
Malcolm: Rockville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Rockville, MD
...In Fall 2016, I will begin my JD studies at the Georgetown University Law Center, where I hope to focus on international and human rights law. I love using teaching to build relationships and share ideas with his students! Though I teach a wide variety of subjects and enjoy them all for different reasons, I feel most comfortable teaching test prep (SAT, GRE, LSAT) and TOEFL. My teaching approach is a combination of enthusiastic, friendly...
Education & Certification
Temple University - Bachelors, English; Italian

Maddie: Rockville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Rockville, MD
...I strive to help students read and analyze for themselves, instead of worrying about finding the "right answer." This helps them learn how to think critically about the world around them so that they become more enlightened, aware, and compassionate people. I seek to help each student get the most out of their learning as well as to prepare for the next step in their education. In my tutoring sessions, I strive to understand how...
Education & Certification
Carleton College - Bachelor in Arts, English

Alyssa: Rockville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Rockville, MD
...and more than 6 years teaching experience. I have taught English, Literacy, Humanities and Social Studies/History at the Middle School/Secondary Level. Some of my strengths are getting to know my students, identifying their strengths and weaknesses, and leveraging their interests in order to motivate them and build confidence. I hold very high expectations, but I always take the time to figure out what kinds of strategies and supports students need to be successful. I strongly...
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Trinity College, Hartford CT - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies, Spanish
Harvard Graduate School of Eduction - Unknown, Urban Education, Social Studies

Patrick: Rockville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Rockville, MD
...in France last year. I learned an enormous amount about the importance of education and the importance of good teachers and mentors. Education is a field that I hope to pursue as a career and there is nothing more crucial to the project of education than fostering positive relationships with students. Tutoring is a great way to begin to do that. I also have a real passion for the subjects I tutor, History, English, and...
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Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, History

Alexandra: Rockville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Rockville, MD
...I taught public health and safety to groups of twenty to two hundred students twice a week for three years. I have over 150 hours of teacher training and countless hours in the classroom. Furthermore, I was the editor of our student newspaper, The Daily Cardinal, and have extensive writing-coaching skills in addition to a strong grasp on the English language. I am currently employed by an educational non-profit in Alexandria, Virginia and would like...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, History and Journalism

Sarah: Rockville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Rockville, MD
...have extensive volunteer tutoring experience, having worked with kindergarten and second grade students as a reading tutor and middle school students as a math tutor. I am passionate about tutoring because of my own life long love of learning, and because I believe that all children are capable of accomplishing amazing things if they have a committed support system. I tutor reading, writing, math, economics, french and test prep. Over a broad range of subjects,...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Undeclared

William: Rockville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Rockville, MD
I love working with students. I find it an exciting challenge because there are so many ways to be successful at it and I am looking forward to exploring as many ways as possible to help students learn.... There is no such thing as a bad student. There are only unmotivated ones and it is a teacher and tutor's responsibility to motivate them to learn.... Get to know them to figure out what they like and...
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Morgan State University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics

Parisa: Rockville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Rockville, MD
...in any academic subject. So, I know what it's like to really wrestle with a subject, and I know what kind of assistance is helpful (and what kind of assistance/teaching is not). I think this--empathizing with a student and knowing the difference between good and bad help--is the most important quality of a good tutor. And just as importantly, I will work hard to tailor each tutoring session to the student's needs. I know that...
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Politics Honors and Economics

Sophia: Rockville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Rockville, MD
...I would like to help students feel comfortable, heard, able to ask questions and free to make mistakes in the process. I want to reinforce the message that not naturally knowing or understanding something is not a deficiency! It is simply an area in which one can make greater improvements, especially with the help of a friendly and encouraging guide. I want to lead students towards academic independence through connecting what they are assigned to...
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St Johns College - Current Undergrad, History of Mathematics and Science & Philosophy

Zac: Rockville English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Rockville, MD
I am a recent graduate from an international relations masters program. I am especially qualified to teach students in the social sciences. ... My teaching philosophy is to encourage questions and open discussion. I feel that active learning, where students are making the connections themselves is the most beneficial to them. Having a friendly and relaxed space for learning is important to me as well.... Get to know the student. Figure out what they want to...
Education & Certification
St Johns University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Tufts University - Masters, Security Studies and Pacific Asia
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