Award-Winning English Tutors in Rockville, MD

...I enjoy connecting what we learn in the classroom to real-world applicationsit's exciting to see students have those "aha!" moments. Outside of academics, I'm part of a competitive dance team and a South Asian a cappella group, so I know how to balance a busy schedule while staying focused and motivated. I bring that same energy and encouragement to my tutoring sessions, helping students feel confident and supported every step of the way!

I am an undergraduate at Johns Hopkins University. I am double majoring in International Studies and Economics with a minor in history. At Hopkins, I am a News and Features Editor for the school paper so I have a keen interest in journalism and am competent at writing and editing. I also read quite a bit, enjoying great works ranging from Paradise Lost by John Milton to The Complete Works of Calvin and Hobbes by...

...10% of my high school class, as well as have taken the MCAT. Through my additional science and public health coursework, I have gained expertise in writing in a variety of settings and completed my public health thesis. Additionally, one of my greatest skills is in helping students with professional development work, particularly in medical school and graduate school essays. I enjoy working with students to improve their writing by asking questions, improving grammar, and...

Hi there! My name is Ezra. I recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation. At the VT Writing Center, I helped students of all backgrounds and disciplines get their thoughts on paper. From brainstorming to building structure and flow, I am a strong proponent of discussion as a basis for the writing process. In addition to my experience with undergraduate and graduate students, I have spent several years...

My philosophy is to teach not just from the textbook; I want students to understand and comprehend what is being taught to them. I feel that when you teach a person and guide them to learn social skills they become more in becoming independent, successful, and ready for what is ahead in the real world. I have experience teaching in the Education field for about five to six years. I am a current special education...

I currently go to school at New York University and I am a freshman. I am working for a degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders. I am proficient in multiple international baccalaureate subjects as well as essay writing and editing. I have tutored in these subjects as well as elementary school math and reading. I love tutoring in essay writing because it is my personal best subject. I also love to edit essays. I tutor...

Hi I'm Rachel Matson! I am a senior at Indiana University studying merchandising, and I am an aspiring special education teacher. I have a lot of experience working with young kids from teaching dance, field hockey, tutoring math and reading. I think asking questions is so important for learning growth and it is something I encourage my students to do. Additionally, I know that everyone learns differently, so communication is key to make sure I...

...and as a tutor I can help eliminate those gaps. Since leaving the classroom full time I have been tutoring on an off for the last year with a focus on helping students practice concepts and skills from the year prior so that they feel confident in the start of the school year. I enjoy tutoring in math and english especially for early elementary ages. In my spare time I run a book club, volunteer...

My role as a teacher is to recognize that each classroom has a variety of individuals that carry unique abilities and learning styles. As a teacher I will ensure that students are involved in a comfortable and stimulating atmosphere in which they can grow intellectually and socially. In order to accomplish this goal I will be sure to present lessons that revolve around the interest of children and makes learning relevant to life. Furthermore I...

...Greek, Old English, Old Norse, Old Irish, and German. I love finding the patterns in languages and using language change to understand how ancient people thought about the world around them. My particular specialty is in kingship rituals, and I wrote my senior thesis about kingship sacrifice in Iron Age Ireland. I love travelling, and Ireland is my favorite place out of the many countries I have visited. When I am not teaching and tutoring,...

...school in Baltimore, Maryland. While I have taught all grades 2-6 in all core content areas, I most enjoy teaching students in grades 3 through 5 in language arts and math. After I left the traditional classroom, I began teaching for a virtual school. After several years of teaching and curriculum writing, I transitioned to administration. In spite of my various positions, I have always fueled my love of teaching by tutoring elementary and middle...

Hi! I'm Cara. I received my PhD in philosophy from Johns Hopkins University. I have taught my own courses in ancient Greek philosophy, epistemology, logic, ethics, and more. I have been a teaching assistant for bioethics and more. I am well versed in writing at the college level.

...sentiment. I believe everyone is best when challenged, though there is no simple way to do so. Everyone is their own riddle, with their own secret combination that will spring the lock into their psyche. I love to put that puzzle together to unlock greatness. Follow your passion - these words were spoken to me years ago by my high school English teacher. Looking back, I wish I had the enthusiasm then as a student...

I am a learning and talent development professional looking to utilize my creativity to design impactful learning and development experiences to empower people within my organization and community to reach their maximum potential.

I am a graduate of Northwestern University, where I studied Journalism and English Literature. Since graduation I have worked professionally as a journalist and in France as a tutor. My customized approach works to empower my students to reach their academic goals and teach them to be lifelong learners and problem solvers. I tutor a variety of subjects focused mainly on English, literature, journalism, history, reading, writing and study skills.

...in a classroom setting, willed a friend in high school to pass his AP Physics exam by studying with him every day before practice, stayed up many a night in college meticulously editing essays for friends, and been a Big Brother (the program, that is). My philosophy around tutoring simply revolves around developing a vested interest in students' successes. I have some knowledge to share, whether it be in SAT/ACT test prep, math, writing, or...

...majors. After graduating, I worked as a "brain trainer" at a learning center, eventually expanding my role to include cognitive testing, academic and organizational coaching, and SAT/college preparation. This insight into the thought processes of the students coming to our center for services helped me to hone my approach as a tutor, as I believe that I am able to find the best method to convey the information to my students. I was the "jack...

Writing well is a foundation for effective communication- whether prose or creative. And believe it or not- learning "how to read" doesn't stop in kindergarten. Sure the words individually make sense- but to be a top notch job and college candidate, you need to understand how to string words into sentences, that effectively communicate concepts. I'm here to help you with all of the above- let's get writing!

...tutoring at the Writing Center at my undergraduate institution during my freshman year of college after having been recommended by my first year Humanities Professor and continued to work as a writing tutor up until graduation. At Roanoke's Writing Center, I assisted undergraduate college level writers with resumes, CVs, and many of your standard course research papers. Following my time at Roanoke, I continued to tutor writing as a Writing Consultant at the University of...

...volunteering as an English teacher in the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua for Outreach360, working as a daycare and preschool teacher creating opportunities for early language learning and acquisition, and am currently almost completed with my TEFL (Teaching English Foreign Language) certification, which includes grammar, methodology, classroom and virtual work, and teaching adult learners. I tutor in English Language Arts, focusing on both language and literature. I work with a wide variety of materials and interests...