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

...a break from tutoring to travel North America and abroad, I'm glad to get back into doing what I love...having interesting conversations about subjects that can seem very boring. While standardized testing seems to drain the life out of every subject, there are ways to make it fun while still having the tools to ace the test. My style of teaching integrates the real world as much as possible, while still instilling a strong control...

I am a current Senior at Stevenson University studying to earn my B.S degree in Biology. Being a science major, I have a passion for the sciences and plan to pursue a future career in nursing. I hope I have the ability to help others find their passion in learning whether it is in sciences or not. I currently tutor in AP Biology, High School Biology, College Biology, AP Psychology, essay editing, and grammar/syntax.

Hello my name is Ibukun. I'm here to make life easier for you by taking what can be one of the most nerve-wracking things (education) and turning it into something liberating. You work hard to be the best you can be, and I'll work just as hard to make sure it all pays off in the end. Let's get crackin'!

...knowledge, and helping others succeed. I've had many tutoring and teaching experiences and have had amazing success with my students and clients, who have ranged from elementary school to college-age students. My first tutoring experience was when I worked for a community center in in Montreal, Quebec. There, I had the opportunity to help elementary school children with their school work. In college, I had the opportunity to tutor for a statistics class (specifically, Biostatistics),...

...of experience teaching European and World History, writing, and study skills to undergrads. At Harvard, I received a Certificate of Distinction in Teaching for my engaging, student-centered method of leading discussions and my exceptionally positive student evaluations (averaging 4.7 out of 5.0 in Spring of 2015). My personality is naturally laid-back and supportive, but I also love to dig deep, think critically, and get excited about the big ideas that tie together the gritty details...

...in History, degree by thesis, and served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in History and Women’s Studies courses. From the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History and English and Minor in Writing. At UMBC, I participated in and completed the four-year Humanities Scholars Program. Its mission of developing creative and critical thinkers who promote the humanities and betterment of society is a mission I have adopted and...

...me about my time working in China, and studying and living in Latin American and Europe in addition to my time in Washington, DC! I know firsthand what can happen when we combine structured learning and goals with spontaneity and real-world situations we build knowledge. My time within an international higher education environment also means practical feedback on tests, applications, and where to look for funding at any stage and level of your education or...

I believe that any student can achieve anything they want with the right guidance. I have successfully taught students from middle school to undergrad in wide ranging subjects from biology to chemistry to databases to US history. I believe in holistic learning - by which I mean you should UNDERSTAND the material, not just memorize the material and if that means going back to basics to ensure a good foundation, I'll get you there.

...teaching high school English to all grade and skill levels. I have experience teaching co-taught classes in which students had specific learning needs, general English classes with a wide range of student abilities and interests, and honors and AP-level English classes with many proficient students looking to advance their skills in analytical writing. Tutoring should be tailor-made to fit YOUR needs and focus on the skills you want to strengthen. As your tutor, I will...

...have taught English for 25+ years. I currently hold a Bachelor's Degree in English from Elizabeth City State University and a Masters Degree in Education from Virginia State University. Teaching is my passion as I personally get great joy in seeing my student(s) grasp an understanding of the lesson(s) taught. I have taught students in General education classes and students whose 1st language is not English - both with much success. I have taught Grammar...

...of collegiate study and three years of graduate-level training, I have acquired practical and useful standardized test-taking knowledge and study skills that I am eager to share with my future students! I also specialize in the areas of complex literary analysis and reading comprehension; vocabulary enrichment; creative writing; argumentative writing; construction of research papers; MLA and APA citation; literary theory; resume writing, and many other related fields. As an educator, I am well-versed in the...

...Classics and Medieval Studies. I currently teach Latin, English, and history at Fusion Academy in Tysons, VA. I have been passionate about Latin from a young age, and that passion spurred me to study other topics with the same fervor. In addition to studying the Latin language, I have also studied Ancient Greek, Old English, Old Norse, Old Irish, and German. I love finding the patterns in languages and using language change to understand how...

...been two of my favorite hobbies. I see language as a superpower that can unlock a piece of the world and a population of new ideas and ways of life that might never have been discovered without it. Ive lived in England and in Spain, and Ive galavanted all around the rest of Europe and parts of northern Africa. Ive taught English in Poland, French in Italy, Spanish in Whales, and a little bit of...

...depth of my engagement in math and economics over the past several years have made me knowledgable and enthusiastic about those subjects, and I would love the opportunity to impart my knowledge and enthusiasm to young scholars. I also have had the opportunity to write numerous research papers, analytical english essays, and mathematical expositions and proofs during my undergraduate career. Doing so, I honed my writing and editing skills. I believe that the best way...

...and have just completed my Ph.D in Spanish linguistics from Georgetown University. I have taught for over 10 years (6 years in the 6-12 setting as an English teacher, and 4 years as an instructor of Spanish at the college level). I am currently the Department Chair of World Languages at a private school. I am confidently able to tutor all levels of Spanish, English (language, grammar, and literature), or any combination of the two!

...University of Wisconsin-Madison. I also have my CELTA certification, which means I have extra experience working with English Language Learners. Although I am certified to tutor many different subjects, my favorite subjects have always been Social Studies, History, English, and Literature. I am a voracious reader and trivia buff who especially enjoys science fiction, fantasy, and history books. I am also a creative writer in my spare time, and I enjoy many different kinds of...

...and Writing sections of the SAT test. Students I have tutored and counseled have gone on to receive admissions offers from the University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, Cornell, UVA, Johns Hopkins, Carnegie Mellon, Boston College, NYU, UCLA, William and Mary, Amherst, Williams, Emory, University of Maryland at College Park - among others. After living in several cities both in the U.S. and abroad, I recently relocated to the Atlanta area. I graduated from Princeton...

...in developing mnemonics, songs, and other tricks to help students remember new or challenging information. In addition to offering my students strategies for retaining information, I am committed to helping them understand material by helping them see how new information connects with their previous knowledge or with other subjects. As a former French teacher, language and literature are my particular strengths. I love helping students tackle and master vocabulary, reading, literature, and writing (in English...

...to learn on their own outside of tutoring time. All the while, allowing me to develop a finer understanding of the content through teaching and becoming a better communicator and teacher. Though I did eventually stop scholastic tutoring to pursue my 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...

...ways and at different rates. I modify my tutoring approach based on the individual's needs and comfort level. I was a Psychology major in college and have been in counseling positions for the last 10 years. My approach involves spending some initial time discussing what the client's needs or concerns are in order to make sure I understand the goal. From there I discuss possible approaches, suggesting more than one to see what would work...