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

...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 of the conceptual aspects. I focused on Political Science and Environmental Studies in college, but also enjoy math, physics, literature, and fine art. I did AP and the IB program in High School...

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'!

...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), 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...

...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 of history and give them meaning. As a long-time student myself, I understand how difficult it can be to manage all of the competing demands that work, school, and life can place on...

...teaching and tutoring philosophy is that all students, regardless of ability or disability, can achieve to their highest potential when provided with academically and developmentally appropriate instruction and supports. It is therefore my teaching and tutoring style to appropriately create, differentiate, and modify content and/or lessons to make them accessible, engaging, and rigorous for students with a wide range of ability levels and/or disability classifications. I graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with...

...writing skills for long-term use in test taking, college course work, professional settings, and even your next international adventure! I hope to motivate you to meet your goals and needs, help you learn how to review your own progress, and challenge the notion that growing your mind - to meet any goal - need be painful. A native of northwestern Ohio, my own personal, academic and professional background is as diverse and global as the...

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.

...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 help you achieve the goals you set for yourself in a timely, efficient way. I skillfully combine my wealth of content expertise with a personalized approach customized for your learning needs and...

...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 as an integrated subject and as a separate subject. I have also taught Literature. What I know from years of teaching is learning styles differ from child to child. In order for...

...my lifelong passions. With seven years 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...

...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 ancient people thought about the world around them. My particular specialty is in kingship rituals, and I wrote my senior thesis about kingship sacrifice in Iron Age Ireland. I love travelling, and Ireland...

...tolerance in students that allows them to come face to face with ideas and lifestyles that are the complete polar opposite of their own and then be able to walk away from those interactions having not only gained new insight into the world but having also learned to appreciate the beauty of the differences. In my opinion, the most valuable gift a foreign language instructor can give a student is not fluency in the language...

...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 to learn is by struggling. As a tutor, I would encourage students to work independently, teaching concepts rather than explicit solutions. I spent time working as an assistant teacher at an elementary school and...

...two Master's degrees in linguistics (one from Florida International University and one from Georgetown University), 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...

...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 music...

...AP, ACT) to Spanish language to college admissions. I have worked with some of the most well-respected tutoring companies and have achieved tangible results working with students of all levels. I have developed a skills-based approach to standardized tests that has helped my students demystify the SAT and ACT tests. With patience, diligence, and a deep understanding of my students' needs, I have helped my students raise their scores up to 200 points on each...

...and hobbies. Since I was ten years old, crafts have held a special place in my heart; embroidery, crochet, and wire-and-bead jewelry claim most of my crafting time, and I design Celtic knotwork-inspired cross-stitched bookmarks. I've enjoyed gardening for nearly as long as crafting, and I love nurturing a vegetable or herb plant from seed to harvest. In keeping with my love of language, I'm also an avid reader. As a fan of science-fiction and...

...say that teaching is in my blood. I was never drawn toward traditional education myself, realizing that every second of life is an opportunity to grow and learn; however, all through high school and through most of college I worked as a tutor both privately and with tutoring organizations. I found that while on the surface I could help these students with their homework, on a deeper level I was feeding their soul and helping...

...sure you and/or your child is succeeding and learning at an age-appropriate level both for the benefit of learning and to boost confidence. I am extremely patient and organized and feel personally rewarded when I am able to help someone learn something new or understand a new concept. One of the most important ways to work toward positive results is to understand the person with whom you are working and what his/her learning style is....