Award-Winning Tutors serving Ballenger Creek, MD

...Godsons. My cousin just recently graduated from high school and during his high school education, I tutored him in math and science. I enjoyed spending time helping him to understand concepts he was displaying difficulty grasping. Allowing him to gain clarity and understanding was a very rewarding experience. I tutored with varsity tutors a few...

...or on the river. Since 2013, I have worked as a lifeguard, a summer camp counselor, and as a private tutor in both English and Spanish and a peer tutor in math and history. While I enjoy learning and teaching a broad range of subjects, my passion lies in social science and STEM courses.... By guiding them to discover information on their own rather than giving them the answers without allowing them to think.

...language tutor. In the past, I have worked as Director of Research and Policy for a non-profit in Washington, D.C., freelance translator and interpreter (English and Spanish). He also worked as Country Specialist (2005-2007) for Amnesty International USA. I am fluently bilingual in English and Spanish. I have given presentations on human rights in Latin...

...are so many students who think it's not for them or that they'll never be good at it. That's just not true! In most cases, they just someone who can teach them according to their unique learning abilities. I like to incorporate as many visuals as possible and technology where applicable to increase the learning...

...asking me questions. I will NOT do their work for them, however, I will arm them with the appropriate knowledge, strategies, and resources to figure it out for themselves. Outside of academia I love to be physically active, whether I'm off on a hike in Great Falls with my fianc and German Shepherd/Husky mix, playing...

...Computer Science at Caltech. I have years of experience tutoring students in test prep (SAT, ACT, SAT II subject tests), mathematics, and science. In high school, I have tutored younger students in mathematics and English. Throughout college, I have done private tutoring in SAT, PSAT, and math and science subjects. Also, I have worked with...

...serve on the interview admissions panel for incoming high-performing scholarship candidates. Over the last four years, I've interviewed countless students and read dozens of admissions essays. The experience has given me a unique insight into the college admissions process, and I am happy to extend my advice to the high school students I tutor. I...

...struggled in math so I know exactly what it is like to hate and be frustrated with math. I believe my experiences have helped me to be an effective teacher and tutor for struggling students. I will be more than happy to help you understand math concepts, strengthen your math skills, and help you succeed...

...something meaningful. Like Aristotle, I think the ability to think for yourself is essential to living a happy life. Like Socrates, I think inquiry is essential to cultivating this ability. I love people and I love conversation. To engage personally while exchanging and inspiring ideas is, for me, one of life's greatest pleasures.... I strive to engage my students as much as possible by asking questions, while providing them with the background, support, and confidence required...

...at Cora Kelley Elementary School. With the program, "Book Buddies", I tutored second through fifth graders in Reading. Later, I was hired by Alexandria Public School System as a PALS teacher where I was able to continue working with children on improving their reading skills. I have also tutored high school students, assisting them in...

...I absolutely love science and try to translate that passion into my tutoring. I tutor elementary through college math and science and can also help out with MCAT and ACT test prep. I believe in finding ways of presenting material that fit each student's learning style and making math and science fun.

...developing a research paper and crafting a thesis statement, to editing for clarity and grammar. After graduating, I lived overseas for a year where I worked as an ESL teacher. I worked in elementary school classrooms and developed lesson plans where students practiced English in an interactive environment to improve their conversational speaking and listening...

...as I can remember. Although, I know for a fact that it is due to one of my high school history teachers that I decided to pursue history professionally. He not only made the subject interesting and exciting through creative and interactive projects, but also allowed and encouraged us to think freely and begin to...

...students connect with their "why", and making study materials fun and relevant to their goals. I currently work as a researcher in the field of child and adolescent mental health, and I would love to connect with any student who's interested in the science of mental health. I grew up in Seoul and Hong Kong,...

...in order to motivate them and build confidence. I hold very high expectations, but I always take the time to figure out what kinds of strategies and supports students need to be successful. I strongly believe in helping students develop a growth mindset, which they can take into any educational experience. I have been teaching...

...of tutoring and teaching experience to Varsity Tutors. Having previously worked as an English instructor in France and as a writing consultant and French tutor at Washington and Lee University, I have a wealth of experience in terms of helping students perfect their writing and reach their foreign language goals. I am additionally qualified to...

...with students at top-notch public schools. While I tutor in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about History, Political Science, and English. In my experience, students respond best not to strict tutors but to engaging, fun, and supportive tutors. A quality education opens up a world of opportunity which is something I...

...thinks before you teach them. Science has been my favorite subject for as long as I remember and I hope to convey that appreciation to each student I tutor. When I'm not in the lab, in my spare time, my hobbies are playing volleyball, kickball, cooking, playing games, shopping, and watching Netflix.... Hands-on learning, flashcards, and making learning fun through games and the reward system.

I am an experienced SAT, GRE, and math tutor. My expertise is in SAT test prep.

...University in D.C, Junior Computer Science major. Originally from Lagos, I graduated high school at the age of 15. I took a year off to play sports and practice martial arts before coming to college in D.C. In the past I have attended numerous Hackathons including the Google DC Hack 2013, 2014 as well as...