Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Gaithersburg, MD

I have a certificate in TEFL and an enthusiastic attitude to creating an inclusive and enjoyable classroom environment.

...Argentina at the Universidad de Buenos Aires. During this time my language skills improved immensely through classwork as well as through interactions with my host family and Argentine friends. While studying business, I found a passion for entrepreneurship through the Skandalaris Internship Program, in which students work with ventures in St. Louis and travel to...

...must be relatable for a student to care and to want to truly understand as opposed to just getting by. I try to present information in a way that is relevant to the student's interests or provide examples within a context that already exists for the student. I enjoy working with people of all ages;...

...elementary school Science Olympiad team to working with adults prepare for the GRE after having been out of school for decades. Whether it's GRE test prep, French, math or economics, my approach to tutoring is to find what strategies work best for the student and work on methods for students to be able to make...

...by pursuing courses outside of my major, such as calculus 3, business law, printmaking, and folklore. I also taught Taekwondo at the Student Recreation Center, working with everyone from novices to experts, to develop their skills for competition and advancing in rank. After graduation I pursued adventures as an AmeriCorps Child Services Specialist, where I...

...the IB diploma, with honors in English, Math, Chemistry, and History. Throughout middle & high school, I tutored peers in math & Latin topics, and I led an after-school club at Fairview Elementary to develop reading comprehension & public speaking skills. I love working with students of all ages, though my primary experience has been...

...best approach is for this audience. I get a great deal of satisfaction from watching someone learn to articulate themselves and effectively present ideas that automatically become bigger once shared; you can be the smartest scientist on the planet, but, if you can't write down your cure for cancer in an understandable way, everyone is...

...Group, which involves tutoring local high school students. Regardless of the subject, I greatly enjoy watching my students work hard and experience the feelings of accomplishment which accompany success. I love being able to work together with a student as a team, both looking to reach an ultimate goal. When the goal is reached, it...

...life journey, I could continuously evolve and contribute to my community. In addition to exposure, my family instilled in me an appreciation for community. I use this analogy when speaking to the parents I work with when thinking about the support their children need: think of it as a body with different parts that work...

...School of Public Health, where I practiced peer-to-peer learning in study groups. I am skilled in coursework that includes advanced statistics, biology, chemistry, environmental science, political science. However, my true passion is the art of communication. I love to help students discover the most effective turn of phrase in styles of writing that range from...

...life full of literature: my father is a Professor of English Literature at the Catholic University of America. An English Major myself, I grew up with Dante, Shakespeare, Dickinson, and Faulkner. I'm pursuing a Master's degree at the University of Maryland in English Literature in an effort to achieve my dream of becoming an English...

...was able to experience a wide variety of classroom philosophies and quickly determine for which strategies work and which do not. As a result I am able to think quickly and adapt lesson plans instructional techniques and discipline methods as needed. As a kind-hearted individual with a passion for teaching learners of all backgrounds I...

...continued to take classes and also became certified in special education birth-12th grade and added an extension for middle and high school math. I love teaching and being able to watch my students learn and grow. Along with my experience teaching I also began tutoring when I was in high school. I did both peer...

History Major and Jewish Studies Minor from the University of Virginia. Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center. I enjoy working with students of all ages in a range of different subjects. I am committed to developing tailored learning plans designed to help each student achieve his or her goals.

...licensed massage therapist and understand the what is needed to pass the MBLEx. I love working with students and helping them to understand concepts and reinforce skills learned in their class. However, I also love helping students prep for SAT, GED, MBLEx, and other standardized test and even give proven ways to relieve test anxiety....

...being patient while providing examples to provide understanding of a question or idea, complimenting said person of getting a concept right and doing well on a task (because people need a little affirmation to know they are doing well and can be too hard on themselves at times), and walking students through a problem and...

...Boston College, University of Massachusetts, University of New Hampshire, University of Vermont, American University, George Washington University, Clark University, Syracuse University, Wheaton College, and St. Michael's College. I am most passionate about tutoring writing, reading comprehension, international relations, history, and politics. I also enjoy helping students prepare for standardized tests. My favorite experience so far...

...of my hobbies include cooking, playing sports, and spending time trying new things. I am a fun, enthusiastic tutor who enjoys seeing students become more confident in any subject material. I adjust my teaching style for every student based on their personality and preferred method to learn. I love to keep students motivated and interested...

...and concise manner to the student. Most importantly however, he/she needs to teach in an encouraging manner and have the patience to stay at it with the student if they are not able to understand the concept right away. I believe I make a great tutor not only because I have almost a decade of...

...reading, essay editing, or elementary math. In high school, I consistently excelled in all facets of reading and writing. I like to think I am particularly gifted at motivating students to do well; We will not be bored when studying what can seem to be tedious subjects. Through working with Foster Kids in our own...