Award-Winning Mandarin Chinese Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...have been playing since I was 8. I also am very interested in music and currently learning how to play the piano and guitar. Throughout the last two years of my high school career, I spent upwards of 20 hours a week tutoring in subjects including AP Physics 1, AP Calculus AB/BC, Middle School Mathematics, Science, and Spanish, Regents Geometry, Regents Algebra, Regents Trigonometry, and US History. I understand how the young adolescent mind operates,...

...to get my score to where I wanted it to be. The second time I took the exam I saw a 200-point increase. Previously, I have had experience teaching the SSAT and the SAT. The student I tutored in SSAT successfully passed the exam is now attending a private high school abroad. With VarsityTutor's online learning platform, I will be able to transfer knowledge in a visual, easy-to-understand manner. I look forward to being your...

Hello! I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.

...have expanded my range of tutoring to subjects such as Psychology, Neuroscience, Statistics, and even the Korean language. I earned my degree in Neuroscience, but I am currently training to become an actuary, so my areas of expertise cover a wide array of topics. I believe in taking an open-minded approach for my tutoring, and based on my students' strengths and weaknesses I like to develop a unique tutoring style. This most often ranges from...

...experienced in the college applications process, including the drafting/editing of personal statements and school-specific essays. I believe that, with persistence and grit, students can develop an extremely solid foundation of learning that can aid them in tests and everyday life. I definitely stress practice problems and problem solving in my approach, however I am open and flexible to feedback and adjustment. As a tutor, I hope to aid students in attaining their full academic potential!...

...English and Chinese. I am comfortable with almost all subjects in English, as this is what my degree is in. I am also comfortable with lower levels of Chinese and conversational Chinese. I am self-studying Chinese for the time being, and plan to visit Taiwan to strengthen my skills in the language. My favorite subject to tutor is American Literature, and reading comprehension for lower grades. Books are the ultimate knowledge and it is very...

...over 10 years and have taught students of all ages. For the past three years, I have concentrated on preparing students for both the IELTS and TOEFL exams. I am fluent in Mandarin-Chinese and have found this very helpful in working with Chinese students in terms of bridging cultural/linguistic gaps. I am currently employed at a charter school with a majority Hispanic population and have enjoyed learning so many new things about their culture and...

...discussions or studios style. With my experience, I can ignite the passion of learning using active and engaging teaching methods. Science and technology is my favorite field and I would love to share my expertise with my students. Although Physics is a tough subject, I have gained much respect from students by helping them master physics and mathematics challenges over my teaching career. In the spare time, I often try to learn new recipe in...

Combining my flair for Mathematics and my interest in teaching children, I adopt a patient yet focused approach to teaching. Additionally, having completed my pre-university education in Singapore, I have strong foundations in Math and am confident that my methodology will help students gain a clear grasp of important concepts.

I am an ESOL student at the University of Rochester in the U.S.! I studied in Japan and China before. I am a big fan of learning about different cultures! I like to play the piano and paint when I am free.

...Currently, I tutor High School English, Middle School English, Middle School Math, Computer Science, and SAT Math, Reading, and Writing. My past experiences include working with elementary, middle, and high school students. I've served individuals online and in-person as a former Student Leader at my high school, a classroom assistant at an academic summer program, and a weekly tutor for the past four years. My philosophy is that teaching is about adapting to a student's...

...is also a big cinema buff and has been known to quote Pulp Fiction profusely. As a tutor, Josh brings a commitment to academic excellence and an optimistic approach to learning. He emphasizes setting achievable goals with students and keeping both parties motivated, as well as encouraging students throughout the learning process by always keeping the information relevant. He believes that the path to understanding comes from not just knowing the answer, but also knowing...

...formerly I attained my Bachelor of Science in Math at Pepperdine University. I have been tutoring math for three and a half years now, including Calculus, Differential Equations, and Algebra. I also have taken and tutored many standardized tests, including AP Calc, A-Level Math/Further Pure Math, and GRE Quantitative Analysis. In addition, as a Chinese native speaker, I'm also tutoring Chinese speaking and writing. Outside of academia, I enjoy playing music and sports. I am...

...2013, I have been actively performing scientific research for over 10 years, with broad knowledge in biological sciences. And I have worked with many students of different levels. I am eager to help you to learn more about Biological Sciences in an easy way. And I am also eager to help you to learn more about Chinese. To share my knowledge and help you to make progresses is a rewarding experience for me.

...taken the SATs, ACTs, and know the challenges that come with preparing for it. Throughout high school, I have faced many challenges and obstacles and learned to navigate them the right way. I am determined to help you so that you can achieve the best results possible. I look forward to helping guide you on your path to success. I am a person who believes that anyone has the potential to do well at anything.

...to work with my student's strengths and help use them use those strengths to reach their academic goals. As a first-generation college student, I am very understanding of academic challenges that may arise during a student's school years and am willing to support them academically and also to be a support system emotionally. I am also aware of a student's boundaries and will communicate and frequently check-in with them to ensure that they are happy...

I'm a recent graduate from University of Minnesota. I completed a dual degree in psychology and mathematics. I have been tutoring for more than a year and I am looking forward to meeting new students here and helping them achieve their goals.

...Master's Degree in Educational Technology, I have been passionate about teaching and training in language and technology areas. I've gained practical experience of delivering blended technical training solutions and creating instructional materials on specific topics. As Chinese is my native tongue, I've taught my two young children Chinese Mandarin and kept them bilingual while living in the U.S. I would love to take advantage of my Chinese and English bilingual skills to help others learn...

...student at Boston University studying Computer Science with a minor in Philosophy. I have an extensive history tutoring coding, math, writing, Chinese, and piano. I've tutored students from ages nine to twenty-two. Although I tutor a wide range of subjects, my favorites are coding (python and java) and writing/English. My goal is to make learning a positive and fun experience, while also making sure that the student learns as much as possible.

...a post-doctorate fellowship at Texas A&M University. I received my Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Master's degree in Psychology, and PhD in Experimental Psychology all from the University of Vermont. For the past four years, I have tutored high school students in standardized test prep (including PSAT, SAT, and ACT), Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry and Trigonometry. One of the things I love most about tutoring is pinpointing a students' learning style and working hard to...