Award-Winning Intermediate Algebra Tutors in Washington DC

...earning my MA in Conflict Resolution from the University of Georgetown. During and after my time at the University of Florida, I worked not only as a tutor, but also as an EMT-Paramedic, a lifeguard, a martial arts instructor, and a swim instructor. I have been fortunate enough to travel to several different countries in Central America, South America, Africa, and the Caribbean. I have done medical aid work in both Nicaragua and Haiti. My...

...at University of Maryland, College Park. I tutor math at all levels and mostly focus on math, but can also cover theoretical CS, programming in Java & C, and basic physics. I've tutored students in high school through the math honor society, and continued tutoring in college through the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education. My long term plan after graduation is to enter grad school, get a PhD in math, and eventually become a math...

...math because it involves critical thinking and universal concepts. My teaching philosophy is to target the student's source of frustration, to ensure correct terminology using the student's course materials, to provide strategies for memorizing information, and to focus the bulk of the tutoring session on the student's homework or projects. In addition, I am very understanding, patient, and kind. My hobbies include music, poetry, songwriting, violin, copyright law, producing records, photography, and videography. I like...

...style to meet student needs. This includes: being patient with students as they work through problems in their own way, being resourceful and prepared in order to respond to students' questions as they arise, and being enthusiastic with the subject material so as to maintain the students' interest. With these traits and characteristics as the backbone of my teaching/tutoring philosophy, I have been, and believe I will continue to be, quite successful at helping students...

...tutored in Chemistry and Math for American Indian Research Opportunities. I have experience tutoring in all of the Sciences, including Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Math. I am passionate about imparting my love of Math and Science to the students. My goal is that the student will gain a thorough understanding of the subject and find enjoyment in learning it well. I believe that a good foundation in Science is an essential part of the education...

...Teacher with over 10 years of tutoring and teaching students in mathematics. I am a graduate of Temple University (B.S. Education) and Wilmington University (M.B.A) where I have dedicated my studies to promoting educational equity, I am a student-centered teacher/tutor and I know how to look at students strengths and weaknesses, dis-aggregate data and create individual learning plans for students. In addition, I create fun and engaging lessons and teachable moments in order to promote...

I have been teaching Middle School Math for over 20 years. I love Math! I especially enjoy Algebra and Prealgebra, but I have taught at all levels. I have also done math enrichment for our entire school - grades K-8.

...tutoring a large range of subjects, but Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry are my favorites to teach. My teaching philosophy is that every student is capable of learning, but learning itself is a process that every student does in their own way; teaching styles need to be flexible depending on the student's learning style and needs, but most importantly it's up to the student to have the desire to learn. My teaching style has always been...

...be a favorite subject of mine and I try to instill the same level of love and motivation for it in the students that I tutor and mentor. Reading and writing come second to Math. Writing skills and reading are very important to me. I encourage my students to find adventure and fun in both, tapping into their imagination. I excel in most other elementary and middle school subjects as well, including Science. I tutor...

...always enjoyed working with youth, both in and out of educational settings. Before and throughout college, I participated in several tutoring initiatives and worked with students of all levels. Between graduating in high school and starting freshman year of college, I taught a seventh grade math class for three months during a year abroad in Ghana. I also spent a summer doing GED tutoring for participants of an alternative incarceration program in New York. My...

...of knowledge and intelligence in today's society. I understand school can often be stressful at times, and I want to be able to share my knowledge so that my students can see and feel the benefits of learning new concepts and making academic progress. Over time in my teaching career, I have learned to enjoy the feeling of being a part of a student's success. Everyone learns at a different pace, and I am committed...

...experience I have gained a deeper understanding of how to adapt my teaching style to fit a student's individual needs. I enjoy helping students of all ages and learning levels, and I like to see the pride they take in completing difficult tasks. When I'm not working you can usually find me hanging out with my two dogs and some friends, playing sports, or relaxing at the movie theater. Subjects I currently tutor are algebra,...

...style is to put less emphasis on rote and memorization (which can be overwhelming) while delving more into truly understanding what is being taught. This makes homework quicker and test time easier - especially for those who get stressed during exams. I recognize that every person learns differently, so we will take time to tailor our sessions to your learning style. I graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in applied mathematics and focused...

...While in high school, I spent my time volunteering at the animal shelters and medical clinics, and tutoring K-10. Nowadays, I spend most of my tutor hours helping students with any K-10 material, ACT math sections, SAT math sections, or imparting some admission-worthy wisdom. I want to emphasize on creating a curriculum and plan that will suit your own individualized goals, whatever they may be. I take a personalized approach to tutoring, knowing that everyone...

...described as patient and charismatic. My tutoring subjects include basic math from K-12, College Algebra, AP Psychology, and Genetics. My favorite subject to tutor is algebra. Although I'm a science major, I have a secret love for math and absolutely love tutoring in it. Outside of academics, I have a plethora of hobbies. I do a number of physical activities such as soccer, weightlifting, and running (did track and cross country in high school). I...

...around me. I am a qualified tutor in all maths up to Calculus. After a couple years of exerience tutoring different math levels i found my favorite subjects to tutor have become Algebra and Pre-calculus (which weren't my favorite classes in highschool). I've helped students make progress in their grades and have worked to evaluate and identify targeted skills. I fully understand these subjects and always show a variety of ways to reach the answer....

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...

...obstacles and improve her scores on math and science exams. Since then, I have worked with students of varying ages to improve their skills in math and science subjects, including geometry, calculus, chemistry, biology, and more! As a Biomedical Engineering student, I am consistently building on the STEM topics introduced in middle school and high school and am therefore able to provide the deeper understanding needed to excel in higher level STEM courses. When it...

...want to become involved in the forefront of renewable energy technologies. I have been putting my goals into action the last two years by interning at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory doing research in photovoltaic reliability. In high school and college, I have gained experience mentoring peers and helping them not only succeed, but enjoy their school work. I believe that for a student to have an effective learning experience, the tutor must not only...

...tutoring programs for my students based on their specific needs and goals. I previously taught high school for several years and also have tutoring experience in a wide variety of subject areas. At this time, I focus almost exclusively on assisting students seeking top scores on graduate admissions exams, including the GRE, GMAT and LSAT. In my free time I enjoy watching all kinds of sports, reading, playing board games, going to concerts, and spending...