Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Maryland

...is similar to the doctor-patient relationship: being patient, explaining concepts in basic terms that are easy to understand, being constantly available for assistance at anytime, and helping my students WANT to make progress in their studies (similar to making my patients WANT to improve their health). Aside from my medical work, I play both the violin and the piano, and find music to be very therapeutic for my stressful lifestyle. Additionally, I play in a...

...Education having served as an Outdoor trip leader and instructor during school. Teaching city kids and non-outdoorsy types how to canoe, sail, or survive a week-long camping trip required me to explain concepts completely foreign to some. I have been given substantial feedback that I teach concepts in an orderly, linear manner, with the ability to understand where someone has a deficiency. I applied that experience to teaching robotics and continue to do so as...

...a graduate student studying Mechanical Engineering at Howard University in Washington, DC. I also attended Howard for my undergraduate engineering degree. I've really come to enjoy the DC area. What I've noticed from my experience interacting with younger students in the past is that many of them don't feel as though they are getting the attention they need to succeed in their more challenging math courses. My ability to fill that additional need for academic...

...of students with learning disabilities, and all types of energy levels in the classroom. I have a sincere passion for teaching and have realized that many children fall behind and need that individualized attention in order to succeed. I went through tutors when I was in elementary school and it helped amazingly. I hope to do the same for more children out there. In my spare time I exercise and spend time with my family.

...help others meet their scholastic aspirations. Learning any subject is all a matter of patience and time. Tutoring is not just learning a new subject, it also involves mentorship. At Auburn University, we had a mentor-tutor program that instilled discipline as well as acquiring the skill of learning. Every Sunday night we would have sessions to make sure our students were back in town ready for the next week. And this was not mandatory, thereby instilling...

...gain some well-earned confidence. Although my main experience is tutoring younger children, I am very excited to begin tutoring older students in subjects like Algebra 2 and Calculus. Endless possibilities have been opened for me through a good education, and I want to help students get the most out of theirs with tutoring that I hope to be fun and effective. In my spare time I love to read, play soccer, go to the gym,...

...lighthearted and enthusiastic. As long as the student feels comfortable with the progress he or she is making, that's all that matters. I will never define what is successful for my students, I always adhere to how they define their own success. As far as I'm concerned, we're a team, and I'm happy to do what it takes to help them meet their goals. As a graduate of Sewickley Academy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Heidelberg...

...my undergraduate at the University of Colorado Boulder. I got a minor in mathematics, and a bachelors in physics and art history, as well as doing part of a masters in physics. After college I worked for a geophysics firm for a year doing data analysis and programing. After that contract ended I moved to China for 3 years where I taught high school A-Levels and AP physics and mathematics. I'm not living in Arlington...

...me as many questions as they like. My teaching philosophy is that tutoring is a two way street. If the communication is not effective between the tutor and student, then tutoring will not take place. I like to think of my tutoring style as more visual. As an aspiring physician, I hope to use my gap years before medical school to enhance my professionalism and bring back to communities by providing academic tutoring services.... Tutoring is...

...a math tutor and Chinese language tutor at Howard Community College in Columbia, MD. Currently, I am studying Computer Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park. I've been tutoring math and Chinese for over three years. As Chinese and Cantonese are both my first language, I can help students who are learning either language to practice and help them understand Chinese culture to better grasp the language. Also, I enjoy tutoring math. I've been...

...currently a doctoral student pursuing a PhD in educational leadership and recent graduate of Johns Hopkins University with a Masters of Science in Education. I am a first grade educator in the city of Baltimore. I find educating to be the most enjoyable work there is. I am a fun-loving, free spirited individual. I think learning should be a fun experience and I work hard to ensure all of my students enjoy the time we...

...journeys with others. I aspire to be a leader. "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no...

...am an elementary school teacher with experience in teaching reading and writing to grades K-3rd, as well as classroom teacher in grades K and 1st. I have tutored K-8th grade reading, writing, and math as well as experiences tutoring SAT verbal skills to high school students. My credentials include a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education (Birth-3rd grade) as well as a Masters in Literacy Education (Birth-adulthood). I am Maryland State certified in both areas and...

...and excited to teach! I am a recent graduate, interning in the environmental sector, and looking to help students achieve their academic goals. I love math, writing, and science and I hope to share my passion with others. I will get you where you need to be and we'll have some fun along the way! My ability to engage students in learning makes me a great tutor. I developed this skill as an expedition leader...

...type of energy always helped me when I was learning a new subject. It sounds cliché, but learning really can be fun. So much of it has to do with a student’s mindset, and my genuine enthusiasm when it comes to learning new things and problem-solving sets the tone for a positive learning experience. Covering the Basics. It may sometimes seem silly to spend time going over the basics but I have learned that it...

...a recent graduate from George Mason University! I obtained a Bachelor's of Science in Biology and continue to live in the Fairfax area. During my college career I took a large variety of science and math classes such as: Immunology, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Physics, Genetics, Algebra, and Calculus. Over the last 4 years I have coached Varsity Football and Lacrosse at a local high school (Freedom High School) while attending GMU as a...

...am a recent graduate from Georgetown University. Upon graduation, I'll be working full-time at an accounting firm in the area. At Georgetown, I studied business (accounting and finance) and mathematics in college. I've always loved learning and like reading about an array of subjects, from chemistry to history. I also love to work with students, and have participated in various tutoring programs and teaching assistant positions throughout college. Outside of school, I like to travel...

...is Melody Safarzadeh, and I am an alumna of Georgetown University. I graduated from Georgetown as a Neurobiology major in 2010, and recently completed Georgetown University's Special Master's Program in Physiology and Biophysics in 2012. I appreciate all genres of music, and have played the piano for over ten years. I also love exploring new places, and my travels have led to a passion for photography. Some of my other favorite pastimes are reading, watching...

...recently, I have just completed a year of service with City Year Washington DC, an Americorps program where we worked in under-performing elementary, middle, and high schools in the DC region. Specifically, I taught Math and ELA small groups in my 1st grade classroom to push students from being below grade level to on grade level. I assisted the team with their Math lesson plans and worked with the school to create Math initiatives. In...

I am a rising college sophomore. I enjoy tutoring students of all ages. Aside from tutoring, I play basketball at the college level. After college I would like to attend law school in hopes of becoming a corporate lawyer. Overall, I really do enjoy helping people, whether it's with tutoring or otherwise. Later on life, I want to open an orphanage to raise kids.