Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Maryland

...and GMAT. As far as hobbies go, I enjoy reading science fiction, classic literature, and comic books. Rock-climbing is a big thing for me, as is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I'm also into dancing, including salsa, bachata, zouk, swing, and Argentine tango. Also I love science! I study it every day to make sure I'm on top...

...was then that I realized I loved helping people, especially young children, improve and further their education. Since then I have tutored elementary and middle school math, high school chemistry, and reading comprehension. Working with students from my local elementary school is still one of my favorite ways to help my community. Currently, I am...

...readings and approach questions, but how to appreciate what they are reading. As an LSAT tutor, I ask my students to look beyond the difficulty and pressure imposed by the test, and focus on treating the test as a series of puzzles to be solved. The high standardized test scores are the students who actually...

...learn more about applied linguistics and teaching. While I was working on my master's degree in TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) at the University of Idaho, I taught First-Year College Writing courses. After graduating from the University, I taught ESL courses at an intensive English program. Language teaching is what I am always...

...age group, especially with manipulatives (hands-on materials). My husband and I have raised two sons, who have been through Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. In most years, this school system has been ranked either #1 or #2 in the nation. So I really can relate to many of the worries a parent can have....

I'm originally from Boston and I graduated from Wesleyan University in Connecticut, where I majored in Government and Sociology. During my junior year, I studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. After graduating, I moved to Washington, D.C. to pursue an internship in the federal government and I've stayed here ever since.

...to read, write, teaching English, Maths, Science, Social Science, History, and other professional advanced subjects. My students can expect to have fun while learning. I use various tools like flashcards, books, related study materials, resources, whiteboards, questionnaires, quizzes, etc. during my class which actually are very helpful for learners. Outside of academia, I love sports,...

...undergrad. During my studies I had the opportunity to study five languages, and also tutored and taught English to adults and kids in the Charlottesville community. I recently returned from a year abroad in Taiwan where I taught English to children aged 6 to 16. Living in a foreign country is something I had always...

...enthusiasm for Conversational Spanish and English Language Learning, as I find these areas not only intellectually stimulating but also rewarding to teach due to their practical applications and real-world relevance. My teaching philosophy centers around creating a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to each student's unique needs and learning style. I believe in fostering...

...try to present information in a way that is relevant to the student's interests or provide examples within a context that already exists for the student. I enjoy working with people of all ages; it is exciting to watch a small child light up when they understand something for the first time but also exciting...

...Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, Peru). I've instructed students of ages spanning 4 to 75 years old. I have taught all-male, all-female, and mixed gender classes. I am a bilingual Spanish speaker and maintain advanced conversational Japanese proficiency. I am able to provide all students with quality instruction that is centered on increasing student interaction, hands-on engagement...

...California San Francisco where I became a registered nurse, nurse-midwife, and women's health nurse practitioner. I am passionate about teaching and education, and while I am no longer in the classroom full time, I find that the education and counseling I provide to my patients is still the most fulfilling part of my work. I...

...interactions with my host family and Argentine friends. While studying business, I found a passion for entrepreneurship through the Skandalaris Internship Program, in which students work with ventures in St. Louis and travel to different entrepreneurship hubs in the city to meet the founders and hear their stories. I have pursued my love for writing...

I have over 15 years of experience tutoring in STEM-related and language courses. I use the teach back method and it has proven to be most effective over the years.... If a student is struggling with reading comprehension, we will go through the text together. If a student doesn't understand the word, I will ask them what they think a specific word means, and will use the word in examples. If the student is struggling with...

...tutoring experience in a variety of high school subjects, particularly in the hard sciences and math up to calculus. At the same time, I have experience tutoring lower level subjects, such as middle school math, in my breaks at home. I have also worked as an English as a Second Language Tutor for a graduate...

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...opportunity to tutor for a statistics class (specifically, Biostatistics), which was an amazing experience! I am proud to also have helped many students in their French-learning endeavors, by helping them with essays or simply having casual conversations. I love to tutor one-on-one and enjoy developing fruitful relationships with my clients. I am a firm believer...

...based on instructional observations and student academic growth. Jessica also taught and volunteered for many years in the Dominican Republic and speaks Spanish. Jessica has taught K-5th grade (all elementary subjects), with an emphasis on literacy instruction. Most recently, Jessica was a literacy coach for teachers in grades K-5 at a NYC public school in...

...and achieve academic success. With several years of experience teaching English, ESL, and test preparation, I bring a patient, adaptable, and results-driven approach to every tutoring session. I believe that learning should be engaging, personalized, and confidence-building, and I take pride in creating supportive environments where students feel encouraged to ask questions and tackle challenges...

...for the past 5 years. I am passionate about making a difference and helping students reach their full potential. It is essential to have a belief that everyone is capable of achieving their academic goals, as long as they are willing to put in the effort and have a positive attitude to make them a...