Award-Winning Calculus Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...with a major in Chemistry and a minor in Spanish Language. I also have three years experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant of General as well as Organic Chemistry at the university level. This position involved lecturing, grading, and tutoring students, both one-on-one and in small groups. Currently I am studying to become a Chemistry high school teacher in Boston. I enjoy reading, especially 19th century Russian literature, biking around the city, and hiking in...

I am a rising sophomore at Michigan (Go Blue!!). I have loved math since before I could remember and am pursuing a major in Computer Science. When I am not coding/math-ing (is that a word?), I love to hang out with friends, work out, and scoop ice cream at my (other) job!

I recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a double major in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering. I am currently working at a start up company in Pittsburgh. I am passionate about learning, regardless of the field, and I strive to do my very best at everything I do. I enjoy helping people learn; I don't want people to feel afraid of the sciences and will work hard to find a method of teaching that makes...

I am a MIT undergrad studying Materials Science and Engineering with minors in Economics and Japanese. I was a TA for Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism at MIT, and I tutored in math and science in high school. I scored a perfect score on the SAT Math section twice, and have taken 11 AP tests with an average score of 4.7. I believe the best way to learn math is through challenging problems, and gaining...

...by emphasizing real-world applications behind the numbers and equations. I focus on helping students develop problem solving skills that can not only be applied to a specific test or homework assignment, but also to any future assignments that build on that material. I currently work as an Ocean Engineer in the New York area, and enjoy the opportunity to spend time working on the ocean. I also spend as much time as I can cycling...

...counselor among other experiences. My passions include the outdoors, athletics, science topics, working as part of a team, and being an ocean rescue lifeguard during the summer. I became interested in tutoring after receiving feedback from younger family members who told me I was much more effective than the paid tutors they were using. I am currently preparing to apply to medical school and hope to use this position to make a little extra money...

...In Calculus, we learn the sophistication of the exponential function and how its value at a point is also its slope, and how we can use this to our advantage in differential equations. My lifelong love of mathematics, as well as many students' dismal outlook on mathematics, in conjunction with the gracefulness of mathematics that I am so fortunate to have been taught, pushes me to teach mathematics to young men and women, so that...

...opened a countless number of doors for me, and I hope I can stir you to realize that you can do the same! No matter the task, I remain positive, and approachable. I truly believe that enriching and engaging the mind is protecting our Earth's best natural resource- and it all starts with education. At the end of the day, by promoting your intellect, I believe my job has been well done.

...would I present this so it could make sense to the weakest performing student?" He gathers as much information about his students' learning styles as possible in order to plan the best path forward. Spontaneity and humor are also tools in his teaching repertoire. "Humor is essential for helping people overcome obstacles, in learning and in life," he says. While in college, Mark taught at a private learning center for children who struggle with learning...

I graduated from Wheaton College, MA with bachelor degrees of Mathematics and Physics. I discovered my potential of being a tutor in my college. I have been a math tutor for three years and a physics tutor for one year. My tutoring experience made me realize the accomplishments of helping others with academic problems. It is an art to use different strategies to communicate academic problems with others. I loved my job and I hope...

...helping others enjoy it too. I have experience tutoring at a Drop-In Math Center for undergraduate students. As for my teaching philosophy, I like to work with the student to help them through the material. Some think that math is scary and "not for them", but I try to help build their confidence and allow them to love and master the subject. As for myself, I do enjoy various sports, staying active, and I am...

...a well-rounded individual because it not only teaches concrete ideas, but it also teaches students problem-solving skills that can be applied to other disciplines as well. I am a former college softball player, and I have been involved with softball since I was 4 years old. Aside from math, I am a huge history buff. If i ever end up in the classroom, I know I will find a way to intertwine the two subjects.

I'm a Computer Science major looking to help others understand the core concepts of computer science, OOP, and more!

I am a graduate with a degree in Mathematics from a top university in Massachusetts and earned my master degree in education. I have more than 20 years of experience tutoring and teaching math at several colleges in Massachusetts. I enjoy tutoring elementary, middle and high school math. I believe in incorporating real world examples to help students understand the application of math in the real world.

...can also teach chemistry and biology. I believe that being a current student allows me to have a unique perspective in the tutoring sessions. Based on the students learning style I am always willing to adapt and change the session. I am very passionate about helping every student reach their potential allowing them to be more confident in achieving their future dreams. I am certain that with my skills and experience I will be able...

...assignments or troubleshooting an equipment problem. On top of my scientific pursuits, I have immersed myself in the worlds of classical Latin and Spanish. The beauty of language and its power are so wonderful. I am extremely passionate about biology, chemistry, math, and language. I have learned a great deal thus far, and really want to help others along their learning journeys! I firmly believe that with the proper guidance, we all possess the abilities...

I am a sophomore at Boston College working towards a bachelor of Science in Mathematics. I am very outgoing, and looking to help anyone needing a tutor in math or taking the ACT. I look forward to helping you understand and improve your arithmetic and test taking skills!

I am a current Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering student. I have always loved learning and helping others and have had a special love for math and science I hope to help others foster as well.

...mathematics. I started tutoring in high school by teaching my peers after school and during our lunch breaks. I have a passion for helping others with their studies and accomplishing their aspirations. It's always an exciting experience to help other overcome obstacles and achieve their goals! I am also able to tutor in Mandarin Chinese. My hobbies are exploring the city of Boston, visiting historical landmarks and museums, and trying out new cuisines.... My teaching philosophy...

...professional life was also in the field of education until I left to start my Masters in the fall of 2012. When a student realizes that they truly understand a concept (not just how to do it, but WHY it's done that way) is the greatest moment for a tutor and I consider myself lucky that I can continue to tutor while working on my degree. My favorite subject to tutor is Statistics, although I'm...