Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Maryland

...of science! I spend my morning reading articles about new scientific discoveries and laughing at silly science jokes. In my free time, I love to play video games including Hearthstone, Super Smash Bros, and Tomb Raider (just to name a few). I am also a big follower of sports. I am a die-hard Redskins, Capitals, and Nationals fan because I originally lived right outside DC. Also, I love to play sports in my free time....

I strive to help both struggling and ambitious students in a way that is tailored, effective, and efficient.

...worked in Communications for Mercy Corps, mostly writing for their blog. Right now I am interning at an International Development Consulting firm, in their education team, in downtown DC. I think education is absolutely essential to shaping a person’s character, opinions, and success in life which is why I enjoy tutoring, and more importantly, mentoring students. I've previously tutored the SAT and really enjoy cracking the Critical Reading and Writing sections of the exam –...

I'm a recent graduate from the University of Virginia who studied Linguistics as an undergrad. During my studies I had the opportunity to study five languages, and also tutored and taught English to adults and kids in the Charlottesville community. I recently returned from a year abroad in Taiwan where I taught English to children aged 6 to 16. Living in a foreign country is something I had always wanted to do, and I learned...

...young adults. Needless to say, this means there is quite a lot of psychology in my life, so while I am happy to assist others with their psychology classes, tutoring gives me a chance to take a break from it all and indulge myself in the other subjects I love! Outside of what must sound like an incredibly academic life, I do find time to entertain myself. I love going to museums and am definitely...

...age students because they still have a sense of wonder and awe about life. I have positive experiences describing/showing concepts to this age group, especially with manipulatives (hands-on materials). My husband and I have raised two sons, who have been through Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. In most years, this school system has been ranked either #1 or #2 in the nation. So I really can relate to many of the worries a parent...

...graduated from WashU in 2013, with a major in Environmental Policy. Although I'm happy to tutor most subjects, my strongest suit is writing. I read my friends' papers all the time - and really enjoy doing it! I can read anything from college essays, creative writing, or help you with the SAT writing/reading sections. I am also happy to help you brainstorm and talk through ideas on papers you haven't yet started. In my free...

Hi! My name is Ally Williams and I am an undergrad student at New York University. I study International Marketing with a Spanish Minor. I have been tutoring for 3+ years in Spanish, AP/IB High School courses, and college admissions. I love seeing students want to learn and see them progress!

...the school paper so I have a keen interest in journalism and am competent at writing and editing. I also read quite a bit, enjoying great works ranging from Paradise Lost by John Milton to The Complete Works of Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, playing piano and playing minesweeper on the computer. I am excited to work in tutoring because crazily enough, I think learning is fun.

I'm a former Math Olympiad - and currently a business executive - who continues to mentor students and office employees, while also volunteering with young people in my community.... As a teacher, one needs to be a careful and patient listener, and always strive to find innovative ways to connect to each student, bearing in mind, each person has their own strength, weaknesses, and methods of learning.... Understand the student's goal (specific grade / score, placement...

...see the tests as puzzles that can be solved and can make a huge difference in a student's future career. I still remember the stressful environment of standardized testing and can help students find ways to improve their test taking strategies so they can relax more on test day. One on one practice tests give students a chance to ask questions and understand the fundamentals while gaining familiarity with the layout of the tests themselves....

...and have recently been accepted to several top law schools. I primarily tutor Latin, German, Philosophy, the LSAT, the verbal and written sections of the SAT and PSAT, as well as AP and SAT tests in the fields of History or English. Additionally, I am happy to assist with college application essays, or help college students interested in applying to law school. Having previously worked as a T.A. in philosophy, I am aware that tutoring...

I seek challenges and like to help others.

...interests and areas of expertise. I have also completed 2 years of biomedical research training at the NIH studying substance use disorders, which is my research specialty. I love teaching and sharing my interests with others and believe that every student has the ability to boost their understanding of a topic when they are paired with a supportive mentor. I look forward to working with you and am excited to learn and grow together!

...with other students who want to become better learners as well. In high school, I spent much of my time working with the arts through choruses, drama, and dance; I was also a member of multiple athletic teams and the co-head of the GLSBT+ Alliance. Needless to say, I needed to find a balance between work and play! In college, I continue to be involved with music as a member of Doox of Yale, a...

Everyone has the ability and capacity to learn. The secret is creating a real-world connection that sparks curiosity and builds a mindset of resilience and growth. I become a teacher to help students who cross my path uncover their potential and become a better version of themselves. "Learn like you will live forever, live like there is no tomorrow"

...of reasoning through the problem, and give increasingly difficult related problems to strengthen understanding ("how would your answer change if the pulley had mass?") - I write calculator software (TI-83/84) to assist students taking AP exams (yes, it's within the rules.) This is recommended for specific common problem types that a student continuously struggles on, such as banked curves or rolling objects, but is not a substitute for studying, since problem types are so varied....

...even the White House! In this field, it is imperative to have a multidisciplinary background, which I believe helps me a great deal in tutoring! I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.98 GPA from the University of Florida, and I graduated high school with a 4.5 GPA anda calvacade of passed AP exams. I carry a strong commitment to excellence, so the prospect of fostering this excellence within the next generation is something I...

I'm a registered nurse with over thirty years of experience. I have successfully passed the critical care, oncology, HIV/AIDS, and psychiatry nursing certification exams. I feel I can help students and practicing nurses overcome anxiety in taking these exams and achieve success.

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....