Award-Winning AP English Literature and Composition Tutors serving Gaithersburg, MD

...instructor, and a swim instructor. I have been fortunate enough to travel to several different countries in Central America, South America, Africa, and the Caribbean. I have done medical aid work in both Nicaragua and Haiti. My teaching experiences outside of academic instruction include 8 years of teaching Kenpo Karate, several years of swimming instruction...

I am a recent graduate from an international relations masters program. I am especially qualified to teach students in the social sciences. ... My teaching philosophy is to encourage questions and open discussion. I feel that active learning, where students are making the connections themselves is the most beneficial to them. Having a friendly and relaxed space for learning is important to me as well.

...Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society. I have been tutoring for six years, predominately working with high school students, and have completed over 300 hours of volunteer tutoring. I am very passionate about learning (some may say that I am a nerd!) and strongly believe in learning because one genuinely desires to become knowledgable in the...

...most passionate about English, Spanish, test prep, Writing, and History. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary...

I graduated college with Aerospace Engineering and Political Science degrees with honors and continue to do work that combines social sciences and STEM concepts.

...went on several interviews. On my last interview, the principal asked me if I was ready to be recognized as a great teacher or a great educator. He advised me that being a great teacher meant that I came into class with a lesson prepared, used a textbook, graded papers and repeated this process each...

...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 experience.

...free time I enjoy hiking, kayaking, playing tennis, working on arts and crafts, and traveling My love of learning started at a young age, thanks to my parents and a library card that opened my eyes to a wealth of information. It's my goal to help others enjoy learning as much as I have! I...

...scheme of a satisfying and meaningful life. Yes, the body requires exercise to remain healthy and to develop further, but so too does the mind! The brain is metaphorically a muscle that can be developed through repetition of the correct training patterns. While attending William and Mary, I continued my passionate pursuit of foreign language...

...most Math, Science and Engineering specialties, but I am also passionate about English, Literature and History. I greatly enjoy helping others understand difficult subjects and am an avid learner myself. My tutoring style derives primarily from helping friends throughout the years. In my experience, there is almost no subject out of reach of a passionate...

...there for four years, I moved to Charlottesville where my husband was finishing his law degree. I had the great privilege of teaching at Monticello High School for two years and recently moved to the Fairfax area. Working one-on-one with students was always the highlight of my teaching day, which is why I am now...

...fourth grade students during my senior year. It was rewarding to watch the students grasp new concepts, test new teaching strategies, and see the results. After graduation, I joined the US Peace Corps where I provided community health education at a village health center. Instructing village health staff in community education techniques allowed me to...

...preparation. It is a challenging obstacle for many students. However, once you understand what the test is trying to accomplish, it actually becomes enjoyable. Receiving a high score on the LSAT can open up a lot of doors for a motivated individual. I am most passionate about helping my students achieve their goals on this...

...succeeded in the classes that I was tutoring and received good grades in those subjects. I tutor math (k-8, algebra 1 and 2, geometry), elementary and middle school English, as well as Russian. I am passionate about teaching because I love connecting with students, learning more about their learning styles, and finding a fun way...

...literacy. I love teaching students to read and watching the enormous growth they make once things "click." I believe that every student has the potential to be very successful by building on what they know in small increments and growing confidence in their own abilities. I tutor many subjects but my favorites are reading and...

...a preschool setting. I am passionate about learning American Sign Language and look forward to pursuing a certificate in the language! I am so excited to help students learn and I will be a great asset to them in areas of math, reading, writing, social studies, sociology, psychology, and more! I am extremely passionate about...

...I studied emergency medicine and biology on a Presidential Scholarship. I am also a private admissions consultant for pre-PA students, offering personal statement/supplemental essay editing, and beginning-to-end advising support. Between undergrad and graduate school, I worked as an emergency department technician for three years in an academic Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center,...

...to work with individuals to develop a long term career plan that would help them achieve their goals. In undergrad at the University of Illinois, I completed a degree in International Business and Marketing, with a minor in French. I then went on to get my Master's Degree in Public Administration at Cornell University. While...

...their potential. My journey as a tutor began during my high school years when I volunteered to help peers struggling with their coursework. I found immense satisfaction in breaking down complex concepts into understandable segments, tailoring my teaching approach to fit the unique needs of each student. Witnessing the moment a student grasps a challenging...

...Film from George Washington University. I have worked as a writer and journalist for the past five years, and my expertise lies in helping students better their vocabulary, reading comprehension, and essay writing skills. My teaching style is to work together with the student to help them arrive at the correct answer on their own,...