Award-Winning History Tutors serving Maryland

I recently graduated from the University of Maryland with my Master's degree in Public Policy, with a focus on International Development. I am excited for the opportunity to tutor in subjects like reading, writing, and government, and hopefully will make learning as interesting as I've found it during my many years of school. I believe that any subject can be fun (or at least tolerable) with a little bit of creativity!

...from what it was before COVID. The shaky, overburdened education system is in dire need of support, and I am more than happy to give it. In the past I have worked as a substitute teacher and a tutor. I am a graduate of Juniata College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English, so Literature, Reading Comprehension and Grammar are my strongest subjects, but I also have a lifelong interest in and passion for history....

Thanks to one-on-one help in middle and high school, I not only achieved stronger grades/test scores, but gained the confidence I will continue to use even beyond graduate school. I hope to give others the same invaluable tool set!... The ways I've always preferred to learn myself are typically the ways I teach. Once it seems like a student has a pretty strong understanding of a subject, I like to play competitive or timed games. It...

...subjects, I am most passionate about the LSAT, ACT, US History, European History, and Writing. I very much enjoy teaching LSAT test preparation. It is a challenging obstacle for many students. However, once you understand what the test is trying to accomplish, it actually becomes enjoyable. Receiving a high score on the LSAT can open up a lot of doors for a motivated individual. I am most passionate about helping my students achieve their goals...

...improve my adaptability and cultural sensitivity, which is crucial in today's globalized society. My career goal is to become a teacher or professor specifically in the fields of information technology and cybersecurity. I am interested in this career path because I am passionate about technology and its impact on society. I believe that teaching is a way to share my knowledge and skills with others, and to help prepare the next generation of professionals in...

...for grades Pre-K - 4th grade in all subjects. I am willing to tutor all subjects, but my favorite subjects to tutor are ESL, essay writing, and reading and writing test prep. I love ESL because as language learner I love the progress of watching a student master a language and stay curious about a culture. I am passionate about writing and love the process of crafting an essay. Finally, I am strong in the...

...School for elementary through High school, and went to Dartmouth College for my undergraduate studies. I double majored in Environmental Studies and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Mandarin Chinese), and graduated with high honors. My tutoring philosophy is to focus on inquiry and engagement with the student to increase comprehension and enthusiasm for any materials. While my specialties are Mandarin Chinese and the environmental sciences, I have a deep enthusiasm for English, writing, grammar, history,...

...Syracuse, I worked with a program called Literacy Corps, tutoring students from all over the city. After graduating, I entered an AmeriCorps program in Pennsylvania, teaching full time for a year. I feel that having tutored for so long and being so recently out of school gives me an advantage in helping students. I intimately remember the struggles of trying to learn material that just wouldn't click in my head. Given that, I like to...

...each student. Finally, I believe that my wide breadth of experience working with students of all ages as a teacher of high school youth and undergraduate students, a counselor, and as retreat/trip leader, all combine to make me an excellent tutor, for not only have I taught students in both traditional and non-traditional settings, but I have also become skilled at creatively adapting lessons to an incredibly diverse array of audiences. Through my work, I...

I am committed to bringing out the best in my students and making sure that they realize their potential in life. "I cannot figure it out" is never an excuse. I believe when there is a will, there is always a way. Inspiring my students to become lifelong learners and social change agents is a passion I hold dearly.

...in my senior year. I'm ready to help students with any of these subjects, particularly ACT test prep, math, or writing, a favorite hobby of mine. I know what it's like to be eager about learning, but not have the natural ability to be a fast learner, and I'm ready to share the tips and tricks that I've gathered with other students who want to become better learners as well. In high school, I spent...

...family and friends. In high school and freshmen year of college, I was on the Speech Team. Getting to know the speech and debate community has been truly amazing, and I know my passions shine through with everything I do. I also enjoy listening to country music, playing badminton, and writing poems. My past tutoring experience includes tutoring elementary school ESL students in basic subjects for 4 years in high school and tutoring spanish in...

...all I write and draw comics, craft illustrations inspired by metal music, mythology, manga, and a ton of other things that don't start with the letter M, and perform in live art shows with Super Art Fight, the universe's greatest known art competition. I'm a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art, with a BFA in illustration, and have been crafting and teaching dynamic, artistic, out-of-classroom learning experiences since 2016, with some of my...

I am both an art historian and teacher and have been using my passion for the humanities with children of all ages. From creating education material in Savannah to teaching in Washington D.C., I have taught and researched at many institutions such as Amore Learning and Beauvoir Elementary School, to name a few. I am happy to be at Varsity Tutoring to expand my teaching options and meet more promising students interested in learning.

...English, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra 1 along with middle school English and 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Math. I thoroughly enjoy helping students do their best and find success. I have a lot of experience working with students one on one to help them complete their assignments for school and enhance their grades. I also work with students on their study skills as well. I recently earned my Master's Degree in Health and Wellness Coaching and...

Cait Gardiner is a graduate student at Notre Dame of Maryland University. After substitute teaching in public and private schools for over a year, she fell in love with the career and is pursuing an Accelerated Certification in Teaching. She prioritizes individualized, experiential learning in each session to help every student be their best self.

...the Washington Middle School for Girls in DC, I earned an Ed.M in Education Policy and Management at The Harvard Graduate School of Education and currently work as a project manager in education assessment. While I am no longer in a classroom during the day, I still enjoy helping students reach their maximum academic potential. As a tutor, I first focus on understanding a student's academic needs and then work with the student to ensure...

...of Africa and the African Diaspora. My dedication to education has been a constant throughout my extensive travels. I've researched the impact of education in post-genocide Rwanda, assisted high school students in Nepal with college admissions essays, taught business English to hotel staff in China, and worked as a preschool teacher in Taiwan. I have experience teaching English Language Arts, phonics, grammar, English conversation, elementary math, and beginner Chinese. However, reading and writing remain my...

...with children at different summer camps. And, in high school, I was part of a club that created tutoring videos specifically tailored to students taking difficult courses at Poolesville High School. I can tutor multiple subjects, including math, biology, and environmental science. But, my favorite subject to tutor is biology, or anything science related. My philosophy, particularly for subjects relating to science, is that if someone can fully explain the concept in words, without looking...

...and teaching seems to be in my DNA, as I come from a line of teachers on my mom's side of the family. I found myself drawn to tutoring starting in elementary school when I took it upon myself to teach my younger brother basic algebra and found great satisfaction in watching him make progress over time. One of my favorite tutoring experiences was enabled through my Calculus class in high school - a group...