Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Baltimore, MD

...with a minor in political science. I am an IB graduate and IB diploma recipient with years of tutoring experience for students elementary through high school. I tutored most often in English, history, Spanish, biology, and chemistry. I was also an IB mentor helping high schoolers work through the diploma. My approach to tutoring is to cater to the way the student learns best. I am a visual learner and find color-coding and homemade study...

The importance of curiosity and inquiry should never be lost as we grow. I am a Certified Reading Specialist for K-12 and Classroom Instruction at Elementary School Level. I am currently an Adjunct Faculty Member, teaching literacy and instructional methods at the graduate level. I have a great deal of experience tutoring entrance exams.

I am committed to bringing out the best in my students and making sure that they realize their potential in life. "I cannot figure it out" is never an excuse. I believe when there is a will, there is always a way. Inspiring my students to become lifelong learners and social change agents is a passion I hold dearly.

I know a thing or two about tutoring language; after all, I speak more than six of them, including Spanish, French, Portuguese, Arabic, and Nepali! More importantly, I know how to succeed in college and graduate school, as evidenced by the excellent grades I maintained throughout my academic career. If you're looking to improve your writing, pass an English test, or bring your grade up, I'm your man.... Learn smart, learn fun. It’s smart because I...

I am a patient, dedicated tutor who believes in the capability of all my students. I currently teach high school ESOL and am working toward my Master's in Education at Johns Hopkins University. I am committed to helping each student find the confidence and strategies they need to do their best work. I look forward to working with you! ... Each student brings their own strengths and values. It's beneficial for both of us when we...

...how and why it works. Therefore, whenever it is both possible and practical, I like to walk students through demonstrations of proofs to deepen their understanding and their ability to apply the theorem or formula in question. My second most commonly tutored subject is English, particularly grammar. As a linguistics major, I have a nuanced understanding of how grammar works and, further, of how to conceptualize it and explain it in terms that a student will...

...job, respond well to criticism and advice, and manage groups. Working on many editorial boards within a University setting has also given me the skills to manage both a team and my time, as well as being the liaison for the creation and production of said magazines that required time and dedication. My person-to-person skills were augmented through my time in the service industry, as well as being on the boards for many educational journals...

...teaching in class and I absolutely loved it. My students initially thought I was hard, but as time went on they realized that my style of teaching was beneficial to them and they did well in the lab class. I then taught lab techniques while doing fellowship at the NIH to summer students and thoroughly enjoyed it. My students loved the way I explained things to them in detail and also the fact that I...

...degree in International Affairs and BA in Liberal Arts, I have the academic foundation necessary to work with diverse student needs. My curiosity and passion for subjects like history, political science, the humanities, and general social studies is contagious because I make connections between complex or theoretical ideas and every-day human experiences. I love the process of trying to understand how the world works, and I love to share that curiosity with anyone I meet.

...my undergraduate and graduate studies, I served as a tutor for both math and English for college students, and as a TA (teaching assistant) in English and Linguistics. In the last several years, I have taught test preparation courses at Gallaudet University for teachers who will be taking the Praxis teacher certification exam in reading, writing, and math. In addition to experience teaching and tutoring various courses and levels of English and math, I have...

...of Arts in psychology from University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Upon graduating, I spent a year volunteering with AmeriCorps tutoring middle schoolers in Wilmington, Delaware. Through this experience as well as prior experiences volunteering as a tutor while in college, I discovered that learning is a team effort between the student and the teacher. I enjoy tutoring English and Language Arts because of my personal love for literature and writing. Education has always been an...

...ages. I am also passionate about French culture and would convey this knowledge through my sessions as well, as language cannot be studied in a vacuum; language and culture are intertwined. In addition to tutoring French, I am skilled in teaching research and writing skills to students, including college essay writing. As a graduate student, I served as a Teaching Assistant for six different classes, many of which involved research papers and writing assignments. I...

...International Relations. I previously tutored fellow students at my high school and undergraduate institution, and led different student groups including the choir. While I enjoy helping other students in many different subjects, my favorites would be history and essay writing. I value the importance of both education and being of service to others, and I firmly believe that learning can be less stressful when it is through one's peers. In my free time I enjoy...

...been an educator throughout Maryland for 20 years. Having the opportunity to instruct students of all ages, grades content and learning disabilities has provided me with much knowledge and skills I am now able to bring to my tutoring sessions. A passion of mine is to assist children with their reading, writing and math skills. In addition, I enjoy tutoring students with their math skills from elementary to Algebra 1. Also being a Special Educator,...

...students with their writing before it reaches a grader. I know the challenges students face and what teachers/professors are looking for in papers. Good study skills can also make all the difference to a student's efficacy and I enjoy finding what works for them! I take a positive, motivational approach to what is often a frustrating situation for the student. We will work together to meet their specific needs and learn self-sustaining skills. I teach...

...and a bachelor's degree in English and English education and have taught students from 9th grade through graduate school. My areas of expertise include helping students with reading and interpreting literature, writing and expressing ideas clearly, and preparing for debates and speeches. As an educator I prioritize who my students are and how they learn best. Understanding my students' strengths and areas of need informs my instructional approach and enables me to help them be...

...a long way. I want to make sure the students I tutor feel confident in themselves, and aren't afraid to ask questions. A phrase I strongly teach by is: no question is a stupid question. Usually, if students are having a hard time understanding something, I try to incorporate real life scenarios or even fake silly scenarios in order to help them understand better. Outside of my studies, I have a few fur babies that...

...discussion sessions, helping students understand concepts and assignments during office hours, and being available to my students in general. I believe in a student goal-centered, individualized approach to tutoring, and in making sessions as relaxed and stress-free as possible. I believe in celebrating victories, no matter how small, and in learning from mistakes and weaknesses with an optimistic eye. I enjoy tutoring math the most, not only because I find the subject matter itself fun...

...and lecturer, immersive culture and language program assistant, volunteer coordinator, teaching assistant, and as a private tutor. I've taught in different university intensive English programs in the United States and EFL programs in Japan. I've worked with students from East Asia (South Korea, China, Japan), the Middle East (Saudia Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan), and South America (Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, Peru). I've instructed students of ages spanning 4 to 75 years old. I have taught...

...have been living in the Washington, DC metropolitan area since 2001. I have worked with local and international students and families in an array of subject areas all over the city, from homes to public libraries to coffee shops. I aim to make learning and studying a low-stress experience and am trained in how to differentiate and accommodate work for students with exceptionalities. I am a highly motivated learner myself, pursuing a second master's degree...