Award-Winning Linear Algebra Tutors in Washington DC

...why Mathematics is my favourite subject to tutor. I am also comfortable tutoring for standardised tests such as the GRE and SAT. My goal is not merely to teach facts and formulas but rather to help the student develop the intuition behind them. I value critical thinking and problem solving skills and that is what I would like to teach my students as well. These are skills that are highly valued today even outside the...

...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/science tutor since 2012. I'm an energetic and happy teacher and I absolutely LOVE what I do! I really didn't have the best math teacher in high school and I know how it feels not being able to understand a concept. That's why I'm committed to your success. I'm confident that after our very first lesson, concepts will make sense and you will experience a dramatic change in the way you see the Math world....

...Chemistry and Math to tutor others who are having difficulty with these subjects. I am currently attending the University of Maryland at Baltimore County for Math and Chemical Engineering B.S. degrees. I have been tutoring for over two years and absolutely love it! My teaching style depends on the student I am teaching. I am comfortable with any type of student and all learning styles and tailor my tutoring sessions based on each student.... I teach...

...help build them using simple exercises and quizzes. I also have experience tutoring international college students in math and science. I have fallen in love with tutoring and using my skills in mathematics to help others succeed. I volunteer as much time as possible with the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C. and have been trained to work with school programs to engage elementary through High School students in scientific studies and...

...it maneuvers the movements of our body and our actions. I worked at the National Institute of Mental Health to study Schizophrenia, a disease of the brain that affects and debilitates many patients across the globe. Currently, I am a medical student in DC. I like exploring new cities, hiking, or trying new food and cuisines. During the winter, I love to snowboard. I am very excited to join Varsity Tutors to help you succeed...

...on tutoring Math. While I always enjoyed tutoring undergraduate students, I found great satisfaction in teaching Math to struggling teenagers. From my experiences, I learned that anyone can tackle basic mathematical ideas if they are given proper patience and instruction. Furthermore, I have learned that every student has a unique style of learning. My tutoring philosophy embodies this notion and I strive to tailor my lessons to fit each student's academic strengths. Having been successful...

...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...

...am a passionate individual compelled to teach, motivate and inspire every learner I encounter. I take every opportunity I get to learn something new and share that information with as many people as possible. Life is full of many challenges and lessons that I've been able to learn and grow from. With each new day comes new strengths and new thoughts. I take advantage of it and the opportunity to become better than I was...

...professor for more than 10 years in China. I love to help students at all levels to improve their self-confidence and learn to love Math. I think guiding them to the answer is the most useful way to learn. During my lessons, I usually use prompting questions to help students understand the steps they must take to solve problems on their own. Because of my background, I can quickly diagnose weakness in the areas of...

...I believe the key to tutoring physics and math is not rote memorization but ensuring the student understands and identifies fundamental principles behind each problem. I will first work with each student on simple problems to develop familiarity and intuition. Then, we will approach more complex problems which tie several concepts together. Students will learn to approach complex problems by breaking them down into principles they are familiar with. I believe education is invaluable to...

...My name is Ian, I am a sophomore at the University of Southern California, majoring in Physics/Computer Science. I have informally tutored classmates and friends all throughout highschool, and have used opportunities in college and through summer camps to be a mentor and to teach elementary school children, especially about STEM topics. I enjoy both theoretical and very applied thinking and topics and have adapted the philosophy of Oppenheimer, "The best way to learn is...

...of Medicine in substance abuse clinical research, and I recently graduated from the Johns Hopkins University with a double-major in Psychology and Natural Sciences. However, I sincerely try to stay involved in education. I have plentiful experience working with K-12 (especially high school students), as well as modest experience working with undergraduate/college students. I also have many years of experience in tutoring and mentorship and am genuinely invested helping others succeed, so I hope to...

...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...

I am a freshman at the University of Maryland at College Park and a computer science major. I love teaching and watching students further their abilities in all areas. If allowed, I will strive to make every student of mine succeed in whichever course I teach them in.

...I am also part of the Residential College where I will be take part in the semi-immersion Russian program. In high school, I was a full IB Diploma Candidate and named a National Merit Scholar after being named a Finalist for the state of Virginia. I finished high school with a 4.0 (unweighted) GPA and kept a 4.0 (unweighted) GPA at George Mason University where I dual enrolled for higher-level mathematics my junior year.

...an insurance company, a pension fund, or a bank. I know first-hand that math is very useful! My goal is for students to develop a conceptual understanding of the math they're learning, so they can understand what the formulas are doing and how they might apply in the real world. Beyond that, the key is practice, practice, practice! Besides doing a lot of math, I'm an avid reader who likes to stay active, so you...

...problem. Somewhere deep in the student's mind, there are usually ideas about how to approach a problem. It is the tutor's function to bring those ideas out and put them into practice. The guidance of the tutor should do more than just show the solution of a particular problem. It should teach the student how to think about problems of that nature. I try to teach the manner of thinking needed for a subject. The...

...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 believe every person deserves the oppurtunity to recieve an education. Every person is capable of learning and growth is possible if you put in the effort.