Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Maryland

...learning comes from finding your passion and relating that passion to subjects you may not necessarily like at first. I find that students who are interested in the content of material are able to pick up high level skills very quickly, and are motivated to think about learning in their free time. For that reason, I target my tutoring to each individual student, trying to give examples the student can relate to, and assigning challenging...

...Biology and English. Since then I have worked in various capacities in education, both on the curriculum development side and in formal classroom teaching. I worked as a lab instructor for Genetics and Evolution courses in Duke University's Department of Biology, and developed and taught science programs for the Duke University Center for Science Education. I also spent a year and a half teaching English conversation and writing to high school students in Japan. I...

...relocated to the DMV area as I finish my last semester at Penn State Schreyer Honors College online. In May 2015, I will receive two Bachelor of Arts degrees in International Politics and French with minors in Geography and International Studies; completing my honors thesis in Geopolitics. Although I approach most subjects with enthusiasm, I have always been especially passionate about the humanities. Back in University Park, I tutored students in English, French, ESL, and...

I am here to help you learn, grow, and achieve. With patience, and dedication, we will accomplish every educational goal you set for yourself. I have a background with algebra, and affinity for writing. I look forward to hearing from you!... Knowledge develops through patience. In my opinion, the only way to learn is through trial and error. Sometimes, when we run into obstacles and confusion, it can be really frustrating. I am here to help...

...My students have included elementary school students just barely gaining an appreciation for reading, first year college students seeking assistance in essay writing, and adult learners wishing to advance their reading skills after years of struggling. I understand that everyone learns and builds confidence differently and, therefore, I tailor my lessons to suit individual needs. I have gained my students' trust through patience, steady guidance, and successful results that we get to celebrate together.

...instead of an exam as our midterm or final! I think college entrance essays, particularly, can be overwhelming and stressful to the student. I believe that by tackling them with a logical approach and a solid action plan, these essays do not have to be such a source of anxiety. I also have experience preparing students for entrance exams, such as the ISEE and the college-level ACCUPLACER, by teaching test-taking strategies and building confidence.... Sometimes, students...

...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 student will be an important way for him or her to, not only, understand and retain the information, but also to apply it. There are many educational tools that...

...Rome School of Music, Drama, and Art with a Bachelor of Music degree. She is experienced with a wide variety of vocal styles, including musical theatre, classical music, classical church music, contemporary praise and worship, pop, and more! Elizabeth's teaching statement: "I consider it an immense privilege to guide students as they navigate their voices and explore new repertoire. I offer voice and acting lessons that are catered to the individual needs of each student. Whether...

...10th grade. Nearly a decade later, I have experience working with students age 8 to 45, mostly in Science, Math and Spanish. In undergrad as a Nutrition major at UNC Chapel Hill, I took took elective courses in Spanish and Biology, along with the Chemistry minor that I was required to complete. My Math background comes from attending a rigorous Science and Math boarding school, the North Carolina School of Science and Math(NCSSM) where I...

...Sociology while also becoming proficient in Russian. I will be attending American University Washington College of Law this upcoming fall and pursuing a dual JD and masters in US Foreign Policy and National Security. I have both official and unofficial tutoring experience dating back to middle school, and have most experience with tutoring middle and high school students in Reading Comprehension, English, Writing, History, Government, and Algebra. I also am very fond of test preparation,...

...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 have taught SAT Prep for a local nonprofit, worked as a copy editor for the Italian branch of Google Ads, and performed a year of national service with the...

...and International Area Studies. I am currently working at the NIH. I have experience tutoring college, high school, and middle school students. During tutoring sessions I like to pinpoint where the problem areas are and begin by working with students on the fundamentals. Once the basics are covered I like to work through problems together as a way to learn material, but ask that students spend some time studying topics at home/doing practice problems that...

...What works for one student might not work with another. I've learned this over the course of 14 years of tutoring as well as classroom teaching experience. My students have come from a variety of backgrounds, including special needs, and I always work hand-in-hand with parents to identify where the student needs the most help. I've taught Spanish, Hebrew, Arabic, Writing, and resume/career skills, amongst other topics. I believe that for a student to truly...

...University with an expected graduation date of May 2026. I received my Bachelor's of Science in Biology and Bachelor's of Art in Hispanic Linguistics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in May of 2022. I went on to teach 6th and 8th grade science in Onslow County for 2 years until starting my Master's degree. I am passionate about education and look forward to helping your student excel in their class!

...Studies and minored in International Relations. Passionate about cultural history and the arts, my papers on global dance theory, education, and criticism have been featured at regional conferences and earned several awards for excellence in writing style. Upon graduation from Lawrence, I taught English at an arts magnet high school in Nantes, France. Now back in the United States, I work full time for Oceana, the largest international organization devoted solely to ocean conservation. Throughout...

...Durham public school students in 2nd and 3rd grades. I enjoyed the experience so much that I continued working with the students on their reading, math, and science skills for four years, following them up through the 6th grade. During college I also began working for the Duke Peer Tutoring program to tutor fellow students. I was a biology major and taking premed classes, so I tutored subjects such as organic chemistry, physics, general chemistry,...

...Virginia in May with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. As an older brother, former babysitter, and camp counselor, I have always enjoyed working with children of all ages. It was my own youthful fascination with the natural world which led me to study science - the kid in me is what helps me connect with children. I place an emphasis on giving each child the tools they need to figure things out for themselves,...

...and I do my best to accommodate different learning strategies and mechanisms. I want my students to come away from our sessions with a better understanding of the subject material, and I want them to feel comfortable asking me questions. I will NOT do their work for them, however, I will arm them with the appropriate knowledge, strategies, and resources to figure it out for themselves. Outside of academia I love to be physically active,...

...is not a deficiency! It is simply an area in which one can make greater improvements, especially with the help of a friendly and encouraging guide. I want to lead students towards academic independence through connecting what they are assigned to learn with what they know well already or what they are skilled at, so that they don't feel as if they are approaching their task with no preparation. I would also like to aid...

...be receiving my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering this spring. After graduation, I will be pursuing a PhD in Aeronautical Engineering. Before college, I tutored high school students in Algebra and Pre-Calculus. I have a broad range of subjects that I can tutor, as I have earned A's in many different subjects while in high school and throughout my college career. Mathematics, however, is the subject that I am most effective at tutoring, as...