Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Rockville, MD

...just because "it's on the exam" (always my least favorite response when I asked "why do we have to know this?"). Learning is important and knowledge is important and succeeding academically is important. But the most important thing you should take away from a good education is the ability to think. Think broadly, think critically, and think for yourself. It's a skill I've come to value more and more and we can learn to harness...

...adult students in ESL. I designed these lesson plans and executed them, along with original assignments, tests, and classwork. I've also directly tutored younger students between 10-12 years of age in ESL and math. In high school, I helped other students in math. I am a great tutor because I am patient, funny, and relatable. I'm always able to keep things light and enjoyable. I take pride in helping others understand difficult material.

...tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Reading, Spanish and English. In my experience, the most effective tutoring occurs when the student can connect one of their interests and the subject matter, in order to make the subject less intimidating and more fun. I believe that education is the most important part of personal development, as well as the most effective tool of global change, and that it can truly change...

...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 overcome areas and subjects of difficulty.

...currently teaching a law scholar class on Constitution Law. My favorite subjects to tutor are writing and any philosophy related course. I love teaching these because I believe that excellent writing and critical thinking skills will help all individuals not just in their current class but all though their education and into their professional careers. My tutoring style is tailored to each of my students depending on their needs. I really like to focus on...

...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 related learning disabilities, or are ESL learners.

During my undergraduate studies I managed an after school mentoring and tutoring program serving 200 at-risk Chicago Public School students in West Humboldt Park, Chicago. Upon graduation, I served as an elementary and middle school teacher through the Teach For America program in Washington, D.C. I completed my graduate degree in Elementary Education at George Mason University and am currently working in corporate philanthropy for a large Bethesda based corporation.

...providing instruction in a range of subjects to students across diverse settings. I care about tutoring because I recognize the value of empowering students to achieve their full academic potential. Through my training and experience, I have realized the critical importance of reaching students at prime teachable moments in order to reduce their frustration and maximize their excitement for learning. Thus, I am drawn to the online and in-home tutoring because it facilitates effective collaborative...

...cross-cultural skills, lesson planning, teaching methods, coaching, project-based-learning, informal education, and classroom management. I learned to develop teaching materials using little resources. Through training and experience, I realized the importance of tailoring teaching methods to an individual student's learning needs. I always consider how a topic can be approached from a different perspective - one that considers the student's learning style and preferences. After several years of developing additional classroom and learning resources, I enjoy...

...legal work product on a daily basis and am always genuinely excited to embrace new writing endeavors. For this precise reason, I genuinely enjoy helping students with essay writing for class, standardized tests, grammar, punctuation, and preliminary brainstorming. I always tell my students, "you know you're thinking clearly when you're writing clearly!" It is all about being clear, concise, and succinct. For this reason, I place just as much emphasis on organization as I do...

...with students at top-notch public schools. While I tutor in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about History, Political Science, and English. In my experience, students respond best not to strict tutors but to engaging, fun, and supportive tutors. A quality education opens up a world of opportunity which is something I have experienced firsthand, and I welcome the opportunity to help others access a quality education. In my down time I...

...peers on both legal and academic writing. It taught me the patience and good humor needed to give students the confidence to excel as good writers. I can help students with any writing assignments including college essays. The steps for good writing are all about thinking and planning ahead no matter if you are a high school freshman or a Ph.D. candidate. I am also happy to help with American History, Government, or English Literature...

...few years in between college and graduate school to conduct research or work at a firm. As a middle schooler I struggled profusely with mathematics and english. Unfortunately, most of my tutors had always excelled in the subjects they were teaching me, so they were unable to comprehend why I was struggling and were ill equipped to design a study method better suited to my learning style. As a tutor, I cater my services to...

...friends with the parents of many of these students. I am currently conducting literacy trainings for employees at a local housing authority, and I enjoy being back in 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...

...styles. I teach my students how to formulate a thesis, or an argument; how to use evidence to test that argument; how to perform analysis on that evidence; how to draw conclusions from that analysis; and how to present it all in an interesting and engaging manner. Students in my classes experience success in other classes and in their education. A significant number have gone on to pursue graduate study, including at Ivy League schools,...

...teaching college level Abnormal Psychology and extensive field work with local autism centers in the city. During graduate school, I was taking recreational, non-credit classes at the University of Alabama in Medical Spanish and began volunteering in a clinic in Pelham, AL, as an interpreter. I enjoyed that work so much that I left graduate school and returned to the Durham, NC area. There, I enrolled in the Spanish community facilitator and medical interpreting program...

I am a licensed elementary educator who has taught in Washington, DC and Maryland for the past 5 years. I am passionate about making a difference and helping students reach their full potential. It is essential to have a belief that everyone is capable of achieving their academic goals, as long as they are willing to put in the effort and have a positive attitude to make them a reality.

...at Fudan University in Shanghai, China. I graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College with a B.A. in Anthropology and Chinese and a minor in International Studies. Throughout college, I worked as a research assistant, as a language instructor of Chinese and Spanish, and as team leader for college orientation, student life, and study abroad programs. In addition to being a bit of language nerd, I also enjoy spoken word poetry and terrible puns. I currently...

...whole life, whether it has been academics, career advice, or standardized testing, I have always helped those around me strive to do better. My parents raised me to be kind and understanding, but I also have the courage and ability to be honest in order to help people improve themselves. I spent four years in college as an editor of a constitutional democracy journal, culminating in the position of editor in chief, so reading, writing,...

...way to stay current on teaching methods both virtual and in-class. My tutoring experience includes working with extended family members in middle school, for other tutoring companies, and as a helper in my children's classrooms over the years. I have seen the young people I tutor soar to new heights with a little bit of extra help that builds confidence and independence. Also, I have also been tutored myself so I know how it feels...