Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Maryland

...in Philadelphia, where I helped teach courses in the Chemistry and Biochemistry departments. These experiences have taught me how to explain complex ideas in simple, easy-to-grasp concepts. I am also extremely patient, willing to explain the same idea many times and respectful of everyone's individual learning styles and current ability. Finally, if I have not excited my student by the material they are learning, In my eyes, I have failed to do my job.

...member of the International Law Moot Court Team. I practiced corporate and white collar criminal law for seven years at some of the top law firms in the world. My passion is teaching, and I have tutored extensively during my undergrad and law school years. I have experience tutoring students of all age levels in the subjects of history, social studies, SAT Prep, elementary math, and science. Furthermore, I am a native Spanish speaker, and...

...students to become "elite problem solvers and master thinkers." I help each student to become a whiz in logic and reasoning through hands-on learning activities and taking real-world problems and trying to solve them in a way that makes sense to the student. It can be tough and challenging, but nothing feels more rewarding then being proud of the hard work that went into figuring out a problem. I have traveled my whole life and...

...- one that considers the student's learning style and preferences. After several years of developing additional classroom and learning resources, I enjoy creating fun and supplemental materials that will enhance the student's understanding and interest in a subject. I am patient and understanding and strive to create a comfortable and fun learning environment. My educational background is in Accounting, International Development, and Environmental Studies. I also love writing and am very interested in helping students...

...Middle School for Girls in DC, I earned an Ed.M in Education Policy and Management at The Harvard Graduate School of Education and currently work as a project manager in education assessment. While I am no longer in a classroom during the day, I still enjoy helping students reach their maximum academic potential. As a tutor, I first focus on understanding a student's academic needs and then work with the student to ensure that he...

...Computer Science and was a member of the varsity baseball team for four years at GW. I love math and am capable of teaching any level from Basic Math to Calculus at any age group. I also teach Computer Science and am currently in the field of computer science as a Software Engineer for a private contractor. I take a personalized approach with my students because I believe that everyone learns and relates to material...

...personalities, learning styles, and comprehension levels. When tutoring students, I like to make the experience as pleasant as possible. I've had my fair share of terrible teachers (haven't we all?!) and my goal is to remind my students that learning can actually be fun. I am adaptable, reliable and hardworking, and my first priority will always be making sure my students are comfortable, confident and successful both inside and outside of the classroom.... I try to...

...and decision makers. As a tutor, I know that every student has their own learning style and it is important that we adapt to 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...

...life sciences and was a 7th/8th grade science teacher for two years. I work especially well with 6th-10th grade students in the math and science fields, but I can also be of help in middle/high school English courses. Past students of mine have told me that I'm especially good at making science straight forward, real, and personal for them. Science in the real world is amazing and learning it should feel that way too. I...

...to when I was 16, where I taught my native language German. Since then, I have tutored other subjects as well including biology, physiology, and chemistry to name a few. Having won several science awards, I know lots of fun facts to share with my tutees. During my tutoring sessions, I make subjects applicable by giving real life examples. I am also strong believer in interactive lessons, by asking lots of questions and solving problems...

...needs and there are a myriad of strategies that can be employed to ensure a student’s needs are being met. Learning styles range as well as cultural differences. These factors among others reinforce the importance to approach every teaching or tutoring situation with an open mind. There is truly more than one way to educate. In my spare time, I enjoy exercising, cooking, trying different restaurants, partaking in religious studies and activities, volunteering, traveling and...

...encouragement and patience. Aside from teaching I also enjoy playing sports, instruments, and having a good time with friends. I think these hobbies help make me relate to students which is important because they are able to see me as an equal in a similar stage of life, making it easier to learn rather than if they just saw me as someone who is there to tutor them. My goal for becoming a Varsity Tutor...

...my students. I like to get to know my students on a personal level so that I can tailor my tutoring to their individual wants and needs. For the first two years, I worked as a GED tutor at Lorain County JVS where I tutored disadvantaged adults and teenagers in math and reading skills required for proficiency on the GED test. I ran independent workshops for advanced students. I also worked one-on-one with the students...

...Outside of academics, I love to volunteer with my family, play PlayStation with friends, and have game nights. These activities help to keep me balanced and provide easy outlets during the semester. I truly believe that teaching students is more about understanding and analysis instead of memorizing formulas. This is reflected in my ‘partner-teaching’ style in the sense that I re-learn with the student in order to isolate areas of improvement, make the student more...

...are Math and Psychology, as they are both useful outside of academia. Some of my hobbies include cooking, playing sports, and spending time trying new things. I am a fun, enthusiastic tutor who enjoys seeing students become more confident in any subject material. I adjust my teaching style for every student based on their personality and preferred method to learn. I love to keep students motivated and interested in a subject while also teaching them...

...I have developed many creative and fun ways to help students learn and achieve their academic goals. Apart from education, my three passions are dancing, traveling, and snowboarding. I was a competitive dancer for ten years, and have recently started loving Cumbia, Salsa, and Tango. After my time teaching in Chile, I spent two months backpacking throughout South and Central America, and really loved all of the beautiful cultures and people I encountered. I would...

...with youth, both in and out of educational settings. Before and throughout college, I participated in several tutoring initiatives and worked with students of all levels. Between graduating in high school and starting freshman year of college, I taught a seventh grade math class for three months during a year abroad in Ghana. I also spent a summer doing GED tutoring for participants of an alternative incarceration program in New York. My favorite subject has...

...It's about connecting, about relating to the individual. So I strive to connect with my students on a personal level. When I'm not in the classroom, I'm probably spending time with my wife and son (born Sept 2012). Both are my pride and joy. Sports is another passion of mine - baseball, football, basketball, you name it (excited for the start of March Madness and baseball season!). I also enjoy going to movies, cooking (Cajun...

In May of 2012 I received my Bachelor of Science from Hampton University in Virginia. My major was Business Marketing with a focus in finance. In fall of 2015 I will be attending Georgetown University for my MBA. I am from Michigan and currently live in Washington, DC. I have tutored and mentored through High School and college and my passion is finding students best learning styles to achieve the best results. My favorite subject...

...New Jersey and New Jersey of Institute of Technology. I received my Masters of Public Health with a concentration in Biostatistics and a Bachelors of Science in Engineering Science. I have over fifteen years of tutoring. I have been tutoring since high school. I love it when my student have the."aha" moment, then they will truly connect with the material.I love to cook, sing and run. I would love to run a 10k on day