently obtaining my Masters degree in Jazz Studies at the Global Jazz Institute. I love to cook, hike, and read any book I can get my hands on. My favorite subjects to teach are reading, writing, and anything music related. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any...

Hi, this is Xujia, you can also call me Floris. I am so excited to be here and share some tips on language learning and math! Can't wait to start our journey together!

...to design and visual interpretation. As I progressed along my professional track in educational publishing, my mind often returned to my time abroad; I chafed at my inability to regularly use the skills and interests that I acquired in undergraduate study. I also felt disconnected from my community and my frequently returned to my education experiences—particularly those in Spain—which were essential in my personal growth. With that in mind, I made the decision to leave...

...helping students with their writing. I would love to help you improve your writing skills in general, or to look at specific essays or papers. I also enjoy tutoring English/ Language Arts more broadly, including ESL, and math. I do hold a TEFL certificate. I try to keep lessons with students interesting, because I think it's really hard to learn when you don't enjoy what you're learning! I hope to work with you to develop...

...standard school textbooks; ESL subjects: Conversation, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Listening, Idioms, Grammar, and Business topics. I possess several ESL teaching certificates: TESOL, TKT and SEI (public school) and I completed my U.S. certified, university education in Ecuador, South America, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration degree. My hobbies include reading about history and biographies, cooking, and traveling. Creating a motivating learning atmosphere where students can excel is important to me. My classroom allows for learning where...

...I also became CELTA certified. Through the course, I took the initiative to tutor adult international students in ESL even after the program had ended. I also received my preliminary teaching license while working as a long-term substitute teacher at a local Latin school. I taught four sophomore geometry courses and one senior statistics course for six months. It was an extremely rewarding experience and I hope to apply my skills and experiences with more...

...in Marketing and minored in Psychology. Ever since I was a kid, I have traveled extensively due to my father's job. We would move every two years- it was a very exciting but challenging journey. I was born in Argentina then moved to California, Switzerland, Guatemala, New York, Spain, and then Massachusetts. I was lucky enough to attend great schools in these countries and cities, learn from incredible teachers, and get exposed to different languages....

...Growing up in China, I have rich experiences in test taking and learning strategies, which led me to Peking University, one of the two top universities in China. I would be thrilled to help you where I can! Feel free to reach out to me if you need help in Math (Primary through high school Math to GRE Math) or Chinese (speaking and/or writing). I am looking forward to learning, growing, and improving with you!

Learning made fun!

I am a Junior student at Bentley University studying Corporate Finance and Accounting, minor in Computer Information Systems. I have tutored Accounting and Calculus I in college but I love to tutor Finance because it is my favorite subject. Outside of academia, I love to play online PC games and also singing because it allows me to make friends and relax. :)

...inclusive green space that grows food and community. I've also worked with several local non-profit organic farms as a grower and educator. I consider myself lucky to be an educator, in particular one who specializes in English language arts. Language is perhaps the only subject that has the potential to truly further every student on their path to self and world discovery. Through teaching reading and writing, we are, in reality, giving students a myriad...

...to New York two years ago. I like to be creative with my teaching style, I incorporate a students personal interests and make the lesson fun whenever possible. I enjoy languages and cultures. I studied French full time at a private university in Lyon, France and speak french fluently. I love books, music and history. I also like art, gardening and cooking. I grew up in upstate NY and have traveled extensively. My early career...

...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 find a learning style...

...In my mind, a test is an opportunity to display hard work and knowledge, not something to be feared. My tutoring style is very focused, fun, and relaxed. I believe students do best when in a calm, encouraging atmosphere. I never stray from the task at hand, but I do introduce a certain level of silliness and play in my teaching. I think this makes a student more open to learning and more available to...

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

I graduated with a degree in Biology and am currently in my first year of dental school at Harvard. I have experience tutoring subjects ranging from elementary school math to AP Biology and Chemistry. I also volunteer as a Spanish translator and English teacher for Adult ESL classes. I am especially excited to teach students Mandarin Chinese, English, and Spanish.

...from Connecticut College with 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...

...teaching or tutoring is not to fill the student's mind with a bunch of knowledge but to get him or her excited about learning and about the opportunities that are before them when they have learned something new. Apart from academics, I do enjoy hiking, traveling, working out, playing guitar and actively participating in various sports like soccer, badminton and ping pong. I do like playing cards specially Poker since it is all about Probability and...