Award-Winning Elementary School Science Tutors serving Gaithersburg, MD

...on and why it is going on. If the foundation is strong the structure will hold. Of course it is always nice to get As, but I want to help people understand what they are learning and help them grow in that subject, not just memorize what they need to know and forget it a...

...been using my passion for the humanities with children of all ages. From creating education material in Savannah to teaching in Washington D.C., I have taught and researched at many institutions such as Amore Learning and Beauvoir Elementary School, to name a few. I am happy to be at Varsity Tutoring to expand my teaching...

...has been instilled in me that education is extremely important and that one should always take advantage of the opportunities they are given in order to succeed. I love to help individuals who are younger than me see that and understand that it is not all bad and there will be a light at the...

Hello. My name is Laura Pykosh and I am currently a Middle School Science teacher, but have also taught elementary for 15 years. Although I'm able to help in many content areas, my teaching/tutoring strengths include Reading, Writing, Science and STEM. I look forward to working with you!

...Virginia where I taught ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages). Teaching students with such diverse educational and linguistic background gave me experience in developing instructional strategies to accommodate students' diverse academic needs, interests and learning styles! Over the last few years I have transitioned to substitute teaching elementary school students in Arlington Public Schools....

...loved tutoring college and high school students in Math, English, Physics, and Biology. I have also volunteered as an ESL instructor. As a medical school applicant, I have taken numerous standardized tests, and I love helping students figure out strategies that work best for their learning! In my spare time, I enjoy teaching kickboxing, dancing,...

...I emphasize patience and repetition while understanding the need to take breaks and explore the material in new and interesting ways. Outside of academics, I enjoy being physically active through running and hikes, especially in the wilderness! I am constantly in awe of the natural world, and I strive for greater understanding of our individual...

...education. Throughout my undergraduate career, I taught environmental science to high school students, and fell in love with the creativity and energy required as a teacher. I am passionate about inclusive teaching practices, and am committed to implementing effective and engaging learning methods. As excited as I am to tutor and teach students, I believe...

...pursue an MBA with concentration in Leadership. I am originally from the Caribbean (British), and all my Post-Secondary education has been in the United States. My experience with the ACT/SAT is through my own children. I have never taken either test. My children have always been 2 grades ahead of their age groups when tested...

...young to adult. I enjoy teaching and am considered to have a youthful/ caring approach as I try to make sure that learning takes place in a relaxed but studious situation. One of my goals each session is to keep my students challenged but not overwhelmed. I look forward to hearing from you and helping...

...to help you become proficient in your STEM subjects. I've spent the last four years volunteering as a STEM and literacy tutor, assisting children from K-12 in Baltimore, Maryland. This experience has taught me a lot about the current curriculum's focus on these subjects and how crucial it is that you and your student stays...

...award in 2019. Currently, I am working as a reading interventionist in DC. I focus on the Orton Gillingham method and small group guided reading with grades K-4. I am passionate about building strong relationships with students and families in order to create the optimal environment for student success. In my spare time, I love...

...Engineering and IED, Cal Poly Pomona, 2016 PhD and Masters in Science Education, Illinois Institute of Technology, 2010/2005 BS & BA, Washington State University, 1996 RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL ROLES: College (3 years) - Science Education Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Arlington (Online only, In-Person and Blended) Courses Taught: Grad Statistics, Research Methods, Qualitative Methods, Quantitative Methods,...

...provide quality leadership. I thrive in challenging, fast-paced environments while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. In my teaching position at both online and at home, I developed highly effective lesson plans, motivational exercises and performance assessments. I have also helped improve test scores in my home tutoring projects (GED, GRE, CPhT, SAT/ACT, etc.). I have...

...school at NOVA where I majored in Computer Science. I'm currently go to UMGC where I major in Computer Science & East Asian Studies. I believe that there isn't just one style to teach students. I like spending more time to get to know my students to better understand how to help them. I've worked...

...helping students expand their knowledge and further their education while fine tuning lesson plans to each students needs. I teach a broad variety of subjects however, my most passionate subjects are math, science, and art. I love all kinds of learning and I hope to aid others in finding a similar passion for learning.

...eager to help out younger students who may be struggling with a myriad of subjects. I have worked with kids aged 3 - 16 before (with gymnastics coaching and the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization), and I am very willing to share my previous academic experience and put all of my knowledge to use for...

I strive to help both struggling and ambitious students in a way that is tailored, effective, and efficient.

...way of learning. I am a determined and dedicated student that wants to help others. I have experience tutoring and working with students that are struggling to grasp difficult material and concepts. I am a social and outgoing person who works well with others, and I will try my best to help students succeed.... Each student has a different way of learning, so my teaching philosophy tends to revolve around a custom teaching style, rather than...

...Title 1 schools. Each of my students requires individualized attention and specific interventions in math and reading. I work with my team to analyze student data and to work with them to create interventions that bring students from a lower test score to passing test score. Before my work as a teacher, I worked on...