Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Baltimore, MD

...problems and knowing how I got there. I love how math concepts are so applicable to every day life. I realize that many people don't feel the same way as I do. I love helping others learn and enjoy math at their pace, using whatever methods that most suit them. I try to incorporate my counseling psychology background to foster the most optimal environment for growth. It's more important that you "get it" conceptually than...

...weekly test prep sessions for 9th grade. These prep classes covered topics in English, Civics, Geometry, Algebra 1 and Geography. In addition to teaching and conducting test prep, I also individually tutored elementary students in reading and phonics, and led weekly adult literacy classes. I am a great tutor because I genuinely care about my students. Also, I have the patience, ingenuity and compassion to help the student improve in the subject they are struggling...

...would like. I am also prepared to suggest additional materials that might be helpful for a particular student in a specific subject area. I am familiar with a number of very helpful resources. Before working at the tutoring center, I was actively involved in the homeschooling community. I homeschooled my older two children through high school and my younger two children through 8th grade. I also taught enrichment classes in the areas of math, science,...

...non-profit educational summer camp for DHH children ages 7-17 in Dundee, FL. In my experience I have educated students with intellectual, emotional-behavioral, and specific learning disabilities; I address each of their needs through goals and interventions I create, modify and implement based upon individual assessment. I feel it's important to put myself in my student's shoes to create a strong relationship that has a powerful effect on their progress. I enjoy helping struggling students prepare...

...grade teacher of reading and social studies, helping to run a retail store, and traveling. During my time as a 4th grade teacher I also tutored students who needed extra help after school in reading, social studies, and FCAT prep. My favorite subject is reading, but I also love teaching math, science, and social studies. I am quite passionate about education and the opportunities that it can give people. In addition to tutoring, I am...

...tutoring began years ago. Growing up I had the opportunity to babysit which gave me an opportunity to help those younger than me. I later went on to earn a bachelors in early childhood education and taught Pre K-2 grade for 7 years. Prior to teaching I worked in a child care center with age groups birth to school age. I currently work as an education consultant supporting students and teachers nation wide with reading,...

...and I believe every subject can be fun and interesting. I studied Linguistics in college, which trained me in the critical thinking skills necessary for teaching Grammar, Foreign Languages, ESL, Math, and standardized test prep. I started tutoring when I was 15, and I was trained as a Student Teaching Intern with Breakthrough in 2010. I've tutored students ranging in age from 8 to 88. I love working with students individually or in small groups,...

...graduate of Yale University, where I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Having a passion for the sciences, I worked in various research positions from studying endangered desert tortoises in the Mojave Desert to studying the population genetics of ornamental fishes of the Amazon. I realized I missed the human connection and pursued medical school at the University of Connecticut; where I've found medicine combines both my love of science and helping...

...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 a...

...in an extremely wide range of subjects in Math. From Algebra I to higher level college Math, I am always excited to help students learn to love the Math they are studying and gain confidence in their abilities. I would hope that, in addition to getting the right answer, my students would learn how to arrive at the answer and fully grasp the concept behind it. I always have a lot of fun while tutoring...