Award-Winning Elementary School Science Tutors serving Rockville, MD

...with students for over 3 years as a TA and weekly tutor, and during that time, I've seen a lot of different styles of learning and personalities. What I've found is that the best way for me to help my students grow is by focusing on their strengths and weaknesses what they enjoy, what they don't enjoy, why they love it or hate it so much and then using those insights as a starting point...

...be working at Planned Parenthood among other jobs. I also sing in a chorus and an a cappella group, and I volunteer at a local nursing home. I began teaching at age 13 with 1st graders at my synagogue, and I have loved helping others learn ever since. In addition to working with elementary school students at my synagogue, I also have worked as a tutor for middle school students. I enjoy getting to know...

I have over ten years of tutoring experience from elementary school to college level subjects. I recently completed a PhD in Marine Ecology studying blue crabs in the Gulf of Mexico. I love math, science, and languages.

...picture is me taking water samples in Antarctica! My Bachelor of Arts is in Biology with Minors in Spanish and Sociology from DePauw University in Indiana. I've taught K-12 and college classes, including at Bard College. In my free time, I like to garden -my apartment is filled with plants. I'm also learning how to throw pottery on a wheel and have made a few small bowls. Finally, I love spending time with my partner...

...my toes! I also enjoy working with students of all ages in a variety of subjects. In my spare time, I read and quilt. My grandmother was a quilter as is my mother. I find it very relaxing, even though I get frustrated sometimes when the corners don't match!! I also love to watch soccer, basketball, and baseball. I have been a Cubs fan since I was young, but now that they've won the World...

...motivation from empowering them to achieve what sometimes feels unattainable but with the right attitude, tools and skills is within their reach. I've had the opportunity to work and mentor at a STEM enrichment program. It was an Army-sponsored, summer STEM enrichment program for middle and high school students that takes place in participating Army Research Laboratories. I was mentoring and providing support to students in underprivileged communities through STEM education. I would say I...

I enjoy working with children and have been tutoring Elementary-Middle aged students for a few years now. I am very patient and engaging in my sessions. I like to find ways to make learning fun.

...High School. I am also a patient teacher, with years of experience mentoring and leading my peers. Prior to university, I attended Brooklyn Tech, an elite New York City public high school that specializes in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Brooklyn Tech is considered one of the most prestigious and selective public high schools in the United States; admissions requires passing the Specialized High School Admissions Test. I have been taking tests all of...

...of Maryland, College Park. Upon graduating, I became a Special Educator at a private school where I realized my passion for working with elementary and middle school students with disabilities. I am eager to ensure that students are able to receive fair educational opportunities, despite any obstacles they may be facing. My favorite subjects to tutor include elementary/middle school academics (reading, math, science, writing) in addition to essay editing for college students. In my spare...

...Science, Social Studies, Fundations (phonics), and Health. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about ELA and Science. In my experience helping struggling readers, my students find enjoyment and success in practicing phonics. I am a firm believer that every student can do hard things- and practicing those things that are difficult prepares us for life. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, textile arts, and running.

...up to the college level. I'm especially comfortable with AP content as I'm very familiar with the curriculum, and as a recent high school graduate, it's still fresh in my mind. My approach to tutoring is centered on helping students truly understand the 'why' behind what they're learning. I believe that deep understanding leads to stronger retention and greater motivation. Every student learns differently, so I focus on tailoring each session to match their individual...

Hi! Im Ellyx, an enthusiastic educator who has spent the last seven years working with elementary aged children with varying learning abilities and styles. This experience has helped me to develop my own unique teaching style as well as ability to make any subject matter interesting. I want to help all scholars to achieve their academic goals with a style and pace that makes them feel confident about their abilities.

...take advantage of them. I began to immerse myself in the world of cheerleading. I paid more attention to my academics, beginning to thoroughly enjoy mathematics and science. I realized that, once I began to hone in on the details of a subject and master each topic, I sincerely enjoyed playing with the intricate knowledge that I harbored. Then, I began volunteering, taking on speeches and leadership management positions, trying new sports, learning more, applying...

...Architecture teaching Introductory computer science classes alongside College Algebra up to Calculus 2. While I tutor a broad range of subjects as my skill and understanding permit me, I am most passionate about all subsets of Maths and introductory programming classes. In my experience tutoring, I have tutored individuals from middle school to collegiate students. I have achieved excellence and statistically supported a high success rate when tutoring individuals who needed help.

...of Maryland Universities for Advanced Studies in Education with a focus on Educational Leadership, as well as certification from the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors. I am a certified Elementary Grades Educator and Special Educator (Infant-Adult). While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Literacy, that is Reading, Writing, Comprehension. I have extensive experience in and utilize a student-cantered/focused approach to teaching, possessing a strong commitment to the development of...

...both for adults & children. I speak other languages, so I pay close attention to pronunciation. My background includes specialized training in brain growth and development, from crib to cane, basically. How can that help your child? Well, I really know how memory is formed, retained, and recalled, and what it looks like when something is not happening the way it should. I can usually pinpoint an issue quickly, and work in a slightly different...

...I'm ready to step away from my classroom; however, helping students thrive, grow, and achieve is still an exciting challenge that I'd like to stay connected too. I started tutoring when I was in high school (working with younger children). This carried forward to college working for my campus's writing center, and continued into my career as a classroom teacher. I can help an elementary student with whatever subject they might need, and a middle...

...first what basics my students are lacking and then preparing my lessons around that. I work with powerpoint presentations to teach the material and rely on worksheets and handouts to give students extra work. I believe that both hands-on and lecture techniques are important to help students excel. I am flexible with my time and am also available for help if you have questions about the lesson and homework outside of scheduled time. I want...

...keep you on that upward trajectory and make sure you succeed! I received my Associate's Degree in Arts from College of the Desert and my Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz. I primarily tutor in the social sciences and social studies, but have retained enough knowledge to tutor in math and science for high school and below. My favorite subject to tutor is probably history because it was the...

My name is Shreya and I'm a junior at Duke University! I am a neuroscience major on the pre-medicine track and have a lot of experience in Biology, Math, Chemistry, Psychology, and Spanish! I believe in multi-modal learning and strive to tutor students through reading, conversation, visuals, and understanding concepts through tackling the fundamentals first.