Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Baltimore, MD

...of trying to meet someone else’s expectations, we can build students' confidence and academic success. We all have the right and responsibility to accept ourselves by defining who we are on our own terms and knowing what we stand for. This intricate balance can be achieved through increasing the availability and visibility of positive role models, advocating for participation in extracurricular activities, and educating students about goal setting and having high expectations for themselves.

...early with good writing skills. In law school, I worked for two years working with my peers on both legal and academic writing. It taught me the patience and good humor needed to give students the confidence to excel as good writers. I can help students with any writing assignments including college essays. The steps for good writing are all about thinking and planning ahead no matter if you are a high school freshman or...

...the College of Charleston in South Carolina. I am certified in Early Childhood Education, but have experience and have taken college courses in math, and reading/writing up to the middle school level. I enjoy working with children and have the patience and experience that can help them to grow and learn. I have taken French from age 11 to the college level and would be willing to tutor introductory Rrench as well.... I believe that all children are capable of learning and succeeding with the right motivation and positive influence in and out of the classroom.

...History; I am in the process of applying for graduate school to study Environmental Sustainability. My love of nature and the outdoors really strengthened my desire to pursue a career in environmental science. Although science is what I have chosen to study, I am extremely strong in the areas of reading, writing, editing, history and general social studies. In high school I excelled in AP Composition, Literature, World History, and European History. My test scores...

...Lehigh University in Psychology and a M.S.Ed. at the University of Pennsylvania in counseling and psychological services. I started tutoring because I love math and can't get enough of it. I love the feeling of solving 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...

...and privately, each with a different focus yet following the same theme. That the student is the main focus. One can not build if there is no foundation, which is the mentality where instructors meet students where they are and build from what the student knows. Whether it is due to class size, student confidence or even the general lack of understanding tutors can act as buffer in such situations that affect the student's’ overall...

...to Biology and Graphic Design. I have a professional educator's certificate issued by the State of Florida Department of Education. I am endorsed in reading and ESOL. Since graduation, I have spent time being a 4th 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...

...most K-12 subjects, SSAT and SAT I & II Prep, as well as in College Level Organic and General Chemistry. Working with students and helping them succeed and overcome challenges is a very rewarding experience. I believe learning can be a fun process, and that hard work, dedication, and inspiration can make a huge difference in a student's life. My goal as a tutor is to give my students the ability to feel empowered and...

...a good tutor, but I would rather speak from my beginnings. Before I was a teacher or a graduate student, I was a young scholar, an immigrant, and a child who struggled in school. While all the other students got it, I just didn't . School was hard for me, and while I liked my friends, I hated the humiliation of just not getting it. What took others just moments to understand, took me hours...

A battle-tested veteran of the New York private school circuit, I graduated college in 2013 and now teach German in DC. I lived in German-speaking Europe for many years, and I majored its language, culture and history. I fully understand the many competing demands on a modern student's schedule. My tutees and I therefore tailor-make lesson plans based on their personal strengths and areas for improvement in order to fully capitalize on our time together.