Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Maryland

...I tried to just read and retain the information. In high school, I excelled in English comprehension, reading and writing. As I got older and reached high school, I began to coach and mentor junior level students. I found these sessions exhilarating and rewarding. Since then, I try to use every opportunity I have to share my knowledge and try to learn something new every day. I have had notable success teaching at a Community...

...a tutor to have is patience. That is ultimately one of my greatest strengths. Another strength is pronunciation in English, both for adults & children. I speak other languages, so I pay close attention to pronunciation. My background includes specialized training in brain growth and development, from crib to cane, basically. How can that help your child? Well, I really know how memory is formed, retained, and recalled, and what it looks like when something...

...In high school I volunteered as a math and Spanish tutor, helping students with homework and exam study and assisting teachers with making lesson materials; during summer, I volunteered as a Junior Counselor at summer camp, guiding elementary-age children through science and art activities and engaging them through play. In college, I have continued to work as a math and economics tutor for minority students. There is nothing more rewarding for both student and tutor...

...Law School, where I serve as a teaching assistant and peer advisor. Prior to attending HLS, I received my bachelor's degree from the University of Rochester with majors in English, Mathematics, Political Science, and Economics. While in Rochester, I also worked in the Undergraduate Admissions Office, and helped guide high school students through the college application process. Thanks to my diverse academic background, I can help with a wide range of subjects, ranging from calculus...

Teaching, for me, is a wonderful chain reaction that never dies. My teaching philosophy prioritizes the student's learning process and their final takeaway from the classroom. Teaching is about empowering students to grow in their respective worlds and interact with other people effectively, and I am delighted to be a part of that journey for as many students as possible.

...because they do not provide enough one-on-one time, or do so in a setting where they are afraid to ask questions. Tutors help others to overcome their shortcomings and allow for better retention of knowledge. This not only helps the student, but the tutor to keep important skills fresh in their minds. I have been on both the receiving and providing ends of this excellent system. It is my personal belief that tutors provide the...

...style of learning. I hold a Masters Degree in English from St. John's University and a Bachelors Degree in English from Fordham University. I have several years of teaching at the college level, particularly in Developmental Reading and Writing. Looking for help with AP English, I am here to fill in those literature gray areas you are struggling with. For the college student who needs help with English Literature, Poetry or help preparing for the...

...Science, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering, so I have a broad range of tool-sets for any problem. My research has included building and testing drones and performing simulations in virtual environments. During my graduate work, I served as a teaching assistant in a robotics course and won an award as one of the best teaching assistants in the Mechanical Engineering department. I taught students about robotic sensors, motors, and how to program micro controllers such as...

...Caltech. I have years of experience tutoring students in test prep (SAT, ACT, SAT II subject tests), mathematics, and science. In high school, I have tutored younger students in mathematics and English. Throughout college, I have done private tutoring in SAT, PSAT, and math and science subjects. Also, I have worked with two students from China: I helped one boy with SAT prep and editing his college application essays, and I tutored the second girl...

...7 years; four years at the elementary school level and three at the middle school level. I am a certified Special Education teacher in the state of Maryland, and over the last several years have primarily taught math classes for students with and without disabilities. While I teach a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math and Writing. I am a firm believer that all students the ability to grow and learn....

...is Ellis McKennie and I am excited for the opportunity to be a tutor with Varsity Tutors! I am a former college football player at the University of Maryland. I recently graduated from law school and live in Washington, DC where I work as an attorney for a big law firm. I am excited to have the opportunity to tutor students in areas where I have had a great deal of experience and I look...

...in public and private schools from Pre-K through MBA, with 39 years at the master's level. My strongest subjects are Test-taking Skills, English Composition, Reading Comprehension, and most Liberal Arts. I have been extensively trained in SAT / ACT prep, consulted for a test prep business, and am certified to teach Special Education, Visual Art and Montessori Early Childhood Education. Learning can be fun and all students can learn. Come grow with me, we'll have...

...cum laude. I am available to tutor a broad range of subjects, with a focus on writing skills (from essay writing to critical thinking) and college counseling. I also am available to tutor for several standardized tests including the SAT and ACT, on which I received a perfect score. I work well and have experience tutoring students of many age ranges and learning abilities. In my free time, I love running, baking, and performing and...

...family. My grandmother spoke Spanish as her first language, which required me to learn so that I could communicate with her and my other family members. I have always had a love of my language and culture. I began working with children at the age of 14, and volunteered in schools with special needs children throughout my entire high school career. I began tutoring professionally at the age of 16, and now have over eight...

As a secondary teacher in English, it is my goal to continue to use my passion as a tutor. I have developed a number of key skills and qualities which I will use to provide support for the student. I look forward to use my experience to help my student excel in their area of need.

I am a senior at the University of South Florida, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Behavioral Analysis. I have a strong passion for exploring the human mind and learning what makes us unique. I am excited to help students grow and learn and motivate them to fulfill their goals.

I believe that every student has what it takes to succeed with the correct support. Everyone learns differently and I love finding just what works best for students in the subjects that they think they are "not good at" to let them excel.

...commerce and economics. At UVA, I serve on Student Council as a Vice-Chair for the Student Organizations committee. For high school, I went to Thomas Jefferson HS for Science and Technology, where I refined my skills in logical thinking and STEM topics. When not in college, I live in the NoVA area and have tutored SAT and subject preparation at Einstein Academy. I also have extensive volunteer experience with Fairfax schools' STEMbassadors program, which aims...

...and responsible person guiding them to gain more knowledge. One of my best qualities as a teacher is discerning a student's strengths and helping them harness those qualities to learn. I can only hope to provide that and more to my students! Full time, I work in public policy helping to end homelessness. I attended Johns Hopkins University for undergrad where I obtained my degree in Political Science and Georgetown University for graduate school, where...

I am a biologist with a passion for education, as I believe that education is vital for conservation, progression, and making the right decisions.