Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Maryland

...ESL because as language learner I love the progress of watching a student master a language and stay curious about a culture. I am passionate about writing and love the process of crafting an essay. Finally, I am strong in the skills of reading and writing test prep and enjoy sharing those skills with others. I believe that learning, at any age, must be student-driven, hands-on, and inquiry-based. I Ask questions - live in the...

...with a concentration in Education at the University of Pennsylvania. I realized that strong connections in any discipline are built on a foundation of successful and engaging training and teaching, which has become my own method for connecting with the students I tutor. While my background is officially biology and environmental science, my liberal arts education and varied career experience in education, operations, and outreach have made me a strong writer, and I am passionate...

...I apply to be a writing fellow, where I would periodically join English classes and work with the students in small groups on their writing. Through that, I found I enjoyed the work, and now I'm starting a graduate program in the fall and I expect to be teaching my first class next spring. Writing and communication skills are important for anyone in any discipline to have, and I hope to be able to help...

Anyone can learn another language, comparative/applied linguistics and simultaneous translation/interpretation at any age. I use multiple intelligences, multimodality and authentic integrated strategies to make your language learning journey one with ease, proficiency and fluency in four skills and fun!

...with elementary level students on reading and math; however, I am also comfortable tutoring middle and high school level English and Mathematics. When it comes to the ACT, I have developed strong test taking skills and believe I can share them with the students who are preparing to take such an important test. In the academic realm, I have narrowed these interests down into two majors: Print Journalism and Statistics. I have yet to land...

...my students. Close-reading, critical analysis, and clear writing are the foundations for any ELA, history, or social science class. Those are also some of the hardest skills to learn in a classroom setting. With our one-on-one time I'm able to get my students to more deeply and personally engage with the material, ultimately resulting in a richer understanding that corresponds directly to improved performance on assessments, essays, and standardized tests (particularly the AP exams). Additionally,...

...I scored a 2230 on my SATs and a 328 on the GRE. I hold a BA in International Relations from GW and will begin my Masters in Epidemiology in the fall at an Ivy League school (still deciding which!) I have had wonderful experiences being tutored for the SATs and GREs and hope to help students have as enjoyable and fruitful experiences as I did. I prioritize producing individualized and creative lesson plans to...

...shine through with everything I do. I also enjoy listening to country music, playing badminton, and writing poems. My past tutoring experience includes tutoring elementary school ESL students in basic subjects for 4 years in high school and tutoring spanish in high school. My friends describe me as bubbly, easygoing, ambitious, patient, and caring. Please reach out to me if you have any questions, or if you're looking for a trustworthy tutor! Good luck!... I believe...

...essay. I was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD as a child, and have worked hard building skills and habits to help me succeed in difficult academic and professional settings. I believe that patience and listening are crucial to being a good tutor, and that it is always important to give students a sense of ownership and control of the work that they are doing. In my free time, I enjoy playing jazz and bluegrass guitar, watching baseball,...

...to editing a final paper. I specialize in finding a way to get the brilliant ideas in your head onto the page to make a coherent and complete argument. I also understand writerly paralysis, and we can work on strategies for creating a action plan for your writing. Come to me with your large writing projects, but also something simple such as a response paper or journal--with a few tools, we can make writing a...

...a philosophy rooted in a comprehensive, hands-on approach that not only fosters growth but also builds lasting confidence. Whether you're aiming to improve in Life Skills, Relationships, Wellness, Language Arts, Math, Social Sciences, Study and Organizational Skills, Test Prep, College Prep, Public Speaking, Leadership, Business Management, Ethics, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, or another area, I am here to guide you every step of the way. Throughout my diverse career, I have had the privilege of wearing...

...international development with a specialization in public health. I am also a current public health professor for university students. I am bilingual English and Spanish and have taught primary school children in Cusco, Peru and have served as a college tutor in College Algebra, Western Civilizations, and Spanish. I also have experience in Applied Behavior Analysis, working with children on the autism spectrum. I hold a Master of Arts degree in International Relations and a...

...someone's least favorite subject does not have to be a bore, and I quite enjoy taking some of the pressure off by being lighthearted and enthusiastic. As long as the student feels comfortable with the progress he or she is making, that's all that matters. I will never define what is successful for my students, I always adhere to how they define their own success. As far as I'm concerned, we're a team, and I'm...

...and an M.A. degree in Linguistics from Gallaudet University, with additional graduate credits in education. I am certified in the areas of math, English, special education, and deaf education. I am currently in my eleventh year of full-time teaching. In my teaching career I have taught high school English and math courses at all levels, from remedial to Advanced Placement. I currently teach senior English courses, including Advanced Placement Literature and composition. During both my...

...in Baltimore, MD. I have completed 3 years of PhD/graduate work in clinical psychology and have a wide range of interests and areas of expertise. I have also completed 2 years of biomedical research training at the NIH studying substance use disorders, which is my research specialty. I love teaching and sharing my interests with others and believe that every student has the ability to boost their understanding of a topic when they are paired...

...high schools and marketed company services to area high school students. I then attended the University of Virginia School of Law, where I was awarded a full tuition scholarship in part from my LSAT score. I also taught an SAT course for the same testing company during my time in law school. My teaching philosophy is simple: figure out what works for you and assisting you in achieving your best score. I'm pretty much always...

...been a passion of mine. From TAing as an undergraduate, to coaching ultimate frisbee at the college level, to simply working with classmates to help them understand tough material, I appreciate working with other people to help them achieve their goals. I am working as a tutor part-time while I prepare to enter a masters degree program in Urban Planning at UCLA in the fall of 2016. I will be in the Baltimore area until...

...it. I have taught everything from AP English and I.B. Theatre to English classes with many students with special needs. I am an experienced SAT and ACT verbal instructor, and I love seeing light bulbs go off in the heads of my students as we work through the various patterns used in standardized testing. I believe that everyone can learn, and I think finding what reaches particular students is what makes a teacher great. Having...

...a parent looking for a educator to help your child I will help you achieve your goals. I am a lover of everything Language Arts and will support any aged student be it elementary of college level. As well, a true love of mine is writing and I am committed to helping in anyway I can. I also am an excellent college entry resource to help with applications, testing and entrance essays. I also work...

...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 technical reports to creative narratives. I also enjoy returning to fundamental concepts like algebra, geometry, and grammar that are essential for success in later studies. In my work, I aim to build confidence in your own abilities to arrive...