Award-Winning Trigonometry Tutors serving Peabody, MA

I am a very experienced high school and middle school teacher/tutor, as I have been tutoring or teaching in some capacity since August of 2010. I have always loved making personal connections with students and helping them make daunting studies (such as math or test preparation) more approachable. My favorite part of my job is empowering students to be more independent learners and helping them develop confidence in their abilities.

...these subjects accessible and relatable, showing students how the theories they learn in the classroom connect to real-world applications. My tutoring style is student-centered, meaning I tailor my approach to each individual's learning style and pace. I emphasize active learning, where students are encouraged to engage with the material through problem-solving and discussion, fostering a deeper understanding. I strive to create an open and supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring topics...

...confused it means I'm not doing my job, so I try to foster a conversational teaching style. My background - undergrad: applied physics at Cornell University, PhD: theoretical physics at MIT, postdoc: research scientist at University of Colorado Boulder - has given me insight into tricks and shortcuts to double check for common mistakes or help students solve problems even if they get stuck. When I'm not teaching or working on research I learn new...

...first allowing them to develop a passion and confidence for their goals. My tutoring style include a variety of approaches, all of which integrate each of the following and more: confidence that the student has the ability to grow, interest in the topic to help students self-motivate to learn, and genuine comprehension of subject matter over memorization. Outside of academia, I am very involved with the music community. I have been writing original music for...

...from Santa Margarita Catholic High School as an International Baccalaureate Full Diploma recipient. I then attended the University of Southern California where I majored in Vocal Arts and Business Administration. I graduated magnum cum laude from USC in 2016. Following graduation, I served as an Urban Education Fellow at Great Oaks Charter School NYC where I worked as a full-time 8th grade math tutor. I currently attend the Longy School of Music and am working...

...Stevie and I am a 6th grade ELA teacher at Breed Middle School in Lynn. In May 2019, I received my license in English and Secondary Education with a Sheltered English Immersion endorsement (grades 5-12) and my Bachelor's Degree in English from Westfield State University. Tutoring is one of my favorite forms of teaching. There is no better moment than when a student is able to figure something out in their own way (aka the...

...they can use those skills on their own. I believe it is extremely important to be engaging, understanding, and creative when it comes to teaching concepts. I have 3 years of tutoring experience at the Russian School of Math. I was both a private and group tutor for K-12 students in subjects ranging from basic arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and SAT Math and subject tests. Depending on students needs I would plan lessons ahead of...

...intimidating to many. Every student has their own way of learning. My job is to figure out how my students learn and work within that framework to demystify these subjects. Everyone starts life as a scientist, questioning everything in their environment, and my goal is to bring my students back to their inherent inquisitive nature. In my spare time I enjoy playing board games with friends, experimenting in the kitchen, and amateur blacksmithing.

...students to have experiences like that, where learning about something seemingly uninteresting opens unexpected doors to exciting new worlds. After I graduated from Pitt, I went to grad school for ethnomusicology at Harvard. Since getting my Ph.D. in 2016, I've been teaching classes on music and culture in colleges in the New England area. Because of my varied academic background, I tutor subjects in math and science as well as music. When I'm not teaching,...

Learning isn't always easy; in fact it's often uncomfortable. This means it's possible to find meaning even in classes we hate or the ones we think we are bad at. For this reason, I hope to work with learners who might be uncertain about their interests and futures.

...College's Klingenstein Summer Institute in the summer of 2012. I've been teaching professionally since I graduated from college--first at a charter school, then at a boarding school, and now at an independent day school--but my teaching experience started in childhood, when I helped my four younger siblings with their homework. I've taught English and History before, but now I'm a full-time math teacher, and I teach everything from Algebra to Geometry to PreCalculus to Calc,...

...and subjects, ranging from tutoring kindergartners in their first exposure to language arts and middle school students in algebra and reading, to assisting with lower-division collegiate math courses. I particularly enjoy helping students gain confidence with math. I believe that all students are capable of understanding math, and I seek to help them explore mathematical concepts in a way that makes the subject less abstract and more intuitive. Outside of the classroom, my passion is...

...area, my style is to break down the concepts to their most basic elements and explain how these elements interact to give the full picture. I tend to ask questions in the process to keep students engaged and make sure they follow. The mastery of any topic always starts with the mastery of its most basic building blocks. If a student has solid background in the area, my style is to guide a student to...

My name is Varun, and I'm a Biochemistry and Neuroscience graduate from UMass Amherst! I love tutoring and helping spread my love for all subjects, especially science!

...I graduated Cum Laude with a double major in Statistics and Psychology. I am a member of both the national science research honor society (Sigma Xi) and the national statistics honor society (Mu Sigma Rho). I have been employed by Varsity Tutors for three years. I also worked as a Teaching Assistant, Grader, and Tutor in the Statistics Department at Amherst College for three semesters. I am particularly passionate about test preparation and math education.

...course assistant for a design course in college and working as an adventure guide for teenagers at an environmental education center. Privately, I have taught English speaking, essay writing, and Latin dancing. I specialize in writing, English, and test prep, but I am well-versed in a variety of subjects. My style is encouraging and highly personalized to each student. When I am not helping students, you can find me hiking, biking, canoeing, reading, or dancing.

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.

...effectiveness addressed issues of those confronting failure and those wishing to be coached to superior academic attainment. I recently earned an honors degree in mathematics, Phi Betta Kappa, from the University of Rochester. There, I gained over 4 years of experience tutoring students of varied ability levels, learning styles, and academic backgrounds. As a teaching assistant multiple times for upper level college math courses, I enhanced the success of mathematics majors. And, I have worked...

I am currently a freshman at Harvard and am passionate about education empowerment. I would like to help high school students and freshman in college with anything they need help with, specifically with math and any test prep they may need.

...theory. I've also taught and TA'd other disciplines within chemistry and computer science, as well as ballet, tap, and salsa dancing. As a multi-styles learner, I like to work with my students' preferred style(s) so that they best understand the concepts. After some years off to focus on my work and additional education, I've decided to return to tutoring as I've deeply missed seeing students improve and grow confidence while working together.