Award-Winning English Tutors in Maryland

...my goal is to encourage the student to take ownership of the subject matter. Once ownership happens, it becomes easier to engage and ask questions that lead to understanding. I graduated from Georgetown University in May 2012 with a degree in Government and English. I have taught middle and high school students in DC and South Africa, as well as tutored undergraduate students at Georgetown. I believe everyone has the necessary tools to be successful...

...Spanish and International Area Studies. I am currently working at the NIH. I have experience tutoring college, high school, and middle school students. During tutoring sessions I like to pinpoint where the problem areas are and begin by working with students on the fundamentals. Once the basics are covered I like to work through problems together as a way to learn material, but ask that students spend some time studying topics at home/doing practice problems...

...reached, it is extremely gratifying for both the student and the tutor! I am very adaptable in my teaching style and am able to shape it to that which works best for the student. Having been a high school student only a few years ago, I understand the challenges a student must conquer in order to understand a subject, and I am also aware of the pitfalls which may make it more difficult for one...

...self-worth instead of trying to meet someone else's expectations, we can build students' confidence and academic success. We all have the right and responsibility to accept ourselves by defining who we are on our own terms and knowing what we stand for. This intricate balance can be achieved through increasing the availability and visibility of positive role models, advocating for participation in extracurricular activities, and educating students about goal setting and having high expectations for...

...of Maryland College Park. I took a myriad of AP exams in high school, passing all of them, and am very confident with College Board tests. I have helped students in a variety of subjects, but my favorites are Physics, Math, English, and SAT test prep. I strongly believe that every student has the capability to learn anything, as long as the teacher is willing to adapt the lesson plan appropriately. As such, I tailor...

I am a native from Sevilla, Spain who loves teaching, especially the Spanish language. I love playing soccer and taking care of my 16 month old daughter.

...journeying to several countries in Asia, Europe, Central America, and the Caribbean, and it is my desire to continuously add stamps to my passport. When I am not traveling I am dancing, I have been trained in various forms of dance and have been performing since the age of ten. I am an individual who simply enjoys life, but does so with a commitment to service and excellence in everything that I do.

...am proud of my accomplishment of helping the Men's Tennis Program win their first NCAA National Championship in program history. In my free time, I enjoy both playing and watching various sports such as basketball, golf, and football. I believe that the key to helping students learn various subjects is by finding a way for them to connect to the material and make it interesting for them. I had trouble with this at various times...

Background: I am a sustainable energy engineer with a strong background in math and science. I have worked on wind, solar and fusion energy systems for most of my career. Education: Cornell University - BS Mechanical Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology - MS Mechanical Engineering Personal Interests: I really enjoy the outdoors and spend as much time as I can hiking, camping and cycling. I would welcome the opportunity to help you with any questions you may have!

...in a way that makes sense to the student. It can be tough and challenging, but nothing feels more rewarding then being proud of the hard work that went into figuring out a problem. I have traveled my whole life and my goal is to visit and learn from different cultures and traditions on all 7 continents. I have visited five continents so far and can't wait for my next adventure. I am a massive...