Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Maryland

...also make all the difference to a student's efficacy and I enjoy finding what works for them! I take a positive, motivational approach to what is often a frustrating situation for the student. We will work together to meet their specific needs and learn self-sustaining skills. I teach largely through asking directed questions that allow the student to see their own mistakes so that they can be confident working on their own in the future....

...Literature. I have been working for Varsity for over 5 years, and have tutored a wide range of students of all ages. I am very comfortable with children who might be shy or nervous working with a tutor, as well as those who are not too enthused about having any extra work! My tutoring style involves incorporating not only the review of the material but also practice in how to take notes, become an active...

...the Young Writers Workshop at University of Virginia, as well as to adults in workshops all around Baltimore. I have a deep love for learning, reading and writing, but am eager to share that excitement and help others to find it. However, I am also keenly aware of the difficulties students can have with reading comprehension, writing clearly or understanding various subjects, especially if they are not receiving enough specific attention at school. I believe...

...have years of experience tutoring students in test prep (SAT, ACT, SAT II subject tests), mathematics, and science. In high school, I have tutored younger students in mathematics and English. Throughout college, I have done private tutoring in SAT, PSAT, and math and science subjects. Also, I have worked with two students from China: I helped one boy with SAT prep and editing his college application essays, and I tutored the second girl in GMAT...

...an emphasis on giving each child the tools they need to figure things out for themselves, especially for math and hard sciences such as chemistry. When students learn the correct way to approach problems, they learn not only their subject, but they learn "how to learn". Learning technical subjects need not be cold and rigid - creativity is valuable in any subject! In short, I like to teach in such a way that the student...

...rising second-year student at the American University Washington College of Law and am currently concentrating on intellectual property law. Originally from California, I grew up speaking a mixture of Chinese and Vietnamese at home while learning English and Spanish in school. While I love learning new languages and about new cultures, I most enjoyed writing and reading in school. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, creating short films, and browsing independent book stores for...

...graduate of the College of Charleston in South Carolina. There I pursued a double major in economics and philosophy, as well as a minor in environmental studies. As a student-tutor I enjoyed helping student grapple with difficult concepts and enjoyed watching them succeed. While I have a broad interest in economics and statistics, I particularly enjoy macro-economics and monetary theory. I hope to one day teach at the university level. In addition, I enjoy reading...

...Ellis McKennie and I am excited for the opportunity to be a tutor with Varsity Tutors! I am a former college football player at the University of Maryland. I recently graduated from law school and live in Washington, DC where I work as an attorney for a big law firm. I am excited to have the opportunity to tutor students in areas where I have had a great deal of experience and I look forward...

...govern life itself. I love guiding students through complex biological processes by breaking them down into clear, relatable concepts and fostering curiosity about how science applies to the real world. My tutoring style is adaptive and student-centered. I tailor each session to the individual's learning style, whether that means using visual aids, real-world analogies, practice problems, or step-by-step breakdowns of difficult topics. I encourage active participation, guiding students to ask questions, analyze concepts critically, and...

...other social science courses. In addition, I have years of ESL experience, and have a TESOL certificate certifying my professional skills in teaching English. In addition, I am a published author, and was a Senior Editor for the Fletcher Security Review, so I would be happy to help with any writing or editing tasks. Lastly, I have taken the SAT and GRE and scored in the top 5% on both verbal sections, and received a...

...worked as a paralegal in a mid-sized law firm in Washington, D.C. Currently, I am a first-year student at The George Washington University Law School. I have taken the LSAT more than once and I am here to help future test-takers to work their way up to the 90th percentile and above on the LSAT. Patience and practice are two of the most valuable components of my teaching methodology. Preparing for and taking the LSAT...

...for me as an individual and as a person. It fascinates me how these equations can be interpreted from different perspectives, depending on what there needs to be solved, what angles things need to be structured at for efficiency, what speed roller-coaster can max at, etc. I am passionate about helping students because I believe that when we learn, we grow. It's important to me that my students feel like they're getting a great education,...

...I'm looking forward to teaching you yoga! Yoga is not about fancy poses or working out. Yoga is a self-practice that builds inner-resilience and peace. It gives us the ability to feel like we can go through our lives with balance and compassion. I teach two group classes online per week, and am looking forward to teaching more one-on-ones and reaching new students. I offer private one-on-one classes for $60/hour or group classes at $15/hr....

...Master of Arts in Teaching with a specialty in Secondary English from American University. I taught middle school reading for three years. I taught a number of students with unique needs such as English Language Learners, students with learning disabilities, and students needing remediation. My favorite part of teaching is getting to know my students as learners and tailoring my instruction to meet their needs. In my free time, I like to read novels and...

I am a Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering major studying at UMD. As someone who loves chemistry, physics, and math, I aim to share that passion with my tutees.

...students remotely and in my college town of State College, PA. While tutoring in many subjects brings me great joy, I especially love tutoring students in Chemistry, Biology, and standardized exams (I am a 96th percentile scorer on the MCAT and a 99th+ percentile scorer on the SAT). I am passionate about being an academic mentor to my students by helping them fine-tune their studying strategies, as I truly value understanding and catering to them...

Hi, I'm Claudia! I love using the outdoors as a classroom and an opportunity for exploration and expression. I've spent the last several years working with all age groups, from toddlers to college freshmen, to make learning as fun as it is important. Ask me about mollusks or the American South (or anything really)!

...as a teaching assistant at top public and private universities. Let's do this! About your tutor I'm a Philadelphia native and proud Maryland transplant. I have a BA in physics from Princeton University and a master's in history of science from the University of Oklahoma (2013). I am finishing my PhD in history of science at Johns Hopkins University. My research is a blast (literally)- I specialize in the history of the US space program...

...in Psychology and Sociology. After completing my undergrad, I hope to attain a doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Child and Adolescent Psychology. I am very passionate about personal growth and mental health and believe that education is absolutely necessary for a quality life. I hope to preach the importance of academic growth and my appreciation for it to all of my future students! My favorite subjects to teach are elementary-level math and reading as well...

Junior, Georgetown University. Majoring in Government and History.