Award-Winning Tutors serving Brooklyn Park, MD

...position competencies. My professional services experience and my educational background encapsulate a number of the position competencies. I have a history of strong staff management, working closely with teams on individual development plans, and understand my role to assist and promote staff member success. I actively seek upward and peer feedback and recognize its importance...

...worked in schools and education nonprofits in DC and abroad. I have experience working in afterschool programs as a tutor in DC public schools with K-5 students, teaching and tutoring ESL to adult learners in DC, tutoring and co-teaching a 3rd grade classroom in Nicaragua, and teaching a 2nd grade class in Liberia. I'm comfortable...

...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 in the DC area for 3 years, and understand the demands of the Common Core Standards, PARCC, SAT and other exams. I am familiar with ELA and history...

...each child the tools they need to figure things out for themselves, especially for math and hard sciences such as chemistry. When students learn the correct way to approach problems, they learn not only their subject, but they learn "how to learn". Learning technical subjects need not be cold and rigid - creativity is valuable...

...15. I love to assist my siblings and younger cousins with homework, study tips, and applications. I am also skilled in resume building, cover letter writing, and college essay writing. After volunteering in Spain teaching conversational English to middle and high school students I took a job teaching English to international students at the University...

...also have a law degree from Catholic University. I practiced law for a number of years but decided to pursue my passion of writing. I am a published writer and novelist. I also support organizations that support literacy and education. Reading and writing is fun! Let's get to work to improve your skills.

...UK. Before starting my Masters I worked with people coming out of human trafficking situations. During undergrad, I studied International Studies and Human Rights at the University of Chicago (where I graduated with Honors and the highest awarded bestowed upon a graduating student). I am a native Washingtonian and attended National Cathedral School.

...the classroom. I specialize in STEM subjects, literature and critical reading, and test prep. I earned my BS in Biology at the University of Dallas - a Great Books liberal arts college. I am a strong proponent of interdisciplinary, self-directed learning. In my work as a teacher, I make it a priority to help my...

I'm originally from Boston and I graduated from Wesleyan University in Connecticut, where I majored in Government and Sociology. During my junior year, I studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. After graduating, I moved to Washington, D.C. to pursue an internship in the federal government and I've stayed here ever since.

...aha moment when one of my student understand a difficult math concept. I also enjoy tutoring in english and reading because these are subjects I am very passionate about. In my spare time you can often find me with a book. I want my students to have that same love of reading and thirst for...

...My favorite topics to tutor would have to be Algebra and Calculus. Algebra is one of the fundamental topics of Math and Calculus can be applied to an array of different subjects. I believe that Math builds upon itself and without a proper foundation it is impossible to move forward. Because of this, once the...

...goes a long way in helping students learn. I have taken, and done well on, a variety of standardized tests and have come to understand universal and recurring concepts for testing. I am currently pursuing a Masters in Neuroscience and Education to inform my teaching with new insights about the brain. There is diversity in...

I recently completed a degree in Biochemistry at St. Mary's college of Maryland and in the Fall I will be starting a PhD in Neuroscience at Vanderbilt University. I have spent 3 years in different research labs, doing work ranging from behavioral neuroscience to synthetic medicinal chemistry. My work has been presented at national conferences...

...all age/grade levels on subjects ranging from history, English, writing, math, and test prep. I believe in empowering students with the skills they can apply across their course work. No two students learn exactly the same way and I spend time getting to know personal learning styles to better tailor their learning experience.

As a child, 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,...

...had the great privilege of teaching at Monticello High School for two years and recently moved to the Fairfax area. Working one-on-one with students was always the highlight of my teaching day, which is why I am now focusing more on that aspect of teaching. While teaching full-time, I also had the opportunity to work...

...tutor in all things English, as this is my strength. I have scored at the 100th percentile on the SAT Reading Comprehension section, and highly on the Writing and other standardized tests assessing English ability. I have also been tutoring since I was in high school, and love to help students improve their writing and...

...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 working through a topic with a...

...take control of their own learning. I constantly expose students to practical exercises, encouraging them to take risks and to not be afraid of making mistakes. As someone who has a strong background in both the natural sciences and the humanities, I love exposing students to different ways of thinking so that they can develop...

...reach a goal, or understand something he or she did not before, I remember how much I love to teach. I know the feeling of struggling with a subject. I know that when you don't understand something, you can feel cut off, unheard, and sometimes hopeless. I also know that when you get help from...