Award-Winning Pre-Calculus Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...was earned in 2005 at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, 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...

...Professor. Before Boston, I was an undergraduate at State University of New York Binghamton in upstate NY. There I earned a BS in Mathematical Physics, a BA in Mathematics and a MS in Physics. I have a strong background in Physics and Math and I absolutely love teaching these subjects. I really enjoy helping students overcome the gaps in understanding tough concepts, watching them understand the material, succeed on exams and seeing how proud and...

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!

...degree in Psychology and Education, and have a masters degree in Teaching. I'm passionate about helping my students build a love for learning and develop strong problem solving skills. I specialize in math and psychology tutoring. I scored an 800 on SAT math, and a 5 on BC Calculus and Statistics APs. I believe that all students have a right to a high quality and rigorous education, and make sure to scaffold and personalize lessons...

Hi! I am an engineering student at Northeastern University who loves helping people out with all subjects. Standardized tests are just a game against the clock that we can improve in so many ways. ... I have two philosophies. 1. Practice makes perfect. 2. There's an angle to everything. I think there is always more than one way to approach a problem, and typically the test tries to make you think you need to take the...

...along with Psychology and Spanish. I worked for a little while at a Boys and Girls Club and then at 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,...

I am a Biophysics and Chemistry double major at Case Western Reserve University with a minor in Computer Science, and I have been a tutor for over 4 year.

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...

...in Atmospheric and Oceanic Science from the University of Wisconsin. Everyone has a different learning style and pace. I like to use my patience and well tuned perception of others to work with individuals on the same playing field rather then expect them to understand what I know via a lecture. I have an extensive background in the sciences and have worked with individuals as a swim coach, ski instructor, lifeguard captain, and mental health...

...in Applied Math with a focus in Statistics at Northeastern University (completion in December, 2014). I have worked for many years as a tutor and teacher, starting when the chair of my high school's math department recommended me to a number of families during my junior year of high school. I tutored for two years in High School, then worked all four years of college as a tutor, study group leader and teaching assistant. My...

...love teaching other people! I think that while math, CS, and physics can certainly be abstract, the practical aspects of such topics can make learning both interesting and fulfilling. I have had a pretty extensive background in teaching/coaching. I have spent 1 year tutoring and teaching, 3 years as both a soccer and orienteering coach, and 1 semester as a Lab Assistant at MIT. I think the most important aspect of learning is practice and...

...main academic passions lie in the humanities, throughout my education I have retained a deep interest in a variety of subjects, and have especially enjoyed helping students to master those subjects. In high school I tutored extensively in Math and English, and in high school and college I honed my teaching abilities further by serving as a musical director for various musical theater productions and singing ensembles. Additionally, I invested substantial amounts of time preparing...

...student, so I understand the importance of different learning techniques and will adapt my lesson plan based on each student's needs. I have a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Michigan. Next year I'll begin working towards a Masters in Computer Engineering. I have experience tutoring my peers, both formally and informally, in high school and college in subjects ranging from CS to calculus to biology. I most enjoy teaching STEM...

Committed to client progress in any subject material, passionate about tutoring students in a way that is fun and effective. Focused on teaching strategies that facilitate learning and retention in a relaxed environment.

...13th in my class out of about 250 students. I was involved in National Honor Society and Vice President of National Business Honors Society. I am currently a 2017 PharmD Candidate at the University of Rhode Island which is a 6-year program to obtain my Doctorate of Pharmacy. I have experience working with students in various math and science fields, mainly chemistry, biology, algebra, academic writing, history, and test taking. I have tutored students ranging...

...studied abroad in Ankara, Turkey. Studying Turkish language and music was a gateway for me to understand more about everything around me. I want my students to have experiences like that, where learning about something seemingly uninteresting opens unexpected doors to exciting new worlds. After I graduated from Pitt, I went to grad school for ethnomusicology at Harvard. Since getting my Ph.D. in 2016, I've been teaching classes on music and culture in colleges in...

...use communication to build a foundation of knowledge and problem solving to turn that knowledge into useable information. As a tutor, my role is to use my aptitude and experience as a problem solver and communicator to help my students to acquire new skills and reach their learning goals. My teaching philosophy is based on experiential learning, which simply put means that my students learn by doing. Whenever possible instead of solving a single problem,...

...in areas of General Chemistry, as well as Algebra and Geometry. My tutoring philosophy is mostly about proper communication. Most Math and Science classes are normally taught by teaching professionals who are well qualified to lecture in their areas of expertise. However, if the material is not explained in a way that is understandable to the student, then it may be necessary to recruit the help of a tutor. I like to use different examples...

...MIT Economics Department, and my B.S. in Management from the Sloan School of Management. I have tutored many high schoolers and college students for the past 7 years. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, Economics, and Physics. I am a firm believer in furthering education to help not only with test results but understanding and improving the life of students. My goal is to improve test results...

...as a district and building administrator. I am a career changer having spent the first 10 years of my life as a computer programmer/analyst. However, before getting into the "real world", I played professional soccer in Europe and in the United States. I hold five degrees: Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Bentley University, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Health from Salem State University, Master's in Education from Salem State University,...