Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Gaithersburg, MD

...communications professional who was born and raised in the Philadelphia area. I graduated cum laude from Temple University in 2012 with degrees in English and Italian. After graduation, I moved to Sardinia to teach English as a Foreign Language and work as a freelance Italian-to-English translator. Since returning to the United States in mid-2013, I...

...with an understanding of the topic that is tailored to the student's learning style while providing him or her broad insights into the issues. Quality writing, speaking, and argument can only come with a full understanding of facts and context, and having that will distinguish my students over their peers. Tailoring the material to the...

...for producing long-term recall; it also tailors every learning experience to the individual student. I was most inspired to pursue this Socratic style of teaching after taking several courses in college from a professor who had perfected the technique. The majority of his class-time revolved around asking us questions that led us to the points...

...because of my own life long love of learning, and because I believe that all children are capable of accomplishing amazing things if they have a committed support system. I tutor reading, writing, math, economics, french and test prep. Over a broad range of subjects, I particularly enjoy tutoring reading and writing. In my spare...

...I am a former psychology professor! I also used to work at a Sylvan Learning Center, where I tutored K-12 and college students, and as a substitute teacher for K-12 classrooms. My specialty is psychology and statistics, but I have also taught Spanish, reading and writing, math, and study skills. I look forward to working...

...curriculums. I love interacting with people and watching students overcome subjects they struggle in and achieve breakthroughs. I consider my style to be collaborative and friendly, while being honest and serious when necessary. After graduation, I plan on traveling to Europe, working in DC, and spending time with family before applying to law school.

...students succeed in their educaiton. I believe one-on-one tutoring is the key to ensuring students are taught at their own pace and achieve full understanding of the material. I bring to the table my skills in math, reading, and writing. I am a freshman at Rice University studying philosophy and economics on the pre-law track.

...and high school chemistry teacher, currently taking a break from the classroom. I specialize in STEM subjects, literature and critical reading, and test prep. I earned my BS in Biology at the University of Dallas - a Great Books liberal arts college. I am a strong proponent of interdisciplinary, self-directed learning. In my work as...

...University, having earned a master's degree in International Relations. As I continue my post-graduate plans, I'd like to use my spare free time to help students in a variety of subjects. I have worked with students in a variety of settings, including summer camp, a magnate high school, and a private English school in South...

...of subjects, especially in the areas of mathematics and science. I have tutored students before for SAT prep and have experience with teaching anatomy. I also taught tennis for five years which is where I gained most of my skills in teaching. I really enjoy teaching and I find it extremely rewarding. I love working...

...college student at Johns Hopkins University, and I've been tutoring in various subjects since the fifth grade. I'm happy to tutor students of all ages, and I'm a cheerful and patient tutor. I'm also willing to work in whatever setting is most comfortable for the student, whether that be a library, a home, etc.

...of mine, and I strive to impart that passion to my students. I do not train my students to recite facts and figures. Rather, I encourage them to become self-motivated learners by creating a positive experience that is tailored to each individual. My lesson plans are thus very flexible, and designed with the likes and...

...which you can use to change the world." This Nelson Mandela quote perfectly sums up why I decided to go into education. My passions are education policy, educational equity, and most importantly, students. I'm currently a high school Spanish teacher in Baltimore City and I have been tutoring or teaching for nearly 7 years: 3.5...

...the University of Miami triple majoring in Human and Social Development, International Studies, and Philosophy. I look forward to taking a few years off to work following my undergraduate years to then attend law school and pursue public interest law. My little brother (7 years my junior) was my first tutoring buddy and assures even...

...while helping my college football teammates with their math courses. I currently help my niece who is in the 5th grade with al her math courses. I love math and science and willingly use my knowledge to help others. I am a visual learner and would use visual mediums to help with tutoring. I graduated...

...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...

...a young age, my parents foster a profound belief that a good education was crucial to your future. Since then, I have tried to encourage other students to strive for academic achievement. I graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I also received my TEFL certificate in 2012. I...

...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 spoke in front of hundreds of students during orientations about culture shock, preparation for studying abroad, and how to best assimilate to a different culture. I love tutoring Spanish because I like to incorporate "real world applications" into my sessions. I believe that learning a language involves more than rote memorization of vocabulary words...

...College, Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Human Rights Studies. While a student at Barnard, I worked continually with children as a babysitter, often providing homework help. I became more involved in education when I worked as a co-teacher with Peace by Peace, where I taught non-violent conflict resolution...