Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Maryland

...of all ages. Confidence in your ability to learn is a wonderful feeling that we should be striving to create in students and this confidence will hopefully spill over into other areas of life. Apart from tutoring, I enjoy walking along the waterfront, particularly when free food tents are present. I love watching hockey and basketball and am always excited to get in the car, roll down the windows, and jam during a long drive.

...all ages in reading comprehension, writing and verbal skills. I have a passion for teaching verbal and critical reading sections of standardized tests- I help my students "beat" the SAT and ACT. My other strength is the college app. essay- one of the most important sections of your application! I believe that anyone, with the right tools, can ace a standardized test. My teaching style is to focus briefly on overcoming testing anxiety, start off...

...and 9th grade English students at a local high school. I have also given informal counseling to law school applicants. I am a people person who can put students at ease and give them the confidence to approach their studies in new and creative ways. My strengths are writing, humanities, french, and prep school, college, and law school admissions counseling. I have a very flexible schedule and am willing to travel to metro-accessible homes.

...every subject, there are ways to make it fun while still having the tools to ace the test. My style of teaching integrates the real world as much as possible, while still instilling a strong control of the conceptual aspects. I focused on Political Science and Environmental Studies in college, but also enjoy math, physics, literature, and fine art. I did AP and the IB program in High School and know how challenging it can...

...am a double Virginia Tech graduate with a BS in Geosciences and a MaED in Secondary Science Education. I love all forms of science and have been working as a science teacher and tutor for the past 13 years. I am comfortable tutoring all types of middle and high school science as well as math up to Trigonometry. "A mistake should be your teacher, not your attacker. A mistake is a lesson, not a loss....

...working with different personalities, learning styles, and comprehension levels. When tutoring students, I like to make the experience as pleasant as possible. I've had my fair share of terrible teachers (haven't we all?!) and my goal is to remind my students that learning can actually be fun. I am adaptable, reliable and hardworking, and my first priority will always be making sure my students are comfortable, confident and successful both inside and outside of the...

Hello! My name is Emily and I'll be studying Molecular and Cellular Biology in the fall at Johns Hopkins. I love tutoring and working with students in a range of different subjects. I have experience working with a large range of age groups and I try to make tutoring as fun, yet helpful and educational as possible.

...this life we can encourage others. I believe that this spark needs to be fed with love, and from this spark all good, positive, and healthy things grow. Speech is one of the most powerful tools we have to touch one another. Proper communication can mean the difference between lighting a path to happiness and being lost in an unknown world. My goal as a composition instructor is to introduce students to college level writing,...

I have over 15 years of experience tutoring in STEM-related and language courses. I use the teach back method and it has proven to be most effective over the years.... If a student is struggling with reading comprehension, we will go through the text together. If a student doesn't understand the word, I will ask them what they think a specific word means, and will use the word in examples. If the student is struggling with...

...each learner's unique path. For parents, I offer the assurance of a nurturing, supportive environment where your child's academic growth is paired with building confidence and a love for learning. For students, our sessions will be interactive, engaging, and tailored to make complex concepts clear and exciting. Together, we will embark on a journey that celebrates progress, ignites curiosity, and achieves real, lasting understanding. Let's make learning an adventure that both students and parents will...

...no matter the weather. I have hiked the entire Appalachian and Pacific Coast Trails! I firmly believe ANYONE can succeed in math with the proper help. I struggled with high school math but was lucky to get good help and inspiration; I have since gotten degrees in math. I have never forgotten the early help I got! If you are a middle school, high school or college student wanting to improve your chops in algebra,...

...graduate of George Washington University. I received my Bachelor in Arts in Global Sports Journalism, which is an interdisciplinary major in Spanish, Latin American Affairs, and Journalism. I have a strong passion for Spanish and Portuguese languages and enjoy teaching students of all ages in both languages. I have studied abroad in Madrid, worked as a professional translator, tutor, and journalist, but in my spare time, I enjoy playing soccer and football, cooking, and walking...

...Likewise, I try to make students comfortable with the subjects that they learn and help them feel like they're capable of navigating subjects on their own when studying, practicing, or doing homework. Some of my subjects include Economics, English, World History, and Chinese. Because my professional field emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, I like to stay curious about these subjects and consider myself a lifelong learner of just about any subject, both quantitative and qualitative. Outside...

My goal as a tutor here on Varsity is to learn each students particular learning style. This helps us both achieve their educational goals in ways that are enjoyable, and where the information is retained not just memorized temporarily,

Hi, I'm Claudia! I love using the outdoors as a classroom and an opportunity for exploration and expression. I've spent the last several years working with all age groups, from toddlers to college freshmen, to make learning as fun as it is important. Ask me about mollusks or the American South (or anything really)!

...teaching modalities. My tutoring experiences have consisted of middle, high school students and college students. I have received a lot of tutoring myself and appreciated when my tutors tailored the tutoring sessions to my learning style and encouraged me to be confident in my abilities. As a result, I hope to use those experiences to guide and empower students through their tutoring and to help them realize that they already have the skills needed to...

...relating to Biology and Graphic Design. I have a professional educator's certificate issued by the State of Florida Department of Education. I am endorsed in reading and ESOL. Since graduation, I have spent time being a 4th grade teacher of reading and social studies, helping to run a retail store, and traveling. During my time as a 4th grade teacher I also tutored students who needed extra help after school in reading, social studies, and...

...and university students for about 12 years. Similarly, have 12 years of experience with the SAT, ACT, and ISEE/SSAT, and about 4 years of experience teaching GRE and GMAT. As far as hobbies go, I enjoy reading science fiction, classic literature, and comic books. Rock-climbing is a big thing for me, as is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I'm also into dancing, including salsa, bachata, zouk, swing, and Argentine tango. Also I love science! I study it every...

...and Lee University right here in Virginia. One of my favorite parts of my current job is interacting with law student interns and paralegals and teaching them about the law. I do not get to do that often enough though, and so I thought of tutoring as a great way to be able to teach more students. I excel at Writing, Literature, Grammar, and History, and I use to be pretty mean at Math and...

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.