Award-Winning Tutors serving Ballenger Creek, MD

I am a constant learner with a passion for not only helping students achieve their highest potential academically, but also acquire some level of comfort, if not pleasure, from reading and writing. I thoroughly enjoy working with young people and find that the learning is always a two-way process when I interact with students.... I am always researching strategies and methods to help students connect with the subject matter and work through challenging assignments. I...

...the students I tutor to learn and grasp the material. It truly brightens my day to see the excitement in students eyes when they finally understand the material after putting in the effort. However, the most satisfying aspect of tutoring for me is not just being able to help the students understand the material, but...

...with an engineering degree. I have taught Spanish and translation (English to Spanish) at the college level for several years, and I have also volunteered at a middle school helping students with their homework in different subjects. I am an avid reader and my love of learning led me to study and obtain three more...

...have worked on wind, solar and fusion energy systems for most of my career. Education: Cornell University - BS Mechanical Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology - MS Mechanical Engineering Personal Interests: I really enjoy the outdoors and spend as much time as I can hiking, camping and cycling. I would welcome the opportunity to help you...

...also have tutored introductory Statistics and can clearly get the concepts across to students. I try very hard to be patient, disciplined, and clear with the students that I work with so that it is worth the time that they spend in tutoring. My goal is that the student leaves with a much clearer understanding...

...teaching GRE and GMAT. As far as hobbies go, I enjoy reading science fiction, classic literature, and comic books. Rock-climbing is a big thing for me, as is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I'm also into dancing, including salsa, bachata, zouk, swing, and Argentine tango. Also I love science! I study it every day to make sure I'm...

...was a child. Another strength of mine is paper and essay writing - I loved it when professors would assign a term paper instead of an exam as our midterm or final! I think college entrance essays, particularly, can be overwhelming and stressful to the student. I believe that by tackling them with a logical...

I am an attorney with a background in finance and economics and an interest in history and political science. Throughout my academic career, I worked with a variety of students and enjoyed helping them master subject matter and prepare for tests. I look forward to helping students in the greater Washington area.

...in college including courses in chemistry, physics, biology and opera performance. I am also passionate about teaching. I live for that 'ah-ha' moment when you can see a concept click in a students mind. I believe in teaching not only how but why, and insist on finding real life applications to keep students engaged. When...

...Collaborative Teaching Internship at their Miami, Florida location teaching 5th and 6th grade science, where I a was again responsible for my own lesson plans, classwork, homework and quizzes. I am very interested in working with Varsity Tutors as I absolutely love working with children, especially in a teaching capacity. I enjoy the challenge of...

...swimmers and triathletes, and four years training college and graduate students at annual disaster response training exercises for the Consortium for Humanitarian Service and Education. I apparently aspire to have a resume similar to The-Most-Interesting-Man-In-The-World's. As a teacher, I try to "guide learning" rather than just reciting facts or "teaching at" a student. I believe...

...I have enjoyed working as an Engineer since graduating in 2007, but I have missed tutoring and teaching. My philosophy is that everyone has the ability to learn, the material just has to be presented in a way that is easy to comprehend. I have experience tutoring high school and college level math and science,...

...as much as the dead do from the living". This quote drives me to be a great teacher in every aspect of my life. I have had three years of experience helping hundreds of students discover a passion for learning and look forward to possibly helping you or your loved one discover why this quote...

...At the Community College level, I have taught Developmental Mathematics & Introductory Statistics. I love tutoring all math courses as they are all interconnected in the greater scheme of analytical thinking. When tutoring, I ask students for their goals in the course, whether they are an art student needing a math credit, or an engineering...

...throughout life. I teach because I really like teaching; because I feel I possess the natural vocation of helping others to understand new concepts. I hope to be a role model that cultivates in young people open minds, the knowledge and ability to look at the world critically, and the belief in one's capacity to...

...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...

...tree! Outside of academics, I enjoy travel. I have lived in multiple Asian countries, and tromped through a large portion of Western Europe. In Fall of 2011, I studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain. Growing up in a Cuban household, my experience in Spain helped solidify my Spanish in both the Cuban and Castellano dialects. I...

...gain knowledge from my lessons. However, that is not always the outcome. Re-teaching and re-evaluating are essential skills an educator must possess. I strive to meet the needs of all students. As your child's tutor I will work to get to know your child and establish a connection with your children in order to meet...

...I taught high school A-Levels and AP physics and mathematics. I'm not living in Arlington Virginia and attending Johns Hopkins for a masters in International Relations. I enjoy teaching and have a quality track record with my students and their standardized tests. I believe that students need to be spoken to as equals in order...

...teacher I am a case manager for thirteen high school students, and my responsibilities include writing IEPs, scheduling, and acting as a parent-teacher liaison. Additionally, I am the principal designee for IEP meetings when the special education chair is unable to attend. To further engage the school community I worked as a class sponsor for...