Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Maryland

...have a special fondness for helping others succeed in biology, particularly subjects like genetics and physiology. My tutoring style is to work through problems or subjects with my student and have him or her explain how they arrived at the answer or point out what they think are important concepts. I do not like to provide the answers to my students without them trying the problem first, because this does not help them grow more...

I love tutoring because it allows me to build a one on one relationship with a client. Together we set goals, work towards building knowledge and understanding, and celebrate success!

...achievement of the young pupils to be extremely rewarding. In June 2010, I was selected to be a part of the Student Associates Scheme. This was a three week UK Government sponsored teaching placement in City Academy Bristol high school supporting the Mathematics department and lessons as full time teaching assistant. In the university I also took my developed teaching style into sports. As the treasurer of the university Dance Squad and the Vice Captain...

I tutored my first student almost ten years ago, and I enjoy working with all age brackets! My specialties are Math and Writing, but I have experience in just about everything.

...pleasure of working with kids in a number of different environments, from volunteering in schools to working at childcare/preschool facilities. And, (mostly) unrelated to my tutoring abilities, I am also an old movie aficionado, lover of fantasy novels, and world traveler whenever I get the chance. In high school, I was one of those cool kids who attended math camp and learned to solve Rubik's Cubes -- a skill that now just makes its resurgence...

...believe that students learn best when a tutor can instill in them the meaning of underlying concepts when solving any problem. By leading students back to the basic foundation of any subject and then bringing them forward through each advancing level of a given problem, the student will further their ability to reason and to be confident in their abilities. Patience and the ability to try several different approaches until the student succeeds are characteristic...

...assistant) in English and Linguistics. In the last several years, I have taught test preparation courses at Gallaudet University for teachers who will be taking the Praxis teacher certification exam in reading, writing, and math. In addition to experience teaching and tutoring various courses and levels of English and math, I have a wealth of experience in test preparation and test taking. As a student myself, I have personal experience preparing for and taking standardized...

...in all major subjects and provided one-on-one tutoring for High school AP course preparation. My passion stems from the desire to help students achieve their educational and personal goals. I believe that every child has the ability to learn and acquire knowledge for themselves. My professional life, spanning the non-profit and private sectors, has allowed me to support initiatives to improve public education at a national grassroots level and to help communities understand localized high...

...with Pre-Advance Placement (PreAP) English, the rigor and support of the literacy process builds throughout a student's educational career. In addition, MultiCultural Reading and Thinking (MCRaT) provides strategies useful in a diverse range of materials. Literacy Lab (Lit Lab) provides a firm foundation of the teacher as a facilitator and is further enhanced by America's Choice Reader and Writer Workshop Models. The strategies and techniques I have garnered from these processes supplement and complement each...

...successful, and ready for what is ahead in the real world. I have experience teaching in the Education field for about five to six years. I am a current special education teacher working with 6th grade science. I also have experience in implementing several strategies, modeling, demonstrating, and differential instruction into the classroom. I believe in students to learn and progress; when a student is progressing they are showing growth. I believe in individuals being...

...I love tutoring because I love learning! Throughout my educational endeavors, I have always loved those moments where connections are made and things make sense, and I want to be the catalyst for those moments in other people--especially in topics that I find fascinating myself. I have always 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...

...I am also a Cross Country coach and summer school instructor with the Center for Talented Youth. Aside from having strong content knowledge in various subject areas, I believe I am motivating, encouraging, and supportive of my students. Whether you hope to raise your grade in class, pass a test, or learn a better way to take notes, my approach to tutoring is based on your unique learning style. I look forward to helping you...

...is about math, while being compelled to convey to others the powerful and captivating aspects that will ultimately serve as a key to unlock potential goals for their future. My thirst for knowledge in advanced mathematics drives me to provide my students with a powerfully gripping understanding of how mathematics can be engaging, entertaining, and enlightening. My in-depth knowledge of aspects of physics, chemistry, and sociology also allows me to connect mathematics to many other...

...teaching assistants, 100 and 200-level French students, and 9th grade English students at a local high school. I have also given informal counseling to law school applicants. I am a people person who can put students at ease and give them the confidence to approach their studies in new and creative ways. My strengths are writing, humanities, french, and prep school, college, and law school admissions counseling. I have a very flexible schedule and am...

...university, I had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of students ranging from traditional freshmen to adult learners. To help develop my tutoring skills, I attended weekly workshops, where we focused on communication skills, the tutoring cycle, and learning styles. I was also reviewed by a peer tutor and the Tutor Coordinator twice a semester in order to receive feedback on my performance. My academic career coupled with my prior work experiences in...

My previous tutoring experiences include tutoring in my undergraduate university's Math Workshop. During that time I was promoted to Head Tutor. I tutored anything from basic and foundation math skills to Calculus 2. I also taught Middle School Mathematics and 5th Grade Math. I am an excellent tutor because I listen to those I am tutoring to understand the fundamental misunderstanding that they are experiencing. I also bring a positive attitude and joy to the...

...and I feel great helping out others. I want to build students confidence so that they feel comfortable when taking their tests or writing their papers. I'm a very positive person and I am a good listener. I will listen to the student to understand exactly where we should focus more attention on. Sessions with me will not only be filled with knowledge and understanding but also smiles and laughs. I love to swim, dance,...

I've been teaching, tutoring, and helping people develop their potential and skills since I was seventeen, when I began sharing Shakespeare with children. I've worked with students from preschool to adult, in settings from community centers, churches, and university. I delight in seeing someone master a concept and increase their self-esteem.

Thanks to one-on-one help in middle and high school, I not only achieved stronger grades/test scores, but gained the confidence I will continue to use even beyond graduate school. I hope to give others the same invaluable tool set!... The ways I've always preferred to learn myself are typically the ways I teach. Once it seems like a student has a pretty strong understanding of a subject, I like to play competitive or timed games. It...

...by asking students where they feel they need assistance and together we will develop a plan for success. I am someone who likes to have fun, but not waste the time and resources of the family I am working for. I will keep your student engaged and highly productive while enjoying themselves. I will also leave them with study skills they can apply across all of their subjects. My multidisciplinary background also enables me to...