(653) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 02117
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Josh
MIT student who will sit with you until you get it.
- $80 / h
- 66 ratings
- Somerville , Massachusetts ( 02143 )
- 5 miles
I am a graduate student in materials science and media arts and sciences, with emphases in biological engineering and immunology, at MIT. My strengths are explaining complex ideas clearly and simply, helping students with disabilities, and standardized test prep. I've helped students get into the University of Chicago, MIT, Stanford, Harvard, Yale, and UC Berkeley. I try to make tutoring a fun experience that results in great achievements. I've had a lot of experience using math for practic... Read more
Ben
Recent Harvard Grad: Music and Math!
- $50 / h
- Somerville , Massachusetts ( 02143 )
- 10 miles
Hello! My name is Ben, and I am a recent graduate from a master's program in geochemistry at Harvard, and I have my bachelor's degree in music from Amherst College (quite the combination, eh?). I grew up in Texas, where I played violin and composed for many years. I'm looking to teach and tutor in a variety of subjects, and can help you with anything from music theory and violin to advanced mathematics. I'm also an avid writer of science fiction, so if you have a manuscript you'd like me to r... Read more
Kaitlyn
I tutor in English and psychology.
- $35 / h
- Somerville , Massachusetts ( 02143 )
- 15 miles
I recently graduated from Lesley University with a degree in creative writing and a minor in psychology and another one in art therapy. I spent a year tutoring college student's at Fisher College's Office of Accessibility Services. English and psychology are the subjects I have most experience in, but I can help you with your reading and writing skills in just about any subject. I love working with people and knowing I can make a difference in their lives.... Read more
Meghan
Biology and English tutoring with Ph.D. level scientist
- $70 / h
- 3 ratings
- Somerville , Massachusetts ( 02143 )
- 10 miles
I received a B.S. in neuroscience from Vanderbilt University, and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Since obtaining my Ph.D. I've worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University studying the neurodegenerative disorder ALS. As a tutor, I’ve found that students show the highest potential to retain information when they have a strong conceptual foundation of the subject matter from which to build their knowledge. Thus, my approach is to explain t... Read more
Emily
Emily: Friendly and Experienced Youth Tutor
- $40 / h
- Somerville , Massachusetts ( 02143 )
- 10 miles
Hi! I'm Emily. I am a recent Master in Political Science and Community and Economic Development. I also have served as an AmeriCorps member for two years-focusing on youth development. I am not only interested in helping students develop critical hard skills, but I am equally invested in helping with soft skill development! I am a talented writer and a patient tutor. I was a writing center tutor in college. In graduate school I was a political science graduate assistant, focusing on polit... Read more
Kshama
Want to learn Microsoft Word or Excel? Or how about Indian music?
- $50 / h
- 1 rating
- Somerville , Massachusetts ( 02143 )
- 4 miles
I have over five years of experience teaching custom software to adults of all levels of computer skills. I have also taught general computing skills including Microsoft Word and Excel to many professionals. I enjoy teaching South Indian classical music and Indian light classical music (film, folk, etc.). I enjoy singing, volunteering, supporting causes in social justice and women's issues, cooking healthy Indian food, entertaining, arts and crafts, and more. I am friendly and easy to tal... Read more
Kevin
Award-winning chemistry tutor
- $60 / h
- Somerville , Massachusetts ( 02143 )
- 5 miles
I've been teaching chemistry ever since my little sister needed help getting through her nursing program, and I've been improving as a teacher ever since. I'm now a postdoctoral researcher at MIT, recently gotten my PhD in chemistry from the University of Chicago, where I was a TA for 4 years and won multiple teaching and tutoring awards, on the recommendation and nomination of both my students and the administration. Even with this recognition, my favorite reward is the student evaluation I ... Read more
Elana
ESL, Math, Writing, English, Science, Social Studies, Essays
- $42 / h
- Somerville , Massachusetts ( 02143 )
- 5 miles
I am an enthusiastic and encouraging tutor with 12 years of classroom and tutoring experience working with adult English Language Learners, students with learning difficulties, and students with interrupted education. In six years as a math teacher, students frequently told me, “I used to be afraid of math, but now I like it!†I love to help students gain confidence with new skills and make learning fun. I can tutor in any subject through the high school level as well as writing and basic mat... Read more
Kristen
Experienced Chemistry Teacher and Tutor
- $85 / h
- 6 ratings
- Somerville , Massachusetts ( 02143 )
- 20 miles
I am a certified chemistry teacher with over ten years of experience teaching high school chemistry classes. I have a deep understanding of chemistry. Yet, at the same time I know how to break down complex topics in a way that makes sense to students. I have taught all levels of instruction from college prep to AP chemistry. While I have taught biology, physics, ecology, and environmental science throughout my career, chemistry is by far my favorite. My undergraduate degree is in enviro... Read more
Danae
Danae L. - Mindful Tutor for all Ages
- $75 / h
- Somerville , Massachusetts ( 02143 )
- 20 miles
I have a great deal of compassion for the challenges that all students face. It isn't easy to learn within a group when there are so many forms of intelligence, styles of learning, and variables for success. I've had the opportunity to teach and tutor in a wide variety of settings domestically and abroad. I find that my preference is working one on one with a student so that s/he has the experience of having needs fully met and lessons customized completely. The subject that used to bring... Read more