Certified Tutors From University of Maryland-College Park

...am a college sophomore studying engineering. I've had student internships at Johns Hopkins' Applied Physics Lab and NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, where I hope to work someday. At school, I compete on the intercollegiate sailing team, which is my #1 hobby (closely followed by playing drums or painting). I look forward to maybe getting...

...of college I worked as a tutor both privately and with tutoring organizations. I found that while on the surface I could help these students with their homework, on a deeper level I was feeding their soul and helping them be better prepared to learn on their own outside of tutoring time. All the while,...

...With that said, my favorite subject to tutor for is test preparations for the ACT and SAT as although the exams are rigorous, there is a definite method for learning to take the tests and improving performance. Helping students through these stressful exams is highly rewarding as there is a very tangible benefit from proper...

...of Science in Education with a concentration in mild to moderate disabilities at Johns Hopkins University. I am a part time para-educator at an Elementary School in Silver Spring and I also work at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in Bethesda, MD. My tutoring experience began while I was obtaining my undergraduate degree. I...

...in Applied Mathematics at Towson University. I have over 6 years of experience teaching students from many different backgrounds. At the High School level, I have taught Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Consumer Mathematics, & AP Calculus. At the Community College level, I have taught Developmental Mathematics & Introductory Statistics. I love tutoring...

...a lifetime. I currently run an online store selling my teaching materials. I enjoy getting creative with the Spanish language! Teaching is a passion of mine and I am very enthusiastic. I enjoy watching students learn and grow and I love Spanish culture and the language (and even the grammar!). Spanish can be challenging but...

...as to other French speaking parts of Africa (Tunisia, Comoros). I have a MBA degree in Business from Maryland University. I enjoy teaching and helping in my client's development. I hope to assist you in reaching your goals of learning to master the French Language. I strive to make the learning not only thorough, but...

...love learning, and through my love of learning came my appreciation and passion for teaching. Having tutored my family and peers for several years I have the experience to assistant students from a wide range abilities and circumstances. As I work towards getting into a top-tier graduate masters in teaching program, I wish to continue...

...a strong background in Civics and Government, from when I received my Bachelor's Degree in Criminology and Justice Studies at The College of New Jersey. I minored in French and have been studying and learning the language since I was a child. Another strength of mine is paper and essay writing - I loved it...

...name is Sidra Khan. I graduated from the University of Maryland-College Park with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. During my undergraduate years I was a mentor to other students, and as a student ambassador I also volunteered to tutor middle school students. I have a strong background in science, and I always try to...

...in Animal Sciences. Additionally, I have a decade of experience working higher education at UMD and Stanford University. At UMD I worked in the Veterinary Medicine department as a grant manager, and at Stanford I worked in the Radiology Department at the School of Medicine as an academic program manager. Creatively, I am a freelance...

...Math through Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations), English, Test Preparation (ACT, SAT, GRE, etc.), and Professional Training (public speaking, report and proposal writing, and other career services). My primary area of expertise, though, is in challenging my students to THINK! I have found, from both practical and research perspectives, that students are better served...

...If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then you are interested in science! Scientists actively look for answers to life's biggest (and sometimes smallest) questions. However, due to the complex nature of life, the knowledge required to answer these questions can sometimes be difficult to understand. As a conservation biologist who has...

...math, and I believe that a strong foundation in math can provide each student with the problem-solving skills needed to be successful in life. My tutoring philosophy focuses on helping students learn the material according to their learning style, and on teaching students how to check their work for mistakes. I am a strong listener,...

...Maryland School of Pharmacy itself. I can help you navigate the stressful endeavor that is the college/graduate school application cycle. My private tutoring services include, among other things, proofreading college admissions essays, making sure the final product is leaves a positive lasting impression. With my assistance, one could not be more prepared to help land...

...up with Dante, Shakespeare, Dickinson, and Faulkner. I'm pursuing a Master's degree at the University of Maryland in English Literature in an effort to achieve my dream of becoming an English Professor--no, the apple does not fall from the tree! Outside of academics, I enjoy travel. I have lived in multiple Asian countries, and tromped...

...confident not only working with different age groups and ethnicity's but in finding out what motivates each of them and helps drive their desire to learn. My background in art and advertising- undergraduate- also provides me with unique skills and tools to help students explore a variety of learning methods, depending on the subject. I...

...challenging or difficult. Great tutors are patient with learners. From my experiences working with many students in the middle and high school classroom setting, I know that mastery is not usually an immediate result. Achievement in mathematics requires a considerable amount of repetition and practice to fulfill learning objectives. As a tutor, there is greater...

...education. I have also developed unique skills for scaffolding lessons, individualized instructions and differentiated instructions because I am cognizant of the fact that we learn differently. I also understand the importance of motivating the learner and that has led me to research, learn, practice and master different ways to recognize, appreciate and reinforce desired learning...

...school students, middle school students for over 3 years now. I don't only help students solve problems, but I also teach them new ways to think about problems. That's really important, because being able to think about a problem in different ways can help students solve more challenging problems by themselves in the future.... When you are learning, you are not just learning for learning's sake. You are learning because it is useful for the rest...