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

...Learning how to study efficiently was really important for my success at Boston College and in getting into a PhD program. I hope that I can help my students learn how to learn by taking big complicated theories and applying them to every day examples. I will share the tricks I learned for studying efficiently so that my students can quickly absorb and understand what they need to know to pass an exam, a class,...

...classroom. I specialize in STEM subjects, literature and critical reading, and test prep. I earned my BS in Biology at the University of Dallas - a Great Books liberal arts college. I am a strong proponent of interdisciplinary, self-directed learning. In my work as a teacher, I make it a priority to help my students discover a love of learning, the skills to self-assess their needs and strengths, and develop an understanding of their own...

...them in different ways. I tailor my tutoring to fit the learning style of the student. I think that is really important because it is very hard for a visual learner to learn from just listening. I also engage the student in learning. For example, having them label a diagram that I have just talked about. Most important -I encourage my students to ask questions, make comments, even disagree with me. I like making math...

...extracurricular experience formatted and solidified my interest in education. My work with BrainReach, in which neuroscience students create and present lessons to elementary school students in high need schools, especially contributed to my passion for education. I have tutored and/or taught a variety of ages from 4-21, as well as a variety of subjects including all sorts of Mathematics, Sciences, and Test Preparation. I am a passionate and enthusiastic tutor, and l love opportunities to...

...also have had the opportunity to write numerous research papers, analytical english essays, and mathematical expositions and proofs during my undergraduate career. Doing so, I honed my writing and editing skills. I believe that the best way to learn is by struggling. As a tutor, I would encourage students to work independently, teaching concepts rather than explicit solutions. I spent time working as an assistant teacher at an elementary school and am comfortable working with...

...taught elementary, middle, and high school mathematics (basic arithmetic, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Trig, AP Statistics) for 3 years and have taught/coached mathematics teachers. I have experience with curriculum development and design and currently work in education policy. Learning is so fun once you realize it doesn't have to be difficult or boring and it's lifelong for me! There is no teaching without learning. No excuses! Just do it! I'm here with you and...

...in my dad's footsteps -- currently he teaches Computer Science -- and look to him for what it means to be a good teacher. My goal as a tutor is to provide my students with knowledge but also with the confidence to succeed both academically and personally. In my personal life, I have been working on programming skills so I can realize my life goal of making a helicopter fly with no hands.

...in class. Additionally, my friends and coworkers trust me to proofread their essays and articles for clients. I am also a student, so I can better relate to the current teaching methods. Finally, I am brilliant and an expert test taker. I was in the top 3% of high school scholars in California, and I have continually made the deans list while taking both science and arts and humanities classes in college. In high school,...

...writing. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Reading, Spanish and English. In my experience, the most effective tutoring occurs when the student can connect one of their interests and the subject matter, in order to make the subject less intimidating and more fun. I believe that education is the most important part of personal development, as well as the most effective tool of global change, and that it...

...and understand the material in their own way as well as developing study strategies that work for them. I believe these subjects can become very interesting when taught in the right away. As an undergraduate, I majored in Mathematics and Economics at a university well-recognized for having an academic faculty at the forefront in these subject areas. I am experienced with Calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations, Probability, Mathematical Statistics, Linear Algebra, Single Variable Calculus, Real Analysis,...

...currently a first grade teacher, which is a perfect fit with my passion for literacy. I love teaching students to read and watching the enormous growth they make once things "click." I believe that every student has the potential to be very successful by building on what they know in small increments and growing confidence in their own abilities. I tutor many subjects but my favorites are reading and writing based- phonics, English literature, and...

...2009). Throughout all of this, I have accumulated a great amount of research experience within the realm of molecular biology and data-driven neuroscience. Currently, I am tackling the arduous process of applying to medical school. I've tutored in various modes: as a tutor in math, reading, and writing for young inner-city children, as an SAT instructor, and as an educational volunteer at St. Elizabeths Hospital. I can work with and relate to a wide spectrum...

...have taught a variety of grade levels ranging from Prekindergarten through 12th grade over my teaching career. I love teaching language and culture, and have taught all levels of Spanish ranging from introductory through AP Spanish. Besides teaching, I love home design and also work in real estate. My husband is Peruvian and we are a bilingual family. My four kids all speak both English and Spanish and love to travel to their father's homeland.

...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 support is why I enjoy tutoring! Outside of that I also enjoy watching classic movies...

...am an enthusiastic, outgoing student who values organization and detail. I received an IB diploma upon high school completion and BS in Biology from Colorado State University in 2011. I am currently enrolled in a paramedic certification program in the DC area. I volunteered as a tutor in college working with students from kindergarten to high school seniors. I am excited to help students understand confusing ideas and subjects. Knowledge is power and learning can...

Background: I am a sustainable energy engineer with a strong background in math and science. I have worked on wind, solar and fusion energy systems for most of my career. Education: Cornell University - BS Mechanical Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology - MS Mechanical Engineering Personal Interests: I really enjoy the outdoors and spend as much time as I can hiking, camping and cycling. I would welcome the opportunity to help you with any questions you...

...helpful in tutoring students ages 7-14 in English who are from other Spanish-speaking countries. I have also had experience in tutoring students in Mathematics. Although I am studying English, I have a newfound joy in teaching math, specifically Algebra. I love that math is very objective whereas there is only one answer although there are many ways to arrive at the answer. I have learned that, while tutoring, it is extremely important to have fun...

...school and am planning to attend next Fall. I am an experienced student in most Math, Science and Engineering specialties, but I am also passionate about English, Literature and History. I greatly enjoy helping others understand difficult subjects and am an avid learner myself. My tutoring style derives primarily from helping friends throughout the years. In my experience, there is almost no subject out of reach of a passionate and curious mind. I therefore strive...

...a Wellness Center. During my college education, I discovered my love for teaching Spanish to all age groups. Like math, language is a series of patterns that can be used throughout one's life. Learning a new language is not easy, it is quite challenging, but not impossible. I am here to guide you and show you that you have what it takes to be successful in foreign language, including the language of numbers.

...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 achieve your academic goals!