Award-Winning ACT Math Tutors for Students in Rockville, MD

Cait Gardiner is a graduate student at Notre Dame of Maryland University. After substitute teaching in public and private schools for over a year, she fell in love with the career and is pursuing an Accelerated Certification in Teaching. She prioritizes individualized, experiential learning in each session to help every student be their best self.

...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've always been one of those weird people who didn't hate their standardized test experience. As much as anyone...

...in Hotel and Restaurant Management. In addition, I've co-lead summer intensives for college students and students in K-12th grade. My tutoring pedagogy is facilitating student-led learning and empowering students to own their potential for growth and successful outcomes. I believe in the fundamental right for all children to receive a well-rounded education in efforts to contribute to their community and the greater society. I look forward to connecting with you soon, Happy learning!

...and will work hard to help my students achieve their goals by helping them develop a personal understanding of the tutoring subjects. When I have free time, I enjoy watching college football and playing video games. I also love reading and learning; in fact, I make it a goal to learn one new skill every summer. Some of my past summer learning projects have been: learning to play the guitar and harmonica, VBA programming, computer...

...challenging and focus our efforts on refining these skills. I have devoted considerable time and resources to studying for the GRE and have developed my own best practices to optimize time spent studying. I have scored in the 96th percentile for verbal reasoning; the 98th percentile for analytical writing; and the 73rd percentile for quantitative reasoning. I look forward to sharing my many tips for achieving high test scores, including strategies for time management and...

...6 years of tutoring experience working with children and young adults in a range of subjects from English to Science and everything in-between. As a diligent student who is continuously striving to learn more myself, I am knowledgeable and well informed in a range of subjects. I've always been excited about the opportunity to help my fellow students grow. I find it genuinely rewarding and enjoyable to help my peers learn and understand new things,...

I graduated from South Carolina State University with a B.S. in Biology and Minor in Chemistry. I have Master of Education in Mathematics and Special Education. I have been a classroom teacher for about 7 years. My favorite subject is Biology. I also enjoy working with individuals with special needs. I love to dance, swim, and travel. I am very energetic and social.

...graduate student in the Arab Studies program at Georgetown University. Prior to that, I graduated summa cum laude from Emory University with degrees in History and Political Science. I have scored highly in the ACT, PSAT, SAT, and GRE, and was selected as a National Merit Scholar in 2016 based on my PSAT and SAT scores. I also have a background in teaching high schoolers dating back to 2016, and I'm excited help students improve...

...and have over two decades of teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels. I focus on breaking down complex topics into simple, understandable steps. My teaching approach is personalized to meet each student's needs, ensuring they gain both understanding and confidence in their studies. I use practical examples and tools to help students connect theory with real-world applications. Whether you're preparing for exams, tackling challenging subjects, or seeking to improve your skills, I am...

...I like to box, figure skate, and play tennis. I also play the piano and enjoy listening to music. Finally, I am a major foodie and I enjoy traveling to different places to explore new cuisines and learn about diverse cultures. I look forward to tutoring in a wide array of subjects, from languages to essay writing to standardized tests (ranging from SAT and ACT to the USMLE Step 1 test for medical students).

...in Mathematics and Physics from St. Mary's College of Maryland. Since graduation, I have continued my certification process in Actuaries, and continue to brush up on my other focused subjects. I am most passionate about Mathematics and Physics. I am a firm believer in education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to others. In my spare time, I enjoy reading that which...

...the process and do not realize what they are doing so when a "curve ball" problem is thrown at them, they are clueless and start to become anxious. My goal is to get the students to understand the larger idea and then find the easiest way of coming up with an answer. This way, they know when they arrive at an answer that cannot be right and know where they are making their errors.

Hello! I am a sophomore at UMD interested in all things engineering and software development. I've been tutoring stem subjects for 5 years to middle and high school students. Ask me your algebra, calculus, or programming questions!

...What took others just moments to understand, took me hours to maybe just kind of get. It was exhausting! With the help of teachers, tutors, and my parents, I made my way through elementary school and soon discovered that I was gifted! (Imagine that!) After the 5th grade, school became easier in a lot of ways. I began to excel academically and remained at the top of my class all the way through graduate school....

I have taught in various engineering institutes in India. I have two research papers published, MATLAB certified. I have guided many students in their engineering projects. Apart from teaching I like cooking, travelling.

...later studied chemistry and music in college. I'm pretty familiar with, and have tutored, the following standardized tests: ACT, SAT, IB Exams, and MCAT. I've always loved tutoring because it made me feel like I could make a real, positive impact in someone's life. Recently, it's been especially inspiring to see my tutees improve despite pandemic hardships. I plan on matriculating to medical school this upcoming fall, but in the meantime, I have been volunteering...

...as a reading tutor and middle school students as a math tutor. I am passionate about tutoring because of my own life long love of learning, and because I believe that all children are capable of accomplishing amazing things if they have a committed support system. I tutor reading, writing, math, economics, french and test prep. Over a broad range of subjects, I particularly enjoy tutoring reading and writing. In my spare time, I enjoy...

...College Calc 1, College Calc 2). These are my favorite courses to tutor as I taught the AP program for nearly 20 years before becoming a high school administrator. My methodology is teaching students to think and to diagnose problems, thus helping them to develop strong habits of mind and self-confidence in problem solving. I ask as many, if not more, questions than I answer. I can quickly determine a student's weaknesses and prescribe a...

...I keep reminding them of similar mistakes in later practice problems? How often should I provide the solution? These are important questions I answer that influence the rest of my time with the student. I adapt to any issues that may arise, such as lack of understanding, frequent misreading of prompts, and fear of STEM subjects in general. Currently, I am working towards a Biomedical Engineering degree at Johns Hopkins University. Outside of school, I...

...a break from the classroom. I specialize in STEM subjects, literature and critical reading, and test prep. I earned my BS in Biology at the University of Dallas - a Great Books liberal arts college. I am a strong proponent of interdisciplinary, self-directed learning. In my work as a teacher, I make it a priority to help my students discover a love of learning, the skills to self-assess their needs and strengths, and develop an...