Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Rockville, MD

...Mikela and I am a research assistant living in Baltimore, MD. I have completed 3 years of PhD/graduate work in clinical psychology and have a wide range of interests and areas of expertise. I have also completed 2 years of biomedical research training at the NIH studying substance use disorders, which is my research specialty. I love teaching and sharing my interests with others and believe that every student has the ability to boost their...

I graduated in May 2021 with degrees in Community Health and Microbiology Summa Cum Laude and I am currently a pre-med working at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health as a Post-Bacc researcher. I enjoy swimming, cooking, and reading and I love learning more about healthcare. My tutoring style is characterized by a listening-first approach, making sure I completely understand the student's needs so that I can provide personalized guidance to best fit a...

...to help organize their binders, planners, and test calendars. We spend some of our time working on study skills and reading/writing strategies that they use to complete their assignments more effectively and efficiently. I also have experience working for writing labs, revising student essays for class assignments and college applications. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you! Feel free to contact me to discuss your interests and needs and I would be...

...of Johns Hopkins University with a double major in history and international relations. I am passionate about languages, writing, research, and, not surprisingly, history and politics. I currently teach English at NativeCamp.com and am working to obtain my TEFL certificate. I will help you with your writing, reading, research, and/or historical thinking skills, as well as help you understand complex concepts that may be hard to grasp. It gives me great pleasure when one of...

I'm a Maryland native who loves good music, dramatic movies, and travel. Another one of my favorite things is working with students from all walks of life; I've been happily tutoring and mentoring for more than four years. I practice student-centered tutoring, which means I like to spend a little more time in the beginning trying out various learning techniques (written, oral, movement-based) to discover which best helps my student succeed.

...at least a portion of my life. I studied creative advertising before switching my major to English; then I started working at the writing center where I was employed to help foreign students and peers in need. Now I'm here to try and expand my knowledge in the art of teaching. I want to work with students closely so that the effort is evident in the work the student creates. I believe learning from each...

...I feel it's important to put myself in my student's shoes to create a strong relationship that has a powerful effect on their progress. I enjoy helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, College Essays, Critical Reading, Writing skills, and Public Speaking. I am positive, passionate and dedicated to helping each of my students achieve their fullest potential. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, dancing, outdoor activities and the game of basketball.

...experience with many standardized tests, but I specialize in ACT and SSAT test preparation. My ability to effectively work with all ages allows me to intellectually grow. I am a passionate writer and understand the pressure students face in writing college application essays. My experience with college essays comes not only from helping students, but also writing essays for multiple schools when I was applying to college. I strongly believe that success is methodical and...

...a 2nd grade class in Liberia. I'm comfortable not only with tutoring, but also as a teacher, using a curriculum (including Common Core standards) to craft an individualized learning plan for a student and finding a variety of resources and lesson plan strategies that fit their learning styles to help them succeed. Given my experience, I'm also very comfortable working with students who are behind or overage for their grade, have reading related learning disabilities,...

...challenging them a bit if they show understanding and want to go at a faster pace. I believe everyone needs time, guidance, and nourishment in order to best grow into the person they desire to be. It takes time to better yourself. Starting something new is usually difficult or easy for some, but continuing to do something that proves to be hard and discouraging is one of the hardest things to do in life. I...

...My goal as a composition instructor is to introduce students to college level writing, empower students, and enable the student to view composition as a useful tool in modern society. I truly believe each human being is capable of learning and has a primitive desire to communicate with the world around them. I understand there are expectations for that level of communication in the academic and professional world. I would like all my students to...

...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. When people look at me, they would never guess that I could not read until the 3rd...

...years of experience tutoring and mentoring students in subjects such as algorithms, object-oriented programming, computer systems, advanced calculus, applied statistics, leadership, public speaking, a variety of business courses, and more. Anything I teach is always catered toward your goals and values so that you can truly see the value of the material. I am currently at University of Maryland researching data structures and financial technologies. I am also working on two degrees - one in...

...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 strengths and spend time analyzing my student's learning style to ensure that I...

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.

...the years I have supported different students including friends and family members on these specific subjects through both formal and informal tutoring opportunities. I have found these experiences to be extremely rewarding, and I look forward to working with more students. Learning has always been a fun and curiosity-driven process for me, and I always try to impart that same sensibility in my work. In my spare time, I enjoy reading books of all shapes,...

...Georgetown, I worked as an assistant at a school for students with learning differences. Differentiation to help students where they are and get them to the next level is a foundational practice for me; I use some practices that have personally helped me as someone with dyslexia. I love random history (the history of salt, the reason we say the word OK, and everything in between) , true crime, everything British, and film/theatre. Most of...

I believe that learning is one of the most enjoyable activities in life, and I love the process of helping students make a connection with the material they're studying. ... Every person is different, so I tailor my tutoring sessions to the strengths, weaknesses, and goals of each individual student. I believe that honesty and good communication are the keys to building the trust necessary to optimize our time together.... I would begin by discussing the...

...on my SATs and a 328 on the GRE. I hold a BA in International Relations from GW and will begin my Masters in Epidemiology in the fall at an Ivy League school (still deciding which!) I have had wonderful experiences being tutored for the SATs and GREs and hope to help students have as enjoyable and fruitful experiences as I did. I prioritize producing individualized and creative lesson plans to engage students and tie...

...the University of Maryland, I moved to Manhattan to join the New York City Teaching Fellows, earning a teaching certification and undergoing field training at John Dewey High School in Brooklyn, NY. Later, I worked as a writing specialist at the famed Harlem Children's Zone, where I helped underachieving students with their academic, creative, and professional writing skills. I also resumed tutoring the ACT and SAT with Manhattan-based A-List Education; I helped one student improve...