Award-Winning ACT Math Tutors for Students in Somerville, MA

I am an eager and enthusiastic learner. My goal, regardless of what career I end up in, is to be a lifelong learner. I also enjoy teaching and sharing my knowledge and experiences. VarsityTutors is a great platform for students to get peer help and advice for studying and in different subject areas. I am particularly equipped in tutoring students who need help in STEM. I would love to work with you!

...top 5% of my class from St. A's with an Honors B.A., Magna Cum Laude. I've tutored high school students from Philips Academy, Bedford High, Lexington High, Cambridge Rindge and Latin, Boston Latin, Concord Academy, the Commonwealth School, Noble and Greenough, the Rivers School, and many other wonderful schools in Massachusetts. Some of my students have gone on to Yale, Tufts, Northwestern, Carnegie Mellon, UC Berkeley, UChicago, Brown, Union College, Wellesley, Washington University, UMass, Northeastern,...

...Biology), and Test Prep! As a student, I am extremely detail-oriented myself, and while I am certainly capable of providing "big-picture" overviews, I am not afraid to dive into the nitty-gritty details if you need it! I can be sure to provide thorough explanations---I think it is important to know not only what is the correct answer but also why it is the correct answer. I am an extremely patient person, and I am willing...

...film, animation, and art theory, and I also pursued coursework in linguistics. I tutor a variety of subjects, but I especially love helping students students achieve their artistic goals. Regardless of the subject, I like to make learning fun, so that my students really feel like their education is their own. I've found that when students can truly connect with the material, it makes all their hard work more enjoyable. When I'm not tutoring, I...

...the way. There are a number of different reasons why someone might not be improving in a certain subject, so I try to learn more about students so we can troubleshoot and empower them to take an active role in understanding what is and isn't working for them. I have experience tutoring a variety of STEM subjects for students of various ages and backgrounds and have experience using different methods to improve standardized test scores.

...of Medicine, and I really enjoy teaching! I think that giving students the right academic support will help them to overcome daunting subjects with more confidence! As someone pursuing a medical career, I understand the value of lifelong learning and the skills required to do so. Thus, I hope that I can share what I have learned in my journey so far so that other students can become strong learners in their own respective academic...

...During the past year of my undergraduate career, I have worked as an assistant teacher and tutor for an introductory earth science course. As a part of this program I had the opportunity to take a STEM education course that taught me many pedagogical skills and theories regarding childhood development and comprehension. I am most confident in my ability to tutor in STEM-oriented classes, as those are the courses in which I excel and have...

I believe that every student is capable of learning any subject as long as they have the right teacher. I was fortunate enough to grow up in an environment that constantly challenged me and helped me achieve a better education. I hope to be able to pass my knowledge to any child who has the fervor to learn more.

...learn new things. I am a strong believer in adapting my teaching style to fit the needs of the student and how they learn best. I find it is easiest to learn when you are interested and engaged in a subject and that is what I try to teach. I have a strong desire to help others reach their full potential and help them find what they are interested in. In my spare time I...

...the power of excellent education. My job as an educator is to instill a lifelong fire of learning in each our my students. Most recently, I wrote elementary Common Core aligned math curriculum that was implemented in over 20 schools, with the goal of setting a strong foundational understanding of mathematics to set them up for success in the future. I love helping to ensure that our next generation of learners are grasping the skills...

Hi! My name is Kailing, and I am a DMD/PhD student at Harvard University with an interest in clinical and research education in health sciences as well as global health. I am also very interested in becoming an educator in academia. I am very excited to work with you!

I did my undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering at MIT and also completed a Masters in Robotics from CMU. I work as a robotics engineer in Boston and also run an edtech startup on the side. To me, the key to education is inspiration, and so its not just about teaching material but also mentoring. Though I program robots, I'm definitely a people person, patient, and interested in helping others to succeed!

I graduated in 2011 from Dartmouth College as a Math major. I have successfully tutored for the SATs, APs, and high-school and college level math, science and computer science courses.

...and Literature. While at Colgate I tutored three Calculus I classes for three consecutive years. I have always been dedicated to developing a passion of mathematics in young people, especially young women. In the last year, I have visited 52 different towns and cities across much of Western Europe while living in France. While there, I was an English Teaching Assistant in Tours, located along the banks of the Loire river. I taught at a...

...service committee of Beta Alpha Psi and the Institute of Management Accountants. As an accounting volunteer tutor with Beta Alpha Psi, I gained valuable experience that I can apply to my future tutoring sessions. Through these positions, I have been able to further my technological, leadership, and organizational skills, while also strengthening my management and communication talents. Another important strength I have is in my computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel. While...

...had the opportunity to closely work with professors to develop teaching plans to lead structured small group learning sessions. I was honored to receive the Emily Dudek Undergraduate Teaching Award for my commitment to my students and their success in the class. Since graduation, I have conducted research in Radiation Oncology at the Massachusetts General Hospital and am pursuing a medical degree. While I come from a science background, I have experience tutoring a broad...

...the metabolically reversed reduction of aldehydes to alcohols. I have 3 years of experience tutoring as an NHS Officer in a wide array of subjects. Additionally, I am experienced in the college applications process, including the drafting/editing of personal statements and school-specific essays. I believe that, with persistence and grit, students can develop an extremely solid foundation of learning that can aid them in tests and everyday life. I definitely stress practice problems and problem...

...have a particular knack for the English and Reading portions of the ACT and SAT. My philosophy for test taking success is to know the base material required to answer the questions, know the tactics to optimize approaches to questions, and to do practice problems and rigorously review mistakes. I aim to tutor students in the ACT and SAT using this philosophy, helping them approach it efficiently. Outside of these areas, I also enjoy playing...

...memorization. Outside of academia, I am very involved with the music community. I have been writing original music for 7 years and enjoy playing music with peers in various style bands. I also have a great love for the outdoors and spend much of my time on hikes or paddle boarding at the local lake. If you are looking for a confident and highly qualified tutor who will guarantee 100% commitment to students and their...

...years to students in grades 5 thru 12. I also teach Differential equations,AP Calculus AB and BC,Discrete Math,Linear Algebra.I do everything I can to help my students understand the subject. I make my students understand the concept to the core. I use different techniques to teach math, which makes the subject much more interesting for students. I have also tutored SAT, PSAT,MCAS and SSAT test prep. I am looking forward to working with any student...