1,346 Somerville Special Needs Tutors

...The only way to succeed academically is to begin studying for exams in advance without relying on cramming, and to attack any problem one may encounter in a subject as it comes up in class and in homework. Waiting to the last minute or allowing notes and problems to become disorganized is a recipe for disaster. I currently work in a special needs... read more

...Understanding variables, coefficients, exponents, and equations can be overwhelming at first, but I can help remove the anxiety of prealgebra and increase test scores. I am a mathematics teacher for grades 6-8 and teacher prealgebra along with general math concepts and skills. Let's get started today! I am licensed in Mathematics grades 5 - 8. Also... read more

...I have become stronger in teaching math using TERC, Envision combined with other resources to enhance content and ensure students’ success in their abilities to problem solve, think critically and hold mathematical conversations. I have designed and implemented individualized lessons for students with and with out special needs in ELA, mathematics... read more

...In addition to tutoring Precalculus and SAT prep, I currently conduct research at Project Zero into how children learn to understand complex causal concepts such as Ecosystems and lead the Elementary portion of Open Minds (a Harvard-wide Philosophy for Children program). I also teach swimming and am organizing the swim instructor community around... read more

...As a teacher, I have done this by taking field trips and examining math in nature, by creating songs and dances that reflect and explain mathematical principles, and by inspiring adventures both in the class and outside of it. I attempt to make these same connections through a dynamic tutoring sessions, not one just filled with extra worksheets... read more