Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Washington DC

...Micro and Macro Economics. What makes me an exceptional tutor is the connection that I construct with the students in the time allotted. The best way to learn is to teach and I have grown increasingly patient and fond for the subject. I In my free time I like to read books (usually about Economics), write poetry, and workout. After I graduate I am looking to pursue higher education and hopefully obtain a Phd in...

...graduated from Cortland State University of New York with a degree in Elementary Education and History. In my free time I love to play with my dogs, wander the city of DC, and curl up with a good book. My love of reading is what pushed me into becoming a teacher. I want to give my students the same love of reading and learning that was instilled in me at a young age.... Students need to...

...trying and learning new things whenever I can. I started teaching as s substitute teacher for elementary school students, including some special education classes. I learned a lot of tips and tricks from my mother who is a teacher, and I loved helping other students in my classes (it helped me learn too!). I mostly tutor younger students in math, english and reading. In my free time I love to do martial arts, puzzles of...

...an active research assistance, and assisted in student teaching. Even after college, during a volunteer trip abroad, I got the chance to help young children learn their ABCs in Spanish while concurrently teaching ESL classes to adult students. Based on my range of experiences, both in academia and in tutoring, I am a strong advocate for tailoring my teaching style to a student's needs. I also strongly believe in teaching problem solving skills to give the...

...a peer mentor, which means that I specialize in organization. I help students from a variety of academic back grounds formulate a strategy that will help them achieve what they want on a test or in a class. I also specialize in writing and editing essays and am willing to help any student in any level improve their writing skills. Besides that, I took nine AP classes in High School and took six AP tests,...

...to moderate disabilities at Johns Hopkins University. I am a part time para-educator at an Elementary School in Silver Spring and I also work at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in Bethesda, MD. My tutoring experience began while I was obtaining my undergraduate degree. I tutored fourth grade mathematics and first grade reading. I just love helping others learn new material! I strongly believe that knowledge is power and that you can achieve anything...

...and science. Teaching is the most rewarding job I've ever had. I love working with students to find what motivates them, and helping to achieve their goals. I particularly love teaching social sciences and writing. It's so great to see a light go on when you connect a concept in economics to a story students have heard in the news, or to see a student work through an essay until she has something that makes...

...what we're learning to real-world situations. In my spare time, I am an avid reader - books about historical events and education are some of my favorites, but I also enjoy popular fiction. I love attending Nats games, although I'm an Atlanta Braves fan at heart, and like to follow various college and pro sports teams, including the Oregon Ducks, Philadelphia Eagles, and Portland Trailblazers. When I can, I try to get outside and stay...

...school student. I worked with this student for two years and covered topics ranging from arithmetic and pre-algebra to U.S. history and government. I truly enjoy watching my students improve academically, and I have the most experience tutoring in German, U.S. government, U.S. & European history, and AP Human Geography. Having been both student and tutor for a considerable amount of time, I understand how important education is for young people. During college I swam...

...believe that in order to make tutoring successful, you need to break down problems into attainable chunks that are understandable, and that a student can therefore master. As you build upon a concept, having a solid understanding of the basics will lead to successfully retaining the information. I am excited to help students learn and build confidence. I myself was once tutored, and I know first-hand the positive influence that tutoring can have on a...

...peers to learn new material and have been described as patient and charismatic. My tutoring subjects include basic math from K-12, College Algebra, AP Psychology, and Genetics. My favorite subject to tutor is algebra. Although I'm a science major, I have a secret love for math and absolutely love tutoring in it. Outside of academics, I have a plethora of hobbies. I do a number of physical activities such as soccer, weightlifting, and running (did...

...create a comfortable and fun learning environment. My educational background is in Accounting, International Development, and Environmental Studies. I also love writing and am very interested in helping students who struggle with the writing process to help develop their writing skills through practice and coaching. I am interested in tutoring in Accounting and Literature/Writing for all levels; Spanish Beginner Advanced; and reading/phonics/writing and math for grades K-8. Please contact me with any questions. I look...

...that I participated in throughout my college career was tutoring. In addition to my four years tutoring mathematics in high school, I have worked as a tutor for young middle school and elementary school students in mathematics and English. I enjoy tutoring mathematics the most because I simply love math. I have had tutoring experiences dealing with different types of students such as ones who need more attention and instruction and ones who were not...

...with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. I have experience teaching multiple subjects in 5th through 8th grade. I tutor 4th through 8th grade math (including Pre-Algebra and Algebra), science, American History, and English, as well as 4th, 5th, & 6th reading and writing. Math is my passion, though. I know, however, that math is not always a favorite of others. I'm good at making math understandable, in breaking it down to a simple form...

...and Math to tutor others who are having difficulty with these subjects. I am currently attending the University of Maryland at Baltimore County for Math and Chemical Engineering B.S. degrees. I have been tutoring for over two years and absolutely love it! My teaching style depends on the student I am teaching. I am comfortable with any type of student and all learning styles and tailor my tutoring sessions based on each student.... I teach how...

...school. My tutoring method involves a one-on-one approach with the student. I identify the student's strengths and weaknesses through asking the student to identify their strengths and weaknesses as well as observing the student to get an idea of what areas he or she needs more help with in their class. For test prep lessons, I have my students try to figure out how to do certain problems. I explain the steps to help them...

...Washington, D.C. at a healthcare research and consulting firm, helping hospitals business development and strategy. From these experiences, I have significant experience with various forms of writing (e.g. academic or personal essay, research brief), and thoroughly enjoy helping others with their writing as well. Other areas of interest for me include History, Literature, English, and, last but not least, Spanish. I have taken Spanish classes since elementary school and love sharing my passion for the...

...Chicago Public Schools. I am currently in the DC area getting my doctorate at George Washington University in education. I am certified in both Special Education and English. Additionally, I work with alternative teaching programs to certify potential teachers who want accreditation in Washington, DC. Currently, I have directed many interests toward writing. I helped co-author a book, "Why The Sun Rises", which is currently being launched in New York and DC and I have...

...my passion for horseback riding by training with Olympian Phillip Dutton for a year. During this time, I achieved many personal riding goals in addition to teaching younger riding students the ropes of riding. After my year of training, I took a job with an equestrian product company. I assisted in marketing, sales, and operations management. I truly missed teaching and inspiring students; therefore, I began to teach some riding lessons again as well as...

...centers and community colleges. Since officially retiring, I have had many private students with a wide range of needs, from kindergarten to university levels. I have really enjoyed this second phase of my teaching life, as it is really gratifying to discover the problem a student has and try to fix it. I have had a good success rate, rescuing students from Special Education, being held back, and even steering one failing middle school student...