Award-Winning Tutors serving Brooklandville, MD

...variety of students in the subject. It was a rewarding task and I was eager to renew this experience through Varsity Tutors. There is immense satisfaction in passing on to students some of the enthusiasm you have for your life’s career. In the U.S. I worked for the U.S. Geological Survey, first doing research in...

...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 is so accurate....

...students could not only have fun but also practice using the skills they needed. When I worked as a news editor at a radio station in China, it was my job to coach reporters on their writing and grammar. I believe that we can all master tough subjects with some practice and problem solving, and...

...and causes them to struggle. I love to try and break down that fear of math and help a student reach their true potential. I try to make math as fun and enjoyable as possible, through an upbeat and enthusiastic approach. I try to incorporate a lot of hands on learning and games to keep...

...to change social and economic conditions. My studies at Johns Hopkins University focused on international public policy, human rights and humanitarian research and economics. My doctoral research focuses on public policy in Africa. My dissertation, "Urban Class Structure in Post-Apartheid South Africa: Case Studies from Johannesburg and Tshwane (Pretoria)", is a mixed methods study that...

I aim to increase student confidence by teaching the thought processes that allow for successful problem solving in their hard subjects. Armed with this knowledge and a few study tips along the way I aim to build self sufficient and competent learners who find success in all academic endeavors.... I aim to increase student confidence by teaching the thought processes that allow for successful problem solving in their hard subjects. Armed with this knowledge and a...

...also am very fond of test preparation, having gone through and tutored students in both SAT and LSAT content and test taking strategy preparation. I also have experience tutoring Russian as a foreign language, and am most comfortable tutoring students in basic and intermediate reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. My philosophy on tutoring is...

...math in particular because there 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...

...a concentration in Microbiology and a minor in Art in 2008, and my Master’s degree in Applied Biology in 2013. I began teaching Anatomy and Physiology as a graduate student, and have continued since graduation. On-the-whole, I have been teaching collegiate-level Anatomy and Physiology for 3.5 years now, and am tutoring in the life sciences....

...mathematical fields, but I am always eager to meet new people and both teach and learn from them! Physics and Math can be very intimidating when you are first experiencing them, but I believe that they can be incredibly rewarding and fun subjects, and I enjoy helping students reap that reward. Since I was a...

...strategies, and see the results. After graduation, I joined the US Peace Corps where I provided community health education at a village health center. Instructing village health staff in community education techniques allowed me to refine my own abilities to transmit information. Working with a language barrier, I learned how to break down complex ideas...

...information, and to focus the bulk of the tutoring session on the student's homework or projects. In addition, I am very understanding, patient, and kind. My hobbies include music, poetry, songwriting, violin, copyright law, producing records, photography, and videography. I like helping students with homework, and talking realistically about education and careers.

...of the size of the classes assigned to each volunteer tutor. This helped me determine that I preferred to work in a quieter setting with a couple individuals rather than a group. Subsequently, I tutored other college students in French until my graduation in 2008. I returned to tutoring French for one year during graduate...

...a wide variety of individuals. I feel confident not only working with different age groups and ethnicity's but in finding out what motivates each of them and helps drive their desire to learn. My background in art and advertising- undergraduate- also provides me with unique skills and tools to help students explore a variety of...

...and personal growth. Learning someone else's language shows that you respect their culture and want to understand it. At the same time, learning a new language can lead to insights about your own language and culture. When tutoring, I strive to help students meet their immediate (practical) goals while encouraging them to discover more about...

...to teach elementary school in a public charter school. Since that time, I have taught fifth grade Math and History, middle school History, and second grade. In May 2013, I graduated from the Mary Lou Fulton College at ASU with a Master of Education in Elementary Education. I enjoy working with students on Math, Reading,...

...figure out your personal goals, we make an attack plan to ensure those goals are met as quickly and fully as possible, and then we work diligently together to achieve that A+ paper, test score, school admission, or understanding of a difficult subject. I enjoy tackling hard problems and pushing students to grow and succeed...

...as a tutor. I am also passionate and motivated as a tutor, because throughout my life, I have been lucky enough to have had several great tutors who were vital in helping me reach the places where I am today. I am so thankful for this, and I would love nothing more than to pay...

...important to raise the students' interest in the subject matter and make the learning more enjoyable. Having taught a wide range of courses from classroom Geology to field based Marine Ecology, I have a broad background helping me to adapt to different teaching environments and various curriculum requirements. I am a very adaptable tutor.

...on a student who is either struggling or just needs some focused study time. While this is my first experience being a tutor, I know that I am proficient in teaching math, computer science, Spanish, and exam preparation specifically. My aptitude for teaching these subjects comes from my love of them (especially math), which hopefully...