Award-Winning Tutors serving MIT, MA

...the opportunity to help people out, and create a genuine, peer to peer working environment rather than a teacher-student type one, which is just less fun and a lot harder to learn in. This has always been how I've learned best and I hope that I can help others out with the knowledge I have.

My name is Jill, and I graduated with a BA in Physics from Grinnell College. I've been a tutor and mentor for more than four years, and love teaching science and math in ways that empower students to be critical thinkers and creative problem-solvers.

...I major in Urban Studies an interdisciplinary field that covers topics from urban history to statistics. As the news editor at my college daily, I have developed skills in writing and editing, and will help prime your essay so it is clear, effective and well-argued. I especially love writing college admissions essays my Common App...

...realization. In my past, I have tutored students for the SAT and the MCAT. I served as a TA at Berkeley for the general biology lab course where I assisted in teaching lectures and contributed to writing the lab exam questions. Also, I have been recently accepted into medical school (so I've learned quite a...

...when I started as a teaching assistant in the Carleton Biology department my sophomore year. I helped teach introductory biology courses, genetics, cell biology and immunology to classes ranging from 30-70 students, and I tutored AP biology students at the local high school. While I have studied and tutored biology in most depth, I also...

...as a vocal coach with Notelove Boston. I am comfortable teaching a broad range of subjects, but would highlight on physics 1, analytical writing, chemistry, and biology as the core subjects I have the most experience with. As a tutor, I believe an environment where any and all questions related to the content at hand...

...my Master's in Education at the University of Notre Dame. Since graduation, I have taught Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades in both general education and special education settings. I am trained in elementary (K-4) math concepts and reading/phonics instruction (for example the Fundations program). I am passionate about education and love working with students. In...

...Behavioral Science from Ashford University and my master's in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University with a concentration in forensics. I have a strong background in working with students with disabilities and a passion for meeting them where they are. As well as adopting their way of learning to my tutoring approach.

...on the sometimes difficult, yet often fulfilling and fun, challenge of learning new things. I practice a growth mindset philosophy, and I often say that it is okay to be wrong, it just means you haven't learned the material... yet. With patience and effective pedagogy, I strive to give my students confidence that they can...

...enjoy working with students. I like being able to help students overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. I have taken a multitude of math and science classes, from elementary school up through the college courses I have taken at my university. In my free time, I enjoy reading, dancing, and exploring cafes in Boston.... My teaching philosophy is that listening to the student is most important. I like to be flexible and adjust to each particular...

...Tutors since November 2014. My own passion for math and science and my academic history of them has resulted in a focus in tutoring within these subjects. Of these, my favorite topics to tutor are Algebra and Chemistry, as they both have discernible patterns within the material which leads to a better understanding as one...

...English major at Brown University, I learned how to sharpen my editing and writing skills, and I want to pass on those helpful hints to you. If you're struggling with writing a personal statement for the common app essay, a paper for English/History class, and anything in between, I can help you out.

...of Wisconsin-Madison. He did his post-doctoral work in Cardiovascular Medicine at Harvard. Dr. Peal has tutored in many different venues, and has been an adjunct Professor at Salem State College and Lasell College. Dr. Peal is happy to be a part of Varsity Tutors, and hopes he can help every student achieve their learning objectives...

...I have a Master's in Accounting and Bachelor's of Science in Management in Marketing. I have experience tutoring a variety of age groups from elementary-level children to college students. I have experience tutoring a variety of subjects, both in-person and online, using hands-on approaches in order to make the learning process more comfortable and enjoyable!

...University, I offer help in a variety of subjects ranging from econometrics, economics, mathematics, Algebra and statistics. My style of teaching is student-specific. I have engaged in peer tutoring and taught high school economics. My goal is for students to be able to answer questions independently by the end of every session.

I am a senior at Tufts University in Somerville, MA, passionate about learning and education!

...anyone can succeed in math with the right support. I primarily tutor statistics and mathematics, subjects I not only excel in but genuinely enjoy. I love showing students how these subjects connect to real-world problems and helping them find strategies that make complex concepts feel manageable. Outside of academics, I enjoy hiking, skiing, traveling, and...

...clear on what areas we need to focus on, we can really start to make progress. I feel that different approaches work with different students. The type of learner a student is will dictate how I can best help them succeed. I enjoy tutoring and interacting with all students whether they are "terrible" at math,...

I've been teaching biology to undergraduates since 2003, as a tenured professor at the University of Redlands and as visiting faculty at various institutions, including Boston College and Williams College. One of my greatest joys in life is seeing my students grow in their skills, their confidence, and the power to shape their futures.... I focus on helping students build a network of ideas so that they can remember and use them. I also guide them...

As a Tutor I promote the personal growth of every aspiring scholar by using my own experience and knowledge to build upon strengths and work towards weaknesses.