Certified Tutors From University of Maryland-College Park

...My brother and I watched videos on astronomy, wildlife, weather, and much more. At University I chose to continue this passion by majoring in physics. As my family is well aware, I love annoying them with random facts about physical reality, or explaining how a physical phenomenon works. The joy of doing this translated into...

...pursued my degree in Electrical Engineering. For my daytime job, I understand and thoroughly communicate ideas about inventions as Patent Examiner at the USPTO. Teaching someone Physics or Math is similar, where a complicated subject has to be simplified with examples. I've always loved helping my peers in school and teaching my niece/nephew once I...

...and high school, I spent a couple of summers tutoring elementary school students in Mathematics and English. During my undergraduate years, I was a teaching assistant for Plant Biology course for nonscience students and Biological Sciences for Pre-med students. For the past 5 years, I have tutored for more than 110 hours in a variety...

...my approach to the learning style of the student. I hold a BA in English from the Catholic University of America, a Master of Library Science from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Certificate of American Sign Language interpreting from the Community College of Baltimore County. I also hold National Interpreter Certification from...

...and business analytics. While I tutor in a wide array of subjects, I am most passionate about teaching STEM subjects such as Math, Chemistry, and Biology. I have taken many standardized tests throughout my life and accumulated knowledge over the years on how to master the art of test taking. I'm a firm believer in...

...and academic strides. After declaring my Education major, I spent my senior year student teaching internship in a 4th-grade "inclusion" classroom. The majority of students in my classroom performed below grade-level and/or qualified for school-based services because they had special needs. This opportunity taught me how to differentiate my teaching to cater to the individual...

...as a tech developer, and spoken around the country. Through it all, I never stopped taking what I have learned and spreading the knowledge to others. Now, I have nearly five 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...

...time tutoring second graders in English and math and have also worked with children as a camp counselor for the past 5 summers. I am able to tutor for many subjects but I am strongest in math for elementary and middle school and biology. I really enjoy working with children and hope to work with...

...told me that she was so impressed with how much students improved in the class with my help that she wanted to put me next to a student who was struggling so that I could help him too. When students ask me questions, I have an ability to recognize what bits of information the student...

...for students with and without disabilities. While I teach a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math and Writing. I am a firm believer that all students the ability to grow and learn. I love working with students who have previously "hated" math or felt that they are just not a "math...

...tutor American history, political science, US government, reading, and writing. I am a graduate of the University of Delaware and the University of Maryland. I have a bachelor's degree in history and political science and a master's degree in government and politics. I've tutored, taught, and written. Most recently, I've worked for a US senator...

...can help you to develop effective test-taking strategies. It is my goal to facilitate a relaxed and comfortable learning environment by personally connecting with my students. I believe that it is extremely important to build a strong foundation of math skills to serve you in future courses, as opposed to simply learning the steps to...

...math and I'd be glad to help you too. I can help you with Algebra 1-2, Pre Calculus, and Calculus 1-2. I can also assist with Elementary and Middle School math. I believe that proper learning comes through many ways of receiving knowledge. Most students are guaranteed large classroom instruction, which is very crucial. But...

...I spent my 4 years learning a range of programming languages including Python, SQL, and HTML as well as topics like project management. Writing is another subject that always interested me me in school and my friends often turned to me for help editing their work. My previous experience as a nanny has prepared me...

...increasingly aware of the gap in educational opportunities afforded to students of color and their white counterparts, and I would like to continue to learn more about how to be an equitable teacher. I am very passionate about helping students form a stronger mathematical identity. I am most excited to tutor subjects like Algebra and...

...am currently finishing a class in English as a Second Language. I am a lifelong learner. I believe it is important to respect each student's uniqueness. Helping students grow academically and seeing their confidence levels increase in their learning environments are important goals for me. I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects including basic reading...

...potential. My favorite subjects to tutor are math and organic chemistry, because there are just so many different strategies and approaches towards each problem. It's almost like solving a puzzle. My style when it comes to tutoring is practice heavy, because practice really does make perfect. Outside of academia, I am really into personal training...

...only help them learn the material but also to find the best approach for the student to learn. I tailor my tutoring sessions for understanding concepts rather than just solving practice problems. My goal is to guide the student to find his/her most efficient way to study and grasp material. I do this by carefully...

...I have tutored French for over 4 years now and have enjoyed every minute of the experience. I believe in a personalized approach to teaching French. I take my time to truly get to know my students, to keep them engaged throughout our time together. No matter the age, people enjoy speaking about themselves or...

...and running activities for a science club for elementary schoolers at summer camp and teaching a weekly anatomy and physiology lab in college, but I have also tutored in after-school programs and worked as a substitute teacher. My favorite subjects to tutor are science, writing, and Spanish. One thing I used to tell my anatomy...