Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Frederick, MD

...a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education from the University of Missouri. I have seven years teaching experience on both the high school and post-secondary level. I can assist students with standardized test preparation, Reading Comprehension and Writing. I have taught Government, English, World Religions, History and Psychology in the past. I scored in the top...

...subjects relating to science, is that if someone can fully explain the concept in words, without looking at notes, then they can do good on any examination testing the understanding of that concept. Based on this philosophy, I think that the best way to teach is to create a more interactive form of learning, where...

...gathered with other students who want to become better learners as well. In high school, I spent much of my time working with the arts through choruses, drama, and dance; I was also a member of multiple athletic teams and the co-head of the GLSBT+ Alliance. Needless to say, I needed to find a balance...

...first discuss your current approach. Then together we will develop a new strategy. I am personally an auditory and visual learner, and struggle to stay focused in lectures lasting more than 30 minutes. Therefore, my strategies for my own success and the success of my students include interactive activities, use of diagrams, lots of color,...

...and providing subject-specific help through online tutoring. I have also worked as a camp counselor, so I know how to treat students with the respect that they deserve, while also ensuring that they understand the material before them. In the long-term, I would like to work in the US government and help create foreign policy....

...UNC Chapel Hill and in my professional work, I have found a niche as an editor for written and data-heavy projects, which is a role I thoroughly enjoy. My favorite students to work with are the ones who are interested in learning the material, but need some extra time outside of class to wrap their...

...beyond my expectations, and I hope to do the same for my students. Since I have been on the other side of the picture, I know what worked best for me and hope to incorporate those techniques in my own practice. I love teaching and the feeling it gives both me and my student to...

...martial arts before coming to college in D.C. In the past I have attended numerous Hackathons including the Google DC Hack 2013, 2014 as well as 2015. I am also well versed in many programming languages including: C++, Python, HTML/CSS. I have been webmaster for multiple organizations including IEEE Howard University Chapter and SAE Howard University...

...across a broad range of topics. In terms of hobbies and interests, I enjoy discovering new music and collecting records. In the past, I have even hosted my own radio show. I also enjoy kayaking and playing sports including basketball and tennis. In addition, I enjoy cooking and exploring new cuisines, and I try to...

...Medellin, Colombia where I taught English at La Universidad Catolica de Oriente. I believe that providing positive reinforcement and encouragement are essential to students' growth and success, but I also have high expectations for my students and want them to reach their full potential. In addition to helping students with specific subjects, I also like...

...students in organic chemistry. Many students find organic chemistry daunting, but it can really be fun! However, when you are struggling with any subject, success requires hard work and a good attitude (from you) and clear explanations, examples, and practice problems (from me). In addition to tutoring, I enjoy reading, spending time with friends and...

...International Comparative Studies and Arabic. While in college, I spent a total of 10 months studying abroad in Jordan. During my time abroad, I volunteered at various non-profits teaching English as a foreign language to refugees who had relocated to Jordan. My experiences in Jordan, along with my Argentinian heritage, have given me a unique...

I am a current senior at the University of Maryland studying Criminal Justice and English Language and Literature. I love teaching children and using my own knowledge to help others foster an understanding of the same material that is their own.

...I also have an MA in Asian Studies from Cornell University. I love learning and working with lots of different people. I have spent extensive time living, studying, and researching in North India. I love traveling and meeting new people. These passions and educational experiences inspire my love of learning. I have experience teaching biological...

...college age students in classroom, small group, and one-on-one settings. I love teaching the core subjects of Social Studies, History, Government and Politics, and English. And I enjoying sharing my enthusiasm with the students I tutor. My approach to teaching and tutoring centers on active engagement and interactive learning. I firmly believe that no subject...

...have given me a range of strategies for helping students learn to be effective readers and writers. As a bookworm and writer myself, I strive to find the strategies that I myself use that will help everyone, even those who don't love reading or writing as much as I do, to be successful in these...

...Science and Technology, and recently graduated from the University of Virginia with a Distinguished Bachelor's in Neuroscience. As a medical student at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, I am excited to provide growing students with the unique perspectives on typically difficult STEM subjects that I have learned myself over the past few years....

...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, and going for runs.

...students through any and every part of the writing process and helping them find their own voice along the way, skills I find to be underemphasized in middle and high school education. My own experience preparing for dozens of standardized tests, from APs to the ACT to SAT subject tests, has also been instructive in...

I'm a former English teacher, published writer and currently employed by the Department of Education. I have a passion for helping individuals gain the tools they need to continually improve their quality of life.