Award-Winning AP Chemistry Tutors serving Rockville, MD

My goal as a tutor is to make sure that those students I work with grow in confidence and skill. I want all of my students to gain not just an understanding, but a mastery of the subjects they are struggling with. Going from a point where they feel behind to a point where they can lead their peers moving forward.

Hello! My name is Keanu Rivera and I'm a congressional staffer for Rep. Derek Kilmer. I graduated from the University of Washington in June of 2016 with a B.S. in Biology. Growing up with lots of younger siblings I've often found myself the unofficial tutor of our family. Not only has all this at home practice allowed me to hone my teaching skills but also allowed me to develop a fondness for helping others learn!

...me how to think. She taught me how to write an outline before writing, how to use repetition and transition words properly and how to make a rational argument in order to prove a point. It was a grueling process then, but Im glad I paid attention because the skills she taught me in that one session were invaluable. I got the chance to use these skills two years later when my English class founded...

...of six and sixty, and I'm a firm believer that anyone can learn anything with the right guidance, motivation, and effort. My favorite education technique is the socratic method--guiding a student to answers through asking questions. I find this technique is so useful because it leads students answers rather than just offering them. My number one goal is helping students succeed. Whether they are looking to push their grade from an A- to an A...

...interests. I now work for an environmental non-profit. Outside of academia and work, I enjoy running, cooking, reading, and hiking. I have tutored students in middle school, high school, and college in math, chemistry, SAT prep, and environmental sciences. I enjoy sharing my love of math and sciences, and working with students to develop transferable quantitative and scientific skills. I also enjoy helping students prepare for standardized tests, and having the opportunity to help students...

...this is perfectly fine. This is where cooperation between individuals must take place; we are social creatures meant to teach and learn from one another. My name is Usman Asif and I'm currently a medical student at The George Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Working as a member of Varsity Tutors will be my first formal experience as a tutor but throughout my life, I have been given several opportunities to partake...

I am a recent graduate from the University of Washington with a BS in Chemistry and a BA in History with a minor in Art History. I love to learn and want to share that passion with other people and believe that any topic can be interesting if it is approached the right way.

I attended Columbia University where I received my B.A. in Biochemistry. Subsequently, I completed my MPhil from the University of Cambridge, also in Biochemistry. In addition to having tutored for 4+ years, I am well acquainted with a wide range of course materials and admissions test formats. This includes the ACT and MCAT, both of which I scored in the 99th percentile. I specialize in science tutoring.

My background includes clinical research and lab coordination. I enjoy tutoring math, science, and test prep. I have also taught biochemistry review classes, including preparation of study plans and materials, assessment tests, tools for my students, and instructional hours.

Bachelor in chemistry from New York University Master's in biophysics and physiology from Georgetown University

...a Teaching Assistant for Fast-Paced High School Chemistry. As a TA, I developed and implemented lesson plans for the organic chemistry unit, lab sessions, and class demos. Most recently, I have just completed a year of service with City Year Washington DC, an Americorps program where we worked in under-performing elementary, middle, and high schools in the DC region. Specifically, I taught Math and ELA small groups in my 1st grade classroom to push students...

...students engaging practice problems and help them build a passion for science. I worked as a research assistant in a Bi-Organic Synthesis Research lab for two years, where I performed nearly every reaction taught in the Organic Chemistry course and carried out chemical analysis utilizing a wide variety of techniques including X-ray Crystallography, TLC, Gas and Column Chromatography and NMR, IR, AA, UV-Vis and Mass Spectroscopy. I try to use anecdotes from this experience, like...

...the pursuit of knowledge. It's crucial to provide attention and care to anyone who reaches out to gain wisdom, because this fosters a person's interest in gaining an edge! As a tutor, I am excited to be part of a process which is so integral to a person's growth. My tutoring style involves asking questions to find out the root cause to issues with the subject matter. Learning something new can be challenging, but with...

...are those that fall in with my environmental science major: science, environmental studies, biology, and chemistry. Outside of the sciences, I love helping students with reading or English. I am passionate about reading and sit down with a good book every chance I get. When I am not tutoring, I like to spend my time outdoors at the beach with a book, or exploring new areas of the city with friends.

...the government; however, I have 9 years of tutoring experience. Previously, I worked at Georgia State University for 5 years managing a tutoring center. I trained math and science tutors as well as tutoring college students. Prior to that, I worked at a learning center where I tutored middle school and high school students for 4 years. I am a CRLA certified tutor. I have a master of science in statistics, bachelor of science in...

My name is Arthur Kom Sipowa. I was born in Cameroon, also refer to as "Africa in miniature". cameroon is a lovely country in central Africa. I went to college at Marshall University were I graduated with a Bachelor in Biochemistry. I aspire to be thoracic surgeon. I am decent in science and math, and I love sharing my knowledge with others people because it helps me learn too.

...has a degree in biomedical engineering from V.C.U. As an engineering student I have conquered a number of advanced math and science concepts. I have also tutored a number of subjects ranging from pre-algebra and calculus to chemistry and biology. I pride myself on not only knowing the material, but being able to explain the whys and hows of different material in many different styles. This will give your student an advantage that no other...

...tests so I am definitely your guy if you do not have the best relationship with numbers and long-drawn-out equations. Most importantly, however, I believe that helping others is one of the greatest things a human being can do. I want to take my academic talent outside of the classroom and help those who are struggling inside of the classroom. I vow to dedicate my whole self to anyone who reaches out to me in...

...biggest motivation for students to study, so I don't want to push them too hard. It is the attitude towards studying that determines whether you are going to succeed in it. When you are playing video games, it is normal that you practice a lot to be good at it. You want to be good at it because you like it. It is the same thing with studying, if you enjoy it, you will find...

Hi my name is Cristina and I'm a junior bioengineer at the University of Maryland. I'm really excited to be a part of Varsity Tutors and to have the opportunity to help expand your academic horizons!