Top Reading Tutors serving Somerville

Lexy: Somerville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Somerville, MA
...major and potential Secondary Education minor at Boston College. I hope to concentrate on creative writing, so naturally it is my favorite subject to tutor. In assisting students with writing at Boston Latin, I have found that some students have a natural turn for writing essays and need little more than encouragement and editing. With most students, however, writing is not a skill they can effortlessly pick up, and creativity is not instantly fluid. Bearing...
Education & Certification
Boston College - Bachelor in Arts, English, Secondary Education
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 36

JP: Somerville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Somerville, MA
...of Harvard College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Statistics. Since graduation, I have worked at hockey camps instructing young people on the ins and outs of the game. I am comfortable teaching all ages, but I specialize in SAT prep. I find teaching rewarding because I enjoy helping people reach their full potential. In my free time, I play hockey and am working on writing a screenplay. I also enjoy grilling and country...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, Statistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Talia: Somerville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Somerville, MA
...Political Science and a B.A. in History, Culture, and Law. I am a youth activist and have experience working for campaigns and elected officials and am particularly passionate about mental health, climate change prevention, and LGBTQ+ rights. I have done private tutoring for the past three years with students in Elementary, Middle, and High School in a variety of school subjects including but not limited to Math, History, and Writing/Grammar. I am passionate about education...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36

Nathaniel: Somerville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Somerville, MA
...passion for narrative and communication, where these subjects in the humanities meet and form a core source of critical thinking skills that fuel inquiry and success in both higher education and life. In addition to teaching at Binghamton and taking on a number of private clients, I designed and taught college-level courses to high school students as part of MIT's Educational Studies Program. This program places undergraduate and post-college instructors with small classes of highly...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Bachelors, History, Political Science
Brandeis University - Masters, Political Science and Government

Erika: Somerville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Somerville, MA
...recently graduated from the University of North Carolina and Duke University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and a Bachelor of Arts in Peace, War and Defense. I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the...
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Science, Public Health
Harvard University - Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35

Tom: Somerville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Somerville, MA
...for various musical theater productions and singing ensembles. Additionally, I invested substantial amounts of time preparing for the SAT and many AP exams: I know the tests well and am excited to explore the varieties of questions with students as they prepare for the exams. Besides nurturing interests in many academic areas over the years, I have also sharpened strong communication skills by frequently discussing materials with my instructors and fellow students. To check if...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, American History & Literature
Boston University - PHD, American Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 750
SAT Writing: 800

Meghan: Somerville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Somerville, MA
...of Cornell University, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with a Minor in Music. I hold a Masters of Arts in English from the University of Connecticut, where I am currently working on my PhD in American Literature. I tutor a mix of test preparation, English, Literature, and Writing. In helping students with reading and writing skills, I enjoy using multiple different approaches to develop a well-rounded understanding of the techniques, while...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Connecticut - Doctor of Philosophy, American Literature
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 34

Christopher: Somerville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Somerville, MA
...sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tutor for both Math and Spanish programs in high school and enjoyed the strides I made with students. I am willing to tutor any subject I have a...
Education & Certification
Harvard College - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Jane: Somerville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Somerville, MA
...as a peer tutor in the Economics department for two years, and I was also a member of the varsity rowing team. After college, I taught elementary school English in South Korea for two years before becoming a rowing coach. I love to travel, read, and learn, and I love to share knowledge and learning experiences with others. Economics and English/literature are the two subjects I enjoy studying, and by extension teaching, the most, because...
Education & Certification
Williams College - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 780

Zoe: Somerville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Somerville, MA
My name is Zoe Fullerton and I am current student at Harvard Medical School. I attended Vassar College as an undergraduate where I studied Science, Technology and Society. I am a patient teacher and eager to work with students of all ages. ... I try to cater each lesson to address that student's learning style. I like to cater to a person's strengths in an attempt to meet them halfway in the learning experience.... Get to...
Education & Certification
Vassar College - Bachelors, Science, Technology, and Society
Harvard Medical School - Current Grad Student, MD
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 31

Ben: Somerville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Somerville, MA
...I just returned from two months in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile, where I hopped from town to town and explored a new part of the world. Next I'm looking ahead to an extended hiking trip along the Continental Divide Trail in Colorado this summer. Backpacking and canoeing are my preferred modes of travel. I'm available to tutor anything English related- grammar, vocabulary, reading, essay writing, essay editing, college essay writing and editing, and the GRE...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelors, English

Deirdre: Somerville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Somerville, MA
...spanned many different subjects. I have always loved history and the sciences, particularly chemistry. Despite my love for these subjects, they have not come easily to me always. I know that Chemistry can have a particularly sharp learning curve for students and I worked through that myself, developing study and problem solving techniques that eventually led me to score a 5 on the AP Chemistry exam. History also requires a lot of time and effort,...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, History and Science, Pre-Medical Studies
National University of Ireland-Galway - Masters, Gender, Globalisation and Rights

Bryce: Somerville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Somerville, MA
...unclear for many students throughout their academic careers. All it takes is one bad day, one bad teacher, or one confusing topic to make a student feel hopeless and that a certain subject is a lost cause. Tutoring is a great way to change a student's attitude towards a particular subject. I have always prided myself on getting to know the students in my class beyond their lives in the classroom in order to determine how...
Education & Certification
SUNY College at Oneonta - Bachelor of Science, Childhood Education
SUNY at Albany - Master of Science, Literacy

Jermane: Somerville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Somerville, MA
...a long journey, and on the way, I've decided to strengthen my teaching skills by becoming a tutor! I have completed all requirements for Early Childhood Education and English as a Second Language (ESL) and I would love to pass my knowledge on to others. I love having fun and making learning exciting! I think it is very important to get to know the student(s) you are working with in order to better teach them...
Education & Certification
Gordon College - MA - Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Education

Quinn: Somerville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Somerville, MA
...games and watching movies! I currently work as a composer and audio engineer for Games+Learning Society, a non-profit studio that makes educational video games. I am also involved in several other video game projects with smaller studios. This work has opened my eyes to seemingly unconventional teaching tools that are on the rise - and can be very effective! I also have written a full-length comedy musical with my former college roommate, which we are...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point - Current Grad Student, Broadfield Social Science (Postbacc teacher cert.)

Aria: Somerville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Somerville, MA
I'm a college student currently working towards a BS in Data Science and a MS in Computer Science. I've had the most experience tutoring high school students in their various math subjects. I especially enjoy helping students prepare for the ACT, because I believe in results-based teaching and I love seeing my students succeed.
Education & Certification
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Database Management
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36

Diane: Somerville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Somerville, MA
...and education. My background includes a variety of experiences that have uniquely prepared me for working with students from around the globe. Some of these include: Spending 2 years studying at a university in Tokyo, Japan as well as working there as an English language teacher. Working as a tour guide and English language instructor in Rome, Italy. I grew up in Springfield, MA and earned a B.A in Japanese Language and Literature from the...
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies

Jennifer: Somerville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Somerville, MA
...by creating an engaging and gratifying environment conducive to the learning style of the individual with whom I am working. I am driven by my passion for science, English, writing, literature and Spanish. I am excited to revisit these academic interests as a tutor during my "gap year" before I attend medical school next year. Although I spend a lot of time with "my nose in the books," I pounce on any excuse to go...
Education & Certification
Wake Forest University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
The Commonwealth Medical College - Masters, Biomedical Science

Abigail: Somerville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Somerville, MA
...in low-income preschools. Later, I worked as a teaching assistant for five semesters (three as an undergraduate, and two as a graduate student), teaching biology, chemistry, and environmental science. Most recently, I worked at a local tutoring center with students ages 7-16, tutoring reading/writing, English, and math. I have also worked with several high school and undergraduate student research volunteers in the lab. My favorite subjects are math and science, but I also love reading,...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Stony Brook University - Current Grad Student, Biological Oceanography

Benjamin: Somerville Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Somerville, MA
Political Science and Economics undergraduate at Tufts University who will be working in Investment Banking next year. Here to serve as a tutor in whatever capacity.
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 720
Private Reading Tutoring in Somerville, MA
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Varsity Tutors' educational directors in Somerville, MA, can match your child with an enthusiastic tutor who could make reading fun for them. Learning and understanding reading is crucial to a young person's academic and personal life, and a designated tutor will bring the joy of reading alive to your young reader. They will learn to appreciate new vocabulary and the many parts that make up a story or other piece of writing. Themes, plots, sequencing, characters, main ideas, genres, and more will be made understandable and interesting to your child.
Our educational specialists could help you find a skilled reading tutor in Somerville. Your student's tutor will likely be a big bookworm themselves, and will try to pass down that same love for reading to your child. They will introduce exciting books to captivate the student's imagination and get them eager to learn and read more. Making reading an enjoyable pastime instead of a chore is key to a change in attitude and approach to learning, and that could benefit your blossoming reader for years to come, in an endless number of ways. Their confidence and positivity could grow, especially when they discover that they can use their developing reading skills in other classes and for more activities that they like.
Varsity Tutors will find a great reading tutor in Somerville by getting to know your student's goals and needs. If your young student is having a hard time with particular areas, than their attentive tutor will create a lesson plan around these, while still allowing for review in different topics. Perhaps summarizing is the hardest for them, and reading comprehension is not so bad, in which case their study time can focus on that. Nowhere else can such catered tutoring be found, and nowhere else will the quality of learning and instruction be so high. Preparing for the MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) exam is something else that the knowledgeable tutor can work with your student on.
An expert reading tutor in Somerville, MA, could help your new reader realize that their potential is limitless. They can accomplish so much after working with a motivating tutor who will push them to strive for more and be at their best. Your young child doesn't have to battle with reading any longer. It's easy to arrange a meeting with the tutor, as they can come to your family, at any time and on any location that works for you. You can even set up online face-to-face sessions, if your child would prefer that. Simply pick the time slots that fit your family's calendar, and get started now.
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