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

...area of public speaking; as a competitor, I reached the national tournament in extemporaneous speaking and was twice a state alternate in congressional debate. Becoming a stronger speaker played a key role in building my confidence and my identity, and helped me to discover my passion for tackling new subjects. I try to imbue all...

...Central New Jersey (and one of the top high schools in the country). I have a very strong background in the social sciences, the humanities, English (grammar + lit), and French (language, culture + politics). In addition to the aforementioned subjects, I tutor students in the ISEE (having taken them myself, as a student). Most...

I am a current Philosophy student in the Honors Program at George Washington University. From 1st through 12th grade, I was homeschooled; as a result, I believe I have a unique perspective on learning. I am excited to share this perspective with you!

...on the SAT, LSAT, and AP exams, but it hasn't always come easy. I understand what it's like to have to work hard to achieve your goals, and I'm excited to help students do just that. I'm looking forward to working with you to find tips and tricks for thinking about even the most challenging...

...find the words that have been eluding you. I have years of writing experience: as a grant writer for a non-profit, writing opinion pieces for national and international media outlets, and publishing poetry in literary journals and magazines. I can also provide instruction in other subjects such as US and world history, civics and government,...

...learn. I have lots of experience with standardized tests from SAT to ACT to AP, and along the way have picked up effective test-taking strategies. Making subjects like math, science, logic, and reading approachable and interesting is my passion. In 2020, I graduated from Smith College with a B.A. in Neuroscience. While there, I participated...

I see my role as a tutor as one in which I first create an environment that facilitates learning while I provide the supplemental instruction. In this way, I will also be working to build the student's confidence to help them succeed in their academic pursuits.

...I am awaiting results form a Master's thesis about reading comprehension in secondary science and history. I earned my BA in English at Roanoke College, then worked for 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...

...children and youth for over 10 years, grades 3 12, working primarily with "at-risk" students in danger of failing classes and/or not graduating from high school. My students have come from structured after school programs, community based organizations/church referrals and word-of-mouth. I assist young people in study skills/organizational skills, homework completion, understanding subject matter, college...

...(about 3-4 years) in tutoring students of various ages - whether it be test prep, course work (economics, biology, various math levels), etc. I believe in a three pronged approach to helping students - clarity, comprehension, and persistence. It is my hope that I can encourage students to seek their full potential. When not tutoring,...

I am a current graduate student at Johns Hopkins University studying economics. I am interested in using math and economics to unravel the mysteries that make up our modern world. Professionally I worked as a strategy consultant at Pricewaterhouse Coopers after graduating from Georgetown University ... I believe that learning should be first and foremost fun and enjoyable. No amount of studying will ever work if a student is not passionate and engaged with the material.

...tutoring. I try to design plans that reinforce subjects in multiple ways, to encourage memorization and ensure that students don't get bored. This approach befits both the teacher and the student. I have extensive experience tutoring students in mathematics, and I have tutored in science as well. I have also tutored unofficially on test-prep with...

...reading/writing, helping my students advance their abilities in a variety of genres. I taught weekly group and one-on-one lessons in South Korea that covered test prep, critical reading, and essay writing My philosophy for teaching is that my students not only improve in their academic potential, but also become engaged with the material and understand...

...like US History and political science, and I have worked with basic reading and math skills with New American elementary students in Vermont. During my junior year of college, I spent several months in Cuba, where I tutored both elementary school students and adults in English. Helping students understand new concepts is one of the...

Jeremiah Meslie is a student at American University majoring in International Studies and Economics. Jeremiah was an IB Diploma Candidate in high school, and received his diploma with his HL focuses in History, English, and Economics. Jeremiah enjoys helping students reach their goals and providing meaningful assistance with academic challenges.

...I went on to teach with Teach For America, and I am currently in my 3rd year of teaching. Tutoring has been an interest of mine for many years. I started tutoring when I was in middle school, and I haven't stopped. I thoroughly enjoy working with students of all ages to help supplement their...

...working with different personalities, learning styles, and comprehension levels. When tutoring students, I like to make the experience as pleasant as possible. I've had my fair share of terrible teachers (haven't we all?!) and my goal is to remind my students that learning can actually be fun. I am adaptable, reliable and hardworking, and my...

...graduation, I have worked as a teaching assistant at the University of Virginia Center for Politics, modernizing course information and helping the Center prepare for online learning this fall. In this time, I have also been tutoring students in Russian, English, history, and political theory. While I tutor many subjects, I am most passionate about...

...solving techniques Nurture self-directed learning Seeing individual fulfillment at the discovery of content mastery and generation of new knowledge In my opinion, the most effective method for teaching is trial and error. Unfortunately, due to the failure of many of the elementary and middle schools my students are coming from, many students are "A/B Honor...

...knew then that giving that feeling was worth pursuing. Getting a good score on my GRE because of that training only solidified that sentiment. I believe everyone is best when challenged, though there is no simple way to do so. Everyone is their own riddle, with their own secret combination that will spring the lock...