Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Rockville, MD

...from Hampton University in Virginia. My major was Business Marketing with a focus in finance. In fall of 2015 I will be attending Georgetown University for my MBA. I am from Michigan and currently live in Washington, DC. I have tutored and mentored through High School and college and my passion is finding students best learning styles to achieve the best results. My favorite subject to tutor is algebra because I find it to be...

...I currently practice law as an immigration attorney in Herndon, VA. I speak 4 languages (English, Farsi, Spanish, and Portuguese) which is very helpful as an immigration lawyer. I also love history, traveling (have lived in Europe and South America), reading, watching/playing sports (soccer, basketball, football, rugby, hockey, baseball), and the outdoors (hiking, rock climbing, beaches, etc.). I also love getting to meet and know new people. I particularly enjoy helping others better themselves and...

My goal is to help my students enjoy learning and to feel as confident as possible in subjects where they experience difficulties. I aim to set my students up for "small wins" as they master a more challenging subject, so that they can derive greater confidence and a sense of accomplishment as they learn.

...to treat students with the respect that they deserve, while also ensuring that they understand the material before them. In the long-term, I would like to work in the US government and help create foreign policy. For now, though, I'm interested in learning more about the foreign policy and national security challenges that face the United States today and how these issues might intertwine with the global energy market. In my spare time, I enjoy...

...to expertise in medieval Europe in general, I am well-versed in early modern European and American history (such as the Reformation, the Renaissance, and Colonization) and more recent American History. I am also proficient in Spanish, and I can supplement any high school Spanish course. My experience in the humanities also covers Linguistics, Sociology, Literature, and Writing. I believe History and Language are important aspects of a complete education and can be fun in the...

...the community that helps each individual gain knowledge. Few things are more satisfying to me than being able to assist another being in a quest for knowledge and understanding. I have over a decade of experience working with people of all ages, from various educational backgrounds, in both the public and private settings. I have helped students in elementary school, all the way to adult learners. I love math and am an avid reader and...

...credential in Secondary Education at California State University, Sacramento. After teaching there for four years, I moved to Charlottesville where my husband was finishing his law degree. I had the great privilege of teaching at Monticello High School for two years and recently moved to the Fairfax area. Working one-on-one with students was always the highlight of my teaching day, which is why I am now focusing more on that aspect of teaching. While teaching...

...Men's Tennis Programs. I gained a vast amount of knowledge on the planning and attention to detail that goes into putting on a sporting event. I am proud of my accomplishment of helping the Men's Tennis Program win their first NCAA National Championship in program history. In my free time, I enjoy both playing and watching various sports such as basketball, golf, and football. I believe that the key to helping students learn various subjects...

...in many different circumstances and contexts. Although everyone is capable of learning, a student's desire to learn is a vital pre-condition to effectively mastering new concepts and skills. Humans have multiple learning styles: some learn best in lecture atmospheres, some are motivated by discussion, and others absorb best when they read and reflect on what they have read. The classroom setting can encourage or inhibit learning depending on the dominant learning style of each student.

...what I continue to develop at higher and higher levels. My work at the Financial Times, and DBC UK has imbued me with the ability to work hard, learn on the job, respond well to criticism and advice, and manage groups. Working on many editorial boards within a University setting has also given me the skills to manage both a team and my time, as well as being the liaison for the creation and production...

...a B.A. in International Service in 2014. Through my own studies and several positions within the university, I have considerable experience with instruction in academic writing, critical reading, and test-taking strategies. My interests include reading non-fiction and fantasy, learning new languages, hiking, and running. In terms of tutoring, my specialties are the ACT, AP history, social sciences, AP English Language, AP English Literature, College essays, general reading, and writing skills. I am comfortable working with...

...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, and I can explain concepts well. Lastly, I love...

...and 3rd grade in the public school system. I want to help prepare young people for adulthood by bettering their writing skills, in addition to instilling in them a true love for reading. My goal is not simply to teach, but also to inspire a love of learning. Any student can learn a subject if they discover the methods that serve them best. A good teacher helps a student discover their own best methods.

...genres. I taught weekly group and one-on-one lessons in South Korea that covered test prep, critical reading, and essay writing My philosophy for teaching is that my students not only improve in their academic potential, but also become engaged with the material and understand the purpose of what they are learning. I have always applied my students' feedback on what they want to learn in our sessions and strive to build their confidence in their...

I am currently a graduate student attending Towson University in the lovely Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Region! I have experience in tutoring a variety of Math and Chemistry related courses. I really enjoy helping people learn these subjects, as I believe they are immensely important, interesting, and understandable.

...understanding of grammatical structures and compositional techniques. I have experience with academic writing and am able to work with students to produce high-caliber research papers. Additionally, I have over four years of experience as a teacher and tutor for students of all ages, from primary school to adult learners. As a Peace Corps volunteer, I taught English as a foreign language to Ukrainian students in grades two through seven. I have also tutored students in...

...on each of the Critical Reading and Writing sections of the SAT test. Students I have tutored and counseled have gone on to receive admissions offers from the University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, Cornell, UVA, Johns Hopkins, Carnegie Mellon, Boston College, NYU, UCLA, William and Mary, Amherst, Williams, Emory, University of Maryland at College Park - among others. After living in several cities both in the U.S. and abroad, I recently relocated to the...

...the students who are preparing to take such an important test. In the academic realm, I have narrowed these interests down into two majors: Print Journalism and Statistics. I have yet to land on a career path that perfectly combines the two, but I am optimistic about my future in both fields. Print might not be the best word to describe the kind of journalism I am interested in. I love to write, which is...

...who is continuously striving to learn more myself, I am knowledgeable and well informed in a range of subjects. I've always been excited about the opportunity to help my fellow students grow. I find it genuinely rewarding and enjoyable to help my peers learn and understand new things, and I always bring enthusiasm to my tutoring work. Overall, I offer a combination of tutoring experience, strong social skills, enthusiasm, and the knowledge needed to set...

...teaching a college-level Spanish class, serving as president of a cultural organization at my university, and working as a Certified Medical Interpreter, fluent in both Spanish and French. In addition, as a musician and previously a competitive athlete, I have encountered obstacles throughout the learning process and understand the value of patience in overcoming them. I believe that I can serve as a motivator for others who might feel anxious about a certain academic subject....