Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Bowie, MD

...playing the guitar with his band. I helped him plan an essay about his experiencing performing for a crowd, and he discovered that essay-writing wasn't a punishment--it was another way to express himself. As a freelancer, I've worked as a writer for a test preparation company, giving me a solid background in test-taking strategies for...

...think it's important to note one thing about my teaching style. I was never someone who simply "got" things in class. I often struggled to understand relatively simple concepts, especially when compared to my classmates, whether that was in test-taking or in any academic subject. So, I know what it's like to really wrestle with...

...your student (or you yourself) grow in the field you are currently grappling with. I have been fortunate to do well in my own academic pursuits: earning a Bachelor's in International Affairs & History from Georegetown University and a Master's in Education from Valparaiso University. I have taught for four years in a few different...

...with science. I have a lot of experience teaching disparate subjects. I have been teaching biology, chemistry, physics, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus to high school and university students for about 12 years. Similarly, have 12 years of experience with the SAT, ACT, and ISEE/SSAT, and about 4 years of experience teaching GRE and GMAT. As...

...sixteen until I was eighteen. I assisted middle schoolers and high schoolers, ages 11-18, on their core subjects: math, reading, social sciences, and physical sciences. I also assisted them in Spanish (all levels), AP classes, PSAT skills, and SAT skills. My greatest strength is assisting students get more organized and take better notes when they...

...in their educaiton. I believe one-on-one tutoring is the key to ensuring students are taught at their own pace and achieve full understanding of the material. I bring to the table my skills in math, reading, and writing. I am a freshman at Rice University studying philosophy and economics on the pre-law track.

...play soccer and Spikeball. I'm the oldest of ten children, and I am trilingual (Spanish, Arabic, English). I really enjoy nature, exercise, music, cooking, singing, conversations, and pets/animals. Regarding my tutoring experience, in high school I tutored younger students in biology and Spanish through a Spanish National Honor Society. After my freshmen year in college, I...

...methods for students to be able to make progress both in and out of tutoring sessions. My favorite part of tutoring is seeing students improve and build confidence in areas they used to be nervous about or dislike. One of the reasons I enjoy tutoring French is that I myself was initially very afraid to...

...the content and the format of the tests. I believe that it is important to impart important concepts and problem solving mechanisms to people because it allows them to learn a process that can be applied to different problems in life outside the exam setting. I definitely try to impart my passion for problem solving...

...where I double majored in Neuroscience and Health Policy. I am a veteran of the Montgomery County Public School system. I graduated from the International Baccalaureate Program at Richard Montgomery, and was an AP Scholar with distinction. I love working with people to help promote understanding, especially in the areas of math and science.... Teaching style should strongly depend on the student, else you risk either wasting time on ideas that are already understood, or on...

...12 years, including currently, World History (10 years), Psychology (4 years), Government, both middle and high school, (10 years) , and various regional courses such as Latin America and Asia. I have also taught Geography (4 years). I have taught large and small classes, and I have experience tutoring. I have a lot of experience...

...school teacher. I believe all students can succeed if give the right tools and support. I have experience working with students of all age/grade levels on subjects ranging from history, English, writing, math, and test prep. I believe in empowering students with the skills they can apply across their course work. No two students learn...

...to over 200 students in Jinan, Shandong Province, China. The experience was rewarding not only from a professional standpoint, but from an immersive cultural perspective as well. I believe that in order to succeed, students need to see learning as an engaging, rewarding, and fun challenge. Through encouragement and positive feedback, learning and achievement become...

I'm a college student at Johns Hopkins University, and I've been tutoring in various subjects since the fifth grade. I'm happy to tutor students of all ages, and I'm a cheerful and patient tutor. I'm also willing to work in whatever setting is most comfortable for the student, whether that be a library, a home,...

...I hope to do the same for my students. Since I have been on the other side of the picture, I know what worked best for me and hope to incorporate those techniques in my own practice. I love teaching and the feeling it gives both me and my student to see improvement. Practice is...

...History and helping students become the best writers they can be. Skills in these areas tend to translate particularly well to improvement on both the SAT Writing and Critical Reading areas, and were invaluable when I took the LSAT. I view my tutoring sessions as a partnership where the student and myself are working towards...

...Notre Dame with a degree in computer science. My teaching style is simple and relaxed, putting an emphasis on what students know already and building from there. The biggest teaching mistake I believe exists is starting from a concept that a student doesn't understand and unknowingly confusing them more. My goal is to get students...

...and grammar. Also, I taught and tutored students preparing for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) from 2003-2011. Teaching and tutoring are acts of service based on my obligation to care for the intellectual, economic, and cultural development of my students. Teaching and tutoring are lifetime pledges to show my students the goodness that is in...

...Science in Psychology with a focus on Clinical Psychology. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Mathematics (Statistics and Algebra) and Chinese. In my experience, I have found that the best way to help a student learn is to find what works best for them. I firmly believe there...

...It's my goal to help others enjoy learning as much as I have! I first started tutoring in high school, and I've enjoyed helping students from kindergarten age through college work through challenging concepts to gain a better understanding of the material. I'm a strong believer that "hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work...