Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Maryland

...Writing tutor. My students have included elementary school students just barely gaining an appreciation for reading, first year college students seeking assistance in essay writing, and adult learners wishing to advance their reading skills after years of struggling. I understand that everyone learns and builds confidence differently and, therefore, I tailor my lessons to suit individual needs. I have gained my students' trust through patience, steady guidance, and successful results that we get to celebrate...

...need to be and we'll have some fun along the way! My ability to engage students in learning makes me a great tutor. I developed this skill as an expedition leader on a research trip in Mexico and while I volunteered with the YMCA as a elementary school teacher. During both experiences, I connected with my students and was able to engage them in the subject material. I am also highly personable, a clear thinker,...

...the classroom, but I have a lot of free time to pursue my private tutoring sessions. I am a writer, so I believe my strongest skill is, of course, writing, and also reading, which I love. I believe in learning which doesn't end with graduation from formal studies, but continues throughout life. I also love to travel and have lived and taught and farmed in the West Indies and have visited Cuba and Africa several...

...Bachelors in International Affairs and German with a minor in Biological Sciences from The Florida State University. During my undergraduate, I worked at an ACE Learning Studio as a tutor for various subjects ranging from Economics, German, Government and Biological Psychology. During this position I received my CRLA I Tutor certification and once won Tutor of the week award! I work very well with others as I am adaptable and cater to the needs of...

Thanks to one-on-one help in middle and high school, I not only achieved stronger grades/test scores, but gained the confidence I will continue to use even beyond graduate school. I hope to give others the same invaluable tool set!... The ways I've always preferred to learn myself are typically the ways I teach. Once it seems like a student has a pretty strong understanding of a subject, I like to play competitive or timed games. It...

...a Latin scholar by degree with many years of teaching experience with students from kindergarten to community college. Along with Latin, I have taught a wide range of subjects from history, art history, the Humanities, English and English Composition, Essay writing, organizational and note taking skills, to drums and guitar. I am also available to tutor in Spanish up through 1st year College level. I am committed to my student's success and do not believe...

...Nicaragua, and teaching a 2nd grade class in Liberia. I'm comfortable not only with tutoring, but also as a teacher, using a curriculum (including Common Core standards) to craft an individualized learning plan for a student and finding a variety of resources and lesson plan strategies that fit their learning styles to help them succeed. Given my experience, I'm also very comfortable working with students who are behind or overage for their grade, have reading...

...advanced students. I also worked one-on-one with the students who required the most individualized attention. During my last two years of college I worked as a Teachers Assistant for several academic classes. As an Introductory Biology TA, I ran interactive workshops used to present course content in a fun, active, and collaborative fashion designed to help first-year biology students succeed. I was responsible for creating worksheets based on course material and guiding the students through...

...Physics and Environmental Chemistry, with a minor in Environmental Studies. Education in all aspects is my passion, and I believe that students who are instilled with problem-solving skills and a drive to take control of their own learning are those who will succeed. I tutor Chemistry, Physics, Algebra, and Pre-Calculus. My favorite subject to tutor is Chemistry because I initially struggled as a high school chemistry student, but instead of giving up, I learned valuable...

...in their work. My teaching and tutoring style is simple; there is no one size fits all approach. I believe each student has unique needs and there are a myriad of strategies that can be employed to ensure a student’s needs are being met. Learning styles range as well as cultural differences. These factors among others reinforce the importance to approach every teaching or tutoring situation with an open mind. There is truly more than...

...be a student not only means to succeed in school but to become a lover of knowledge. This philosophy has guided me since I started tutoring freshman year in college. My strengths lie in reading, writing, and all things humanities. I have a genuine love for tutoring and the subjects I teach, and I aim to create an open, informative, and effective atmosphere with my students, one that can shape them into philosophers or true...

...JD and passed the Virginia Bar, I have even gotten a job working in the field of Educational Civil Rights. I really love teaching, whether that involves writing songs, plays and poems with my younger students to make reading “less boring,” figuring out good mnemonic devices for remembering math formulas with my ACT/SAT students, or puzzling through pesky logic problems with my LSAT students. I already have a day job- I tutor because I enjoy...

...doing so. I have had the wonderful opportunity to serve as an educator for over twenty years, and I look forward to sharing my experiences and knowledge with students who are at various levels in their learning. For me, teaching and learning is a dual investment for teacher and student. I pride myself on creating optimal learning opportunities in which students can maximize their strengths, while simultaneously being empowered to take on and overcome instructional...

...highly skilled learners and teachers than they were when they arrived. First and foremost, my students come to the classroom to learn, in whatever form learning may take. I remind my students that this is a collective process: the student has an obligation to work hard and to desire improvement, and the teacher has an obligation to meet the needs of his or her students, giving them the tools they need to learn. I plan...

...Varsity Tutors. Having previously worked as an English instructor in France and as a writing consultant and French tutor at Washington and Lee University, I have a wealth of experience in terms of helping students perfect their writing and reach their foreign language goals. I am additionally qualified to instruct those students preparing for the GRE. A veteran test-taker myself, I excel at helping students familiarize themselves with the test, refine their test-taking strategies, and...

I am an attorney with a background in finance and economics and an interest in history and political science. Throughout my academic career, I worked with a variety of students and enjoyed helping them master subject matter and prepare for tests. I look forward to helping students in the greater Washington area.

...of applying for graduate school to study Environmental Sustainability. My love of nature and the outdoors really strengthened my desire to pursue a career in environmental science. Although science is what I have chosen to study, I am extremely strong in the areas of reading, writing, editing, history and general social studies. In high school I excelled in AP Composition, Literature, World History, and European History. My test scores from high school reflect a strong...

...in Psychology from National Louis University. I have taught elementary school for three years and have worked with children with special needs for over five years. My tutoring experience includes individual tutoring and small group tutoring in the classroom. I also have experience with homework club. I currently work in higher education, working with individuals pursuing graduate school. My favorite subject to teach is anything with elementary school children. With older children, I enjoy many...

...in history. At Hopkins, I am a News and Features Editor for the school paper so I have a keen interest in journalism and am competent at writing and editing. I also read quite a bit, enjoying great works ranging from Paradise Lost by John Milton to The Complete Works of Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, playing piano and playing minesweeper on the computer. I am excited...

...myself, I have personal experience preparing for and taking standardized tests. As a result of my ACT scores, I earned a full college scholarship. I also successfully completed AP exams in Calculus, Language and Composition, Literature and Composition, Government, Psychology, and Microeconomics. As a teacher I continue to prepare my students for standardized tests including the ACT, AP Literature and Composition exam, and Common Core assessments. Outside of my professional life, I enjoy a wide...