Award-Winning English Tutors in Gaithersburg, MD

...years working in the private sector, I decided to pursue a career in teaching. I am currently working toward completing my M.A. in Teaching from the University of Maryland, University College. Tutoring allows me to apply the skills I've learned in my coursework to help students succeed, whether they need help understanding concepts in English...

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

...and I am passionate about continuing the cycle by sharing the knowledge I've gained. I love teaching a variety of subjects; however, I particularly enjoy teaching Math. I have multiple years of tutoring experience, including serving as a volunteer educator at a Saturday School, mentoring several robotics teams, and helping students with SAT preparation. As a...

My name is Joe, and I'm a social studies teacher-in-training. I'm fascinated by history, political science, and languages, and I look forward to helping others excel in those subjects.

...in Enviornmental Science and Urban Planning/Design. I have 3+ years of professional tutoring during my time in College and have remarkable skills in working with others. As a tutor, I want to help my students manage their time, organize their thoughts, and prioritize their work. My goal is not only to improve their overall performance...

...fighting. I did then and I do now continue to look for new ways to improve my teaching. During my third year of teaching I decided to get my Masters degree in Elementary Education at Gardner-Webb University. I am highly skilled at teaching all elementary education topics and several history and science topics. If I...

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!

...loved sharing knowledgewhether teaching my younger siblings or helping coworkers understand new concepts. Over the years, this passion for teaching has only grown. Tutoring isn't just something I do; it's a part of who I am. With global travel and diverse professional experience behind me, I bring real-world insight to academic concepts, helping students connect...

...It didn’t matter that I excelled in reading, language and writing skills: I was still ashamed. It wasn’t until high school and being in classes with teachers who spent as much time building up my self-esteem as they did teaching the subject matter that I began to shed all that baggage. I promised myself that...

...experience and many more years of writing experience. I enjoy teaching and absolutely adore instilling a love for reading, writing, and literature in those that I work with. I know that these are not the easiest subjects to love, but I believe that by starting with materials a student is passionate about and working up...

...I tutor feel confident in themselves, and aren't afraid to ask questions. A phrase I strongly teach by is: no question is a stupid question. Usually, if students are having a hard time understanding something, I try to incorporate real life scenarios or even fake silly scenarios in order to help them understand better. Outside...

...specific needs. I've guided professionals preparing for interviews, immigrants learning English for daily life, and hobbyists eager to explore a new language. One of my proudest moments was helping an adult student learn conversational Arabic to reconnect with family abroad, focusing on cultural nuances and practical dialogues to build her confidence. What sets me apart...

...and the social sciences. I received my PhD in political science in 2011 with a specialization in American politics and research methods. Throughout graduate school, I taught my own courses in addition to working as a teaching and research assistant. Currently, I work as an education research analyst for the U.S. Department of Education. I...

...the interest of even the most reluctant readers. I have worked on college campuses in a variety of roles for most of my adult life. I am an excellent resource for researching academic programs and institutions. I have a deep understanding of the workings of college admissions and the admissions essay writing process. I am...

...gap. In order to help students, we need effective teachers in every classroom and also effective leaders willing to guide them and help them grow. During my first year as a lead teacher, 89% of my students grew in math and 93% showed growth in literacy on the NWEA Map assessment. During the winter NWEA...

...statistics as my major for the bachelor degree. Thanks to achieving high distinction grades at UT, I was offered TA position twice. This position is only offered by the university to high-performing students. I was very lucky to attend Prof. Persian and Dr. Amini classes who are distinguished professors of statistics in Iran working on...

...doing something meaningful. Like Aristotle, I think the ability to think for yourself is essential to living a happy life. Like Socrates, I think inquiry is essential to cultivating this ability. I love people and I love conversation. To engage personally while exchanging and inspiring ideas is, for me, one of life's greatest pleasures.... I strive to engage my students as much as possible by asking questions, while providing them with the background, support, and confidence...

...Health in a behavioral neurology lab. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about biology and chemistry. In my experience with helping students in these subject areas, the best way to learn this information is by actively engaging with the material by making connections to everyday examples that you find...

...brains. In addition to medicine, I have a passion for mentoring and tutoring. I worked as a youth mentor and counselor throughout high school, college, and medical school, and love fostering curiosity, confidence, and independence in excited young minds. I think that sometimes the pressures of school, standardized testing, and college admissions can burn out...

...Area in California, was born and raised in Oregon, and went to school in small town Pennsylvania, and spent a short while living in Vermont while my husband was in school there. I believe my teaching strengths are patience, excitement, and having a multitude of ways to convey information that help you learn. If my...