Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Baltimore, MD

I am a constant learner with a passion for not only helping students achieve their highest potential academically, but also acquire some level of comfort, if not pleasure, from reading and writing. I thoroughly enjoy working with young people and find that the learning is always a two-way process when I interact with students.... I am always researching strategies and methods to help students connect with the subject matter and work through challenging assignments. I...

...problems. I try to have fun and be grateful every day. I enjoy my day job as an IT Specialist with Peace Corps, a federal agency whose values I share and whose work I love. My goal as a tutor is to help students discover their individual path to learning. Students do this by identifying their motivations, strengths and goals. Learning is about exploration, discovery, and growth so it should be enjoyed and valued.... To me,...

...with my wife and where I taught English at a private language academy. I'm an easy-going guy who fully understands that school isn't always the easiest, greatest, most awesome thing there is. That's why I strive to give my teaching and tutoring a different feeling and structure than one might find in school. Other than academic stuff, I'm a musician, video gamer, and conversationalist who knows a little bit about everything. Let's see how I...

...prior teaching experience, I instantly felt comfortable in front of the classroom. I enjoyed sharing my knowledge with others and felt my enthusiasm made them eager to learn. Unfortunately, this experience took place during my last semester. I figured it was probably too late to change paths and become a teacher – though I longed to. Thus, I decided to give journalism a chance before considering other options. Within a few months, I found my...

...grades K-12; in addition to college coursework. I enjoy creating classroom environments that are established as a safe and warm community. I am passionate about teaching Reading, Math, and Writing. In my experience, I have supported students in preparing for standardized test. I have created equitable opportunities based on standards established by Common Core. I believe every person should experience quality education and I believe that I can make a positive impact on each of...

...music, health and other subjects in English. Now back in the US, I am an ESL teacher for adults from all over the world learning English. Outside of the classroom, I also have 10 years of Chinese tutoring experience. I offer tutoring for various subjects, but particularly am passionate about ESL and Chinese. I can't wait to help you progress your language skills while having fun, learning about different cultures, and growing your confidence to...

...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 mind, rather than just talking at them for an hour. I have developed an awareness and sensitivity to the unspoken feelings and patterns that allow me to gently guide students in the direction they...

...and last summer she entered a creative writing contest run by Cricket Magazine with a story that I helped her write, and she won! I loved reading and writing since I was a child, because of the way they connect us to each other, help us process the world around us, and help us understand ourselves better. My goal in tutoring is to share that excitement and enthusiasm with my students in a fun yet...

Hello! I have several years experience tutoring a wide range of subjects, and am proud of my ability to tailor my lessons to each individual student's needs and abilities. I'm looking forward to working with you, so please shoot me a message and we can work together to improve those test scores!

...skills, and in the summer I worked a program called Freedom Schools. In this program we taught the children aged from 7-13 an integrated reading curriculum, while also exploring their creativity through extracurricular activities and field trips. I have always had a passion for working with children of all ages, and teaching as well as tutoring has enabled me to leave a lasting impact on their lives. In the years that I was developing my...

...graduated from an international university in Spain with a BA in International Relations, earning research distinction and five class-level academic distinctions. My specialty is helping students-- particularly non-Native English speakers-- strengthen their academic writing skills. I focus on improving clarity and structure while maintaining the integrity of each student's unique voice. In addition to writing, I would be happy to tutor other courses within the humanities. Make your papers so well-written that your teachers/professors know...

...College in 2009. I have continued my career as an educator with various out-of-school time enrichment programs and through volunteering as a tutor with varying ages. My approach is focused on teaching key strategies that encourage students to be independent learners, adapt healthy study skills, and think critically. I do this by focusing on how an answer is found or discovered and by asking essential questions. Additionally,three years of my experience as an educator were...

I love learning, and through 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 by helping people achieve their academic goals.... Get to know them (and the parent/guardian) and their...

...master's degree in secondary education from Johns Hopkins University. I offer tutoring support with general ELA courses, reading literacy, college essays, poetry, fiction, screenwriting, essay writing, and studying for the SAT. Tutoring is a collaborative process, so I love to provide students with choices in their own learning. This allows students to take ownership of their own education and pursue curiosity-driven learning. In my spare time, I love to pursue my own curiosities by watching...

...need assistance and together we will develop a plan for success. I am someone who likes to have fun, but not waste the time and resources of the family I am working for. I will keep your student engaged and highly productive while enjoying themselves. I will also leave them with study skills they can apply across all of their subjects. My multidisciplinary background also enables me to answer a quick question outside the subject...

...all learning is like solving a puzzle. Unpacking each word in a Yeats poem is like gathering jigsaw pieces, and constructing a thesis for an essay is like putting them together. Algebra and Geometry are subjects that naturally lend themselves to puzzling. Each equation has a solution. I enjoyed learning these subjects, and I love sharing that with new people. When I am a student, the subject matter is the puzzle. When I am a...

...is finding solutions to problems, and sharing that knowledge to others searching for that solution. There is nothing more fulfilling than the feeling you get when you help a student understand something, at a detailed level, which they previously struggled with. My goal is to find creative solutions to explain any topic. Nothing is too complicated; there are always alternative teaching methods, analogies, memory techniques, and positive learning experiences that will allow anyone to learn...

...U.S. Department of Defense, and even the White House! In this field, it is imperative to have a multidisciplinary background, which I believe helps me a great deal in tutoring! I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.98 GPA from the University of Florida, and I graduated high school with a 4.5 GPA anda calvacade of passed AP exams. I carry a strong commitment to excellence, so the prospect of fostering this excellence within the...

...the student. I hold a BA in English from the Catholic University of America, a Master of Library Science from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Certificate of American Sign Language interpreting from the Community College of Baltimore County. I also hold National Interpreter Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. I have published 18 books for children, teens, and adults. My debut novel, SWORD AND VERSE, was a finalist for...

...can understand more advanced concepts. I started tutoring over 12 years ago during college with America Reads where I earned "Outstanding Mentor." While my tutees scores vastly improve, I am concerned about the child's total success. I not only seek to give them the right tools to succeed but also encourage them to believe that when they try, they can improve and succeed. An example of my work includes a student who spoke English as...