Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Baltimore, MD

...being patient with students as they work through problems in their own way, being resourceful and prepared in order to respond to students' questions as they arise, and being enthusiastic with the subject material so as to maintain the students' interest. With these traits and characteristics as the backbone of my teaching/tutoring philosophy, I have been, and believe I will continue to be, quite successful at helping students achieve a greater understanding and appreciation of...

...of high school where I worked in the AVID program. I thoroughly enjoy the feeling of passing on information to another student. It is fantastic whenever I see that light-bulb click in their brains. I have extensive experience with essay editing, math tutoring (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus), as well as computer science. I do not believe that there is such a thing as a student who cannot learn or a problem that cannot be...

...helping everyone around me succeed. Whether I had pre-established a relationship with someone or not, helping them to understand a new topic always came second nature. My two favorite subjects are Algebra and Chemistry but, as indicated by my major choices, I do love many topics across the STEM spectrum including; Calculus, Biology, Anatomy, and many more! Algebra has been my favorite subject since my first encounter with it in middle school because of its...

...team, I coached both the algebra II and pre-calculus teams, leading both to top 3 finishes at the regional level. I have also done personal tutoring earlier on in high school and even do as much as possible to help current peers studying for exams, with homework, etc. I primarily tutor in math, but I am also available to help in Spanish. As a Cuban speaker who has taken 5 semesters of Spanish at the...

...and I have worked 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...

...also a Frostburg State University tutor for two and a half years; tutoring students in a variety of math and physics courses. While I continue to tutor this wide array of courses, I most enjoy tutoring algebra, calculus I and physics I. I am a proponent of giving students a deeper understanding by relating unfamiliar topics with mastered concepts. I ensure that my students understand that math and science are increasingly important subjects to understand...

...and education levels in various subjects like Math, English, Reading, Writing, Spanish, Science, and Career Skills. I have helped at risk students prepare for their GEDs and find employment, native Spanish speakers learn and practice English in Chile, and toddlers and pre-schoolers develop life skills and motor coordination. These experiences have helped me understand that each student learns at their own pace and in their own way, and according to these different learning styles, I...

...started my own business doing private tutoring. I have continued to work with students of all ages in the areas of reading, writing, and math, and I have continued to prepare students for the SAT and ISEE. In general, about half of my students are doing test preparation and half are getting some kind of help with school. At the tutoring center where I worked, we had a number of students who were being tutored...

...and I have also taught Biology Labs and Health classes at a community college. I have experience working with students from third grade through college. I believe in getting to know a student's learning style and then using that to plan lessons and tutoring sessions. I don't want to lecture students, I want to engage them. This strategy has worked for me personally, and I have used it in my own classrooms. I want the...

...to newcomers. “Newcomers” are students who have been in the United States for less than a year and speak limited to no English. I still pinch myself daily at the fact that I am now a teacher. I feel validated on a daily basis to know that I am making an impact in someone else's life. I am molding the future generation by teaching them English, the American culture, and the academic content necessary to...

...experience teaching special education. My role as a special educator has strengthened my commitment to promoting child and family advocacy, and to providing quality instruction to students with varying intellectual abilities and backgrounds. I am currently a special education teacher at Thomas Edison High School. During my five year tenure at Edison I have worked as a Geometry, Biology, and Chemistry teacher in both team-taught and self-contained settings. As a special education teacher I am...

...I participated as a weekly tutor, helping students in several subjects. I also worked at Mathnasium, where I tutored various students after school using a math curriculum created by the company, and helped them with their homework and test prep. I want to help students learn math because I think math is something they can carry through the rest of their lives. With strong understanding and confidence in math, so many more opportunities become accessible....

...was helpful in tutoring students ages 7-14 in English who are from other Spanish-speaking countries. I have also had experience in tutoring students in Mathematics. Although I am studying English, I have a newfound joy in teaching math, specifically Algebra. I love that math is very objective whereas there is only one answer although there are many ways to arrive at the answer. I have learned that, while tutoring, it is extremely important to have...

...and writing. While I 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...

...I am currently pursuing a degree in linguistics and eventually hoping to work with English as a Second Language learners. My tutoring experience is generally elementary subjects and middle school/high school mathematics. I have worked privately as an algebra tutor for just over 2 years. Since I am currently a fourth grade classroom teacher, I work with intermediate-aged children daily. I have a significant amount of special needs children in my class, so I am...

...studies. Learning how to study efficiently was really important for my success at Boston College and in getting into a PhD program. I hope that I can help my students learn how to learn by taking big complicated theories and applying them to every day examples. I will share the tricks I learned for studying efficiently so that my students can quickly absorb and understand what they need to know to pass an exam, a...

...tutoring children of immigrants in California for the "No Child Left Behind" program; adults in Manhattan looking to improve their English (as I am a certified ESL instructor); and private clients in the Veneto region of Italy. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and History. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements)...

...even unknown to many people. My personal philosophy is also my personal philosophy in playing/watching sports: the fundamentals and little things are the big things. Whether it is playing ultimate frisbee, basketball, football, by doing the small things correct and consistently, then we open ourselves to greatness. In addition, being passionate about what is learned and how it is learned, there are so many other opportunities that we cannot even begin to imagine.... The best philosophy...

I have been working with children since the age of 11 when I started babysitting. I am originally from Pittsburgh, Pa. However, I grew up in Spokane, Wa where I went to college. I have a BA in Early Childhood Education and a Master In Teaching K-8 and middle school. I started teaching fourth grade and I taught for five years. I also opened my own tutoring business in 2003. I presently work for my...

...way. My prior experience includes tutoring math and science at all academic levels, planning and demonstrating science experiments in private schools and working as a summer camp tent leader. i have demonstrated ability to motivate and work effectively with persons from other cultures and all walks of life. As a father of four children, I believe that, to help someone learn, you must have patience and be persistent without loosing your sense of humor. I...