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

...received a score of 730 on my Verbal Section and a score of 770 on my Quantitative Section. I use the ETS GRE text, as the Educational Testing Service (ETS) creates and administers the exam, and I find it the most realistic indicator of how the questions will appear on test day. I hand out...

...interactive tutoring approach, and my supervisors, who applauded the emphasis I placed on study methods and test-taking strategies. My tutoring mantra is all about setting goals and accomplishing them little by little. I am a big proponent of taking things one step at a time, focusing on successes instead of dwelling on frustrations, as I...

...is identification, where students are given an interactive set of learning exercises and it's determined whether they're visual, auditory, verbal, sequential, kinesthetic, repetitive, or combination learners. Next, we have exposure, where the learning material is presented in a way the student will understand best in accordance with his or her previously identified learning style. Afterwards...

...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...

...currently teach few elementary level kids in my neighborhood. My favorite subject is Mathematics. It includes all types of Math such as calculus, trigonometry, algebra and etc. My philosophy in teaching is building the concepts in the mind of the student. Concept building is very crucial since it will allow the student to think in...

...enjoy tutoring government and political science simply because those topics lead to interesting discussions that tend to pique students' minds. I always try to tie real life examples with the topic of the day, whether it be history or math, because that insight can often make the topic enjoyable as well as educational. An enjoyable...

...for teaching Grammar, Foreign Languages, ESL, Math, and standardized test prep. I started tutoring when I was 15, and I was trained as a Student Teaching Intern with Breakthrough in 2010. I've tutored students ranging in age from 8 to 88. I love working with students individually or in small groups, and I readily change...

...am a Biology and Psychology major at Virgina Commonwealth University (VCU)and I will be graduating this year. In the past, I have tutored in math, biology, psychology, and chemistry. If I am not in a lecture,a library, or a lab, I am playing board games with friends, reading, or watching movies. I also really enjoy...

I have extensive tutoring experience in math, physics, chemistry and engineering subjects. I really enjoy tutoring and like the interaction with students. ... Teaching is a way to share knowledge and improve your own learning.... By helping them understand the core concepts. Focus on understanding the problem itself rather than the solution.... By praising them on their successes, pointing out places for improvement and making learning a fun process.

...been tutoring math and science for the last ten years. I really like this job because I enjoy working with kids, and I also love to talk about my interests. This is a great job. My hours are flexible, and I can re-arrange times to fit your needs (for example, if there's a test on...

...experience in education includes teaching statistics at the college level for the past 20 years. I also have about 7 years of tutoring experience primarily in middle school and 9th grade math up through Algebra 1. I love to teach and work well with students of all ages. I look forward to the opportunity to...

...am a senior at The George Washington University with a double-major in Economics and Statistics. In addition to my time here, I spent one year as a visiting student at The London School of Economics. Originally from the Boston, MA area, I developed a love for math at an early age. I've tutored subjects ranging...

...of 2009, I spent three weeks participating in community service in San Juan, Argentina at the San Cayetano Community Center. While there I worked with native Argentine children each day, apportioning and distributing breakfast for them, preparing their lunch, and teaching them English. These 20 children ranged in ages from 3 to 16 years old,...

...been an empathetic, patient person and love figuring out the best way that each person learns. Everyone is different, and so a different strategy is needed for each person. I am also a segway tour guide, and while teaching my guests how to ride a segway I have learned that I am not afraid to...

...am an electrical engineer working for the government. I received my Engineering Degree from the University of Pittsburgh, then completed a Masters in Telecommunications from the University of Maryland. I have a strong interest in and passion for tutoring in math; I've always enjoyed math, and I believe that a strong foundation in math can...

...will ensure that students are involved in a comfortable and stimulating atmosphere in which they can grow intellectually and socially. In order to accomplish this goal I will be sure to present lessons that revolve around the interest of children and makes learning relevant to life. Furthermore I will incorporate hands-on learning, individual work, group...

...with tutoring organizations. I found that while on the surface I could help these students with their homework, on a deeper level I was feeding their soul and helping them be better prepared to learn on their own outside of tutoring time. All the while, allowing me to develop a finer understanding of the content...

...also worked as an English teaching assistant on a Fulbright grant in Sri Lanka. During this experience, I really learned how to interact with different 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....

...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 have developed many creative and fun ways to help students learn and achieve their academic goals. Apart from education, my three passions are...

...try and break down that fear of math and help a student reach their true potential. I try to make math as fun and enjoyable as possible, through an upbeat and enthusiastic approach. I try to incorporate a lot of hands on learning and games to keep students engaged with the material. I firmly believe...