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

...University of Maryland, College Park in 2012. I am currently obtaining my Masters of Science in Education with a concentration in mild to moderate disabilities at Johns Hopkins University. I am a part time para-educator at an Elementary School in Silver Spring and I also work at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in Bethesda, MD. My tutoring experience began while I was obtaining my undergraduate degree. I tutored fourth grade mathematics and first grade...

...whichever way is easiest for them to understand the subject matter. I tutor Spanish and Mathematics. I truly enjoy teaching both of these subjects because I consider them both languages. I have loved math my whole life, and I hope to share that love for the subject with my students. As a native Spanish speaker, I believe it is important to become fluent in a second language, particularly in the United States. My hobbies include...

...classes of 10+ 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...

...my students achieve their goals by helping them develop a personal understanding of the tutoring subjects. When I have free time, I enjoy watching college football and playing video games. I also love reading and learning; in fact, I make it a goal to learn one new skill every summer. Some of my past summer learning projects have been: learning to play the guitar and harmonica, VBA programming, computer repair, college football offenses, and cooking.

...their age and level of understanding. I am always excited about education and do whatever it takes to make sure the students I tutor feel the same. I enjoy many other things as well. I am very much into the arts. I was an art major in high school. I am an actress, writer, and director; actually writing and directing my first stage production two years ago. I also choreographed several dance pieces in the...

...school to High school. I have various Chinese tutoring and teaching experiences in Johns Hopkins University CTY program, local Chinese schools, one on one tutoring from Preschool to High School, online learning, local home school coop groups, etc. In addition to my passion in teaching and tutoring, I enjoy many interests from traveling, reading, hiking, skating, bicycling, and chatting with friends. I am confident I can be a great help to your Chinese study.

...have become good 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...

I believe that every child should love learning. Learning new skills and content is fascinating, and getting really good at a skill through lots of practice is exciting. As a teacher, it is my job to help your child achieve their academic goals and feel joy, curiosity and a sense of achievement while doing so. ... I believe that every child should love learning. Learning new skills and content is fascinating, and getting really good at...

...improved my own teaching style. I find that students are able to easily relate to me, because of my age and approachability. It was, after all, not that long ago that I was exactly in their shoes. Last summer, I also served as a college admissions guidance counselor and essay revisionist. I attended USC on a full academic merit scholarship, and had the exclusive privilege to serve on the interview admissions panel for incoming high-performing scholarship...

...students and hold a class on my own. Currently, I am a calculus teaching assistant and math tutor at UMD where I am able to gain teaching experience every week. In my free time, I love watching sports and listening to music. Not only are these two things that I love, but I actually completed two research projects in college focused on math and music and math and sports. One of the reasons I love...

...plans ensuring each student retain and understand materials at hand. Developed thematic units that is related with real world examples to introduce new materials, consolidate important concepts, and encourage student learning. And also helped to establish and improve test technic strategies in SAT/ACT and State wide Standardized tests prepping to one on one students. I participated in various extracurricular activities. In my spare time, I enjoy listening to music, reading books, running, watch basketball games,...

...and 9th grade English students at a local high school. I have also given informal counseling to law school applicants. I am a people person who can put students at ease and give them the confidence to approach their studies in new and creative ways. My strengths are writing, humanities, french, and prep school, college, and law school admissions counseling. I have a very flexible schedule and am willing to travel to metro-accessible homes.

...how to apply these skills to learning and daily life. My teaching style is to first emphasis memorization of necessary definitions, formulas, and theorems then, focusing on how these concepts are applied with success. Over time, a student builds competence which leads to confidence in that subject. Of course, the grades and high performance desired will take care of themselves with this approach. When I am not tutoring students or learning a subject, I play...

...include tutoring in my undergraduate university's Math Workshop. During that time I was promoted to Head Tutor. I tutored anything from basic and foundation math skills to Calculus 2. I also taught Middle School Mathematics and 5th Grade Math. I am an excellent tutor because I listen to those I am tutoring to understand the fundamental misunderstanding that they are experiencing. I also bring a positive attitude and joy to the study of math that...

...as an Assistant Kindergarten teacher. As a young tutor, I relate well to students. After spending all day with a large class of students, I love to sit down and focus one on one during tutoring sessions. Most importantly, I want every lesson to be fun. There is nothing wrong with laughing a little while learning a lot. I strive for my students to look forward to our sessions and for every student to walk...

I am a music educator, and a special education classroom teacher of five years. My classroom experience has taught me the importance of differentiating lessons in order to reach individual students. I strive to use my knowledge and creativity to foster a positive, rigorous, and engaging because I believe that is what the educational experience should be.... I believe that every child and adult is capable of learning, but we all learn best in different ways....

...and schools, and this hands-on experience guides my work with newer students. I like to think outside the box and encourage students to approach subjects from different angles, in ways they haven't considered before. Everyone learns differently, and I do my best to find what works for every student. I am lively and energetic, so if nothing else, you will be entertained. But I'll bet you will learn something along the way.

I am a recent graduate of Northwestern University, where I studied Economics and Legal Studies. I have 7 years of tutoring experience, ranging from Kindergarten to SAT Prep. I currently work for Capital One, and I love football and basketball. I am a huge fan of movies, from chick flicks to Marvel movies. I love traveling, playing board games and exploring new cuisines. I love working with kids and helping them to understand new topics!

...also a student, so I can better relate to the current teaching methods. Finally, I am brilliant and an expert test taker. I was in the top 3% of high school scholars in California, and I have continually made the deans list while taking both science and arts and humanities classes in college. In high school, I tutored freshman in math and english as part of my Key Club requirements. Additionally, in my previous jobs,...

...questions, and be comfortable throughout the testing process. If you do this, you'll give yourself a much better chance of success. The best schools teach the same subject matter as any other, but they surround you with talented, brilliant people who challenge you every day. At Varsity Tutors, you join a multitude of students who care about their understanding--not because it's the end of the journey, but because it's the next step. I enjoy working...