Certified Tutors From Amherst College

...get to know my students really well so that I could find ways to make our sessions fun and engaging. Building that relationships with my students is important because it allows students to feel more comfortable about communicating what they are struggling with or any concerns about our session. Among the things that my students...

...tutoring. When I attended Amherst College to pursue a degree in English, I carried this passion for education with me. For years I participated in a work-study mentoring underprivileged students in order to improve literacy and encourage a love of reading. I'm excited to tutor in a wide variety of subjects, particularly in standardized test...

...in Massachusetts. I study sociology and enjoy my job as a teaching assistant for the Computer Science department. I enjoy assisting students as they work to master new academic concepts of all sorts! The bulk of my tutoring has been in the fields of math (algebra through calculus), computer science, and PSAT/SAT prep.

I'm going to make sure that you get the results that you need by using all of my smarts to help you understand what's confusing or scary. I've been a lawyer for 4 years, and I'm about to work for a startup. I believe people can accomplish anything that they want.

...have continued doing it ever since. I am currently enrolled in a two-year graduate program, working as a high school English assistant teacher and studying to receive a degree in Education. I am passionate about learning and teaching. With the right resources or mindset, a student can accomplish almost anything. I look forward to working...

...and learning-style needs of each individual based on experience and education level. I can teach in both English and Mandarin if need be, but prefer to begin the first few lessons speaking English. I teach students K-12, undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, and up. Children, adolescents, and adults are welcome. Please be in touch for a lesson...

Recent Amherst College grad, double major in Math and Theater. I believe in meeting students where they are. I hope to make difficult subjects accessible, even exciting, through new ways of thinking about (apparently) mundane problems.

...double-majored in French in college, and continue using French with family and friends. Language learning can be fun but also challenging for a lot of students I work with. Whether the goal is to become more conversational, pass a class/test/certification, or get a really high score, my approach is to break down concepts, explain thoroughly,...

Attorney/Angel Investment Consultant I practice law part time and get paid to analyze blockchain projects by potential investors. I have also taught high school history and enjoy tutoring on an ongoing basis.

Hi! I'm Sophie, and I am a student at Amherst College. I focus on teaching math and physics. Also, since I have more recent experience in taking classes and exams, I know the in's and out's of various standardized tests. I hope to be a great resource for students who want to learn!

...and III, Pre-calculus with Advanced Topics, and AP BC Calculus with Advanced Topics. I am currently enrolled in Intermediate Calculus and I plan on taking Multi-Variable Calculus next semester. In my free time, I love to watch and participate in sports and also watch Netflix. My favorite show of all time is The Walking Dead...

...definitions and equations into each question we work through. Outside of tutoring, I am currently working in an ER to build my clinical experience for medical school and I am also preparing to take the MCAT. In my free time, I enjoy playing with babies, cats and dogs as well as cooking.

...of matter. I have had extensive experience tutoring chemistry at both the high school and college level, both individually and one-on-one. As a high school junior and senior, I tutored sophomores in standard/honors chemistry. I have severed as a teaching assistant for an intensive section of intro-level and general chemistry courses, as well as an...

...should be stuck feeling like they're behind in the middle of a class lecture, because chances are, if you're confused, there's a high chance someone else is too. I'm here to tutor math because I know what it's like to have a lot of questions and feel like I know nothing about what is going...

...career. Now, I want to be a part of that support system for students. I'm a graduate of the Amherst College with a degree in statistics and a graduate of the University of Massachusetts with a Master's of Business Administration with a specialization in Analytics. I also hold an MS in Sport Management from the...

...of 2012. I've been teaching professionally since I graduated from college--first at a charter school, then at a boarding school, and now at an independent day school--but my teaching experience started in childhood, when I helped my four younger siblings with their homework. I've taught English and History before, but now I'm a full-time math...

I have studied French for 11 years and am fluent in the language. As a native English speaker, I know too well the particular difficulties of grasping the foreign language. My approach to tutoring is based on the students needs and adjusts to their knowledge base and goals!

...Amherst College, and later a masters degree in Science and Math Education from UC Berkeley. While I've always had an interest in science, I've come to see myself as someone who teaches *people* rather than *science*. That is, I really enjoy helping students become more confident & independent learners, critical thinkers, and problem solvers. I...

...techniques. My goal is to enable students to truly understand the math they are working onnot just the "how" but also the "why." It is my belief that when students think about the underlying logic and connections in mathematics they have much success in their pursuits. I also am an avid listener and encourage students...

As career educator who is also a former procrastinator, I am well-equipped to assist students in a variety of academic subjects and study skills. I've taught middle and high school students, and spent the past 10 years teaching English Lit and Composition to college and post graduate students.