Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Maryland

...of Georgetown University in Washington, DC. I graduated in the top five percent 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....

...tutor for six years! I currently am a certified, full-time teacher at a top school in Alexandria. I graduated in 2008 from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. I have experience teaching multiple subjects in 5th through 8th grade. I tutor 4th through 8th grade math (including Pre-Algebra and Algebra), science, American History, and English, as well as 4th, 5th, & 6th reading and writing. Math is my...

...I am a recent graduate of Colgate University. While at Colgate, I majored in International Relations & Peace and Conflict Studies and I studied abroad in Geneva, Switzerland. In my spare time, I like to run, read, cook, and watch sports with my friends (go saints!). My favorite thing to talk about is food and I can make some pretty awesome homemade mac & cheese. I have a knack for languages: I speak French, German,...

...of Slippery Rock University. There I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. I furthered my education at Towson University and earned a Masters Degree in Reading. I would love to encourage and assist your child in enhancing his/her educational skills. I have 17 years of teaching experience and am a Lead Facilitator for the Ready Program for The National Reading Foundation of Baltimore. With my expertise and experience teaching pre-k, second, third, fifth, seventh,...

My goal as a tutor here on Varsity is to learn each students particular learning style. This helps us both achieve their educational goals in ways that are enjoyable, and where the information is retained not just memorized temporarily,

...it is a collaborative experience. Although there are times when I need to directly provide information as a tutor (and to give students tools for retaining that information), I prefer to guide and question to help students find the way to the answer themselves. I believe that by practicing these skills and by emphasizing understanding of the process in addition to knowing the process itself, students will have the tools to approach new problems with...

...while I was writing Common Core Math lessons for Prince George's County Public Schools. I would have to say that I prefer to tutor math, but am eager to help my students learn to read too! I also have experience teaching Science across multiple grade levels (5th in particular). I am willing to help you conquer challenges in Science or Social Studies as well! Even if you simply need strategies for studying, I am happy...

...love working with students of different backgrounds, interests, and goals, and I specialize in supporting students who want to become better writers, speakers, critical thinkers, and designers so that they can change the world. As a human being, it is my joy to meet you where are you and to see, acknowledge, and celebrate your whole self. As an educator, it is my responsibility to build and facilitate a learning environment that helps you discover...

...program at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, in May 2015. I love school, and I miss having it as a part of my life! By working with Varsity Tutors, I hope to help students of all ages reach their full academic potential in a variety of subjects. As an MBA grad, I am well versed in all business-related courses: economics, marketing, leadership and teamwork, accounting, even public speaking. I also...

...Commended Scholar and graduated in the top 10% of my high school class, as well as have taken the MCAT. Through my additional science and public health coursework, I have gained expertise in writing in a variety of settings and completed my public health thesis. Additionally, one of my greatest skills is in helping students with professional development work, particularly in medical school and graduate school essays. I enjoy working with students to improve their...

...the 3rd grade or write until the 4th grade. As a teacher, I am able to bring a sense of empathy born from my humble academic beginnings. I know what it is like to excel, but more importantly, I know what it is like to try your hardest but fail time after time. I believe that education is attainable to everyone, but some just need a little more time and guidance to make it.

...working with Varsity Tutoring. Teaching has always been a passion of mine. From TAing as an undergraduate, to coaching ultimate frisbee at the college level, to simply working with classmates to help them understand tough material, I appreciate working with other people to help them achieve their goals. I am working as a tutor part-time while I prepare to enter a masters degree program in Urban Planning at UCLA in the fall of 2016. I...

I've been teaching, tutoring, and helping people develop their potential and skills since I was seventeen, when I began sharing Shakespeare with children. I've worked with students from preschool to adult, in settings from community centers, churches, and university. I delight in seeing someone master a concept and increase their self-esteem.

...at the University of London in the UK, where I taught freshman and sophomore English literature and writing for three years. I love teaching and tutoring English literature, especially the challenge of exciting a student's interest in something they never thought they would like (one of my proudest achievements is getting young male students to enjoy writing about Jane Austen). As a teacher though, I became most passionate about supporting students to develop their writing...

...Clinical Psychology program working towards my PsyD with a concentration in psychological assessment. I have experience tutoring students in a broad range of subjects, including Statistics, Biology, Psychology, English, Literature, and History. I am most passionate about helping students become great writers and I truly enjoy reading and editing papers. As a doctoral student and a lifelong learner, I honestly believe that education is crucial and can greatly improve one's life. I hope to inspire...

I believe that while everyone learns differently, everyone is capable of learning. It's important that we use all opportunities to not only learn, but share in that learning with other individuals. I'm here to watch that lightbulb of understanding turn on for as many people as possible.

...learning should be a fun experience and I work hard to ensure all of my students enjoy the time we spend filling their brain with knowledge. I educate through song, dance, art, and any other medium necessary. I take the time to build relationships with my students to ensure I know what way is best for them to learn, receive, and retain all material to be the best student they can be. I believe in...

...teaching and tutoring experience, beginning while I was a student at George Washington University, then as a private tutor with various companies in Los Angeles. I currently act as an instructor for government and military audiences as part of my current work. I am an avid traveler, and spend around half of my days traveling around the world as part of my job duties. I mostly work from Tokyo and Seoul, where I work with...

...one with students of all different ability levels: struggling, on grade level, and advanced. Most of my passion is with reading comprehension, writing skills, and public speaking. I strongly believe that education is the foundation on which a quality life is built. Education is a key component for all students of all ages and interest levels. I try to instill a positive attitude toward learning in all my students. In my spare time, I enjoy...

...keep your student on task, I am always patient and encouraging, and I keep my sense of humor at all times. I am committed to your child's success! For university students: Have you got a research paper due? Do you have to use MLA or APA style? I'll show you how to do it from planning to final draft. What about your first-year English class? Have you got to write a Rogerian argument? Maybe you...