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

...and test prep. I earned my BS in Biology at the University of Dallas - a Great Books liberal arts college. I am a strong proponent of interdisciplinary, self-directed learning. In my work as a teacher, I make it a priority to help my students discover a love of learning, the skills to self-assess their...

...skills and learning tools to help me better understand class materials. I also gained a vast amount of experience as a teaching assistant and STEM club instructor at Howard University's Middle School of Mathematics and Science. I understand that everyone learns differently. I hope that as your tutor I can help you to reach your...

...and a library card that opened my eyes to a wealth of information. It's my goal to help others enjoy learning as much as I have! I first started tutoring in high school, and I've enjoyed helping students from kindergarten age through college work through challenging concepts to gain a better understanding of the material....

...provided her teacher with additional in-classroom support, graded papers and helped with in-class worksheets. Upon graduation, I moved 3,884 miles away from home to attend Oberlin College, where I majored in Biology and Neuroscience. In addition to completing the liberal arts curriculum and pre-med requirements, I worked for a number of different tutoring services in...

...Math is my strongest and also my favorite subject to teach, followed by Sciences (especially Chemistry). Working with kids and teens has taught me the importance of patience and finding ways to keep the material interesting. I have found that the best way to learn is rarely by listening to someone, but instead by doing...

...learning. For example, having them label a diagram that I have just talked about. Most important -I encourage my students to ask questions, make comments, even disagree with me. I like making math and science come alive for students. I have successfully worked with elementary, middle school, and high school students. I am also the...

...and environmental sciences. After graduation, I moved back to the DC Area and began working at a large construction company, which I love. I spend my time at work analyzing drawings, planning building sequences, coordinating between trades, and solving constructability issues as they come up. When I'm not at work I enjoy cooking big meals...

...myself, as a student). Most recently, I taught English as a Foreign Language to over 200 students in Jinan, Shandong Province, China. The experience was rewarding not only from a professional standpoint, but from an immersive cultural perspective as well. I believe that in order to succeed, students need to see learning as an engaging,...

...5 courses of college-level mathematics. In graduate school at UNC Chapel Hill and in my professional work, I have found a niche as an editor for written and data-heavy projects, which is a role I thoroughly enjoy. My favorite students to work with are the ones who are interested in learning the material, but need...

...have received both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. I currently work as a mechanical engineer in Reston, VA where I have taken what I learned in school and applied it to my everyday work activities. As a part time job, I have tutored math for family, friends, high school students, and college...

...from Cortland State University of New York with a degree in Elementary Education and History. In my free time I love to play with my dogs, wander the city of DC, and curl up with a good book. My love of reading is what pushed me into becoming a teacher. I want to give my...

...naturally good or bad at math, but some people have better luck with finding teachers that connect with them in a meaningful way. I find it important to teach material in a way that a student is most comfortable learning it. My hobbies include working on my car, hiking, and reading (or napping) in my...

...and designing and evaluating homework and quizzes. I have also taught underprivileged high school students as part of an NGO. I taught math, computer science and english speaking skills. This is why Mathematics is my favourite subject to tutor. I am also comfortable tutoring for standardised tests such as the GRE and SAT. My goal...

...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...

...know, in a lot of ways, I'm still a kid. I love comics and movies - any story, really. I always get a little tingle of excitement down my spine whether I am watching or reading something for the first or fiftieth time. I am passionate about everything I do, and that extends to education....

...to make them accessible, engaging, and rigorous for students with a wide range of ability levels and/or disability classifications. I graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a Master of Arts in History, degree by thesis, and served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in History and Women’s Studies courses. From the University of...

...degrees. After university, I wanted to discover a new culture, and profession, and settled on teaching in China. For three years, I taught English and explored China, from busy Wuhan to desolate Xinjiang. Now I find myself back in the States, teaching again and tackling a new adventure: law. I would love the opportunity to...

...new people. When I am a student, the subject matter is the puzzle. When I am a teacher, my student becomes the riddle. There is a barrier between the student and the material, and it is my role to identify this and look for solutions. What works for one student may not work for another,...

...in an outreach program in graduate school, the aim of which was to give disadvantaged high school students the opportunity to participate in scientific research. After my time at Harvard, I worked as Research Chemist specializing in science at the interface of biology, chemistry and physics. Currently, I work as a tutor and as an...

...than just memorize (which unfortunately is how most public schools work). I approach teaching from the perspective that my students should learn not just what to think, but how to think. This way, they can apply their knowledge to any problem and actually retain what they've learned. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy watching TV...