Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Maryland

Hi! I'm a self-proclaimed math nerd. I have an extensive background as a chemical engineer so I can also help with chemistry and general engineering concepts. I enjoy learning and encouraging others to develop a passion for learning!

...20 years now and am passionate about helping students understand and enjoy learning. My classrooms were places where students could bring their whole selves and discover new ways of approaching and solving problems. I'm a former high math teacher (Algebra and Geometry) and have worked with students across K-12. In addition, I have taught college access seminars and coached reading and writing teachers but my favorite thing to work on with students is math! I...

I have been teaching in one way or another since I was 14. I know how frustrating it can be when you feel like you just don't get it and I'm here to help! People learn in different ways, and I will take the time to figure out the way that works best for you. I am especially competent in the logic games of the LSATs, so if that's your weakness, I'm your band-aid!

...and preserve enduring connections. My involvement in academic and professional organizations such as ASME, NSBE, NSLS, African Heritage Twinning Committee and the Red Cross society had offered me tremendous opportunity to work with individuals from various backgrounds. During my 19-year living in Africa, I volunteered and participated in multiple leadership roles in organizations such as Ghana Methodist Students Union and Ghana Civic and Parliamentary Club where I was involved in training and promoting the core...

...a magnet high school, showing my motivation to be well above average. My educational background and real-world experience enable me to simplify complex subjects in an approachable and exciting way. I have experience with kids of various ages and adapt my teaching methods to meet each student's unique needs. My goal is to provide students with a solid conceptual foundation so they can boldly take on challenges independently. My approach is focused on patience, clarity,...

...the gaps of understanding the students have in a one-on-one way; this happens either directly in the classroom or in private during my office hours. The teaching skills I have been able to pick up from these experiences I believe lend well to tutoring as well. I have a noticeable passion for the sciences, physics especially. I love to learn this material simply because I find it interesting. However, I understand that not everyone shares...

...Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Economics. I also enjoy tutoring History, Geography, Business, and Government. Outside of tutoring I enjoy kayaking, running, and I am pursuing a private pilot license as well. I also spend much time studying and practicing mathematics in pursuit of my new degree. Seeing students succeed in areas where they have difficulty is truly rewarding for me. I believe that students learn best when a tutor can instill in them the...

...Professional Certifications for Oracle Versions 8, 8i, 9i, 10g and 11g and the ITIL V3 Foundation Certificate. I received my Ph.D. from the School of Business and Technology in Information Technology Management at Capella University in June 2012. Additionally, I received my MBA in Management Information Systems from University of Maryland University College, where I mastered both the basic and advanced database and information systems concepts required for the computer science and engineering disciplines. I...

...students to critically engage with the material so they truly understand what they're supposed to be learning, while also making sure we don't fall behind in any areas. I'd describe my tutoring style as inquisitive. I want to know how a student is coming to their conclusions and gently helping to guide them on the right path and reinforcing their current understandings of the material. Outside of academia I love to listen to music and...

...better comprehend and work with the material. Finally we have analysis (where together we analyze the information and its meaning), synthesis (where the student and I make a study guide and flashcards together) and evaluation (where we go over the whole of the curriculum using the review materials we've created together to prepare for the student's examination.) I provide all students with mini quizzes, problem sets, and flashcards to keep their skills fresh while also...

...especially invested in tutoring in math and reading. If learned well, math can teach students to use the information around them in order to understand the world. And reading, if it is not treated like a chore, can open up imagination and possibilities, as well as teaching children ways that people express their experiences. To me, the most important part of tutoring is helping children to understand material in ways that allow them to learn...

...George Washington University, where I majored in Economics and minored in Statistics. Since graduating, I've worked as an analyst in the housing finance field. I'm passionate about teaching economics and statistics to students in an intuitive, understandable way that helps them not only understand the material for class, but be able to apply the material to the world around them. Outside of economics and statistics, I can also tutor for social sciences, math, and reading/writing....

...and students who are struggling with math. I know just how to make Mathematics interesting and easy to understand. Most of my students and their parents always say they wish they had me before as their math teacher. In my years of teaching, working with parents has been very useful in creating a learning community that enhances student's success. It would be my ultimate joy and desire to assist you in realizing your dreams of...

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...tutored Adult Education for reentry into the work field and college prep. My favorite subjects to tutor are any Math subjects and AP World History. Anyone can learn and I pride myself on providing each student with a fun and stress free experience so that they can learn the best way possible. A subject may be challenging, but with hard work anything is possible! In addition to my tutoring time, I fill my life with...

...to the students I tutor. My focus is on creating a solid foundation for students to expand their own learning. I strive to make the subject they are dealing with engaging and accessible so that they can increase their performance and become successful, self-reliable students. I am originally from Puerto Rico, I went to college St. Louis, and studied in China for a year. I enjoy water sports, especially scuba diving and paddle boarding, and...

...Statistics, Psychology, and other subjects. Spanish is a language that has afforded me the opportunity to travel, work, and develop friendships across the Americas, which is why I love teaching and tutoring those who want to build their language skills in either Spanish and/or English. Statistics and Psychology are subjects related to my profession and helps me understand issues related to society, culture and social justice. Thus, I am passionate about subjects related to Psychology...

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...feel my strongest interest and knowledge lie. Throughout my life, it has been instilled in me that education is extremely important and that one should always take advantage of the opportunities they are given in order to succeed. I love to help individuals who are younger than me see that and understand that it is not all bad and there will be a light at the end of the tunnel. Lastly, my dad has ingrained...

...I taught fundamental electrical circuit analysis to engineering students for two semesters at Penn State Harrisburg. I also have experience tutoring mathematics one-on-one to high-school students. My goal is to improve and help solidify the student's understanding of the subject matter. With a better understanding, it is expected that the student will be motivated to approach problems with increased skill and eventually confidence. A student's insight is important to solving mathematics and calculus problems. Sometimes...