Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Washington DC

...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 and writing. I'm relaxed and fun but also efficient and organized. I believe that every student is unique and...

My academic background includes an undergraduate degree in International Relations and a Master's in Applied Math and Statistics, which I am currently pursuing. Outside of school my interests are reading, music, TV, working out, exploring the city, traveling, and generally keeping an open mind.... I like to adapt a teaching session to a student's strengths and learning styles. My focus in test prep is to develop deductive and inductive reasoning skills to ensure that all possible...

...algebra, calculus I and physics I. I am a proponent of giving students a deeper understanding by relating unfamiliar topics with mastered concepts. I ensure that my students understand that math and science are increasingly important subjects to understand in this age of computers and technology based commerce. I am a huge sports fan (mainly football) and enjoy playing rugby. I am hooked on 'The Walking Dead' and also enjoy volunteering in the community.

...taught Biology and Physical Science at St. John DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, MD. My Master's Thesis work involves phytoplankton population dynamics in the Potomac River. I am particularly passionate about environmental science, ecology, earth science, and biology, especially related to the Chesapeake Bay. I have helped many students gain confidence in science and math and I am able to work with of all learning styles. In my free time I enjoy camping, fishing,...

...as there is a very tangible benefit from proper studying for these tests and seeing my students excel is something that I strive for. I have found the best way to teach in a one on one environment is to connect with my students and through personalized attention find out where their strengths and weaknesses lie, then to work with them to build a foundation around their weak areas to achieve a comprehensive understanding of...

...I can use to help students learn and retain material. Furthermore, I like to demonstrate to students how math is connected to our every day lives, which in turns makes it one of the most important subjects to learn in school. My teaching/tutoring style is more like a conversation where I like the student to be as involved in the learning process as I am in the teaching process. I enjoy students feeling comfortable asking...

...providing a personal and individualized approach to helping your child learn and understand the material, while keeping the session enjoyable. I love my job and working with the students and families in the school, but also have a great deal of interests outside of my work. In my spare time I enjoy any form of exercise, and will find any excuse to get outside when the weather is nice! My interests range from going to...

...some time off before starting a job at a law firm. While in college at the University of Virginia, I tutored international 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...

...student taught and all of my electives were education based. This led to a passion for higher education and I now work in an Admission Office. I began volunteer tutoring younger students in high school and have loved it every since. Being a unique learner, I understand that everyone doesn't learn the same and my tutoring reflects that! I personalize my style to be accommodating for each individual student. Furthermore, trying to make all the...

...Reading and Writing portions of the exams, as well as the science section of the ACT. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy SCUBA diving around the world, photographing and writing about my adventures in a travel blog, reading, and football season.

...proponent of taking things one step at a time, focusing on successes instead of dwelling on frustrations, as I believe this ultimately leads to the highest success rates and student satisfaction. I very much enjoy all aspects of science, research, and academia, and love having the opportunity to teach students and see them develop their own interests and passions in learning. Science can be complicated, but I believe that I have the skill and passion...

...My tutoring style 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...

I've been tutoring math and science for the last ten years. I really like this job because I enjoy working with kids, and I also love to talk about my interests. This is a great job. My hours are flexible, and I can re-arrange times to fit your needs (for example, if there's a test on Tuesday, I could come on Monday instead of the scheduled time). I can also tutor both SAT and GRE.

...Montana in Missoula. I have ADHD, and love working with people with learning disabilities. I currently tutor Chemistry, Biology, the Verbal section of the SAT, and Math up to Algebra 2. I especially enjoy tutoring the sciences, as I find them endlessly fascinating, and love sharing my enjoyment of them. I teach from the ground up, putting complex ideas into simple, understandable terms, and I love answering the question 'why?' Outside of my academic pursuits,...

...I am currently a senior at GW studying Criminal Justice with a minor in International Affairs. On campus, I am a Peer Writing Consultant, and I've been a tutor for a DC organization working with students who fall behind in their school curriculums. I love interacting with people and watching students overcome subjects they struggle in and achieve breakthroughs. I consider my style to be collaborative and friendly, while being honest and serious when necessary....

...I am always excited to help students learn to love the Math they are studying and gain confidence in their abilities. I would hope that, in addition to getting the right answer, my students would learn how to arrive at the answer and fully grasp the concept behind it. I always have a lot of fun while tutoring and talking about Math, and I hope to inspire my students to enjoy themselves as well.

...teaching, especially in a one on one setting and I love to see the joy of learning in my students. I grew up in outside of Portland, OR. I received my my Bachelor degrees, in Biology, Biochemistry and Neuewent on to earn my PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Hawaii in 2009. I then moved out to Denver to do my postdoctoral work at National Jewish Health. Since completing that work...

...fun ways to help students learn and achieve their academic goals. Apart from education, my three passions are dancing, traveling, and snowboarding. I was a competitive dancer for ten years, and have recently started loving Cumbia, Salsa, and Tango. After my time teaching in Chile, I spent two months backpacking throughout South and Central America, and really loved all of the beautiful cultures and people I encountered. I would love to travel to Europe sometime...

...important student-teacher feedback is in enhancing the learning process. I incorporate this into my teaching by regularly checking my students' comprehension levels and crafting custom materials to address their particular weaknesses. I try to make the learning process disciplined yet collaborative, so the student feels like he/she is not merely an information receptacle. In this way, thinking and learning skills develop along with knowledge of content. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed helping students succeed in the past...

...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 Early Education curriculum from PreK-8 since that was my focus for my Master's degree. Then, High School content would...