Award-Winning Tutors serving West Cambridge, MA

...the LSAT (167/180, 94th percentile nationally) to provide insight on test-taking strategies and knowledge of specific content areas. I recognize the inherent stress involved in taking standardized tests under timed conditions, but I strive to empower my students to do their best on test day through diligent preparation beforehand, and by breaking down the seemingly...

...with an aspiration to be a physician-scientist working in cancer drug discovery! Tutoring has been one of my most rewarding, fun, and consistent passions throughout my life. I started tutoring in high school and continued throughout college and now beyond as a working professional. It is hard to match the joy and satisfaction one receives...

...probation program at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. I am also a copyeditor for The Tishman Review and a manuscript reader for Hunger Mountain. Throughout my poetry career, I have worked closely with several nationally recognized poets, most notably the National Book Award recipient David Ferry. I was awarded the 2014 Robert K. Johnson Poetry...

...years at the undergraduate and graduate level in Boston. Prior to becoming a full time professor I held senior management roles in the technology and insurance industries. Im a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and a CPCU. I enjoy working with students at all levels to help each understand concept, practice the principles, and understand why...

I am enthusiastic about learning and a nerd for numbers and creative writing! I know what its like to be a student managing many subjects at once in addition to test prep and I am excited to help make that process easier for current students.

...English as a Second Language for several years in both Massachusetts and Spain. I am now pursuing a Master's Degree in Foreign Language Education at the University of Massachusetts at Boston. I love studying language from a variety of perspectives, whether I am analyzing a grammatical structure, breaking down the root of a vocabulary word,...

...students for almost 15 years. I really enjoy being part of the learning process and helping students succeed. My professional life began as a biochemist and intellectual property attorney. After practicing law for five years, I attended grad school at Stanford, graduating in 2012. This background allows me to support students in a fairly large...

...link new material with basic concepts and relevant themes. This keeps students engaged and motivated to keep learning. I am currently earning a doctorate in Psychology on a Cognitive Neuroscience track. As part of my degree, I have been a teaching assistant for undergraduate Psychology classes such as Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience. My research...

I am fluent in French. I have worked at the UMass Boston tutoring program for two years now. French can be a fun language to learn! As a tutor, I'll do my best to assist you with your conversation, grammar, vocabulary and more.

...from Duke University. I have over 5 years of experience tutoring multiple subjects across a variety of ages and levels. I approach learning by fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. My background in working with neurodiverse communities has inspired my emphasis on creating a supportive environment where students feel comfortable exploring complex concepts. I believe...

...journey to medical school. The MCAT is no doubt a huge test, but I believe that it can be conquered with an approach that emphasizes fundamentals. I work to distill complex concepts and questions to their most basic principles, building from the ground up to solidify understanding and find the right answer.

...am proficient in Elementary School Math, Middle School Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Biology, AP Biology, Biochemistry English, European History, Social Science, Social Studies. My teaching philosophy is simple: I believe all students are capable of understanding any topic of study. My job as a tutor is to help facilitate this understanding by building...

...passion and I love passing that on! Outside of academics, I love playing music, especially in marching band and a Scottish bagpipe band, and dancing! My favorite moments are being able to explain something to someone and watch them light up when they finally understand. I understand that sometimes it's difficult, but I think there's...

...with experience tutoring high school and 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...

...a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Psychology at UMass Amherst. I serve as a Teaching Assistant for three courses (research methods in psychology, intro to neuroscience, introductory biology). While I am most passionate about Psychology, English, and Literature, I bring a creative and adaptive teaching style to...

...schooling is over. I've loved teaching since I was in middle school, and as the oldest sibling I spent much of my formative years playing a teacher role, even when I didn't know it. Teaching is what I do, and it's what I love to do. I tend to "nerd out" when I find a...

...In addition I enjoy working with students who have test anxiety, ADHD, or other needs. I can adapt my teaching to their learning styles and needs. I have had wonderful mentors that got me to where I am today and I hope to pay it forward with the next generation of nurses.

...My thesis involved nanoparticles and bacterial infections, but as a biomedical engineer I've had training in circuits, mechanics, some programming, chemistry and biology. Tutoring for me is a collaborative effort, following a problem-based learning with questions that will lead the student towards the answer they're looking for while providing a well-rounded understanding of why and...

...onto the various notes and letters of thank-you's, some claiming that I am why they passed their classes. Succeeding in this task is so much more than understanding the material and getting answers correct. Instead, I aspire to help students grow into great learners. With the right support and motivation, anyone can learn anything; a...

I am a Junior Chemistry major, Physics minor at UML. I also work on campus at the nuclear research reactor.