Award-Winning Tutors serving Kendall Square, MA

...my name is John. I have taught math for over 30 years and I still love it now as much as I did when I first started. I love math and I find it fun, and when I work with students, I find ways to translate this to them. I love mathematical thinking and I...

...my true passion is in teaching. I want to not only help my students learn, but to actually get them excited about what they study and to find what they enjoy in school. I have worked in the field of education for a decade and have tutored students from four years old to over eighty....

...literature is contextualization. I strive to show students just how relevant English is to them, personally. I keep up-to-date on current events and trends and work to connect what is going on right now with the subjects of those literary works that have come before. In terms of writing, I show students how to connect...

...a learning environment where students feel very comfortable asking questions, telling me if they need me to try to explain something in a different way, and in general see me as someone who is cheering for them and will do anything to help them succeed. My experiences tutoring primarily are from my pandemic tutoring of...

...but also to understand the different cultures of the world. My experience of living in different countries gives me an understanding of the challenges that international students face when integrating in a new culture and educational system. I am an experienced Spanish tutor, committed to helping students to achieve success, providing them resources and tools...

...but I know it!). I speak four languages beyond English, in varying degrees (French, German, Arabic, Hebrew). My graduate training in History focused on Middle Eastern History and Cold War History (especially the nuclear arms race); in college, I minored in History, primarily the History of Europe between the Dark Ages and the Renaissance. I...

I have worked previously tutoring college students and worked as a teaching assistant for a year. I really enjoy teaching and my favorite subject to teach is math: ranging from basic Algebra and Geometry all the way to Advanced Calculus and Difference equations

...geometry, pre-calculus, and calculus. My goal for any student I tutor is to foster a sense of confidence in their intellectual ability and a comfort with abstract systems that translates into success in their independent learning. With practice, I believe anyone with a curious mind has the ability to see past the complexity of mathematical...

...and now college student. Through my religious school, I taught students of all ages, ranging from Pre-K through 8th Grade. In high school, I helped prepare students for AP, SAT, ACT, and SAT subject tests as part of my role in the National Honor Society. I have considerable personal experience with a vast array of...

I believe every student is capable of performing at a level they can be happy about. The important step between where they are and where they want to be is figuring out the best way for them to understand the material on an intrinsic level rather than a cursory one.

...tutor organic chemistry and I enjoy it because I like being able to break down material so that students can easily digest it. Organic chemistry can be daunting and I want to help alleviate some of that stress. As a tutor, I take an individualized approach and use examples and problems to explain concepts. Outside...

...to succeed in school with hard work and dedication. Much of that capacity for success comes from students believing in themselves, and I hope to encourage students to be confident in their ability to succeed in the classroom and in life. I have a passion and enthusiasm for learning that I want to share with...

...college level math and physics. As a University of Michigan student, I studied rigorous theoretical math in a variety of subjects, as well as graduate level physics and applied math. This experience allows me to teach understanding a deeper level for students who are motivated to learn more than just the basics. I am best...

...a distant goal in the future (a "no pain no gain" mindset), their willpower eventually wears thin in times of stress and hardship. Teaching people to like to learn and succeed in a way that works for them gives them a value that lasts throughout life. I feel that I have been successful in teaching...

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...are seeking support for time management, semester planning, breaking down assignments into small tasks, getting started on large projects and motivation. As for my education I have a BA is Humanities and an MA and a doctorate in Higher Education. I use a very collaborate approach to working with learners in that we both must...

...the larger, structural questions behind their concerns in order to gain a broader and more inclusive understanding of the subject matter. My tutoring philosophy stems from the belief that students and tutors are peers, and that collaboration is the best means for students to learn, not just reciting or memorizing what I might suggest. Working...

...literacy through the Science of Reading and math skills that go beyond memorizing steps. Whether your child needs enrichment or extra help, I'm here to support their growth and confidence. When I'm not in the classroom or tutoring, I love any opportunity to be creative and try something new! I also enjoy reading, going to...

...and desires. Due to my academic background, I can effectively transfer the tutoring skills I strengthened through volunteering to a different subject area: English, or more broadly, reading and writing. I am currently a junior at Boston University working toward my Bachelor of Arts in English. Because I am currently a college student, I am...

I am very excited about this opportunity to tutor students who are with Varsity Tutors. I have a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature and have taught all levels of English composition and literature to students of all ages and backgrounds for over twenty years.