Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Maryland

I am a constant learner with a passion for not only helping students achieve their highest potential academically, but also acquire some level of comfort, if not pleasure, from reading and writing. I thoroughly enjoy working with young people and find that the learning is always a two-way process when I interact with students.... I am always researching strategies and methods to help students connect with the subject matter and work through challenging assignments. I...

...high school teacher. I believe all students can succeed if give the right tools and support. I have experience working with students of all age/grade levels on subjects ranging from history, English, writing, math, and test prep. I believe in empowering students with the skills they can apply across their course work. No two students learn exactly the same way and I spend time getting to know personal learning styles to better tailor their learning...

...and taught ESL to all ages as a teacher and private tutor. My classes were always designed to maximize variety and engagement so that students could not only have fun but also practice using the skills they needed. When I worked as a news editor at a radio station in China, it was my job to coach reporters on their writing and grammar. I believe that we can all master tough subjects with some practice...

...and something they can excel at too! My favorite areas to teach are Arithmetic, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Calculus, but am happy to teach most math areas. During my time in High School I helped tutor my fellow peers in math; In college I tutored elementary school students in reading and math and middle schoolers about environmental issues; Lastly I was a TA for a web development course. In my free time, I love exploring the...

...and tutoring one on one at elementary, middle, and high school levels. I began tutoring as a high school student where I worked with other students in my school district tutoring mostly math and science. Then, before attending college I spent 6 months teaching English in Peru. Last year, as a sophomore in college, I was a TA for the Spanish Department, responsible for creating and executing my own lesson plans for two one-hour classes...

...Lawrence, I taught English at an arts magnet high school in Nantes, France. Now back in the United States, I work full time for Oceana, the largest international organization devoted solely to ocean conservation. Throughout my life, I have made a point to work with students of all levels and ages in a variety of subjects - tutoring French and writing at various schools from Wisconsin to Florida and back again. I love working in...

...between college and graduate school to conduct research or work at a firm. As a middle schooler I struggled profusely with mathematics and english. Unfortunately, most of my tutors had always excelled in the subjects they were teaching me, so they were unable to comprehend why I was struggling and were ill equipped to design a study method better suited to my learning style. As a tutor, I cater my services to the student's academic...

...and training, designing and delivering educational presentations and trainings to children, adolescents, and adults. My Bachelor's degree is in Psychology and my Master's is in Counseling. I taught Psychology at the college level for approximately eight years. Since that time, while enjoying a successful career in education and training, I served as a volunteer tutor for the Alexandria Public School System at Cora Kelley Elementary School. With the program, "Book Buddies", I tutored second through...

...I can honestly say that the love of teaching, learning, and discovery is in my blood (though the passion for math never did quite transfer!). I have over ten years of experience as a tutor and teaching assistant, and can help students achieve their learning goals in a wide variety of subjects. I graduated summa cum laude/4.0 from both my graduate program in International Affairs at the George Washington University, and from undergraduate at Mercer...

...SAT Verbal and Writing sections, and the ACT English and Reading sections. I specialize in test prep, but am open to tutoring a broad range of subjects not limited to standardized test-taking. I am passionate about helping students to achieve their individual learning goals and gain academic confidence. I strive to learn about each student's unique skills and interests so that I can help them apply their talents to a broad range of subjects, including...

...PSAT, as well as AP and SAT tests in the fields of History or English. Additionally, I am happy to assist with college application essays, or help college students interested in applying to law school. Having previously worked as a T.A. in philosophy, I am aware that tutoring can involve complex ideas. I therefore place a premium upon clarity and precision: difficult ideas are best understood when put in simple terms. In my free time...

A recipient of a doctorate in history and a high school history teacher for the past six years, I enjoy working with students who wish to improve their academic skills in a variety of subjects.

...Hopkins University studying molecular biology and public health. My goal is to break down concepts into simple terms so that you can understand the concepts and be able to apply these concepts to even problems. I will be completely dedicated to helping you achieve your personal academic goals. My expertise is in biology specifically genetics but I can tutor in various other branches of biology. Due to the strong use of mathematics and statistics in...

...as well as mentoring freshman writers one-on-one. I spent hours every week in the dining hall working with writers to copyedit both reported pieces and personal essays. As an editor, I make sure to provide sufficient guidance without overstepping. I also have further experience working with middle and high schoolers as a camp counselor, as well as experience teaching elementary schoolers within the museum space. Although I tutor a broad array of subjects, I'm most...

...has 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...

...grade in all core subjects. Additionally, I enjoy working with students with learning differences and students who think outside the box. In 2013, I earned my Bachelor of Science 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...

...Harris School of Public Policy pursuing a Master of Public Policy degree with a concentration in Data Analytics. I graduated from uChicago in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. I center my teaching philosophy around confidence-building rooted in deep conceptual understanding. I enjoy tutoring a wide variety of subjects and grades, but I particularly enjoy getting to teach and develop the close-reading skills of my students. Close-reading, critical analysis, and clear writing are...

I see my role as a tutor as one in which I first create an environment that facilitates learning while I provide the supplemental instruction. In this way, I will also be working to build the student's confidence to help them succeed in their academic pursuits.

...College, where I have honed my writing and close reading skills. Through Capital University, I am earning a teaching license to teach English language arts to adolescents to young adults (7th through 12th grade). Through numerous pedagogy and literacy classes, I have studied and practiced teaching these ELA skills to high schoolers. Although I've worked as an editor at my college's newspaper and Spanish literary magazine, I am happiest when I am able to teach...

...mastery, while for others, a growth mindset and more positive perspective at the challenges ahead are just as important. The time I've spent working with Girl Scouts and youth programs has refined this into my dedication to build a positive learning experience, with clear goals for each session, so that we can tackle the challenges as a team, with the student leading the way. When not tutoring, I enjoy reading (I'm in a memoir phase...