Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Frederick, MD

...of the pre-revolutionary American colonies, to movie nights with my parents where we watched Casablanca and I learned about the German invasion of France and the puppet government they installed to be sympathetic to the Nazi political movement - I was always learning. This passion continued with my into my collegiate life, where I felt...

...system and positive role model. Since graduating from UMD, I have been serving with AmeriCorps through City Year, a nonprofit organization that goes into schools to target student attendance, behavior, and course work with a near-peer relationship. In my spare time, I love to catch up with friends, read a good book, test out a...

I enjoy designing illustrations of cover art for books, comics, graphic novels and journals. I also enjoy photography, using the latest techniques and trends in the art world and creating innovative projects. Having worked and interned as a graduate student at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. I'm always ready for an educational adventure!

...M.A. in English from Clemson University in 2009. I am currently a PhD candidate in English at the University of Maryland, where I teach a variety of college level courses, including composition and literature courses. I am very invested in working one-on-one with students on critical writing and critical reading skills. Both sets of skills...

...next year with a BA in Justice and Law with a minor in Education, and an MS in Justice, Law, and Criminology. I've previously worked as an art teacher and instructor at a non-profit in Chicago and an in-class tutor for a high school English class through DCReads. While I tutor a broad range of...

I have 13 years of tutoring experience. My tutoring experience has been with elementary and middle school students. I have tutored students in Reading, Language Arts, and Math. Tutoring students has been a very rewarding job for me. My tutoring experience has enabled me to focus on the academic goals of the students.

...all things French :) I value hard work and persistence more than getting everything right the first time because I think we learn the most from our own mistakes. I try to model and instill this Growth Mindset in my students so that they have the skills to succeed beyond academics, even if they need...

...success has been working with students in English, Social Studies, and study and organizational skills. I have been trained in using academic interventions in both traditional and online settings. In my work, I have extensive experience in using data to pinpoint specific skills that students need to understand larger concepts. I believe that assessments and...

...so I'm comfortable teaching humanities and social sciences as well as math and science. Teaching is the most rewarding job I've ever had. I love working with students to find what motivates them, and helping to achieve their goals. I particularly love teaching social sciences and writing. It's so great to see a light go...

I am a certified teacher with 25 years of teaching and tutoring experience with adults and youth. I specialize in reading, math, ELA, visual art, college and professional test prep with a multisensory teaching style and expertise in neurodivergent learners. I have taught various subjects and my experience is wide ranging.

...and public speaking. I am currently engaged in part-time work as a behavioral health specialist, providing individual and group therapy for individuals facing challenges in personal and professional life decisions. I have trained members of the general public ways to write in a style that is clear, concise, and persuasive. When addressing new subject areas,...

...time, and later taught business English to adults in San Jose. Recently, I returned to the area after two years living in Medellin, Colombia where I taught English at La Universidad Catolica de Oriente. I believe that providing positive reinforcement and encouragement are essential to students' growth and success, but I also have high expectations...

...their own personal limits. By expanding upon previous knowledge exploring new, uncharted territory, students increase their career opportunities and future personal successes greatly. In my classroom students are encouraged to commit to a level of performance that challenges them to reach their full potential. My expectations of my students are high, and by the end...

...math. I have a passion for both mathematics and music and love working with kids teaching and tutoring. I do best at calculus and algebra but also love all types of math from elementary school math to Calculus BC. I have a lot of experience working with younger kids teaching both music and math.

...last five years. My tutoring experience includes providing general homework help for children with special needs, both in home and at school, and providing subject-specific help through online tutoring. I have also worked as a camp counselor, so I know how to treat students with the respect that they deserve, while also ensuring that they...

...to leveraging my academic expertise to empower K-12 students facing language and academic barriers, specifically in Spanish and English. I hope to cultivate a supportive environment where students can thrive academically. I've had the pleasure of participating in other tutoring services like the Latino Student Fund, where I assisted students across various subjects, including math,...

...myself. As a current student, I understand the standards many teenagers are held to and the stress many of them are faced with, and thus would like to impart my knowledge and experience! I also enjoy teaching elementary and middle school students essential skills that they will undoubtedly build upon as they progress into secondary...

...but not have the natural ability to be a fast learner, and I'm ready to share the tips and tricks that I've gathered with other students who want to become better learners as well. In high school, I spent much of my time working with the arts through choruses, drama, and dance; I was also...

...to think I am particularly gifted at motivating students to do well; We will not be bored when studying what can seem to be tedious subjects. Through working with Foster Kids in our own home, coaching both basketball and soccer, and helping beginners in Howard Community College’s Chinese corner, I have often helped to instill...

...is important and succeeding academically is important. But the most important thing you should take away from a good education is the ability to think. Think broadly, think critically, and think for yourself. It's a skill I've come to value more and more and we can learn to harness it while we learn all the...