Certified Tutors From University of Maryland-College Park

...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 to work with you!

...drawn toward traditional education myself, realizing that every second of life is an opportunity to grow and learn; however, all through high school and through most 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...

...Helping students through these stressful exams is highly rewarding as there is a very tangible benefit from proper studying for these tests and seeing my students excel is something that I strive for. I have found the best way to teach in a one on one environment is to connect with my students and through...

...of Health (NIH), in Bethesda, MD. My tutoring experience began while I was obtaining my undergraduate degree. I tutored fourth grade mathematics and first grade reading. I just love helping others learn new material! I strongly believe that knowledge is power and that you can achieve anything with hard work and determination.

...at Montgomery Blair High School near Washington, DC. Furthermore, as a good teacher is also a good student, I am pursuing a Master of Science degree 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...

...and I love Spanish culture and the language (and even the grammar!). Spanish can be challenging but also a lot of fun! I love traveling and I have been fortunate enough to have been abroad a few times and seen much of Europe and Russia. I went to Greece and Italy for 2 weeks this...

...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 enjoyable and fun as well. I am a dedicated educator and also teach two Hip-Hop classes a...

...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 practicing my teaching/tutoring skills by...

...since I was a child. Another strength of mine is paper and essay writing - I loved it when professors would assign a term paper instead of an exam as our midterm or final! I think college entrance essays, particularly, can be overwhelming and stressful to the student. I believe that by tackling them with...

...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 find innovative and simple ways...

...humanities and sciences: an MA in English with an emphasis on Rhetoric from University of Maryland (UMD) and a Bachelor's degree from Colorado State University (CSU) 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...

...(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 by THINKING, as opposed to memorizing and regurgitating. I encourage students...

...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 experience as an educator in zoos and aquariums, I have a unique perspective--and ample enthusiasm-- to teach...

...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, and a fan of the Common Core. Outside of tutoring, I...

...is leaves a positive lasting impression. With my assistance, one could not be more prepared to help land the college of his/her dreams! My services also include science and math tutoring ranging from elementary school level to college aged students. My two years of being an undergraduate teaching assistant at the University of Maryland, College...

...from the tree! Outside of academics, I enjoy travel. I have lived in multiple Asian countries, and tromped through a large portion of Western Europe. In Fall of 2011, I studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain. Growing up in a Cuban household, my experience in Spain helped solidify my Spanish in both the Cuban and Castellano...

...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 love working with individuals and getting to know them better as...

...requires a considerable amount of repetition and practice to fulfill learning objectives. As a tutor, there is greater autonomy in working one-on-one with students. Great tutors are able to be flexible and deviate from an original teaching approach, especially if the initial attempt did not yield expected results. I know that if a student does...

...equipped myself with a Bachelors degree in Biology, a Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction (K 7-12 Biology) and Currently pursuing another Masters degree in Adult 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...

...either language to practice and help them understand Chinese culture to better grasp the language. Also, I enjoy tutoring math. I've been tutoring math for elementary 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...