Certified Tutors From University of Maryland-College Park

...B.S. in chemistry. During my time at Salisbury, I maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.89 with a GPA of 4.0 for my major (chemistry). Also during this time, I worked as a supplemental instructor for the university. For this, I was assigned to a General Chemistry II class of roughly seventy students. Outside of class,...

...a child, I struggled in math so I know exactly what it is like to hate and be frustrated with math. I believe my experiences have helped me to be an effective teacher and tutor for struggling students. I will be more than happy to help you understand math concepts, strengthen your math skills, and...

...in addition to my medical school courses, I know just how hard they can be and they certainly did not come to me naturally. I had to work extremely hard to grasp many of the concepts but I eventually came up with strategies to tackle the material. Having struggled myself, I honestly feel I can...

Hello! My name is Samantha Stein, a Masters in Public Policy Student at the University of Maryland. I am a Robertson Fellow for Government Service and am committed to working for the government for 3 years upon graduation from my masters...... Every student is different, and patience is key!... I would first get to know each other, share about myself and learn more about them. Then we would discuss what is causing them difficulty and how...

...love teaching and working with students and I take great satisfaction in watching their scores and confidence level increase as we continue to work together! I have tutored kids as part of a community outreach program. The children I've tutored have shown sharp improvements in their grades and understanding of substantive material. I find it...

...and tailored my lessons to be more conducive to all viewpoints and backgrounds in the classroom. I now teach composition and literature classes at a community college and tutor at the college's writing center. I've brought with me lessons that I learned from growing up and teaching in Prince George's County; to be sure, my...

...of Medicine. As a genetic counselor, I try to take genetic information and explain it to patients in a easy to understand, digestible way. I do the same thing in my tutoring, trying to make sure that every student gets the tailored, detailed help that they need to be successful in the classroom and in...

...spring of 2017. I am currently working for a small company as a software developer. I was a tutor at Howard Community college for a year and a half, where I taught everything from algebra to calculus 1. Trust me when I say I understand that math can be very confusing and frustrating, I have...

...it also means realizing a passion to change the reader???s mind, spark a fire in one???s audience face-to-face, and conjure the kind of ripple effect that leaves the world forever moved. My aim as a tutor is 2-fold: 1. to sharpen students??? writing and oratory skills, and 2. to inspire and affirm self-belief???the notion that...

...career. I love teaching language and culture, and have taught all levels of Spanish ranging from introductory through AP Spanish. Besides teaching, I love home design and also work in real estate. My husband is Peruvian and we are a bilingual family. My four kids all speak both English and Spanish and love to travel...

...a "growth mindset," which is the idea that intelligence is not fixed, but rather can be improved with persistence, as shown by the research of Prof. Carol Dweck (Stanford). Thus, as a tutor I encourage my students to challenge themselves, as struggling with difficult problems is a crucial part of the learning process. My experience...

...teaching certification. My primary fieldwork focus as an undergrad has been employing inquiry-based and project-based instruction in classrooms, so I encourage open communication and student thought when working with a student. I have also been awarded the Noyce Scholarship through the University of Maryland, which commits me to two years teaching in a high needs...

..., and various regional courses such as Latin America and Asia. I have also taught Geography (4 years). I have taught large and small classes, and I have experience tutoring. I have a lot of experience working with students who learn differently, and am very familiar with accommodation methodology for individual students. I currently teach...

...for Genetics for one semester. My TA roles included overseeing labs, teaching discussion sessions, helping students understand concepts and assignments during office hours, and being available to my students in general. I believe in a student goal-centered, individualized approach to tutoring, and in making sessions as relaxed and stress-free as possible. I believe in celebrating...

...and I also enjoy teaching English and editing writing. My tutoring philosophy is to personalize my lessons and focus on guiding the student through the material by asking questions, listening, and re-framing concepts to match the student’s learning style. In my free time I love to read, knit and crotchet, and paint.

...to German language and culture. Essentially, I want them to go to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, or Liechtenstein, etc and succeed. I am always friendly with my students. I want learning to be immersive and authentic. I want students to have the same experience with German that I had. When it comes down to it, I...

...experiences and applications. I believe in getting to know my students in order to understand their goals, strengths, needs, and learning styles. When I'm not teaching, I love listening to records (I was a radio DJ in college!), reading books and articles, cooking all kinds of food, and hanging out on the internet.

I bring over five years documented tutoring experience in math and the physical sciences. I've tutored for the University of Maryland and Georgetown Tutoring, LLC and have been a teaching assistant at both the University of Maryland and the University of Chicago. I look forward to working with you!... Patience and empathy. It's important to acknowledge the challenges the student is facing, to reassure them of the challenges, and then to develop an effective strategy to...

...seeking a second degree in General Biology (B.S.), which I obtained in August 2016. My extensive educational background and previous research experiences at WRAIR and Johns Hopkins gave me the opportunity to learn how to communicate complex scientific ideas through discussions, presentations, and writing. I would like to apply the knowledge I have obtained about...

...Maryland. In this program, I took two classes on education and completed an internship at a local middle school. In my internship, I not only got to work one-on-one with students, but I also got to teach entire classes. I taught a wide variety of students- from the most advance 8th graders in the school,...