Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Rockville, MD

...worked with students at all levels, helping to improve their understanding and knowledge of the basics of science and mathematics. I hold the view that especially within these fields, no question can be perceived as stupid or irrelevant and as such generally create teaching environments whereby my students feel free to ask ANY questions. I am a British national and thus British educated and and just completed my PhD at the world-renowned, University of Cambridge....

...much knowledge and skills I am now able to bring to my tutoring sessions. A passion of mine is to assist children with their reading, writing and math skills. In addition, I enjoy tutoring students with their math skills from elementary to Algebra 1. Also being a Special Educator, I am experienced with educational assessments, differentiating work in order to personalize it for each student and their preferred style of learning, and utilizing a variety...

...in American politics and research methods. Throughout graduate school, I taught my own courses in addition to working as a teaching and research assistant. Currently, I work as an education research analyst for the U.S. Department of Education. I also tutor low-income students from Washington, DC through the non-profit organization, Horton's Kids. I can help students of all backgrounds improve their subject-area knowledge and advance their educational and career goals by developing and implementing a...

...teacher. I had always been involved with tutoring and assisting people with educational endeavors. I come from a large family, so I initially gained experience with helping family and friends with homework, which led to tutoring while in college. My passion has always been helping and doing my best to positively influence the well being of others. Prior to graduation, I worked for the Students with Disabilities Program on campus providing note taking services. I...

...with students more easily and understand their perspective when approaching difficult topics. I am patient with my students and always do my preparation before a lesson so that my time with the student is efficient. I strive to not only teaching the material in an effective manner, but instill the confidence needed so that the student can flourish in the classroom setting. I believe it is my combination of subject mastery, diligence and desire to...

...a believer in the real world application of subject content and strive to include real-world examples so that my students understand the bigger picture of what we are studying. Beyond my interests in education, I am an avid sports fan with my favorite sports being football, basketball, lacrosse and golf. After playing lacrosse at Washington and Lee, I continue to play in competitive leagues for lacrosse and a number of other sports (e.g., flag football,...

...from Lagos, I graduated high school at the age of 15. I took a year off to play sports and practice martial arts before coming to college in D.C. In the past I have attended numerous Hackathons including the Google DC Hack 2013, 2014 as well as 2015. I am also well versed in many programming languages including: C++, Python, HTML/CSS. I have been webmaster for multiple organizations including IEEE Howard University Chapter and SAE...

...having some experience in German and Chinese. I founded a Spanish Club at my old elementary school where I taught Spanish to fifth and sixth graders. I truly enjoyed the experience and I hope I can help more people as a Varsity Tutor. I have been studying Spanish and Japanese since middle school and I have studied in Japan as well. I believe that learning another language helps open many possibilities such as being able...

...and patients. I have worked as a substitute teacher in elementary, middle and high schools. I volunteered extensively in my children's elementary classrooms. I also served as a Cub Scout Den Leader for several years. I have lived abroad and traveled extensively with my family, absorbing varying cultures and languages. While I am able to tutor other subjects, I am most passionate about tutoring Math. I love discovering how each individual student learns best and...

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!

...for my students to look forward to our sessions and for every student to walk away from a session with a greater understanding of the subject and a smile on his or her face. A little about me - I am from New Jersey and very proud of it! I love to spend time at the Jersey Shore with my parents, two sisters, and brother. I have an adorable kitten name Lemieux who greets me...

...to cultivate the student to meet the needed learning objectives while earning their learning style. My other objective is to help the students believe that they are able and capable to overcome challenges whether it be academic or otherwise. I homeschooled my sons from grades 6-12. My experience includes setting up learning activities and providing additional support with challenging subjects. This experience taught me the importance of differentiating lessons as well as how the lessons...

...teaching the foundation that make up art, but how to have fun with it. I focus on adapting my teaching methods to each student's learning style, utilizing step-by-step demonstrations and visual aids to make complex concepts more approachable. I strive to create a supportive environment where students feel encouraged to explore and express their creativity, ensuring that learning is not just educational but also enjoyable. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy engaging in various art forms,...

...management. I also hold two graduate certificates from Georgetown University, one in Biodefense and Public Policy and another in Project Management. I am also certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute, and a Certified ScrumMaster by Scrum Alliance. My career applications have primarily been focused on management consulting in the public sector. I work in the Washington, DC metro area supporting the federal government with respect to public policy development...

I am a recent graduate from Virginia Tech, where I majored in Mechanical Engineering. I was part of a couple of research teams and learned the best way to learn is to dive into the subject head on to learn weaknesses and work on them.

...in that. While I was on my school's math team, I coached both the algebra II and pre-calculus teams, leading both to top 3 finishes at the regional level. I have also done personal tutoring earlier on in high school and even do as much as possible to help current peers studying for exams, with homework, etc. I primarily tutor in math, but I am also available to help in Spanish. As a Cuban speaker...

...Arts and Medical Humanities. Throughout my undergraduate career, I led tutoring sessions for Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry classes. While I enjoy tutoring a broad range of science and math subjects, I am most passionate about tutoring high school and college-level Biology! I strongly believe in students' abilities to reach their own "aha!" and "lightbulb" moments through guided questioning. It is a joy to work with students as they grapple with and become comfortable with concepts....

...Since graduating I have taught students ages 2 to 18 years of age in public, private, mainstream and special schools in Maryland USA and Queensland Australia. While raising our children I ran a tutoring program for remedial and gifted students from Kindergarten to middle school age. I also homeschooled our three children who are now all either graduated from university or finishing university. I believe helping my students to learn to love learning and become...

...proponent of students taking ownership of their education through means necessary to gain a deep understanding of course materials and concepts that will allow the student to advance in the subject area immediately and in the future. My aim is to help others obtain a clear and comprehensive view of subject matter, so that they may succeed in their assignments at hand as well as develop a base knowledge to take with them for other...

...calculus-based undergraduate physics courses at Duke University. Additionally, during my time as a medical student in Brazil, I worked as teaching assistant for the cardiac physiology graduate course of University of Brasilia's School of Medicine. These experiences allowed me to work with students of multiple ages, educational levels, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and to develop an appreciation for individual uniqueness when it comes to learning strategies and preferences. As such, I try to respect each...