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

...have been tutoring, teaching and working as a TA since I was in the 10th grade. Nearly a decade later, I have experience working with students age 8 to 45, mostly in Science, Math and Spanish. In undergrad as a Nutrition major at UNC Chapel Hill, I took took elective courses in Spanish and Biology, along with the Chemistry minor that I was required to complete. My Math background comes from attending a rigorous Science...

...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 is worth it. Too often, in a fast-paced class, a student may have missed something so simple that, once understood, makes the more complex problems suddenly seem much less intimidating....

...worked in schools and education nonprofits in DC and abroad. I have experience working in afterschool programs as a tutor in DC public schools with K-5 students, teaching and tutoring ESL to adult learners in DC, tutoring and co-teaching a 3rd grade classroom in Nicaragua, and teaching a 2nd grade class in Liberia. I'm comfortable not only with tutoring, but also as a teacher, using a curriculum (including Common Core standards) to craft an individualized...

I am a second grade educator who loves seeing students grow! ... Every student is like a crayon; all different, all sharp and all an awesome part of completing the box!... Discuss their needs and where they feel they are in their academics.... Giving them tools to be successful across all content areas.... Constant encouragement and celebrating the small success!... Motivate them to keep trying and redirect my instruction.... Give them skills to assist with...

...completed my undergraduate degree at Old Dominion University in Geographical Information Systems and Environmental Resource Management. I am currently attending graduate school at George Mason University for a Master of Science in Peace Operations with a concentration in Infrastructure and Development. I am currently studying both Spanish and French. My passions are culture and geography, as well as travelling. In my spare time, I volunteer in community outreach through my employer - assisting in the...

...I am a super excited yet mellow second-grade teacher who started tutoring while in High School and I have continued to tutor since then. I enjoy tutoring students of all ages as I feel it keeps me challenged and on my toes. Plus, the variety allows me the opportunity to change things up from my comfort zone to be able to help my students with any assistance they may need. I am most familiar with...

...and eventually be able to understand the subject without my help. Therefore, my style of tutoring involves teaching the core concept of the subject. I understand that each individual learns in a unique manner, and so I will pay attention to each student and make sure they are receiving the highest quality tutoring service from me. Additionally, as a graduate with an engineering degree, I see how mathematical and scientific concepts can be applied to...

...am an experienced tutor who has worked with elementary to college level students. I also spent a lot of time teaching and training NAVY personnel how to operate submarines and aircraft carriers in a one on one format. Through my experience I have gained a deeper understanding of how to adapt my teaching style to fit a student's individual needs. I enjoy helping students of all ages and learning levels, and I like to see...

...am a former National Merit Scholar, and I studied Physics at the University of Maryland College Park. I took a myriad of AP exams in high school, passing all of them, and am very confident with College Board tests. I have helped students in a variety of subjects, but my favorites are Physics, Math, English, and SAT test prep. I strongly believe that every student has the capability to learn anything, as long as the...

...experience in education includes teaching statistics at the college level for the past 20 years. I also have about 7 years of tutoring experience primarily in middle school and 9th grade math up through Algebra 1. I love to teach and work well with students of all ages. I look forward to the opportunity to tutor anyone experiencing difficulty in math or statistics. I am confident that I can help enhance learning and improve grades.

...recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus, in May 2014 where I received my Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. While in college, I became more fascinated with Math and Science. The more classes I took, the more I realized how much we use Math and Science, and how relevant they are to the technology we use in everyday life. It is very important is to have a good foundation in these subjects...

...achieve their full potential. I have a lot of experience working with students with different academic, social, and cultural backgrounds. I have worked with students who are advanced, proficient, basic, and students who are struggling with math. I know just how to make Mathematics interesting and easy to understand. Most of my students and their parents always say they wish they had me before as their math teacher. In my years of teaching, working with...

...I've recently graduated from Middlebury College with a degree in Molecular Biology and I'll be starting medical school in summer, 2013. I'm spending my time in DC as an intern in the health policy and advocacy field and I'm looking forward to helping lots of students meet their academic goals! I have experience tutoring at all levels, from elementary school through college, and in a wide variety of subjects, from biology and math to reading...

...My name is Tacia and I am a recent graduate of Boston College, Lynch School of Education, where I received my bachelor's degree in Applied Psychology and Human Development. I now am doing a year of service with City Year in the DC area. City Year is an education non-profit organization that focuses on supporting our student's attendance, behavior, and course performance. If you have any more questions about the organization, feel free to ask!...

...problem teaching colloquial or formal Spanish, depending on your or your child's need. I'm really an amalgam of my interests (social studies, music and debating). I'm actually in two different bands and an a cappella group. I arrange and compose music and have a very strong interest in just listening to music (mainly indie folk and post rock). I think my interests and personality will become abundantly clear after meeting me, but I do pride...

...grew up just north of Washington D.C, and went to college and physical therapy school at Simmons College in Boston, MA. I graduated in 2011 with my BS in Exercise Science and again in 2013 with my Doctorate of Physical Therapy. I began tutoring students in my undergraduate career, starting with writing. I believe education is extremely important and that students should have access to as many resources as possible. I believe in actively involving...

...others; for example, I bring a portable white-board with me, in order to write/draw the concepts that I am communicating verbally. This provides students with the benefit of both audio and visual learning, which enhances their tutoring experience. When I am not working or tutoring, I enjoy following my Washington D.C. sports teams, and golf has recently become a weekend hobby of mine. I consider my personality to be my greatest asset, since I am...

...am a third year undergraduate at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. I major in Biological Sciences, and I'm working my way toward obtaining my B.A in Biology and continuing on to dental school. I'm currently a medical interpreter, but I have tutored for quite a lot in the past years. From private home lessons to teaching a classroom of 7-10 elementary kids, I have always enjoyed being able to use my knowledge to help...

...to 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...

...graduated from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia and grew up in a city called Fredericksburg not too far south from the DC area. Physics is both my career and passion. One of the things I have come to notice in my previous tutoring is that students sometimes fear a subject because of rumored difficulty. I gain nothing but pleasure in helping students dismantle their fear and in it's place blossom passion. The only thing...