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

...in Neuroscience. As a medical student at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, I am excited to provide growing students with the unique perspectives on typically difficult STEM subjects that I have learned myself over the past few years. I am deeply passionate about mentorship and teaching, and am excited to use the experience I have gained as a teaching assistant, mentor, and preceptor throughout college. I am most adept in biological, chemical, and...

...on teaching the Math and Writing sections as I have extensive knowledge on both 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 onto people I tutor. In my...

...into a St. Louis City charter school. In this position, I worked with students from 5th to 8th grade who were reading and doing math at a 1st grade level and up in an intense specials rotation. I know how to work with students of all ages. The work I do with my own students on a daily basis is the same dedication and level of differentiation that I would bring to students that I...

...order to motivate them and build confidence. I hold very high expectations, but I always take the time to figure out what kinds of strategies and supports students need to be successful. I strongly believe in helping students develop a growth mindset, which they can take into any educational experience. I have been teaching in the DC area for 3 years, and understand the demands of the Common Core Standards, PARCC, SAT and other exams....

...on-campus tutoring program. Finally, for the past two summers I have worked at the extremely rigorous Breakthrough Collaborative Teaching Internship at their Miami, Florida location teaching 5th and 6th grade science, where I a was again responsible for my own lesson plans, classwork, homework and quizzes. I am very interested in working with Varsity Tutors as I absolutely love working with children, especially in a teaching capacity. I enjoy the challenge of working through a...

...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 working with students who learn differently, and am very familiar with accommodation methodology for individual students. I currently teach at the...

I am a current senior at the University of Maryland studying Criminal Justice and English Language and Literature. I love teaching children and using my own knowledge to help others foster an understanding of the same material that is their own.

...I also tutored my host family's children in English, and I saw how my linguistics training is perfect for helping language students. Back in the U.S., I worked as a teaching assistant for my university's French department, teaching weekly classes and review sessions of intermediate-level French grammar. As a tutor, I want to help students enjoy the experience of language learning by identifying their areas of struggle, equipping them with solutions, and providing an encouraging...

...These job experiences, along with my time at Occidental, have imbued in me a passion for working towards improving the quality of and students' interest in education. I am particularly passionate about doing this by tutoring in history, writing, literature and Spanish. In my free time here in D.C. I enjoy taking advantage of our area's natural beauty, watching our local sports teams, reading fiction and keeping up with the news, and spending time with...

...through which I've had the chance to prepare and carry out lesson plans in elementary, middle, and high school math classrooms. The Terrapin Teachers program has made me increasingly aware of the gap in educational opportunities afforded to students of color and their white counterparts, and I would like to continue to learn more about how to be an equitable teacher. I am very passionate about helping students form a stronger mathematical identity. I am...

...each of those concepts, and how to do the math required to solve problems related to those concepts. I make an excellent tutor because I once struggled with learning concepts myself. This means that I both empathize with students who are having difficulties and I can understand which part of the material is difficult to grasp. I am also genuinely excited about the topics I choose to tutor, and my enthusiasm translates to a more...

...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. I have a Bachelor's in Art...

...and love working with people with learning disabilities. I currently tutor Chemistry, Biology, the Verbal section of the SAT, and Math up to Algebra 2. I especially enjoy tutoring the sciences, as I find them endlessly fascinating, and love sharing my enjoyment of them. I teach from the ground up, putting complex ideas into simple, understandable terms, and I love answering the question 'why?' Outside of my academic pursuits, I play guitar and sing, and...

Junior Computer Science student at the University of Maryland - College Park pursuing a degree focused on Machine Learning with extensive experience in industry Software Development. Additional focus in the education sector.

...ranging in grade level and subjects since high school (over five years). I tutor a range of subjects now and have a particular passion for the humanities and math! I love watching students succeed and find their passion for learning--understanding concepts can be fun, and having the tools to understand makes all the difference! Helping students have that moment where everything "clicks," is my goal. I also enjoy helping high schoolers prepare college applications and...

...I am able to offer tutoring in a variety of subjects, especially in the areas of mathematics and science. I have tutored students before for SAT prep and have experience with teaching anatomy. I also taught tennis for five years which is where I gained most of my skills in teaching. I really enjoy teaching and I find it extremely rewarding. I love working with students to help them grasp new concepts. Most crucially though,...

...ESL instructor). While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Foreign languages and Business. As a former HR Manager, I have had extensive experience working in a corporate environment as well. I am also a pursuing professional actress and filmmaker. I strongly believe that a rich education, be it academically or experienced, leaves a profound impact on one's life, opening doors for an enriched future. In my spare time, I...

...enjoy tutoring students in a myriad of subject areas (SAT Prep, College Admission, Economics, and Business Administration to name a few). Each presents its own set of challenges; however, I do believe knowledge is fundamental. With a little time and continue effort, no challenge or difficult concept is too much to successfully overcome. My tutoring style reflects this philosophy, as I strive to build on your current knowledge by identifying areas that need improvement, teaching...

...ones: growing a vegetable garden, cooking and eating from said place, studying how famous game designers create games and using their wisdom to hone my own skills and writing down my own game ideas and others like them. I also read books about improving yourself, sketch birds, trees and other nature themed subjects, play games on PC and write papers to record my thoughts on topics that interest me. All students have the greatness inside...

I am an attorney with a background in finance and economics and an interest in history and political science. Throughout my academic career, I worked with a variety of students and enjoyed helping them master subject matter and prepare for tests. I look forward to helping students in the greater Washington area.