Award-Winning High School Chemistry Tutors serving Maryland

...realized I loved helping people, especially young children, improve and further their education. Since then I have tutored elementary and middle school math, high school chemistry, and reading comprehension. Working with students from my local elementary school is still one of my favorite ways to help my community. Currently, I am pursuing a degree in Sociology and Community Health at the University of Maryland. Other interests of mine include reading, fitness, cooking, and playing with...

Hello, my name is Afuah Aboagye. I am a UMBC graduate and high school Chemistry teacher. I am passionate about helping students reach their academic goals because their success is my success! I enjoy seeing students grow their confidence in subject matter. I specialize in STEM subjects and I am excited to help.

With an array of experiences within the biomedical and healthcare industry, I desire to assist students in strengthening their foundation in the basic sciences that will assure them success in a science related career.

...got very good student evaluation. I am also a graduate of Teaching Excellence Training (TEC Plus) and Blended Training. I customize my teaching/tutoring style to the student's needs and abilities. I do hold myself to a high standard. I hope to make sure the student and/or the parent are fully satisfied with my tutoring and will do my best to accommodate that however I can. I look forward to hearing from you and helping you...

...in a neuroscience research lab, and I have been a certified emergency medical response instructor at UChicago for my two years at the school. In addition, I am a volunteer at the Comer Children's Hospital at UChicago Medicine. Throughout my time tutoring students of ages K-12, I have had the most experience in STEM topics including math and science as well as Spanish, whether it is for school or for standardized test prep. On top...

...students and have used a multitude of different teaching methods, depending on the child in question. My approach as a tutor involves a very personalized instruction and focused attention on the student's specific needs. Every student is different, from their learning styles to their preferences and needs, and I always ensure that the student is my number one priority. For every student, I will create a personalized lesson plan, incorporating instruction and practice problems into...

I have over 15 years of experience tutoring in STEM-related and language courses. I use the teach back method and it has proven to be most effective over the years.... If a student is struggling with reading comprehension, we will go through the text together. If a student doesn't understand the word, I will ask them what they think a specific word means, and will use the word in examples. If the student is struggling with...

...and Hispanic Literatures and Cultures (B.A.), with a minor in Biology. I plan to pursue a dual JD/MPH degree, with the goal of specializing in Health Law. I have vast experience in numerous subjects, including English, Math, Science, and Spanish. My favorite subject to tutor in is Math because it is so rewarding to help others understand tricky concepts and be able to apply those concepts in higher-level classes. In my free time, I enjoy...

...improve their overall performance but also their relationship with learning in the subjects they are struggling with. As a child, I was diagnosed with ADD and throughout my adolescence, have learned ways to manage those disadvantages to come off of the 504 Plan/ IEP in high school. I find the best way to help kids learn is to find ways to make them interested in the material and proud of their personal successes. I promise...

...me grow as a person, acquire and understand knowledge and also grow a paradigm for the teaching process. Wilbert James McKeachie in his book "Teaching Tips" says "Professors known as outstanding lecturers do two things; they use a simple plan and many examples". With every student I have taught I have realized that I learnt something new and with every class there was always a different approach I needed to take for teaching.

...worked for two years as a high school Geography and Physical Science Teacher in a low-income school with the Teach for America program. Since then I have worked in various Universities doing research on various urban topics such as school quality, demographics, occupations, housing, and economic development. During this time, I also tutored college students in subjects such as economics, statistics, geography, and providing mentoring and career advice. I am passionate about solving complex problems...

...that identifying the key learning objectives and skills that teachers and schools assess helps students to feel more prepared for exams and develop their test-taking skills. As a peer mentor at my university, I found that students' main concerns revolved around figuring out what was expected of them in the course, so while I know a lot about many specific subjects, I believe that these "big picture" preparation strategies are also important.

...learners. My Academic Experience: I have over 6 years of experience as a science educator both online and in a traditional college setting. I earned my M.S. in Genetics & Molecular Biology from the UNC where I completed 6 years of cancer research studies and 8 publications. I earned my B.S. in Pre-Veterinary Medicine at the University of Delaware where I also earned a minor in Spanish (totaling over 8 years of Spanish).

...in Visual Arts. Since graduation, I have been conducting research in a lab at the National Institutes of Health. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite subjects to teach are Math, Science, and Art. I have also tutored students preparing for study events at Science Olympiad and standardized exams. I find much joy when I see the students make considerable improvement academically and on their standardized exams. I believe that a good...

...during my undergraduate years at the University of Michigan as well as while I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Peru. I have to say that tutoring in my native language of English was significantly easier! I really enjoy science and math courses, as well as Spanish due to my time in Peru. I hope to help others reach their educational dreams, as I continue to do so through my work and continuing education.

...of my class with a 3.935 GPA, studying Government as well as Justice & Peace Studies. I was 4th in my graduating class from high school with a 4.11 GPA and numerous AP credits. My favorite subjects to tutor are Math and English. During college I worked with non-profit organizations, including a literacy tutoring program, and was on the Mock Trial Team. I'll be attending Georgetown Law in the fall of 2018. In my free...

...chemist currently obtaining my PhD in Physical Chemistry at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. I obtained two Bachelors of Science at the University of New Haven in Chemistry and Forensic Science, during which time I worked as an undergraduate peer tutor. I am passionate about helping students expand their chemistry knowledge and develop the logical skills which are vital as future members of the scientific community. I am currently tutoring general and organic chemistry.

...helping me reach my goals. The youth are vital to our community structure and I can possibly help aid their development by investing and maintaining my involvement in them. I have taught general, organic chemistry laboratories and currently tutor for analytical lectures and laboratories. I want to be part of a cause that has a genuine interest in the advancement of society and improving passion for knowledge particularly in math and science. I definitely do...

I've been tutoring math and science for the last ten years. I really like this job because I enjoy working with kids, and I also love to talk about my interests. This is a great job. My hours are flexible, and I can re-arrange times to fit your needs (for example, if there's a test on Tuesday, I could come on Monday instead of the scheduled time). I can also tutor both SAT and GRE.

...both of which have provided me with an in-depth understanding of the life sciences. I tutor a range of subjects, including Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Biotechnology. I especially enjoy working with students in Biology, Microbiology, and Biotechnology, these subjects explore the foundations of life itself and offer endless opportunities for exploration and discovery. There's something especially rewarding about helping a student overcome a difficult concept and seeing that moment when everything clicks. I tailor each...