Award-Winning Tutors serving Columbia, MD

...in May, 2024. I have had a lot of tutoring experiences since 2017 and have tutored at Kumon, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore city Schools, and Varsity Tutors. I tutor various subjects such as Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, Geometry, ACT, SAT, and many more. I also have experience working with various age groups ranging from 5-18. I believe in an active learning style and think that the best way to learn is through hands-on experience.

...fund, or a bank. I know first-hand that math is very useful! My goal is for students to develop a conceptual understanding of the math they're learning, so they can understand what the formulas are doing and how they might apply in the real world. Beyond that, the key is practice, practice, practice! Besides doing a lot of math, I'm an avid reader who likes to stay active, so you might find me in the...

Spreading education has always been a goal for me, and I found tutoring to be one of best methods of actualizing this dream. Not to mention, I find it very enjoyable, and I learn quite a lot from it myself!

...engineering, I have developed a deep understanding of audio production and sound design. My educational journey includes an MA in Recording Arts and Sciences from Johns Hopkins University and a BA in Recording Arts and Psychology from Northern Illinois University. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with students in various capacities, from assisting in live sessions and sound engineering for concerts to leading audio projects for video games and interactive media....

...Where do we start? What keys do we need to keep in mind as we work through a problem? Once a process to solve a particular problem has been explained and put to use, it becomes much less daunting. Learning these processes tends to work across the board in a general sense to help in more areas than just the specific tutoring problem. Being able to apply these techniques outside of a simple lesson is...

...feminism. I also led a chapter of the Food Recovery Network, in which I helped organized weekly groups of volunteers to packaged food that went to residents of the Thurman Brisben Center, a local homeless shelter. Additionally, I was a staff writer and copy editor for The Weekly Ringer, our student newspaper. I have a passion for the Spanish language, and in my spare time, I love to use it any chance I get--when I'm...

...of Maryland. I have worked with students of different ages and levels in various subjects. I have helped students improve their grades, prepare for exams, and develop their study skills, for more than 2 years. My teaching philosophy is based on the idea that every student is unique and has different learning styles and needs. I tailor my tutoring sessions to each student's goals, strengths, and challenges. I tutor in Algebra, Algebra 2, Computer Science,...

...University of Maryland pursuing two degrees in Materials Engineering and Military History. My two majors are very different but contain numerous subjects that I enjoy and allow me study things I'm passionate about. My favorite subjects include math, statics, mechanics of materials, physics, European history, and writing. I especially enjoy teaching statics and materials courses because they have been my favorite courses in college. I am also into history and can talk about it for...

...for writing and public speaking. I am also available for SAT and ACT test preparation. I find it extremely enriching to help students see the potential in themselves when it comes to a standardized test or a speech mainly because I remember being in the same positions not too long ago. When I am not working or reading about the news, you can usually find me being active. I am a soccer fanatic as well...

...feedback in addition to areas that they need to improve in. If you put yourself in the shoes of the student , it could be very frustrating for them to only hear about things that they did wrong and difficult to take feedback constructively. I feel that as a teacher/tutor it is my job to make sure that they are able to utilize my feedback to help them grow and develop as well as learn...

Hopefully, we can work together to help you achieve your learning goals. ... Anyone can learn anything with the right instruction.... Evaluate what they want to learn and what their learning style is.

I love playing and teaching music. It's my goal to share my passion for music with the world. Lets play or sing your favorite song! or learn about music theory!

...of my interest in science as well as mysteries (especially Nancy Drew as a kid!). In my free time I enjoy hiking, kayaking, playing tennis, working on arts and crafts, 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...

...honor society (Sigma Tau Delta), as well as the president of the poetry group on campus (Tributaries). The most important thing to know about me is that my true passion is student success. As a previous Teach for America corp member in the city of Denver, I taught for three years in Denver's lowest and highest performing middle and high schools. During my time teaching, I was part of a staff that took a student...

...a reporter at a local radio station. I have a passion for the English language and my hobbies include reading and writing. I have been working on a writing a book of short stories since high school that I hope to finish and publish one day! In the meantime I am reading every book by Amy Bloom and Wally Lamb and blogging about my life as the wife of a medical school student.

My educational philosophy on learning is based on the cognitivist learning theory. Cognitivist teaching methods help assimilate new information to existing knowledge and enable them to make appropriate modifications to their "existing intellectual framework to accommodate that information."

...rewriting, editing, and revising. I work on increasing the confidence of the writer as well as helping them find the joy in crafting a well written work. I also frequently work with students on: Scholarship Application Essays College Application Essays Grad School Application Essays Research Driven Writing Academic Essays (focusing on Social Studies and English) Personal Essays Building Writing Confidence: Writing is a difficult process that few have mastered. It can be daunting to tackle it...

...learning. He argued that interest in the subject matter is the best way to stimulate a child's thinking, teaching them how to be people and operate in a society. I also believe that children should be completely exposed to, and immersed in, the written word in order to achieve success. Students of all backgrounds should have enriching experiences with writing and reading. I aim to awaken their muse by teaching the joys of literature, storytelling...

As someone who loves math and currently majoring in it at the University of Maryland, it is my goal to make others love math as much as I do! The number one step to loving math is understanding it. Anything I can do to help others understand math and enjoy it is time well spent.

...you and/or your child is succeeding and learning at an age-appropriate level both for the benefit of learning and to boost confidence. I am extremely patient and organized and feel personally rewarded when I am able to help someone learn something new or understand a new concept. One of the most important ways to work toward positive results is to understand the person with whom you are working and what his/her learning style is. Everyone...