The Best Study Skills Tutors in Somerville, MA

I’ve always loved learning and sharing the joy of discovery and the thrill of a challenge with others. I find that the more a student can relate his or her own passions and experiences to a subject, the more that subject's material becomes a part of the student, rather than stale information to be memorized and...See Ariana's full profile

Recent M.D. graduate from Harvard Medical School with 10+ years of experience as a professional tutor and graduate/medical school admissions counselor. Experienced test prep tutor with scores >99th percentile on MCAT, GRE, AP exams, SAT, SAT subject test, and ACT exams. Successful mentor for students applying to graduate...See Annie's full profile

My experience in test-taking strategies allowed me to achieve a 200/200 on the mathematics portion of the GED and “college-ready” scores for all other portions of the GED. I have experience tailoring my lessons to the unique needs of every student — I help guide other students to find the test-taking strategies...See Lydia's full profile

I’m currently pursuing my Master of Medical Sciences in Immunology at Harvard Medical School, where I conduct graduate-level research focused on T cell biology. Alongside my research, I mentor undergraduate students in both experimental techniques and data analysis. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Biology from the...See Sophia's full profile

I received my J.D. degree with honors after 3 years of extensive and intensive application of study skills that I had acquired and refined in my previous tiers of school. In recent years, I have realized that I also have a real knack for teaching study skills and other subjects. I look forward to hearing...See M. Reza's full profile

Does doing math homework feel like beating your head against a wall? Are you bringing home lower grades than you ever have in the past? Is your science class the hardest part of your day? I can help you. I help students build confidence and achieve real results in chemistry and math—whether that means raising a...See Emma's full profile

I’d love to guide students and adults through multiple phases of the job or college application process, such as resume building, writing a personal statement, and/or interviewing! I am also interested in working with younger students at the elementary level, whether that be building study skills or writing...See Grace's full profile

I have tutored middle and high school students for 14 years overwhelmed by or uninterested in homework and/or studying for and taking tests and provided them with methods, strategies, and skills to address issues of time management, organization, studying habits, note taking, effective reading and test taking.See Ellen's full profile

In addition, I have worked as an in-home tutor for Study Smart in Newton preparing students for SAT and SSAT tests as well as assisting students in math, English, study skills, and organization skills. I formerly tutored at The Fessenden School in West Newton and taught writing, math, and study skills at...See Jim's full profile

Helping students get their writing assignments done on time is one of my specialties. First, I show students how a few minutes of brainstorming when they first get an assignment is a low-stress way to get their ideas on paper, get their brain to start working on the assignment, and overcome the blank page. Then, I teach...See Abby's full profile

Hey, Barry here! Thank you for taking a great leap forward. It’s hard to admit you need an extra boost, but it shows you’re willing to do whatever it takes to be successful. We share that commitment to success. At Notre Dame, I graduated summa cum laude with a perfect 4.0 GPA, receiving a Bachelor’s degree in...See Barry's full profile

In my graduate program, we have covered the topics of cognition and learning (cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, executive functioning related disorders) which have all given me the skill to aid in teaching study skills. See Sarah's full profile

I spent a year as a Peer Academic Coach at UT Austin's Sanger Learning Center, working one-on-one with students on studying, time-management, organization, and test-taking strategy. The importance of these skills are often overlooked, and with relatively minor changes, students can see huge improvement in retention after...See Rose's full profile

Many students find it difficult to organize themselves when it comes to studying a number of subjects. Having gone through my doctoral studies, I know from personal experience that, once an organized plan is created, the task of studying no longer becomes overwhelming. (Along with having received my doctorate from the...See Robert's full profile

My name is Dan and thank you for your time in reading my bio. I have a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Curry College. I currently am employed in Finance for the past 16 years in addition to my experience as a teacher and tutor. I taught Grades 5-8 for 2 years and have approximately 4 years of tutoring...See Daniel's full profile

Dear Students and Parents, My name is Ikshu, and I’m a Harvard researcher and recent graduate from Johns Hopkins University, where I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in both Materials Science & Engineering and Neuroscience. I’ve spent the past eight years tutoring students from middle school through college, and in...See Ikshu's full profile

I am an experienced science and math tutor with a strong academic background in Earth Science and Sustainability. I am currently pursuing an MSc in Sustainable Energy Science at the Iceland School of Energy and hold a B.S. in Environmental Science with a concentration in Earth Science from Rice University. My academic...See Lucian's full profile

I have tutored numerous students in this subject at the middle- and high-school level. I seek to help students develop a personalized plan for organizing materials, planning schedules, prioritizing, breaking large projects into manageable sub-goals, and optimizing private review, note-taking, homework completion, and...See Daniel's full profile

I’m a veteran history educator with over 20 years of experience teaching and designing curriculum for high school and college students. I have a masters in history, and I specialize in U.S. and World History at all levels including special education, college preparatory and AP US History and offer personalized support...See Jennifer's full profile

One component that I emphasize with students with whom I work is the necessity of proper study skills. Organization and productive practice habits play a large role in academic success. I believe that I am qualified for this certification. See John's full profile

I am qualified to tutor in study skills because I am a successful student. I have been successful at the high school, college and graduate levels of study. I am currently a PhD student in a philosophy graduate program. In order to succeed as a student, one must develop effective study habits and organizational...See Sean's full profile

Hi, I'm Deika! I am an experienced test prep tutor, having tutored hundreds of students over the course of 5+ years in subjects including ACT/SAT preparation, the LSAT, debate, and math. I am a graduate (Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude) of the University of Pennsylvania, where I double majored in Economics and...See Devika's full profile

As social studies teacher and academic support instructor, experienced in supporting student development of executive functioning, resilience, self-advocacy and time management skills. Experienced in working with students on IEPs, 504. Developed school-level 'academic support plans' for students NOT on IEPs or 504s....See Paul's full profile

I am able to help students develop study skills and help them be better organized in the ways that they study. Having been a college professor for over thirty years I am able to understand students needs in help in trying to figure out how to study. Many students need help with this skill on all levels. I begin...See Trudi's full profile

My track record in helping students establish effective study skills has been 100% successful. This success rate is due to my natural ability to be highly organized, strategic, and time efficient in all that I do. The best testimonials would come from my former students and my personal experience as a...See Michelle D.'s full profile