Certified Tutors From University of Maryland-College Park

...and South Africa, made friends with people from at least 30 more countries, and continue to advocate for education and human rights around the world. I am available to tutor emerging and struggling readers at all levels. I love children's literature and books for young adults. At the University of Maryland, I studied critical literacy...

...College Park. Between degrees, I worked as a Youth Development Professional at an elementary school Boys and Girls Club, which made me appreciate opportunities to teach and mentor students at all ages and at all levels of academic achievement. I am excited to use my own academic training to help students reach their academic potential....

...I tutored middle school and high school students in those subjects. I have not formally tutored college students. However, I help my fellow college peers with their studies. I am comfortable tutoring students of any age. As a tutor, my main goal is to guide the student and help them gain confidence and eventually be...

...I've helped students with grammar, vocabulary, writing, critical reading, and literary analysis. Although I'm comfortable tutoring on a number of subjects, I particularly enjoy teaching English, writing, and critical reading. I like working one on one with students, helping them to think through problems, formulate opinions, and articulate their thoughts. This involves working on vocabulary,...

...that the best way to study math and physics is to work through lots and lots of problems, especially word problems. In addition to helping students understand mathematical and physical concepts, I like to work on problem solving techniques that are easily translatable into any subject and field of interest. I love reading sci-fi/fantasy, puzzle...

...of service based on my obligation to care for the intellectual, economic, and cultural development of my students. Teaching and tutoring are lifetime pledges to show my students the goodness that is in them and in the world. By fostering an atmosphere of positive expectations from the outset, I imbue my teaching with a sense...

...University. After teaching middle school, I was admitted to John Hopkins Medical School. Since entering medical school, I have privately tutored MCAT biological sciences and physical sciences as well as algebra and pre-calculus. I am now a graduating senior at Johns Hopkins going into the specialty of Child Psychiatry. I am passionate about education and...

...with a minor in Mathematics at the University of Maryland, College Park. I have over five years of experience teaching dance, martial arts, and working as a tutor to children and adults of all ages. While I tutor several subjects, my personal favorites are mathematics and Spanish due to my love for numbers and languages....

...teachers who challenged me and I only wish to do the same with my students. I am looking to find a students’ inner motivation so that they can best achieve their academic and career goals. My favorite subject to tutor is math, especially to students who “do not like” math, because I feel that these...

...in college I had the wonderful opportunity to work with the America Counts program to mentor and tutor middle school students. While I have tutored extensively in mathematics, I also am available to teach a broad range of subjects. My favorite subject to tutor is mathematics because it is absolutely necessary in everything we do....

...with the student is efficient. I strive to not only teaching the material in an effective manner, but instill the confidence needed so that the student can flourish in the classroom setting. I believe it is my combination of subject mastery, diligence and desire to teach that makes me a successful tutor.... To get students to think about science as a process and to individualize the learning process.

I am currently a PhD candidate in American history at the University of Delaware. I graduated magna cum laude with honors from the University of Arizona with a BA in history. I also hold an MA in history from...

...Mathematics. In my experience helping students prepare for the SAT, I primarily focus on teaching the Math and Writing sections as I have extensive knowledge on both the content and the format of the tests. I believe that it is important to impart important concepts and problem solving mechanisms to people because it allows them...

...in 2011. I believe that education is freedom. Education allows those that were once silent to be heard. I am a great educator because I have had successful teaching experiences in the Prince George’s County Public Schools system. I am highly qualified to teach all Pre-K. through Grade 6 subjects. Evidence of student achievement is...

.... My linguistic background includes: English (native), Arabic (advanced), and Spanish (which extends from studying for more than 10 years in the local school system to a B.A. minor in Spanish Language and Literature). It is a real honor to teach those learning Spanish at the beginner's level in my community. If you would like...

...my student's basic understanding of subjects and get them to understand the topic rather than just memorize (which unfortunately is how most public schools work). I approach teaching from the perspective that my students should learn not just what to think, but how to think. This way, they can apply their knowledge to any problem...

...through secondary school. In addition, I assisted teachers within the schools I interned with tutoring students who fell behind, particularly in math. Furthermore, in addition to my work in secondary schools, I have had a total of four years of experience counseling, mentoring, and tutoring students within higher education. I worked for two years as...

...my teaching and tutoring style to appropriately create, differentiate, and modify content and/or lessons to make them accessible, engaging, and rigorous for students with a wide range of ability levels and/or disability classifications. I graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a Master of Arts in History, degree by thesis, and served as...

...learn in the most effective and engaging ways possible. Every student learns differently, and I enjoy using data and feedback to determine the best way to help them reach their goals. Not only do I have experience with French and Spanish languages, but have also spent time living in French and Spanish speaking countries and...

...School. I am also available to tutor in middle school math, Algebra, and Algebra 1. I love tutoring mathematics. Math has always been my favorite subject, so I like to make it fun and relatable to real life when I work with students. I believe it is important for students to discover and explore solutions...