Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Rockville, MD

...favorite shows, researching random topics on the interweb, reading news articles, and hanging out with family and friends. There is a point in every student's life where you notice you need help. When I was a student, I know when these instances occurred and barely had the resources to access the tools needed to be successful. Now, I want to use my skills & experience to help students be their best academic selves to succeed...

...in crafting a well written work. I also frequently work with students on: Scholarship Application Essays College Application Essays Grad School Application Essays Research Driven Writing Academic Essays (focusing on Social Studies and English) Personal Essays Building Writing Confidence: Writing is a difficult process that few have mastered. It can be daunting to tackle it alone. I work with students to increase their faith in their own skill. I do this by focusing on the prewriting...

...develop friendships across the Americas, which is why I love teaching and tutoring those who want to build their language skills in either Spanish and/or English. Statistics and Psychology are subjects related to my profession and helps me understand issues related to society, culture and social justice. Thus, I am passionate about subjects related to Psychology and Statistics, since I believe related topics are quintessential to understanding inequities and disparities to make a difference in...

...and individualized approach to helping your child learn and understand the material, while keeping the session enjoyable. I love my job and working with the students and families in the school, but also have a great deal of interests outside of my work. In my spare time I enjoy any form of exercise, and will find any excuse to get outside when the weather is nice! My interests range from going to see live music,...

...of support, and I am more than happy to give it. In the past I have worked as a substitute teacher and a tutor. I am a graduate of Juniata College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English, so Literature, Reading Comprehension and Grammar are my strongest subjects, but I also have a lifelong interest in and passion for history. My tutoring style is firm but friendly, and I always try to tie material...

Hello, my name is Eileen! I am studying Secondary English Education at Towson University. My passions include reading, writing, playing with dogs, and coffee. Education is the great equalizer and that is why I've devoted my work and study to it.... "The important thing is not to stop questioning; curiosity has its own reason for existing."- Albert Einstein. I believe that the foundation of education is curiosity. It is important when teaching any subject to value...

...United Nations Development Program to teach English in an underfunded public school. I extended my time in Latin America by teaching individual classes to adults at an English language institute. I am currently substituting at a bilingual charter school in DC for a variety of subjects. I studied Anthropology, Sociology, and Creative Writing at NYU and have extensive experience in literature, writing, and history courses. I received and International Baccalaureate High School Diploma and would...

...of learners. Since graduating, I've kept my hand in the game working with my niece and nephew as they progress through their schooling. As cliche as it may sound, the biggest lesson I've learned throughout my years as a tutor, is that each mind operates differently. I believe that the most effective method to approach learning is to tailor each lesson to the individual such that eventually; not only academically, but personally as well.

While results are important, I really put special emphasis on students' abilities to build on their current knowledge and develop skills that will help them later on in their academic careers as well. I'm committed to a partnership with each of my students (I expect to learn a lot, too!), so I strongly encourage them to contact me with questions or just to chat. Please reach out! Thank you!

...the last several years, I have taught test preparation courses at Gallaudet University for teachers who will be taking the Praxis teacher certification exam in reading, writing, and math. In addition to experience teaching and tutoring various courses and levels of English and math, I have a wealth of experience in test preparation and test taking. As a student myself, I have personal experience preparing for and taking standardized tests. As a result of my...

...Shelly! My dad is a lawyer, and has taught me the value of strong argumentation skills. I have published everything from short stories to journalistic articles, in my college paper or at The New York Times. Most students come to me for my encouraging spirit and fun attitude because I always want to make learning a positive experience. Writing an essay or dissecting a book really boils down to the art of storytelling -- and...

I am punctual, detail-oriented, and a great teacher! I would love to work with you!

...to teach English in a classroom setting for a group of students aged 16-24 during a 5 week volunteer project in India. My favorite subject to tutor is Algebra. Especially in math and science subjects, my goal is to help students develop study guides and strong study habits that will help them succeed throughout their academic careers. I also enjoy working with students on reading and writing skills because I am an avid reader and...

...can be fun. As author of an award-winning novel and a lifelong passionate reader, I can also instill a love of reading in those who might not have discovered it yet. It starts with truly mastering the content, even if you have to slow down a bit to do so. I would be honored to tutor you and/or your student! (I am not the James Rosen who formerly worked for Fox News.)

...experience. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Mathematics, Reading, and Writing. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for the transition to middle school and beyond has became something that I find rewarding. I believe it is important for elementary school students to have a strong foundation of the basics of educational subjects that can assist them to become amazing in their future career paths. I am a...

Whether you're flummoxed by Foucault, distraught over Derrida, or just want to get through that next assignment before the dreaded Monday due date, I'm here to help.

...classrooms. I am skilled in reading comprehension and analysis, and enjoy teaching my students how to critically engage with literature, whether it is scientific, journalistic or literary. I am passionate about supporting my students' learning and development by prioritizing skills such as critical thinking, information literacy and creativity principles that I've developed myself throughout my academic journey. I'm a firm believer in using questions, explorative thinking and open conversation and always encourage my students to...

...as an integrated subject and as a separate subject. I have also taught Literature. What I know from years of teaching is learning styles differ from child to child. In order for students to be successful, the teacher must teach in a fashion and style in which the child benefits most. This is the key to imparting knowledge. When I am not educating students, I enjoy reading, traveling and walking .

I do not fit in stereotypical academic categories. I was a humanities focused liberal arts major, a graduate of the Great Books program at St. John's College. But there I rediscovered a love of math and science which has led me to pursue Physics. I am a hard science geek who loves to read, and I want to help students learn to love all subjects and succeed at them too.

With my years of experience tutoring a variety of subjects, I have learned that the best approach to working with students is to prioritize their wants and desires for their work. I am especially skilled in writing across all disciplines, and would be excited to help bring your goals and intentions to life on the page!