Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Maryland

...the Washington, DC area. I graduated from Boston University and currently am an MA candidate in Economics at American University. I have a background in writing and economics. I enjoy writing, learning foreign languages and math. I strive to teach about the quantitative analytical techniques that I learn and that students need to know.... You are only teaching well if you are also learning new techniques and new ways to approach a problem.

...College. I received my Bachelor's of Science in Speech and Language Disabilities. Since graduating, I have taught children with and without various types of learning disabilities. I have participated in a multitude of trainings to improve my teaching abilities. I hold a TEFL certification as well as extensive experience with children of all ages.

...at whatever age, level of study, and whatever reason for learning english is pure joy. I have taught students coming from all over the world when I lived in Ireland, Romania, Japan, and America. I studied music and theology at washington bible College, theology are the Irish Bible Institute, and teaching English at MyTEFL in...

...for college, I became certified to tutor Calculus I and the German language at Johns Hopkins University through their student-to-student tutoring service, "The Learning Den." Tutoring has been such a joy of mine because of the students I've been able to work with. Working together to get through a tough concept or problem is made...

...English Language and Literature from the University of Indianapolis, an MBA in International Business from National Tsing Hua University, and an MA in Asian Studies from Bogazigi University, I excel at teaching topics like business, cross-cultural communications, literature and history. I have a TEFL Certificate from ITTT. I currently run one international nonprofit company and...

Hello! I am Kris. I am very excited to teach and learn with you! Remember your success tomorrow starts today!

...American countries and that informs my approach as a teacher. I have a Bachelor's degree from the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, am a certified ESL instructor, and received my Teacher certification in 2020. I have been a TOEFL test prep instructor, taught literature and essay writing to ESL students, been a judge at...

...high school years. I have a BA in International Studies, with a minor in Business Administration and a certificate in Community Based Participatory Research. I am very interested in education, and I have spent lots of time studying different education systems and teaching methods. I believe that every single student has a unique way of...

...reading comprehension, and the word-based sections of the SAT. My style of tutoring acknowledges the stresses and vulnerabilities that can accompany learning a new skill, and my first priority in a tutoring session is that my client feels comfortable and free to learn without judgement. I received my bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature...

...chemistry, organic chemistry I, organic chemistry II, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, and biochemistry. I also have minors in mathematics and psychology. I have more experience tutoring math than anything- from geometry and trig to AP calculus and statistics. I also have college level experience with mathematical proofs, linear algebra, and statistical methods...

...However, I must admit, tutoring students in basic math and science is also rewarding and very fun. Watching students mind work as they figure things out is so energizing! My tutoring approach is that of a Facilitator or Instigator of Learning. I build connections or bridges for students to cross, then collapse and support the student...

...advice, or standardized testing, I have always helped those around me strive to do better. My parents raised me to be kind and understanding, but I also have the courage and ability to be honest in order to help people improve themselves. I spent four years in college as an editor of a constitutional democracy...

...toward success and watching them grow academically and personally. I am deeply committed to creating an environment where every child feels supported and empowered to reach their full potential. My decisions are always centered around what is best for the well-being and development of children, as they are at the heart of everything I do....

...experiences, I have learned to communicate clearly and efficiently, helping students achieve understanding and confidence from our first session. I bring in the best support resources (including easy to understand videos, games, websites, and handouts) to support the individual learning styles and needs of the student. In my work with students who are focusing on...

...of realization: that they can say their "r" like a native speaker, that conjugating verbs is something they can do, or that learning a language is more fun than they thought it would be. Recently, I completed a Master's degree at Fudan University in Shanghai, China. I graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College with a...

I have been teaching junior high and high school English for ten years. I am also an AP English Literature and Composition teacher and a certified ESL instructor.

...I would be happy to help with any writing or editing tasks. Lastly, I have taken the SAT and GRE and scored in the top 5% on both verbal sections, and received a perfect score of a 6 on the GRE writing test, so I would be happy to help anyone prepare for those tests...

...as a teacher assistant in an Italian high school. I was also able to work in a middle school classroom teaching Spanish for two consecutive Winter break periods as well as a Summer internship for 10 weeks. For the past year I worked as a lead teacher of a before school program at a local...

...US in the last 8 years. I learned to speak Spanish and English at the same time and can easily switch between languages. Even though I only tutor Spanish that is not the only language I know. I took French as an undergrad and know some Portuguese and Chavacano, an Asian Spanish-based creole language.

...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...