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Jahshaun: Somerville tutor
Certified Tutor in Somerville, MA
I am a graduate from the University of Rhode Island. I received my bachelors in French, and I am finishing my sound engineering degree at another university. I have been studying French for 8 years and I fully embrace learning more and more about the language and it's culture. Outside of my studies I like to dance, write music, play basketball, and travel.
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University of Rhode Island - Bachelor in Arts, French
Christopher: Somerville tutor
Certified Tutor in Somerville, MA
...songwriting with my band, listening to new music, hitting the slopes on my snowboard or just spending a night in cooking interesting new dishes or baking bread. My goal is to always engage my students on their level and get them as excited about the subject matter as I am. I believe its my own thirst for knowledge and the drive to always know more about what interests me that makes me a highly effective...
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Boston College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of Massachusetts Medical School - Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Sciences - Neuroscience
Chelsea: Somerville tutor
Certified Tutor in Somerville, MA
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).
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Manhattan College - Bachelor of Education, Foreign Language Teacher Education
University of London - Master of Arts, Linguistics
University of London - Doctor of Education, Linguistics
Nikita: Somerville tutor
Certified Tutor in Somerville, MA
...have a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Caltech and a Master's in Mathematical Finance from Rutgers. I have experience tutoring Algebra, Calculus, and Trigonometry online. I believe in using analogies or bringing up simple examples to help students grasp concepts. It makes me happy to see my students succeed. Outside of academia, I spent seven years designing mathematics for slot games using probability, combinatorics, and discrete math. I am considering a career as an actuary....
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California Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Master of Science, Finance
Adrienne: Somerville tutor
Certified Tutor in Somerville, MA
...share francophone videos/songs), and good ol' fashioned writing on the blackboard. I require constant participation from students, speak in French most of the time, and make sure a concept is grasped before moving on to the next one. I love teaching a class, and also appreciate one-on-one time with students, where one can move more slowly and study more in-depth. As far as interests go, I love classic movies, music, cats, reading and travel.
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Gordon College - Bachelor in Arts, French
Boston College - Master of Arts, French Language and Literature
Joshua: Somerville tutor
Certified Tutor in Somerville, MA
I recently graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology with my Bachelor's and Master's degree in mechanical engineering Summa Cum Laude with the Outstanding Undergraduate Student award. I enjoy helping people with understanding physics, math, and other STEM concepts.
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Rochester Institute of Technology - Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering
Gigi: Somerville tutor
Certified Tutor in Somerville, MA
...directly with students and their homeroom teachers to identify and rectify learning issues before they seriously impacted a students progress. After college I worked as a personal math and English tutor for the Department of Education. My students ranged in age from 8-19, I specialized in SAT English prep. Most recently I was a Computer Instructor/Multi-media Instructor for the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club. There I instructed ages 6-18 in basic computer literacy and...
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New York University - Bachelors, Film/TV production and Irish Studies
New York University - PHD, Film/TV production
SAT Verbal: 790
Diego: Somerville tutor
Certified Tutor in Somerville, MA
I've always had an appreciation of language not only as a way of communicating with people from other countries and cultures but also as a way for us to help us expand our personal horizons. In my experience, knowing several languages, even at a beginner level, can make you open to countless new experiences.
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Florida Southern College - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Studies
Tufts University - Master's/Graduate, Environmental Policy and Planning
Jacqueline: Somerville tutor
Certified Tutor in Somerville, MA
I am a high school Latin teacher who majored in Latin and Greek. I look forward to helping you be successful in your Classics endeavors!
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Georgetown University - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Johns Hopkins University - Master of Science, Education
Amy: Somerville tutor
Certified Tutor in Somerville, MA
...what I love while simultaneously helping students become successful confident math students. My teaching/tutoring style is flexible and unique to each student. I encourage students to think for themselves rather than give them the answers. It is important that students learn how to approach different problems using prior knowledge. I encourage them to do that while also giving them the math support they need before frustration sets in. Tutoring has been an extremely positive experience...
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University of Rhode Island - Bachelors, Civil Engineering
Providence College - Masters, Guidance Counseling
Ari: Somerville tutor
Certified Tutor in Somerville, MA
...years in education, most recently as a Teaching Assistant in a psychology/neurology class of 140+ freshmen. I have worked at school and camp programs with children of all ages. I first started tutoring juniors and seniors as a freshman in high school when Marblehead High School allowed me into the upperclassmen's Western Philosophy class; since then, I have tutored all major subjects and tests, as well as several specialties, from the elementary to the collegiate...
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American University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
SAT Math: 700
GRE Verbal: 165
Alisha: Somerville tutor
Certified Tutor in Somerville, MA
...students. I also tutored ESL to a refugee from South Sudan; we prepared for the citizenship exam (which he passed) and worked on his reading and speaking skills. My experience as well as my current education in Occupational Therapy enable me to adapt my teaching style for each student. I try to make lessons as interactive and rewarding as possible. Students should feel comfortable during a tutoring session asking questions and confident after a tutoring...
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University of Richmond - Bachelor of Science, Healthcare and Society
Tufts University - Master of Science, Occupational Therapy
Roz: Somerville tutor
Certified Tutor in Somerville, MA
...things in ways that best suit your experiences in life and your cognition. I want to be able to work with that, not change that, because that's the beauty of individual thought. If education is the road to success, then we have to make sure the vehicle that is driving us can develop fluency of the road. There are different kinds of vehicles, but they can all lead to the same path despite differences in...
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St Johns College - Bachelors, Liberal Arts
Anthony: Somerville tutor
Certified Tutor in Somerville, MA
I am a Junior at Tufts University studying Biology and Psychology on the pre-medical track with intent of becoming a physician in Emergency Medicine. I have been tutoring students in high school and college level sciences for the past 6 years. I have maintained a 3.99 GPA here at Tufts and am looking forward to help others achieve their academic goals.
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Tufts University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Matthew : Somerville tutor
Certified Tutor in Somerville, MA
...as an undergraduate, and my subsequent work in university settings in France and in the United States has bolstered my passion for working with students. I have earned advanced degrees in French and History at New York University and The University of Paris (Panthéon-Sorbonne). My tutoring specialities are in French, Social Studies (History, Government, Political Science), English, and GRE Test Preparation. I believe in using a variety of approaches, including audio and visual learning, discussion...
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Tufts University - Bachelors, French, International Relations
New York University - Masters, French, History
GRE Verbal: 170
Andrew: Somerville tutor
Certified Tutor in Somerville, MA
...information, not just walk you through problems. My approach may take longer, but I promise it is worth every second to truly understand a topic. My favorite subjects to tutor are Calculus and Algebra. I have been working with and using Calculus and Algebra for my entire academic career, as well as taking supplemental courses on both in my free time. The reason I want to tutor and love to tutor is because I come...
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University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 720
Jarred: Somerville tutor
Certified Tutor in Somerville, MA
...able to meaningfully interact with the world around them. Math and science help us to understand how the world works, while English and literature help us to communicate with one another both in the present and in the past, and history helps us to see where we, as a species, have come from. Education can help us to see beauty and value in the world around us and in the path that brought us here,...
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Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Emmanuel College - Master of Arts Teaching, Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
SAT Math: 710
SIRICIUS: Somerville tutor
Certified Tutor in Somerville, MA
...dedication to help students understand Maths better. I am a trained Math Tutor from the University of Bamenda, Cameroon. I obtained DIPES I in Maths. Ever since I graduated, I have used my expertise in Curriculum development, to teach many students in both public and private schools. Helped them attain career success in STEM related fields. My teaching experience had been fun. I use a very engaging Student Centered Competence based approach. I always incorporate...
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Higher Teacher Trainng College Bambili - Bachelor, Mathematics
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Andrew: Somerville tutor
Certified Tutor in Somerville, MA
...language is, being able to convey thoughts, made me want to take my skill and share it with others. The additional TESOL qualification moulds a course that is perfect for my ambition; to teach English to those who requires the full understanding of the language. For the past three years I've worked in Vietnam in the country's largest English Center, Vietnam USA society. With this company I would work with every level of students from...
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University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business, General
Jean-Paul: Somerville tutor
Certified Tutor in Somerville, MA
I'm interested in helping students and professionals to expand their personal and professional horizons through teaching French, Spanish and ESL English, as well as drawing from my experience living abroad to help the student to better appreciate elements of underlying cultural differences. If theyre as passionate about learning as I am about teaching, then we will have done our job.... Teach to make learning fun.... Get a sense of their level of understanding and how to...
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University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelors, Languages
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Somerville, Massachusetts, was once part of Charlestown. The area is rich with history, as it was part of the American Revolutionary War. Many buildings from back in that time period are still standing today. The Old Cemetery built in 1804 is the oldest in the city, with several important historical figures buried there.
The Somerville Public School District operates 11 facilities for grades Pre-K through 12. There is even a Somerville Center for Adult Learning Experiences. Somerville High is the best in the area, with 23 percent of students participating in Advanced Placement classes. Pairing these classes with private tutoring sessions is a surefire way to help you prepare for the college level. Private instruction and test prep from tutors in Somerville, through either online or in-home tutoring, could provide a chance to get into elite schools. You can work with Somerville, MA, tutors to help make your dream college become a reality.
A number of high ranking colleges are located in or near the Somerville, MA, area. The American International College is one option with a high acceptance rate. Amherst College has a competitive acceptance rate. You will need test prep tutoring and strong scores to get in. It is one of the top national liberal arts colleges in the U.S.
The Somerville Community Path allows for easier access to parts of the city by bike or foot. It runs mainly between Davis Square and Lechmere Square. Only a portion of the path is used, with hopes to expand it in the future. There are also a number of parks in the area where foot traffic and bikes are accepted. These parks provide recreational use for all residents of the community. Perry Park allows dogs, as long as they are kept on a leash. Hodgkins-Curt Park features a baseball field.
The Somerville Theatre is one of the top attractions in the area. It acts as both a movie theater and concert venue. It offers a historical ambiance, as it was developed in 1914. It began as a vaudeville house and has since been transformed. Four or more of the most current movies are typically played on any given day.
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