Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Leesburg, VA

...introductory Earth Science course. Nowadays, when I'm not tutoring, you can find me judging at local county science fairs or volunteering at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. I'm always happy to talk about the happenings at the museum, so please do ask if you're curious about current museum highlights or special events that...

...I learned in academics to work. I started tutoring Math/Science when I was in college. Eventually started teaching undergraduate students when I was in Grad school. I found that I enjoyed breaking complex problems into simple parts and helping students understand and enjoy learning. With multiple degrees based on Mathematics and Science and more than...

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.

...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 provide each student with the problem-solving skills needed to be successful in life. My tutoring philosophy focuses on helping students learn the material according to their learning...

...runner currently in training preparation for the U.S. Olympic Trials for Track and Field next summer. I have a curiosity for the world around me and have traveled extensively over the years. I also love to play basketball and Frisbee and appreciate the peace that comes from getting involved in a good book.... Be prepared to try different strategies with different students. Maintain great communication and be enthusiastic!

...in their area. While living abroad, I taught English as a second language in both a small classroom setting and privately. I believe in setting goals and helping students find their personal path to reaching those goals. I received my Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, with a focus on policy and...

...and/or real-life experiences students can move from the abstract to concrete. In addition, I make learning fun! My students love coming to my class and learning. They say it feels like a game, but the secret is that they are actually learning! So if you want your scholar to be prepared for their road to...

...common humanity, and likewise, exploring different eras in history makes it clear that many timeless themes unite people of all eras. Historians the use physical sciences, economics, linguistics, literature and other subject areas to analyze various aspects of civilization. Each era and region has a particular charm. I want to help students find perspectives that...

...have with the subject matter. Then, using your own materials, my materials, or a combination of the two, we begin to master the content through examples, explanation, modeling, and practice. Between sessions, I will often point the student toward additional resources that can be used in the student's own time to make our sessions more...

...Baltimore City Prison. Given this, I can adapt well to the needs of the tutee. I prefer teaming up with my students to arrive at solutions. I feel this allows the student to behave more comfortably, and in turn, get more out of the material that they are learning. This strategy has worked especially well...

...The subjects I am currently tutoring are Algebra, Algebra 2, Arithmetic, Elementary Math, Geometry, Pre-Algebra and Physics. My favorite subject to tutor is Math. Sometimes there are missing pieces that make the subject look impossible but once the student and I are able to fill in those gaps, it is so much fun! In my...

...a reasonable grasp of language skills, and basic concepts of Mathematics will take a person a long way towards their goals and help them better navigate our complex world of handling goods and services that we need or encounter. I am passionate about Mathematics and the use of technology in a person’s personal life. I...

...especially within these fields, no question can be perceived as stupid or irrelevant and as such generally create teaching environments whereby my students feel free to ask ANY questions. I am a British national and thus British educated and and just completed my PhD at the world-renowned, University of Cambridge. I recently emigrated to the USA...

...grammar are the keys to future success. I am committed to helping students truly understand basic concepts that will allow them to use and apply what they learn in school. I will get to know the students' interests, and bring real life examples in to our tutoring sessions to make them fun, interesting, and productive....

...and techniques for working with students. I am very experienced in working with struggling or below-grade level students in the area of reading and writing. I am Orton-Gillingham trained (including Wilson Reading System) and skilled in providing systematic and explicit phonic instruction. I specialize in working with students at the elementary level in the areas...

...my students. I was able to see significant gains from my students, specifically through their increased reading levels, outperformance of Washington, DC grade-level averages on quarterly interim exams, and the recognition of Tier 1 status by my school. I believe in guiding students to understanding by asking them the "why" questions that will not just...

I am a meticulous physics and mathematics instructor specializing in the online environment. More than 10 years of teaching experience at the university level. Dedicated educator with a genuine passion for the sciences and a gift for expressing the wonder and fantastic secrets that our universe holds. Intellectually flexible and enjoy a challenge.... Every student has it within them to learn any subject. It is up to the teacher to find the right key.

...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...

...I recently moved back home after teaching fourth grade at the American International School of Bolivia for two years. My experience teaching a class of 27 students, some of whom had been diagnosed with learning disabilities, has helped me develop a variety of tools and strategies to help students learn in the most effective and...

...finished; however, the learning process is always ongoing and changing. Learning happens every day and it is often unseen or 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...