Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Rockville, MD

...student at The University of Maryland, I am deeply committed to leveraging my academic expertise to empower K-12 students facing language and academic barriers, specifically in Spanish and English. I hope to cultivate a supportive environment where students can thrive academically. I've had the pleasure of participating in other tutoring services like the Latino Student Fund, where I assisted students across various subjects, including math, English, and reading; while helping them translate between English and...

...moment as a student. I 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 into their psyche. I love to put that puzzle together to unlock greatness. Follow your...

...rights nonprofit in DC, where I do all sorts of data analysis. I've been fortunate enough to work and live around the world - most recently working with goat farmers in India (long story). In college, I studied abroad in Jordan. My background as a tutor is a bit unconventional: at each of these nonprofits my job included training and teaching my coworkers technical data and computer skills. Additionally, I've worked as a tour guide...

4 years of college. Bachelors in Arts in Political Science from Brooklyn College in NY. Currently an elementary school Substitute Teacher in MD. Excited to share my knowledge with those willing to learn!

...to my students success by promptly and effectively answering their emails, holding weekly hours, office appointments to help them with their writing skills or course material, and holding multiple review sessions to accommodate my students course/exam schedules. As a secondary teacher, I mentored my students during lunch hours or after schools. I also co-organized a Post-secondary fair to ensure that students had an opportunity to learn more about post-secondary programs and have their questions properly...

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 seek to work with all of my students to ensure that they meet their personal goals (and, ideally, even exceed those goals) in an environment where learning is encouraged by making the subject easy to understand, mutual respect, and laughter.

...which I received for Adams State University. During this time, my husband and I welcomed our first child. Once my children were in school I started working in the school system again as a Pre-K teacher and then as a long term substitute at an arts charter school where I had the amazing opportunity to teach theatre. I have been homeschooling my children for the past two years and love watching them as they learn...

I am a practicing artist and cultural worker with a passion for curatorial practice, art administration, and elevating the social impact of art engagement. I am most concerned with practicing empathy, diversity, and inclusion in the ways that we study and create art.

...City, I graduated magna cum laude from the University of London (Queen Mary College) in England with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Drama. My primary concentrations, also the subjects of my dissertations, were religious themes and portrayals in Early Modern and Renaissance literature, particularly Shakespeare, as well as the political and socioeconomic impact of language and creative arts education in the 21st century. I have completed graduate level coursework at Reed College,...

I do not fit in stereotypical academic categories. I was a humanities focused liberal arts major, a graduate of the Great Books program at St. John's College. But there I rediscovered a love of math and science which has led me to pursue Physics. I am a hard science geek who loves to read, and I want to help students learn to love all subjects and succeed at them too.

...and I am enthusiastic about growth in learning and a huge proponent of students taking ownership of their education through means necessary to gain a deep understanding of course materials and concepts that will allow the student to advance in the subject area immediately and in the future. My aim is to help others obtain a clear and comprehensive view of subject matter, so that they may succeed in their assignments at hand as well...

I am a senior at VCU, majoring in Psychology. I was a teaching assistant at Kumon and worked with students, ranging from age of three to eighteen, to improve academic skills. I aided students in math and reading, helping them reach higher levels. I look forward to helping you!

I love helping others with processes I've found difficult at times myself. Having struggled with incompatible teaching methods, I know they can make all the difference in how successful a student is at a given assignment or in a class overall.

...undergraduate peers. I mainly tutor economics, mathematics, statistics, and computer science because these subjects are what I am most educated in. Nevertheless, I do posses great knowledge of political science, world history, and business. As a tutor I focus on connecting with students to not only help them learn the material but also to find the best approach for the student to learn. I tailor my tutoring sessions for understanding concepts rather than just solving...

...I intend to pursue a Master's degree focused on education policy. My tutoring experience is primarily with middle and high schoolers, working together to create innovative ways of engaging with curriculum. I believe that all students can achieve their highest potential given the right skills and support. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, I especially love reading, writing and the social sciences and all opportunities to share my interests in literature and history....

...a rising Sophomore, entering into the University of Pittsburgh. I graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School for Sci/Tech. During my years at high school, I understood the struggle that many students face with the math portions of the SAT, and ACT, as well as the various subject tests that are required as well. I believe in the importance of preparing for these tests, and my experience studying for them has proven to be valuable. Some...

...to economic situations or understanding statistics at the business level. I am very skilled at math and have confidence in teaching all grade levels. I attribute my personal success in taking the ACT to a tutor, inspiring me to join the Varsity Tutors team. I have experience with many standardized tests, but I specialize in ACT and SSAT test preparation. My ability to effectively work with all ages allows me to intellectually grow. I am...

...interactions, and I know so many students can benefit by individualized attention. I hope to teach by example, to provide clear and simple explanations for complex concepts, and to be able to review and give advice as quickly and thoroughly as possible. When I am not working, I love spending time with my two dogs, cooking, reading (mostly historical drama and biography), and continuing to learn as much as I can about the world around...

...I worked with sophomores on whatever trouble spots they were having in their classes. After college I was hired as live-in tutor for a homeschooling family with two high school age children. This was an incredible position. I worked with them on Literature, Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, History and Geography - you name it, I did it. In my tutoring I prefer to focus on the student's strengths and build recognition that everyone has the tools...