Award-Winning Tutors serving Carney, MD

...a law degree. I've worked in the past as a Business Analyst and teaching assistant for Duke, and these roles have instilled a passion for educating others. I scored in the 99th percentile for both the SAT and LSAT and would like to help teach others how to master these subjects. My philosophy is to...

...logical and amazing because they can explain everything around us. During college, I was a teaching assistant for General Chemistry and also tutored Physiology. Having taught in classes with several hundred students, I have worked with diverse groups of individuals, each with their own unique ways of learning. I find it most effective to work...

...an area in which many students struggle. In middle and high school my peers would often come to me with their math questions because I was able to understand their confusion and help them move past it. I have continued to improve this skill and I delight in seeing the aha moment when one of...

...Statistics at VCU and am very comfortable tutoring students in these subjects. I started taking Spanish in middle school and continued throughout college. I had the opportunity to take introductory and upper level courses in Biology so I feel very prepared with the subject. I also have tutored introductory Statistics and can clearly get the...

...comes naturally to me. I have been involved in tutoring Spanish grammar, pronunciation, and composition for college students in the U.S. during several years. I strongly believe that learning a new language permits us to view culture and language from a different perspective. After graduating from WUSTL, I moved to Washington, DC to join a...

...school and study Pediatrics. My tutoring experience covers elementary math thru high school Algebra 2. I'm comfortable using method books if the goal is to get ahead in class, but I'm also fine with just working through homework problems if you're just trying to make it through the year! When I'm not studying or tutoring,...

...is expected that the student will be motivated to approach problems with increased skill and eventually confidence. A student's insight is important to solving mathematics and calculus problems. Sometimes this insight is based on physical intuition--but it does not need to be. I spend time to ensure that the student starts on a correct approach....

...all the components of language: phonetics (working on correct pronunciation), grammar, vocabulary, listening comprehension, reading, speaking fluently without a script. Preparing for foreign language tests such as the DaF (for admittance to German universities) or for Russian tests at the Pushkin Language Institute in Moscow involves work that I place in its own category. I...

...But my passion for history is widespread. In addition to expertise in medieval Europe in general, I am well-versed in early modern European and American history (such as the Reformation, the Renaissance, and Colonization) and more recent American History. I am also proficient in Spanish, and I can supplement any high school Spanish course. My...

...and traveling My love of learning started at a young age, thanks to my parents and a library card that opened my eyes to a wealth of information. It's my goal to help others enjoy learning as much as I have! I first started tutoring in high school, and I've enjoyed helping students from kindergarten...

...work as a teacher, I worked on a pilot program with bringing their program into a St. Louis City charter school. In this position, I worked with students from 5th to 8th grade who were reading and doing math at a 1st grade level and up in an intense specials rotation. I know how to...

My name is Dan Butler and I'm a recent graduate of the College of William and Mary. I work as a consultant in the DC area. My academic background is in history and government/political science and I enjoy sharing the knowledge I've acquired in those subject areas with others.

...I always enjoyed tutoring undergraduate students, I found great satisfaction in teaching Math to struggling teenagers. From my experiences, I learned that anyone can tackle basic mathematical ideas if they are given proper patience and instruction. Furthermore, I have learned that every student has a unique style of learning. My tutoring philosophy embodies this notion...

...entrepreneur, I am able to bring to the student valuable life experiences along within an academic setting. My professional career has taught me the value of active listening and working with those from a wide variety of personal backgrounds and experience. Everybody learns differently, and my job is to communicate information and concepts to students...

...earned my BA in International Studies and Spanish and my MS in Education, both from Johns Hopkins University. When I'm not thinking about educational issues or the next day's lesson plan, I'm going to concerts, doing yoga, or reading. I am incredibly excited to work with students of all ages and backgrounds on a variety...

...students with reading and writing. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Reading, Spanish and English. In my experience, the most effective tutoring occurs when the student can connect one of their interests and the subject matter, in order to make the subject less intimidating and more fun. I...

...has a nationally accredited accounting program. To obtain my degree, I was required to prove mastery of math through Calculus I, Accounting through advanced topics, and at least an intermediate knowledge of Economics. Immediately after graduating, I began working at a public accounting firm, within walking distance of DC, specializing in auditing. My position brought...

...my wife, I probably enjoy it a little too much. I have a 2 year old border collie/ shepherd mix named Darcy. I love action movies, especially the James Bond series, and I tear through John Grisham books. For my money, there is no better feeling than when a quality fountain pen flows with ease...

...including math and science. I also spent a year in AmeriCorps, where I was a residential counselor for students in a residential academic program here in Baltimore. There's no one right way to learn and I believe students are most successful when their instructor is able to meet them where they are. I enjoy helping...

...scholarship, and had the exclusive privilege to 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...