Award-Winning Physical Chemistry Tutors in Frederick, MD

...both building homes and tutoring the children who lived in the neighborhoods we were working in. It was incredibly rewarding to work with the same students for multiple years and watch them develop, both as students and people. As an undergraduate student, I also worked as a teaching assistant for Organic and Analytical Chemistry labs,...

...currently working at the NIH. I have experience tutoring college, high school, and middle school students. During tutoring sessions I like to pinpoint where the problem areas are and begin by working with students on the fundamentals. Once the basics are covered I like to work through problems together as a way to learn material,...

...motivate students to care more about their classwork. My teaching style is tailored to each student's preferred study method, which I feel is much better than an overarching study plan. In my spare time, I am the lead developer of a tabletop game and I write short works of science fiction, which I hope to...

...each students needs and gain an understanding of their unique thought process; nobody solves a problem the exact same way. With many educational institutions adapting a philosophy of "teaching to the test" rather than an understanding, I feel an individualistic approach is the best way to complement this paradigm. When I am not working, I...

...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 in my academic career, I have learned exactly what it takes to achieve great test scores and high grades. I believe these methods are...

...or "teaching at" a student. I believe that discovery is the most exciting way to learn as well as the best method for producing long-term recall; it also tailors every learning experience to the individual student. I was most inspired to pursue this Socratic style of teaching after taking several courses in college from a...

...University Australia for my graduate courses in education. Having taught in both Australia and the USA, across age ranges from 4 - 18 years old, both in a one-on-one tutoring setting, and a classroom setting, I am able to help students with a wide range of methods, styles and resources to match a child's needs,...

...crucial for understanding not only our modern world, but also our past and possible futures. My favorite teaching tools include using real-world examples and simple demonstrations to illustrate seemingly abstract concepts, such as atmospheric pressure and barometry. Hand-in-hand with scientific literacy, I encourage excellence in verbal and written communication. In editing, proofreading, and teaching writing...

...facilitates learning. Outside of the academic world I enjoy reading, playing video games, listening and playing music watching and playing sports, hanging out with friends, do things outdoors, traveling, and movies/tv. I have a wide range of interests and can find common ground with almost anyone. I hope to not only help and inspire students...

...have since taught in various capacities in the field of Telecommunications and Electronics as well as related subjects. Most recently, I have been working with youth here in DC in the areas of Computer Technology, GED, Financial Literacy and Homework Assistance. This has been with year-round as well as summer programs. As part of continuing...