Top English Tutors serving Somerville

Anthony: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
I got my undergraduate degree at Brown University, where I received a Bachelor of Arts in creative writing and psychology. While I'm passionate about a wide range of subjects, I particularly love tutoring writing and anything that requires analytical reasoning. In my free time, I box, lift weights and write comedy.
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology and Literary Arts
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36

Vania: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...tutor a wide range of subjects, but my main passions are physics and math. I was fortunate enough to have a wonderful physics professor who turned physics into a way of viewing the world around me with a renewed sense of curiosity. I enjoy being able to spark this love of physics in my students, and as a consequence also sparking a love in mathematics, a necessary companion to physics. I also enjoy helping students...
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering/Music
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780

Jennifer: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...a great passion of mine. I enjoy seeing my students become increasingly more confident in their academics. As a patient, personable, and enthusiastic tutor, my philosophy on teaching has always been that fun is the best motivator. Learning should be an enjoyable and enriching experience. I also believe that answers should not be readily given. To truly grasp a subject material, students need to engage their critical thinking and problem solving skills throughout the learning...
Education & Certification
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Boston University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470

Sylvanwillow: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...preparation to go to graduate school enabled me to become very familiar with test prep strategies and I am also a competent guide for preparing to take both college admissions and graduate admissions exams. I enjoy working with people from a wide variety of educational backgrounds and ages. From the young people who are learning to make education a lifelong part of their development to adults returning school, I feel confident helping people at different...
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts-Boston - Bachelors, Gender Studies & Human Services
Smith College - Current Grad Student, Social Work
GRE Verbal: 164

Luis: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
Graduated on August 2023 from Wentworth Institute of Technology with a BCOS in Computer Science and Minors in Data Science and Applied Mathematics. Looking to tutor in Computer Science and Math subjects.
Education & Certification
Wentworth Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Thomas: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
I am a retired corporate instructor and for the past ten years a professor at New York University (NYU). Education has been a lifelong passion which I pursue, in part, by tutoring individual students from late middle school through college. I'm married and have three grown children and a couple of very special grandchildren.
Education & Certification
Providence College - Bachelors, English
Boston University - Masters, Education

Anne: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...in reaching their academic goals. I emphasize the importance of organization alongside content-area study. I believe firmly in the power of knowledge, the value of curiosity, and the confidence inspired by realizing one's academic potential. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Vassar College in 2010 and my Master's in Education from Lesley University in 2014. I have taught in high-achieving private and public schools for the last six years. In my spare...
Education & Certification
Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, High School Teaching

Tabitha: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...at Northeastern University. American literature and culture is my passion and my specialty area. I am also an experienced researcher and academic writer. In the spring of 2016 I finished my PhD in English at Northeastern University, and since then I have been teaching college writing courses and tutoring international students, mostly from China, Korea, and Russia. Working with students to help them succeed in the areas of literature, cultural studies, writing, and grammar brings...
Education & Certification
University of Maine at Farmington - Bachelor in Arts, English
Northeastern University - Doctor of Philosophy, English

Michelle: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...in tutoring and mentoring. I have worked as a camp counselor for four years, a teacher's assistant at Rhode Island Tutorial and Educational Services, a peer mentor for incoming high school students, and a tutor for college students. I have always been an eager learner, and I would love to instill this passion in others. As a strong proponent of tutoring, I believe that those who benefit more from a one-on-one learning environment as opposed...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Education & Certification

Derek : Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...many people, and I'm passionate about helping students who struggle with math to overcome obstacles and turn confusion into success. I specialize in all levels of math up to and through precalculus. Everyone thinks about numbers and equations differently, and I want to help each student I meet in and individual, patient, and personalized way. I'm a graduate of Boston University, where I studied theatre and biology, but was very active in my high school's...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theater Arts

Sarah: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...of textbooks, I am also skilled at preparing students for the SAT and GRE--particularly the reading and writing portions. Although I clearly have a deep passion for my subject matter, I have an even greater passion for student achievement that drives me to work relentlessly to obtain results. Over the past five years, I have acquired essential skills and experiences while teaching in secondary schools as well as at the college level, so I know...
Education & Certification
Barnard College of Columbia University - Bachelor in Arts, Classics - Latin and Greek
University of Michigan - Master of Arts, Latin

Marcella: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...editing on my pieces, provided guidance and feedback to staff members about their editing skills, and trained staff members. I am very passionate about writing, and I really enjoyed the training and feedback aspects of my editing job. I tutor Advanced Placement, LSAT, Essays, Editing, Literature, ISEE Verbal/English, SAT Verbal, SAT Writing and Beginner Latin. I especially like to tutor writing, because it is my belief that with a little guidance, anyone can write. I also...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science (Religion minor)
American University - Juris Doctor, Law
LSAT: 164

Kristen: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...taught elementary level children and ESL students for 21 years. I am certified in grades 1-6 with experience with Pre-K through high school. My subjects of tutoring are Elementary Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Grammar. My major is English and, therefore, I can tutor in the area of Literature, Grammar, and Writing. I hold a Masters Degree in ESL and can tutor both adults and children in the acquisition of English.
Education & Certification
Rhode Island College - Bachelors, English/Elementary Ed.
Rhode Island College - Masters, English As A Second Language

Danny: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...-- it just takes the right approach to make learning exciting. My goal as a tutor is to ensure students meet their short- and long-term goals while developing lifelong, self-sustainable skills in navigating all aspects of the English language . From reading to writing to grammar, I want students to reach a level of comfort in the English language that allows them to freely accomplish their goals. Ultimately, I want students to look forward to...
Education & Certification
Emerson College - Bachelor in Arts, Writing, Literature, and Publishing

Courtney: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
I have over 5 years of classroom and teaching experience. I am patient and enthusiastic with my students. Since the beginning of my career, I see how many of my students have benefitted from one on one instruction and I would like to help others in this way.
Education & Certification
Boston College - Bachelors, Economics, History
Tufts University - Masters, Education

Mariah: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...not like a mere career choice for me; but an opportunity to fulfill my fundamentally inquisitive nature. Along this journey, I chose to focus my study on neuroscience and obtained a Ph.D. in this field. Now, I work in the biotechnology industry: writing patents for universities, emerging biotechnology companies, and inventors alike. This academic trajectory has enabled me to garner a fierce strength in writing/editing, biology, neuroscience, and critical thinking. I look forward to helping...
Education & Certification
University of Rochester - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Northwestern University - Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience

Ryan: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...process - from brainstorming an initial idea to fine-tuning grammar - and will help students craft essays that reveal their unique perspective and allow them to stand out among other qualified applicants. Personal Test Scores AP Biology - 5 AP Chemistry - 5 AP BC Calculus - 5 AP Statistics - 5 AP English Language - 5 AP Literature - 4 AP U.S. History - 5 AP U.S. Government - 5 AP Spanish - 5 SAT...
Education & Certification
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800

Kyle: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...a degree in Moderate Special Education, As a teacher, I relate events of the past to modern day situations so it is easier for the students to comprehend. It is important that students understand the events in history that brought us to where we are today. In the class room, I utilize multimodal methods of instruction to ensure that the lesson is getting though to the students. What works for one, doesn't mean it will...
Education & Certification
Bridgewater State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
State Certified Teacher

Alexis: Somerville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Somerville, MA
...less stressful. These are learnable skills and anyone can be a good tester with the right tools. I also love working with students on reading and writing, because these are subjects I have always loved. Oftentimes I find that my students just haven't found the right books, genres, or authors, and once they do, they realize they love reading. Reading is an extraordinary way to effortlessly improve vocabulary, grammar, and overall knowledge of history, current...
Education & Certification
Trinity College - Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
Harvard University - Master of Arts, Religious Studies
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