Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Maryland

...as well as finding the test prep strategies that work best for my students. In software tutoring, I enjoy focusing on the tasks that help my students achieve their goals, while helping them understand the why's of each step so they can reproduce and apply their knowledge in new contexts. In ESL, I enjoy adapting my approach to the needs of my student and providing a supportive environment to practice speaking, reading, listening, and writing...

...with over 10 years of classroom teaching and school administration experience. I have taught primarily middle and high school students, particularly students with special needs. I hold a PhD in Special Education and I utilize my experience as a special educator to adapt to the teaching needs and learning styles and abilities of my students, which gives them a tailored and therefore more rewarding learning experience. I like knowing that I have helped someone achieve...

...English Language Arts Content Lead and Special Education teacher for a small charter school in DC. I have a Masters of Education in Literacy Leadership from American University. I've taught reading intervention at the elementary and middle school level. As a Special Education Teacher, I am able to pinpoint the reading needs of a student and propose the correct intervention. As the ELA Content Lead I ensure that the curriculum is prepared so that all...

...potential to improve their knowledge and skills and I'm committed to helping them do that, and to push them to excel in a way that uncovers their talents. Helping students achieve their goals in these exams is beyond rewarding for me, the feeling is immeasurable. Your success is my success - if you come away feeling satisfied you gained something from each session with me, then I feel completely fulfilled. Having struggled with exams myself,...

...on one with students because I believe it offers a unique opportunity to inspire each student to succeed and rise to his or her academic potential. Sometimes students can get lost in a classroom setting so being able to be a tutor in order to offer students that one on one experience is very exciting and something I am looking forward to. I also play lacrosse for the First Ladies D.C. Lacrosse team, walk many...

I am currently a Junior at Howard University. I major in Supply chain management. I enjoy learning from others just as much as I enjoy teaching others.

...seven years teaching experience on both the high school and post-secondary level. I can assist students with standardized test preparation, Reading Comprehension and Writing. I have taught Government, English, World Religions, History and Psychology in the past. I scored in the top 98th percentile on the LSAT and specialize in helping students using proven techniques to increase their scores. Specifically, I can help students more easily break down the types of logic games and to...

...I am a devoted, life long educator. I have been tutoring and helping others with their studies for as long as I can remember. I have now spent two years in the classroom teaching Kindergarten students. I believe that education is power and the key to life long learning lies in the early childhood and elementary classroom. I have a deep love for learning and I hope to share that with many more students.

During my undergraduate studies I managed an after school mentoring and tutoring program serving 200 at-risk Chicago Public School students in West Humboldt Park, Chicago. Upon graduation, I served as an elementary and middle school teacher through the Teach For America program in Washington, D.C. I completed my graduate degree in Elementary Education at George Mason University and am currently working in corporate philanthropy for a large Bethesda based corporation.

I am a music educator, and a special education classroom teacher of five years. My classroom experience has taught me the importance of differentiating lessons in order to reach individual students. I strive to use my knowledge and creativity to foster a positive, rigorous, and engaging because I believe that is what the educational experience should be.... I believe that every child and adult is capable of learning, but we all learn best in different ways....

I am a recent graduate of Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio holding a BA in Drama and Chinese Area Studies. I come from a family of creative educators. I have experience teaching and mentoring writing, reading, Chinese language, and English language immersion for native Chinese speakers. I love working one-on-one with young people to develop their academic skills while also giving them an example of supportive interpersonal interaction.

...of Education in Middle School Mathematics. Prior to becoming a teacher, I tutored students of all ages and levels and even traveled to Las Vegas to partner with Teach For America and work with students in underprivileged schools. I have always loved working with children and helping them accomplish goals and further their knowledge. I have dedicated my life to education as I believe that it is the key to a successful life. I always...

...I have multiple qualifications that make me a good tutor, but I would rather speak from my beginnings. Before I was a teacher or a graduate student, I was a young scholar, an immigrant, and a child who struggled in school. While all the other students got it, I just didn't . School was hard for me, and while I liked my friends, I hated the humiliation of just not getting it. What took others...

...linguistics major, I have a nuanced understanding of how grammar works and, further, of how to conceptualize it and explain it in terms that a student will understand. When a student is having difficulty with a grammatical concept, I begin by explaining it with reference to concepts that they do understand; I then guide them through creating example sentences with the concept until I am confident that they understand the concept and can identify and...

...a year at a DC non-profit. I earned an MA in Teaching English grades 7-12 from NYU Steinhardt and immediately began my career as a teacher with the New York City Department of Education. I worked at two of NYC's prestigious specialized high schools, helping a diverse student population. I went on to earn National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification. I took some time away from teaching to pursue a second MA in Literacy...

...Master's Degree in Public Policy at Georgetown University, with an emphasis on education policy. Previously, I worked as an ESL/English teacher in both Incheon, South Korea, and Shanghai, China, where I taught students from ages 3 to 18, and also provided training to the new teachers. One of my favorite courses was the intensive writing course, where students learned about the writing process, from brainstorming and drafting, through revision, and then finally creating a final...

...a passionate tutor. I take pride and excitement in the subjects that I tutor my students in. I enjoy making a difference in student's lives. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health, French Lit. and Cultural Studies. I am current going back to school to pursue a Nursing degree. I have experience working as a Teacher Assistant, Academic Tutor, and Paraprofessional. Confidence and good communication skills have continuously helped me to interact well...

...with access to knowledge, allow for discovery and the application of their knowledge, rather than being seen as the authority or the primary source for knowledge. The ability of any student to compete globally is essential and as such curricula should be designed to ensure the incorporation of a knowledge base that allows the engagement of current advances in technology. We must appreciate the cultural diversity of our students respecting each of their unique talents,...

...experience teaching students in varying subject areas, grades Pre-K through 8th. I am passionate about providing individualized learning opportunities based on students' interests. My use of an individualized and creative teaching approach has allowed me to positively influence students' participation and motivation in learning. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Child/Adolescent Development and currently pursuing a Master's in Education. In my spare time, I enjoy Sudoku, baking and game...

...Science in Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park. Upon graduating, I became a Special Educator at a private school where I realized my passion for working with elementary and middle school students with disabilities. I am eager to ensure that students are able to receive fair educational opportunities, despite any obstacles they may be facing. My favorite subjects to tutor include elementary/middle school academics (reading, math, science, writing) in addition to essay editing...