Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Maryland

...currently working as a research specialist at the University of Pennsylvania. Our laboratory focuses on cancer biology, so I am well versed in Biology and Chemistry. I have experience as a teaching assistant from my alma mater, the University of the Sciences 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...

...a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where I graduated with a B.A in Economics and International Studies. I then continued my studies at UNC Law School, where I graduated with a Juris Doctorate and as a 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...

...the ESL population at my school and I always tell my students, "Math is Science and Science is Math," so it's tough for me to pick which subject is my favorite. As a Teacher and a Tutor, my goal is to help 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...

...classroom management. I learned to develop teaching materials using little resources. Through training and experience, I realized the importance of tailoring teaching methods to an individual student's learning needs. I always consider how a topic can be approached from a different perspective - 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...

...tutored students in various academic subjects and in test prep since attending Haverford College. I have also gained experience working with students as a middle school teacher and as a mentor in an elementary school reading program. After teaching at the Washington 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...

...a graduate of George Washington University with a B.S. in 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...

...name is Theo and I'm a Writing Seminars major at Johns Hopkins. I really enjoy tutoring students of all ages and abilities, and have spent my time in college doing just that. I have a great deal of experience working with different 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...

...graduated from the University of Florida with a major in Environmental Science and a minor in Agricultural and Natural Resource Ethics and Policy. I believe that children are the future. They must be well-educated so that they can become successful problem solvers 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...

...from Emory University with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Interdisciplinary studies. I also have a master's in education and am working towards another master's in biotechnology at Johns Hopkins University. I have several years of experience tutoring math and 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...

...am at George Washington University pursuing my MPH in global health. During my college years I studied biology and dance. I love learning and secretly want to be a student forever. I equally enjoy teaching students. My earliest tutoring experience dates back 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...

...improved in this area over time, I found myself helping friends and family to identify areas of improvement in their work. My teaching and tutoring style is simple; there is no one size fits all approach. I believe each student has unique 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...

...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 is best summarized, I think, by the following quote,...

...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 and around Oberlin. As a tutor, I believe that learning can be fun and enjoyable. I love taking abstract or dry material and making it accessible for my students....

...(most recently) budgeting. Chemistry, on the other hand, has always fascinated me because it is real-life magic! Learning about the building blocks of life, how they interact, and how they can be altered still amazes me; even after years of studying them. 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...

...a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and will soon return to school for my Master's. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, from Writing and English, to Algebra 1 and Psychology. My favorite subjects to tutor 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...

...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 love to travel to Europe sometime soon! As far...

...graduated from Princeton University with my Bachelor of Science in Engineering in the department of Operations Research and Financial Engineering. I currently work in the Operations department of a medium-sized public charter school network in Washington, D.C. I have always enjoyed working 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...

...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 - lived in New Orleans), reading, and hanging out...

...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 to tutor...

...a graduate of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of 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...