The Best Prealgebra Tutors in Somerville, MA

I've found one-on-one sessions as the most effective way to learn math. I can diagnose and address deficiencies that would otherwise go undetected in a standard classroom environment. I explain the material so the student can learn through understanding. No short cuts required - if it makes sense, the student will learn...See Larry's full profile

I use PreAlgebra constantly for integer calculations in my graduate level Math research. In my school years, Number Theory (to which PreAlgebra is the stepping stone) was one of the subjects I had to learn thoroughly while making it to the National level training camp of the Math Olympiad. I have...See Apratim's full profile

Hello, and thank you for visiting my profile! My name is Sam, and I've been tutoring for the past 7 years, as both an undergraduate at Cornell University and as a PhD student at Tufts University. I offer a supportive and comprehensive tutoring approach - ensuring to immediately identify and fill in any gaps within...See Sam's full profile

I'm creative, thoughtful, and patient, with over 30 years' experience in early childhood, elementary, and adult education. I earned a Master of Arts degree in Applied Linguistics at UMass Boston in 2015 and a certificate in "ESL math pedagogy". My undergraduate studies included nutrition and life sciences, African...See Dianne's full profile

Hi! I currently live in the Boston area, and I'm able to provide in-person and online tutoring services on a variety of subjects, including math, science, test prep (e.g., SAT, AP, TOEFL), psychology, Chinese, piano, career counseling, and certain software/programming skills. I graduated summa cum laude (3.97 GPA)...See Ka Ho's full profile

I've been tutoring students in math and physics for over a decade. In my time as a tutor, I've come to realize that 90% of the time, tutoring is about asking the right questions. With the right questions, students can find answers on their own, and truly build their problem-solving muscles. I started tutoring at...See Esther's full profile

I helped many students in Prealgebra in my high school and college years. I always loved studying mathematics and helping others make significant progress in it. Many of my skills come from my participation in several mathematics Olympiads. I minored in math and physics in college. I also have a Master's...See Roman's full profile

Hello, I am a graduate of SUNY Binghamton University with a degree in Neuroscience and chemistry minor. Currently I am pursuing a Master's in Biology through Tufts University and have some industry experience as a manufacturing chemist. I have been tutoring students in high school math and sciences for the last 6 years...See Robert's full profile

Hi, I'm Jason, a Ph.D. student in Computer Science at Harvard University. I have assisted hundreds of students in mastering advanced math and programming courses. I have mentored over 500 college students in learning Python, guiding them from their first line of code to becoming well-equipped programmers. I have held the...See Jason's full profile

I have been involved in tutor from a young age. During middle school, I would provide extra help to other students in my classes who were struggling to keep up with the material. This continued throughout high school and I gained tutoring experience in a range of subjects including, science, math, writing, and history. I...See Lauren's full profile

Hi there! Welcome to my page. My name is Yunxin W. and I go by Christina. I grew up in Shanghai, China and came to the US in 2006 for education and career. I have more than five years of work experience as a translator and technical project manager. I have certifications in Chinese listening, comprehension, and standard...See Yunxin's full profile

I am a veteran science teacher from Boston, MA. Throughout my career thus far, I have developed multiple science curricula for students of all backgrounds and learning differences. I currently teach four inclusion classes where I am scaffolding my teaching to meet the needs of all students. I am additionally...See Ani's full profile

I am currently a full-time consultant in Health Economics & Outcomes Research. I earned my Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical and Health Economics from the University of Southern California (USC) and my M.A. in Economics from Duke University. I scored 170/170 on the math section of the GRE. I have multiple years of experience...See Jonathan's full profile

Hi! My name is Abhijnana, and I graduated from UC Berkeley in 2021 where I majored in Physics and Molecular and Cellular Biology, with a concentration in Neurobiology. After graduating, I worked in a neuroscience lab as a research assistant at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and I am going to...See Abhijnana's full profile

Prealgebra is a wonderful subject to teach because mastering these skills opens the door to doing well with algebra and adding a lifelong set of useful tools. As someone who has been teaching algebra for many years, I often see deficiencies in prealgebra skills that need to be remedied. See Donald's full profile

Hi everyone! My name is Galina and I would love to help you with your tutoring needs! I’ve been a tutor for about 15 years and have helped 50+ students in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, precalculus, calculus, chemistry, and physics. Some have been shorter engagements while others have evolved into multi-year...See Galina's full profile

I have a master's degree in Education (majoring middle and high school math). I really enjoy working with students, especially students with math phobia. For the last eight years, I have been teaching and tutoring students in middle school and high school level (including MCAS and SAT). I am also fluent in Chinese...See Cindy's full profile

Hi! I'm Steve, and I've spent over 15 years working with students and adults in areas ranging from test preparation to application essays, personal statements, and grant proposals. I received a PhD in archaeology in London, tutored the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT for well established firms including Kaplan and Summit, and I...See Steve's full profile

I often see students struggle with math and science due to a lack of foundational knowledge and conceptual understanding – and it’s not their fault! As a tutor, my primary goal is to foster conceptual understanding and critical thinking in order to solve problems at every level. Many of my students have raised their...See Dustin's full profile

Hi everyone! I am a tutor in a number of areas including STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), music, English and writing, and standardized test prep (SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, ISEE, etc.). For qualifications sake, I received my Bachelor's of Science in Music. I also completed a Massachusetts teaching...See Joseph's full profile

Hi! My name is Vivian. I’m a researcher by day and tutor by night. Currently, I’m at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard in Cambridge, MA working in early drug discovery. When not working with proteins, I enjoy helping students deepen their understanding of the chemical and biological phenomena in the world around...See Vivian's full profile

Hi, I’m Tola! I am currently a fourth year medical student at Harvard Medical School. I graduated from college with highest distinction with three Bachelor’s degrees in Chemistry, Neuroscience, and Biology, respectively. I also minored in psychology. In college, I noticed many students were being “weeded...See Tola's full profile

I am a semi-retired attorney and skilled one-on-one tutor. I bring patience, creativity and a sense of humor to my lessons, working both to build a strong foundation of substantive knowledge and to pass along useful shortcuts and strategies for breaking down difficult problems into manageable pieces. My tutoring focuses...See John's full profile

As a Harvard Ph.D. Candidate with a B.S. from the College of William and Mary (Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude), I know exactly how to help students with their STEM courses and standardized test preparation. I have a track record of successfully helping students with their courses and standardized exams. I most commonly...See Ethan's full profile

I am driven by the challenge of helping every student to succeed. Most recently I have done this at the secondary level as a public charter school teacher. Prior to that, alongside my own doctoral work in mathematics, I taught and assistant-taught college-level math classes, from remedial Calculus to Multivariate...See Peter's full profile