Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Maryland

...Business Analytics with a double minor in Biotechnology and Economics. Next year, I will be at the University of Michigan pursuing a Master's degree in Financial Engineering. I am fortunate to have a wide range of experience in teaching quantitative subjects (pre-algebra, algebra I/II, pre-calculus, calculus I/II/III, statistics, and economics), along with SAT & GMAT test prep experience. Additionally, I serve as a senior teaching assistant in Georgetown's finance department teaching introductory financial management to...

...not tutor formally, my experiences in writing workshops allowed me to frequently review, critique, and enhance the work of other students. During law school, I was a teaching assistant for torts and contracts. I also offered optional sessions on constitutional law, civil procedure, and international law. I am passionate about teaching and tutoring in general; my favourite subjects include English literature, writing generally, and any law school subjects. In my spare time, I enjoy playing...

...me wrap my brain around concepts I just couldn't grasp on my own. These experiences are what motivate me to be the best teacher possible to my students. The stress of falling behind your peers not only impacts your present success, but also can affect your lifelong attitude towards learning. I know firsthand that competition only grows as students move up in the academic world, therefore, asking for help when it's needed is crucial. The...

...expanded this passion out to the community, offering private sessions for students and parents navigating the college admissions process. Drawing on my background in learning and motivational psychology, as well as my experiences and training as an AVID GDL, I specialize in an adaptable, mentoring instruction style, especially effective for students facing unusual circumstances or special needs. While I tutor everything from academic prep through scholarship applications, I find the most satisfaction during the college...

...are unsure of exactly how to study for Math exams and I believe I provide good instruction for how students may best prepare in their personal study time. Generally, when students have difficulty with problems I prefer to have them work them for themselves and talk them through any stumbles they may have. I find this aids retention better than simply having them observe me doing the problems for them. I work with students at...

As a lifelong student and newly emerging teacher of many areas of discipline, I not only want to help you find your own unique way of learning, which will allow the subject to become fun and interesting. Whether it is understanding languages, history, science, or math, I will make the material understandable and enjoyable!

...natural curiosity and love of learning should be harnessed in the classroom, not dampened down. In pursuit of this, I encourage creative thinking and problem-solving and use various pedagogy techniques, such as active recall, to engage students in my classroom and tutoring sessions. I try to instill in all of my students that they are capable of great things and that learning is beautiful, because I truly believe that it is. I have been a...

...Major at the University of Maryland in the Integrated Life Sciences Honors Program. I am a pre-medical student, having taken the majority of the required coursework and having passed my MCAT with a 515. I also received a 35 on the ACT. love teaching and have been teaching Math, Computer Science, Science, and English-related subjects for over 5 years. I would love to help tutor you in the subjects that you are passionate about!

...ways they may not immediately see. Some keen-eyed students can understand abstract subjects through visual aids, while some may work better with quantifications and variables, even when studying literature. It is important to me that students understand that their unique ways of learning are strengths, and not crutches. I avoid rote memorization whenever possible. Off the clock, I am a devoted reader and a novice poet and writer, as well as a fan of critical...

...mostly in Algebra 1. Forming a relationship with these students was very fulfilling and I began interning for those tutoring programs so I could do the behind the scenes work. After college, I entered into a competitive teaching program called DC Teaching Fellows, where I got formal training into becoming a teacher. I spent the past 6 months as a lead teacher for an 11th grade Algebra II class. I lead tutoring with a group...

...young students to help them understand and appreciate the wonders of biology in the world around us. I recognize the significant role a teacher plays in fostering a child's interest in a subject, and I aspire to be that inspiring figure for you/your child. I believe that while it may be easy to teach already brilliant students, a truly great teacher is defined by their ability to help struggling students succeed. I am committed to...

...a PhD in Pharmacology. I have years of experience tutoring middle and High school students in the areas of Math, English, Biology and Chemistry. My most rewarding experience was working with a program called Brooklyn College Now program geared at preparing high school students for college. It was a very rewarding experience watching these students ultimately get into the college of their choice. I love tutoring but most importantly, I love working with children and...

...my very eyes, the growth in confidence a student undergoes once he or she clears that frustrating hurdle of not understanding a concept. Biology and much of the sciences embody an expanse of details, which to the student, can seem to involve a lot of rote memorization. I enjoy teaching various active learning methods to help my students consolidate and reorganize this information in a way that makes it easy to understand, interconnect, and remember.

...student, I didn't have much luck with my own SAT tutors. I have since taken my own personal experiences as a student and improved my own teaching style. I find that students are able to easily relate to me, because of my age and approachability. It was, after all, not that long ago that I was exactly in their shoes. Last summer, I also served as a college admissions guidance counselor and essay revisionist. I...

...learning. I create a safe, friendly, and productive environment for my students to learn which is the top priority. Not every student is the same and every student has their own unique way of learning and learning needs, it is important that while creating lesson plans I differentiate for all students so that they can get the most out of the lesson. In my spare time I enjoy coaching track & field and cheerleading, drawing,...

...becoming a physician. I often challenged myself by asking "If my patient asks me this molecular biology question, how hard would I work to solve it?" which motivated me to fight through my academic setbacks. I learned that in medicine I have to let my desire for helping others motivate me through these challenges. I gained an understanding that as a physician, I would have to be open to adapting to the conditions of my...

...While tutoring, I like to be repetitive to make sure my student is proficient in an area, and I like to guide the student so that he/she can try to figure out the problem on their own before asking for help. I like to use my student's thought process to see how they learn best and to determine what is the best teaching style for them. In my free time, I enjoy dancing, baking, and...

...subjects that I tutor my students in. I enjoy making a difference in student's lives. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health, French Lit. and Cultural Studies. I am current going back to school to pursue a Nursing degree. I have experience working as a Teacher Assistant, Academic Tutor, and Paraprofessional. Confidence and good communication skills have continuously helped me to interact well with people. Subjects of interest include but not limited to...

...Neuroscience and Math, along with a minor in Chemistry. I am extremely passionate about science research and worked as a bioinformatician/data analyst at UVA's Center for Brain, Immunology, and Glia. During my four years, I have successfully applied for 3 research grants and 1 scholarship independently. I have published 1 paper in Nature and recently submitted another. I hope to become a medical scientist (MD/PhD) involved in translational medicine, so that I can develop and...

I am a History Major that specifies predominantly in pre-modern Europe, but I am open to American history and I am aware of the broad strokes of Asain history as well. I look to aid students in their critical thinking, stressing the ability to analyze effectively over the acquisition of knowledge.