Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Gaithersburg, MD

Sharing knowledge is my most deep-seated value. I am passionate about helping students understand subjects and how to apply those subjects to real-world experiences. I believe that by applying personal experiences to learning environments and vice versa, students can better retain information. I have tutored in English, Project Management Professional certification, and Scrum Master certification.

...major relying heavily on mathematics. I believe that every student learns differently and that as a tutor part of my job is to convey information in a way that is tailored to the students learning style. Subjects that are more difficult for a student can be more easily understood, if explained in a way that...

...(Karaoke), bike riding, and the occasional binge watching on Netflix (with my family). Housecleaning does wonders for clearing my thoughts and processing feelings (especially when my children participate in completing their assigned chores). I enjoy Home & Garden Television (HGTV), interior design and decorating, landscaping designs and learning to care for plants and grow food...

I believe that learning is one of the most enjoyable activities in life, and I love the process of helping students make a connection with the material they're studying. ... Every person is different, so I tailor my tutoring sessions to the strengths, weaknesses, and goals of each individual student. I believe that honesty and good communication are the keys to building the trust necessary to optimize our time together.

I aspire equally to knowledge and goodness. I am committed to encouraging students and adults to respect, inspire, and learn. Education is a force multiplier and promotes a balance of intellectual curiosity, engagement, leadership, and service in the pursuit of excellence: academic, civic, and moral.

...I studied English literature, as well as art history and business administration. My past tutoring and writing coaching experience is primarily volunteer-based. I've worked with an adult client learning English in preparation to take to the GED, a young adult client studying for the LSAT, and a few high school students applying to college. I...

...American University in Washington, DC, where I took many courses in English Language Teaching. Most of my tutoring experience is in ESL and Algebra, both of which fascinate me, but I am also very passionate about SAT tutoring. I love seeing students improve their understanding of the material and come to enjoy studying and learning,...

...a thesis, or an argument; how to use evidence to test that argument; how to perform analysis on that evidence; how to draw conclusions from that analysis; and how to present it all in an interesting and engaging manner. Students in my classes experience success in other classes and in their education. A significant number...

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...

...dive into their social studies and English interests through AP courses, so I offer tutoring in AP US History, AP US Government, AP Comparative Government, AP World History, AP Psychology, AP English Language, and AP English Literature. Finally, I greatly enjoy helping students navigate the complex college admissions process through SAT tutoring, test preparation, and...

...retail jobs in stores such as Guitar Center, Uptown Cheapskate, and The Art of Shaving. However, none of these jobs have allowed me to utilize the skills that I worked hard to develop during my studies in college. As a result, I have sought work opportunities that will allow me to share my love of...

...in grades 7-12. Since graduation, I have completed two years of teaching at Catonsville Middle School, teaching Language Arts to 6th and 8th grade students. I have, since a young age, enjoyed reading and writing and am lucky enough to get to share that passion with my students each and every day. In my experience,...

...area and have fun while doing so. I take a holistic approach when it comes to learning, so if one method isn't working out we can reevaluate to see how a student learns best. A fun fact about me is that I have a 5 month old puppy named Kylo Ren(yes like Star Wars) and...

...bachelor's degree is in Elementary Education and I am finishing up my Master's degree in Special Education. I completed my student teaching in the city of Pittsburgh, and am a licensed teacher in the state of Virginia, where I have been teaching for several years. While my expertise is working with K-6 students in math,...

...my joy when students get concepts and are able to succeed in them. I am knowledgeable in STEM courses and have spent years tutoring others and seen wonderful stats whether its in a child's confidence in their course or their grade increasing by two letters, I am always ready to help any student no matter...

...people through effective, responsive tutoring in order to be successful. After earning double Bachelors Degrees in Political Science and History from the University of Central Florida, I joined the Peace Corps. For two years I taught English and Social Studies in rural Liberia. Upon completion of my Peace Corps service I continued teaching High School...

...it impacts the lives of those children. Teaching helps to provide them with some future success. Participating in programs that help to facilitate understanding and learning deeply impacts the students lives as much as it does my own. When children are provided with this type of inspiration and motivation to succeed, I believe that it...

...6th graders by conducting hands-on experiments, and they all caught on quickly. To me, helping others overcome academic obstacles and reach the "aha" moment is priceless. Although I have a wide range of subjects under my wing, I prefer Math (specifically Algebra), as I have always deemed it logical and applicable to any career path....

...been my strength and thus I aspired to make a career of my skill. I had not considered teaching when I began college. However, many of my friends there were education majors who influenced me on a daily basis as they passionately related how rewarding it was to be able to push a pupil just...

...have also previously scored for College Board for AP Language and Composition, which gives me helpful insight into the inner workings of those assignments, and thus even more informed on how to prepare students for it. I adore teaching. Every day in class, I try my hardest to make my students laugh, and/or surprise them...