Certified Tutors From University of Maryland-College Park

...studying engineering. I've had student internships at Johns Hopkins' Applied Physics Lab and NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, where I hope to work someday. At school, I compete on the intercollegiate sailing team, which is my #1 hobby (closely followed by playing drums or painting). I look forward to maybe getting to work with you!

...passion of healthy food and cooking, my learning and teaching has never and will never stop. True learning happens not with specific material or method but when the conditions are right. I am a great tutor because I make my clients feel safe and comfortable while gently pushing them to make connections within their own...

...is to connect with my students and through personalized attention find out where their strengths and weaknesses lie, then to work with them to build a foundation around their weak areas to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the subject material. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy an active lifestyle; through high school I was a sprinter...

...time para-educator at an Elementary School in Silver Spring and I also work at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in Bethesda, MD. My tutoring experience began while I was obtaining my undergraduate degree. I tutored fourth grade mathematics and first grade reading. I just love helping others learn new material! I strongly believe that...

...an art student needing a math credit, or an engineering student who needs to prepare for further courses in the future, I am prepared to help students with their goals. Furthermore, I always review the basics that form the foundation of a math topic as just a little explanation of a previous topic will engage...

...love traveling and I have been fortunate enough to have been abroad a few times and seen much of Europe and Russia. I went to Greece and Italy for 2 weeks this summer, and I also visited San Francisco for the first time! I love camping and kayaking, and just generally getting out of the...

...I enjoy teaching and helping in my client's development. I hope to assist you in reaching your goals of learning to master the French Language. I strive to make the learning not only thorough, but enjoyable and fun as well. I am a dedicated educator and also teach two Hip-Hop classes a week at the...

...my love of learning came my appreciation and passion for teaching. Having tutored my family and peers for several years I have the experience to assistant students from a wide range abilities and circumstances. As I work towards getting into a top-tier graduate masters in teaching program, I wish to continue practicing my teaching/tutoring skills...

...student. I believe that by tackling them with a logical approach and a solid action plan, these essays do not have to be such a source of anxiety. I also have experience preparing students for entrance exams, such as the ISEE and the college-level ACCUPLACER, by teaching test-taking strategies and building confidence.... Sometimes, students need a bit of extra help in some subjects. I've greatly benefited from one-on-one tutors in the past, and gone on to...

...I graduated from the University of Maryland-College Park with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. During my undergraduate years I was a mentor to other students, and as a student ambassador I also volunteered to tutor middle school students. I have a strong background in science, and I always try to find innovative and simple...

...the materials/test/assignments. Believe it or not- writing can, in fact, be enjoyable! My academic experience is in both humanities and sciences: an MA in English with an emphasis on Rhetoric from University of Maryland (UMD) and a Bachelor's degree from Colorado State University (CSU) in Animal Sciences. Additionally, I have a decade of experience working...

...my tutelage. My expertise includes Mathematics (Basic Math through Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations), English, Test Preparation (ACT, SAT, GRE, etc.), and Professional Training (public speaking, report and proposal writing, and other career services). My primary area of expertise, though, is in challenging my students to THINK! I have found, from both practical and...

...answers to life's biggest (and sometimes smallest) questions. However, due to the complex nature of life, the knowledge required to answer these questions can sometimes be difficult to understand. As a conservation biologist who has experience as an educator in zoos and aquariums, I have a unique perspective--and ample enthusiasm-- to teach and engage students...

...passion for tutoring in math; I've always enjoyed math, and I believe that a strong foundation in math can provide each student with the problem-solving skills needed to be successful in life. My tutoring philosophy focuses on helping students learn the material according to their learning style, and on teaching students how to check their...

...private tutoring services include, among other things, proofreading college admissions essays, making sure the final product is leaves a positive lasting impression. With my assistance, one could not be more prepared to help land the college of his/her dreams! My services also include science and math tutoring ranging from elementary school level to college aged...

...an effort to achieve my dream of becoming an English Professor--no, the apple does not fall from the tree! Outside of academics, I enjoy travel. I have lived in multiple Asian countries, and tromped through a large portion of Western Europe. In Fall of 2011, I studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain. Growing up in a...

...a wide variety of individuals. I feel confident not only working with different age groups and ethnicity's but in finding out what motivates each of them and helps drive their desire to learn. My background in art and advertising- undergraduate- also provides me with unique skills and tools to help students explore a variety of...

...students. Great tutors are able to be flexible and deviate from an original teaching approach, especially if the initial attempt did not yield expected results. I know that if a student does not grasp something, I have the ability to re-teach or re-explain in a different manner such that he or she reaches comprehension.... "If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way we learn." - Ignacio Estrada

...self - worth and responsibility among all students. Because I understand the importance of this calling, I have equipped myself with a Bachelors degree in Biology, a Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction (K 7-12 Biology) and Currently pursuing another Masters degree in Adult education. I have also developed unique skills for scaffolding lessons, individualized...

...three years. As Chinese and Cantonese are both my first language, I can help students who are learning either language to practice and help them understand Chinese culture to better grasp the language. Also, I enjoy tutoring math. I've been tutoring math for elementary school students, middle school students for over 3 years now. I...