Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...class on civic engagement and government to fifth graders. In the past, I have also run simulations with high school students for academic conferences. While volunteering in Peru, I tutored students at an all-girls orphanage in a bilingual environment. Throughout high school, I also helped students prepare for standardized examinations such as the SAT, ACT, SAT subject tests, AP Exams and Regents examinations. I am eager to work with students in these areas, with a...

...humanities, history, philosophy and logic, language-learning (ESL and German), as well as psychology and introductory neuroscience. In the past I've also worked with learners on prepping for standardized tests, including the SATs, GREs, and TOEFL. My teaching approach is responsive and 100 percent student-centered. I look forward to working one-on-one with you to help clarify your learning goals, scaffolding activities to match your abilities and get you to the next level, all while ensuring that...

...dog program, in which I visit patients with my buddy, Tugg, who is a 3-year-old yellow labrador retriever) and enjoy playing golf, going hiking, and reading works on philosophy, economics, and the financial markets. I majored in economics and biology and minored in philosophy alongside taking the pre-medical course requirements. I scored in the 94th percentile on the MCAT and I finished with a 3.9 GPA. My undergraduate thesis investigated my interest in health economics...

Julia is an alumna of AmeriCorps, the Harvard Innovation Lab, and an Intel Innovation Prize Winner at MIT. A strong writer who studied Women's and Gender Studies in addition to completing rigorous science coursework and a Master's of Public Health Degree, Julia finds her unusual perspective is useful in helping students tackle academic challenges.

...the classroom because I respect every person I teach and I truly want to know what their goals are and how they learn as individuals. As an undergraduate and in graduate school, my best experiences have been those where respect was shown to me as a student. From that respect, my confidence was allowed to grow and self respect for my own growing abilities flourished as well. Only then did I come to understand that...

...factors in populations. I am lead author on multiple peer reviewed publications. I offer tutoring in writing, biostatistics, psychology, and biology. Through tutoring at Northeastern University, I developed a teaching style that is supportive, patient, and, most importantly, flexible based on the needs of the student. My goal is to help you get to where you want to be! When I am not working, I enjoy snuggling with my two cats and competing in powerlifting.

...receive enough discussion or attention. If I had to select an area of inquiry that is the most exciting it would be where the Humanities and Natural Sciences merge. I am thrilled to be constantly adding interdisciplinary approaches to my toolkit whether the discipline is history, literature, ethics, biology, pathology, technology, archaeology, or anthropology. The last two semesters I have functioned in the role of a Teaching Assistant for an introduction course to pathophysiology at...

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.

...In addition to lab work, I love to teach and help others learn. During my high school career, I volunteered at a preschool and tutored Honors Physics for my school's National Honors Society. At Rensselaer, I recently joined a club called the Science Ambassadors that encourages interest in STEM fields by traveling to local schools and giving interactive presentations to middle and high school students. I am excited to share my passion for learning and...

...I have worked as a writing assistant and taught high school and college students a variety of subjects within philosophy including Bioethics, Ancient Philosophy, Philosophy of Law, Ethical Theory, and Intro to Philosophy. In addition to philosophy, I am comfortable tutoring GRE Verbal and Analytical Writing, writing more generally, bioethics/medical humanities, and psychology. I am passionate about helping my students develop their critical thinking skills and learn how to express their ideas clearly. In my...

...a transformative experience. My background in neuroscience from Boston University equips me with unique insights into how students learn, and I strive to make challenging material approachable and engaging. Although I have experience tutoring for less than a year, I have already developed a student-centered approach that emphasizes comprehension over rote memorization. I enjoy breaking down concepts and guiding students to those illuminating moments of clarity. My goal is to foster confidence in their abilities...

...I am a recent graduate of Vanderbilt University where I received a BS in Human and Organizational Development. I also minored in Quantitative Methods and have a passion for statistics. I have spent time living in France and England and love to travel. My time abroad has cultivated a love of language and writing and how to use academic tools in order to create opportunities in life beyond the classroom. I am excited about helping...

I am a recent graduate from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in cognitive neuroscience. I have been accepted to medical school and will be starting next fall. In other words, I've had my share of standardized testing. I hope to make life easier for students struggling to overcome these hurdles, and maybe spark some enjoyment of learning along the way!

...Harvard University and candidate for an MA in American Government from Georgetown who knows firsthand the value of hard work and dedication, especially when it comes to standardized tests. I have grown tremendously through the help of tutors and mentors, and I credit much of my success to their guidance and strategies. When I'm not working on my course work or my research projects, I enjoy biking, hiking, and reading! I look forward to passing...

My name is Alan Nahigian. I am a 5th year teacher in the state of MA. I have taught Math for all 5 years at the Middle School level. I have also taught Science, Physical Education and Religion, I have taught from grades Pre-K through 8th grade. I believe that all students are brilliant, they just need to know how to show off their brilliance, in many different areas.

...school. My experience taught me that all students, no matter their situation, have the potential to succeed academically, and I work hard to instill this belief in my pupils. Though I tutor a wide range of subjects, I have a special passion for the social sciences, particularly History, and I enjoy tutoring a variety of students, from those who do not fit the academic mold (especially ADD students) to those looking to boost their academic...

...courses in the College of Arts and Sciences. Being a consultant has given me the opportunity to work with students from diverse backgrounds, whether they be an ESL student in Biology or a student from Boston studying English, and I am excited to return to this work during my upcoming senior year. Working with so many different students has taught me a lot about tutoring, including valuable lessons about different learning styles and communication. My...

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As a tutor in test prep (SAT/ACT/SSAT/AP), I aim to help my students learn subject matter solidly enough to teach it themselves. I have four years of experience in online tutoring through the Russian School of Mathematics. My VA research, 1st placement in MA Science Olympiad, and perfect AP scores in Calc BC, Eng Lang, Chem, and Bio give me the expertise to transform your student into an academic weapon.

...CFA III candidate. Looking to tutor students and professionals in finance and accounting. I know how challenging business topics and professional exams can be at first, based on my own personal experience. I am hoping to be a mentor and guide those who are looking to follow in a similar path and further advance their careers and finance/accounting knowledge-base. I am confident that I can help put you in the best position to achieve success....