Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Rockville, MD

I am a recent graduate of American University in Washington, DC, where I took many courses in English Language Teaching. Most of my tutoring experience is in ESL and Algebra, both of which fascinate me, but I am also very passionate about SAT tutoring. I love seeing students improve their understanding of the material and come to enjoy studying and learning, especially when the subject initially felt daunting.

...graduated from the University of North Carolina Wilmington with a B.S. in Biology. Although I studied sciences, I have always had a passion for math. An introductory Physics course in college sparked my interest and allowed me to apply my math skills to the world around me. I am a Virginia certified teacher in Middle school Math and Algebra 1, as well as a qualified tutor in all maths up to pre-calculus. After a couple...

...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 confident in the subject. Outside of my academic...

...not have normally worked with. Since I have a vast amount of experience and a good foundational knowledge of subjects up to 8th grade, I feel comfortable tutoring in all subjects with the main focuses being on Mathematics, Geography, Science, and Reading/writing. I know where students should be coming from and where they should be going towards. Out of all the subjects I know and have experience with, I really enjoy tutoring students in math...

...and served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in History and Women’s Studies courses. From the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History and English and Minor in Writing. At UMBC, I participated in and completed the four-year Humanities Scholars Program. Its mission of developing creative and critical thinkers who promote the humanities and betterment of society is a mission I have adopted and continue practicing to this day...

...am a PhD student in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience at the George Washington University and have an extensive background in math, science, and writing. As a tutor, I will be able to work with you across a broad range of topics. In terms of hobbies and interests, I enjoy discovering new music and collecting records. In the past, I have even hosted my own radio show. I also enjoy kayaking and playing sports including basketball...

...living in Germany for 15 years, my family moved to the United States in 2003. I went to Lower Merion High School for three years and then attended Temple University where I got my BA in History and German. I also completed coursework for a Minor in Mathematics. In 2011, I moved to Washington D.C. to get my MA in European History at American University. Throughout my undergraduate and graduate studies, I have tutored German...

...name is Monica, and I recently graduated from University of California – Berkeley with a B.A. in public health. I have tutored a wide range of elementary to high school students in several subjects, and so I understand every student has their own style of learning. As a tutor, I will do my best to provide a supporting environment and create lesson plans that will assist with the students understanding of the materials. More importantly,...

...am an intellectual property attorney. Some people may wonder why or how an attorney has time to tutor and my response is I make time. Helping others is a natural part of me, and I have focused on helping others since childhood. Throughout my schooling career, I have tutored and mentored students because I believe in the cliché: the children are our future. For me, nothing is more exciting than witnessing the moment when a...

...many other subjects as well, including organizational skills and study habits. After a year of working at the college I started at the local high school in an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) class. There I worked with sophomores on whatever trouble spots they were having in their classes. After college I was hired as live-in tutor for a homeschooling family with two high school age children. This was an incredible position. I worked with...

...am a rising junior at the University of Miami triple majoring in Human and Social Development, International Studies, and Philosophy. I look forward to taking a few years off to work following my undergraduate years to then attend law school and pursue public interest law. My little brother (7 years my junior) was my first tutoring buddy and assures even today that I get to help build a science fair project board every year. I...

...to any problem and actually retain what they've learned. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy watching TV (who doesn't?) as well as cooking. I also enjoy swimming, hiking, and exercising in general. I'm also very involved in working for campaigns in the public's interest, such as campaigning to reduce pollution in Maryland waters as well to stop the overuse of antibiotics. I feel as if I'm a very good communicator and tutor, and am more...

...recently graduated from Frostburg State University with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics. For six summers I taught science, technology, engineering and math to underserved children around the country as a mentor and a site director for the Summer Engineering Experience for Kids(SEEK) program. I was also a Frostburg State University tutor for two and a half years; tutoring students in a variety of math and physics courses. While I continue to tutor this...

...me, because of my age and approachability. It was, after all, not that long ago that I was exactly in their shoes. Last summer, I also served as a college admissions guidance counselor and essay revisionist. I attended USC on a full academic merit scholarship, and had the exclusive privilege to serve on the interview admissions panel for incoming high-performing scholarship candidates. Over the last four years, I've interviewed countless students and read dozens of...

...I am a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a focus in math. I tutor elementary math, reading, writing and prepare children for placement tests. I especially love to teach math, helping students understand the fundamentals so they can understand more advanced concepts. I started tutoring over 12 years ago during college with America Reads where I earned "Outstanding Mentor." While my tutees...

...am a scientific professional who holds a PhD, master and bachelors degree in the biomedical sciences and a passion to help in the education of any individual irrespective of level aiming to understand the sciences and mathematical fields. Throughout my academic and professional career, I have worked with students at all levels, helping to improve their understanding and knowledge of the basics of science and mathematics. I hold the view that especially within these fields,...

...am a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis. I got my Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering in December 2012. While in high school and in college I worked as a private tutor for high school students and was a teaching assistant for 2 classes in college. I also tutoring elementary school students in math. I currently work at Wells Fargo as an analytics consultant and enjoy tutoring students in math! I think 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. 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,...

...has been my true joy and honor to work with students in grades K-8 and Algebra I. As a resource teacher for other teachers, I have also had the pleasure of working with adult learners. The rapport and interaction with students is as important to me as the mathematics. Many people come to tutors with math anxiety and previous failures. The best tutors learn to "read" each individual and offer them exactly what they need...

...graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2013 with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. My interests in Math and Business growing up (and being a 3rd generation accountant!), led me to pursue my degree. The R.H. Smith School of Business at UMD has a nationally accredited accounting program. To obtain my degree, I was required to prove mastery of math through Calculus I, Accounting through advanced topics, and at least an intermediate knowledge...