Top English Tutors serving Somerville

Towsif: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...reading, writing, and public speaking skills, at all skill levels. I've worked with students teaching basic principles of economics, and have worked on higher level theory classes, and feel comfortable teaching all levels of economics. I've worked teaching as debate coach at the Boston Latin School and as an instructor at the Harvard Summer Debate Camp Workshop, and have worked with high school students across the country, teaching them about current politics, economics, philosophy, and...
Education & Certification
Northeastern Junior College - Current Undergrad, Business and Economics
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 770

Jeremy: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...students, and working directly with international students in the college admissions process, the breadth and depth of my education-related professional training will allow me to support any student's learning journey. I obtained my master's degree in education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, specializing in higher education administration, and my bachelor's degree from Boston University, where I studied sociology and Spanish. As a lifelong musician, I aim to bring my own creativity to energize...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelors, Sociology
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Higher Education Policy
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 35

Natasha: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...every week in a variety of subjects spanning mathematics, engineering physics, to chemistry and the biological sciences. Here, I encountered a variety of students and different learning styles, and learned how to adapt to each one. Working with students exposed me to various styles - visual, audio, interactive and many more types of teaching. I find that every student has their own way of incorporating the material, and I want to effectively teach in a...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins - Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - Doctor of Philosophy, Chemical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750

Meagan: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...12th grade. I am an alumna of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the University of Pennsylvania, and a fluent Spanish speaker. In addition to working in 20+ American schools and programs, I have lived and worked in Chile and Peru, where I taught English and trained other teachers. I am a lifelong bookworm, proud owner of a "Grammar Police" T-shirt, and geek for fantasy and magical realism. I have a track record of...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Political Science; Spanish; Education
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Education Policy and Management
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 800

Sarah : Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...practicing law in Massachusetts. Throughout my education, I have had the privilege of assisting friends and family as they worked through challenging academic subjects. I enjoy watching those I am helping grow and succeed as students and as people. My favorite subject has always been writing because I believe it is a fundamental building block to any successful career, both in school and out of school. I love helping people to realize that they have...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English
Boston College - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
LSAT: 164

Julia: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
I am a college student looking to help fellow students who are in middle school through high school get to the next stages of their lives. School can get rough, and having someone there to help with any particular subjects or go over and review topics is helpful, and I want to be a part of that process.
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Current Undergrad Student, International Relations
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720

Paul: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...tutoring philosophy is to blend education with inspiration. I believe a great tutor not only teaches the material, but also helps students to become more effective learners. I often provide real-world examples to help students get excited about concepts. Also, I use practice problems so that my students can see their own improvement and gain confidence. These strategies help students to become better lifelong learners, and their benefits extend beyond the subjects I am teaching....
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelors, Double major in biology and public health (pre-med)
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Thomas: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...to create, organize, and execute a study plan? Or do you simply want straightforward, content-based prep and study help? In either case, I'm excited to help you achieve your academic and standardized test goals. My academic credentials consist of a BA in Political Science and German from the University of Rhode Island, and a Master's degree in Environmental Management from Duke University. I speak German and Spanish. I'm confident tutoring several standardized tests, including SSAT,...
Education & Certification
University of Rhode Island - Bachelors, Political Science & German
Duke University - Masters, Environmental Economics and Policy

Lexy: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...and clearly demonstrated. I generally design some sort of worksheet in order to walk the student through the process of figuring out the general concept in a unique way; for example, I will use an angle maze to teach geometric angle theorems. I am a proponent of the mindset that learning to learn is much more important than learning pure information, so I always focus more on the process than the outcome. I love to...
Education & Certification
Boston College - Bachelor in Arts, English, Secondary Education
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 36

Cherie: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...are in charge of their learning and mastery of the subjects. My job is to help you create a game plan for success in the classroom and beyond. Outside of academia, I spend my free time reading voraciously, writing for news outlets including Huffington Post, Washington Post, and Kevin MD. I also run a nonprofit that works on mobile health technology implementation in low resource settings. I also love to sing, try out new recipes,...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Vanderbilt University - Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences

Daniel: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
At the core, I love learning and find it fun. In teaching, I try to convey that sense of fun to my students. I use a variety of techniques depending on my student's learning style, but I always focus on the fun of learning new things.... In a first session with a student, I would introduce the basic concepts and core questions of the subject, and determine my student's learning style in order to plan future...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Current Undergrad, Biomedical Engineering and Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800

Kristen: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...as well as test prep. I've been teaching in some capacity since I was in high school; first tutoring peers in math and science through National Honor Society, then providing more informal one-on-one help to fellow students at MIT. I've also worked extensively teaching swim lessons for the past five years, particularly to beginners. Both in and out of the pool, I believe that a good lesson is one where the student is doing the...
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Chemical-Biological Engineering
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Deirdre: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...I can offer support across a range of subjects including middle and high school math, high school biology and chemistry, and writing and study support in English and History. A little more about me! I am currently living and working in Boston, where I grew up. I received my BA in History of Science from Harvard University, completing coursework in history, government, social sciences, biology, chemistry, and physics. I recently graduated with First Honors from...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, History and Science, Pre-Medical Studies
National University of Ireland-Galway - Masters, Gender, Globalisation and Rights

Sophie: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...view school or learning as something to suffer through for 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 this message to my students in the past, and indeed...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, Psychology
The New England Conservatory of Music - Masters, Music
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760

Christine: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...and teach in the manner that the student responds to best. The student may not know at the beginning of our tutoring sessions what kind of learner they are, but after we have figured it out together they will have gained an important tool in becoming independent learners because they will know the best way for them to receive information and thus will be able to educate themselves more easily. My mother is a high...
Education & Certification
Emerson College - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 710
SAT Writing: 720

Daniel: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...have acquired. As a tutor, you can always expect me to be happy, passionate and focused on your success. My goal as a tutor is to make sure that you understand the material down to its very basics, and that you get enough practice to ensure that no test question will ever leave you puzzled. Everyone that I have ever tutored has walked out more passionate about the subject, even if it was one they...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Talia: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...am particularly passionate about mental health, climate change prevention, and LGBTQ+ rights. I have done private tutoring for the past three years with students in Elementary, Middle, and High School in a variety of school subjects including but not limited to Math, History, and Writing/Grammar. I am passionate about education and want to use my skillset and knowledge to help other students achieve their best selves. I'm from Denver, Colorado, and currently live in Boston...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36

Matthew: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...a hospital in Atlanta before moving to Boston for graduate school. I got my MPH at Tufts and began medical school at Tufts as well before deciding to take some time away from school to reevaluate my career goals and to enjoy myself a bit! I love spending time with my dogs, playing various sports, teaching, and learning new things for myself as well! I look forward to getting the chance to know you and...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, Medicine, Health and Society
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Caroline: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...University and I can help you with whatever you need. Whatever your learning style, whatever your difficulties, I will help you through it. Together, we can solve any problem you have. I can teach you how to study, I can edit your papers, I can teach you memory tricks and organizational skills and I guarantee that after a little while with me, your grades WILL improve. I'm very friendly, feel free to contact me and...
Education & Certification
Clark University - Bachelors, political science/ psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700

Katie: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...in the Kilachand Honors College. I am a member of the BU D1 dance team and global medical brigades. I recently returned from a trip to Honduras where my brigade was able to provide healthcare to a rural community in central Honduras. Before applying to college, I went through extensive ACT tutoring and would love to relay those skills to other students. I'm passionate about the social sciences, math, spanish, and all things natural science...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
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