Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Maryland

...students are doing test preparation and half are getting some kind of help with school. At the tutoring center where I worked, we had a number of students who were being tutored in order to become very advanced in their studies at school and to gain admission to highly selective colleges by getting top-notch scores on their SAT. We also had students who were struggling to do well in their classes and therefore needed help...

...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 passionate writer and understand the pressure students face in writing college application essays. My experience with college essays comes not only from helping...

...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, math and science program. In addition to my bachelors I hold masters degree from Johns Hopkins University in administration and supervision and a...

...have been published in at least a dozen magazines and trade journals. Let's work together to make you a great writer! As a board-certified (American Society for Transportation & Logistics) professional, I can help you excel in course work related to that field. Over the last 25 years, I've also founded businesses, worked as an executive in major corporations, and managed a manufacturing firm as the CEO. Let's talk business! Learning can be fun -...

...am a pre-medical/pre-nursing student with a Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts in Psychology, and I was born on Reunion Island( bonus points if you know where it is!). I had the chance to travel across Europe, and grew up in Paris, France. I grew up learning three different languages ( French, Creole and English) and took eight years of Spanish at school. As a native speaker, I think I would be an effective tutor and...

...for help in my studies, and enjoy helping others in turn. A theatrical plot consists of the selected elements of a story which are chosen to present in a limited amount of time. If the entire sequence of events were explained, that would be history. Such an exploration of all manner of details is the essence of the discipline. Studying across cultures provides insight into our common humanity, and likewise, exploring different eras in history...

...little girl. However, it wasn't until I started volunteer as a tutor while pursuing my bachelor's that I found my passion for teaching. After I graduated from Tennessee State University, I started working as a private English tutor. I specialize in helping students connect the readings to the skills they need: critical reading and thinking. I work at the student's pace in order to give them the education style they cannot receive in a crowded...

...I will be pursuing a PhD at GWU starting in August so I will have only weekend availability starting then, but would love to help students through their classes and standardized testing! I have multiple years of experience tutoring math, reading, and test prep. I joined Varsity Tutors in 2018 and have loved getting to know my students and help them achieve their goals. My hobbies include backpacking and baking, and my favorite subjects to...

...scores on both the ACT and SAT by an average of ten percent. After receiving my Master in Fine Arts Degree from the University of Maryland, I moved to Manhattan to join the New York City Teaching Fellows, earning a teaching certification and undergoing field training at John Dewey High School in Brooklyn, NY. Later, I worked as a writing specialist at the famed Harlem Children's Zone, where I helped underachieving students with their academic,...

...soon return to school to pursue my PsyD or PhD in Psychology. I have been tutoring for 3 years with Varsity Tutors and tutored for around 5-6 years in total. I truly want my students to understand the subject, not just complete the work assigned. So, I will ask open-ended questions with a hope to engage deep thought and further understanding. I'm a big soccer fan and love playing or watching. My favorite team is...

...understand how their brain works. I love to learn new things. Currently, I am focusing a lot of my energy on mind brain education and on equity in the math classroom. Everyone can learn math and everyone can find beauty and joy in it. It's all about finding the right path through a problem. My tutoring method involves asking questions, tapping into prior knowledge, and presenting options of strategies. Then as students become more comfortable,...

...data and drawing meaningful insights from them. My love of data drove me to major in Statistics at Virginia Tech where I graduated Summa Cum Laude with my B.S. in Statistics and minors in both Business and Economics. After school, I began work in the field of Data Science and currently have 3 years experience in this field under my belt. I have past experience with private tutoring as well as public tutoring through Kumon....

...a student in Middle School. I enjoy witnessing achievements of students and the AHA! moment when they have grasped a concept. There is nothing like the feeling of achievement and accomplishment. Especially when there has been an extended period of confusion or the adjustment of a small piece of a puzzle that changes everything. I am a graduate of Vassar College. I have a Bachelors Degree and a Masters Degree. I enjoy movies, cooking, and...

...fellow educators alike for my abilities in helping students excel. My teaching style demonstrates dedication to fostering a positive learning environment to all students and maximizing individual student performance. The accomplishment I am most proud of in my tutoring career is excellence at building mutually respectful relationships while being an excellent problem-solver. I feel confident that I can bring an excellent backdrop of professional experience to any organization and I do welcome any and every...

...simple terms so that you can understand the concepts and be able to apply these concepts to even problems. I will be completely dedicated to helping you achieve your personal academic goals. My expertise is in biology specifically genetics but I can tutor in various other branches of biology. Due to the strong use of mathematics and statistics in biology, I can also tutor in both of these areas. Lastly, I often write as a...

...in applying writing to the working world. During my academic career I was recognized with several awards, fellowships, and scholarships that acknowledged my achievement and dedication. But it was not always so. Truth be told, I struggled greatly through high school. This path taught me, on a personal level, that not every student learns the same way. Therefore, my approach to teaching and tutoring is centered around uncovering the unique challenges each student faces, and...

I am a music educator, and a special education classroom teacher of five years. My classroom experience has taught me the importance of differentiating lessons in order to reach individual students. I strive to use my knowledge and creativity to foster a positive, rigorous, and engaging because I believe that is what the educational experience should be.... I believe that every child and adult is capable of learning, but we all learn best in different ways....

...to fill in those literature gray areas you are struggling with. For the college student who needs help with English Literature, Poetry or help preparing for the GRE exam, my methods will help improve your test scores. My teaching philosophy is simple, "...a little learning is a dangerous thing, drink deep or taste not the Pierian spring..."What this A.Pope quote is simply saying is do not learn things halfway and think you know it all, act...

...earned a Masters Degree in Reading. I would love to encourage and assist your child in enhancing his/her educational skills. I have 17 years of teaching experience and am a Lead Facilitator for the Ready Program for The National Reading Foundation of Baltimore. With my expertise and experience teaching pre-k, second, third, fifth, seventh, and eighth grades, graduate work, and positive outlook I can help your child reach his/her educational goals by teaching useful strategies...

...University of Florida in 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics, Minors in Leadership and Public Leadership, and a Certificate in Political Campaigning. While completing my Bachelor's Degree, I taught students weekly about voting rights and public policy for two years and I interned for a member of Congress for three summers in a row. I joined Varsity Tutors to help students become responsible citizens (and voters!) with a sound understanding...