Award-Winning Tutors serving Edgewater, MD

...to learn something new! I prefer tutoring to teaching primarily because I can tailor the lessons to the individual student. One-on-one settings mean I don't have to divide my attention between students, which I love because every student deserves undivided attention. When I'm not tutoring, I'm writing, drawing, sailing, or singing. I also have a...

...I can communicate well with all different age groups. I love to create lesson plans and think of new ways to teach and interact with a topic/subject matter. Creating a warm, welcoming and safe environment for all my students is my number one propriety. The title of my job is to teach but the jobs...

...pursuing a masters degree in occupational therapy at the University of Washington's school of medicine. It was not too long ago that I was studying for my GRE and writing admissions essays. I look forward to helping students accomplish their educational goals, whether those include test prep, college admissions essays, or grade level reading and...

...comes to my academic experience, going through middle school, high school, and college I have come to understand that math is the subject that I am the best at and also enjoy the most. People would ask me questions about certain concepts they need help with after they start to see that I have a...

...middle school science and 9th grade science before that. I love engaging in science and examining the world around me. As a teacher, I enjoyed working with students one-on-one and seeing their eyes light up when they had that "A-ha!" moment. I left teaching in search of a more flexible schedule. I am eager to...

...Currently, I am pursuing a Master's of Science in Epidemiology at the University of Washington. I worked as an EMT and later an AEMT for about 2 and a half years on an ambulance service. During my time there, I assisted in training and teaching knowledge and skills to new members of the department. I...

I am currently working towards a BS in Mathematics from La Salle University with a minor in Chemistry. After graduating this May, I plan on attending graduate school at the University of Washington for Civil Engineering. I enjoy tutoring as I see it as a means to help people overcome an obstacle.

...are generally really laid back and there shouldn't be any pressure. I am also well versed in Computer Science, especially Java and Android Development. In the past two years, I interned at the Boston University Computer Science Department as well as University of Washington Medicine and can offer you advice on finding opportunities outside of...

...comprehension, book reports, essays, creative writing, etc., along with basic reading and writing help for children that are still struggling with the basics. I believe that children are very wise, and when given the opportunity to explore and build their knowledge and identity as learners they will launch into learning with joy and determination.

...literature. I find the analysis of literature to be very interesting and hope to inspire those I work with to feel the same way. I am most versed in early American literature but am familiar with many other types as well. I seek to promote close reading strategies and emphasis on aesthetic analysis.... Introduce myself and get to know the student briefly. Find out their previous experience with the subject matter. Discuss their availability and set...

...IDEO. While typically used in startups to develop new innovations, I've found it extremely handy in tutoring. Every student is different and so are their difficulties, so a finite set of ways to present a concept or tackle a difficulty is potentially limiting. In my experience, it's much more effective to use an adaptive framework...

...Following this student-centered theme, my approach is defined by student need, determined both by what you the student say you need, but also on things I notice during our lessons. Finally, I believe an educator's best aim should be to teach students how to teach themselves! Whatever subject I'm working in, I endeavor to teach...

...A special note for college seniors: I am more than happy to tutor you in the process of producing a larger project, like a senior thesis. I recently completed my senior thesis in American Studies and Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and received the best thesis award in both departments for my work. Writing lengthy...

...teach at the college level. My university also awarded me a graduate assistantship to teach general education classes while I am earning my graduate degree. I have had over 500 students in those classes to date. I teach English, literature, reading and writing for Varsity Tutors. How do I work? I believe in learning by...

...and study skill for nine years. I use an interactive approach tailored to each individual student's interests, learning style, and goals. I have experience working with students of all ages and skill levels, including those with physical, cognitive, developmental, behavioral, and learning disabilities. I am currently only offering remote/online sessions due to Covid-19.

...can understand the many intricacies of working in your non-native language. I intend to make learning more attainable to especially those of the latin community but to all who want to learn. I got my Bachelors in interdisciplinary studies focusing on History, Psychology and sociology while also learning a lot about many different areas. I...

I have a B.S. in Physics from UCSB with multiple years of tutoring for college math and physics as well as high school math and physics. I have been involved with Physics outreach programs for local high schools during my undergraduate degree. In my spare time, I play music, hike, wrestle, and dance.

...a variety of interests spanning from science and technology to politics and journalism. I find value in learning students' interests and strengths, to try to make relatable comparisons between them to the fields they are struggling in as well as ensuring I can answer the question of, "When will I need to know this?."... Teaching through problem-solving in relatable terms.

...teaching bug while in graduate school, where I worked as both a teaching assistant and a tutor. I absolutely love the moment when my students finally understand a topic or concept that they have been struggling with, and feel so lucky to get to be a part of that process! From my TA days, I...

...approach is built on the understanding that every student learns differently. I believe in creating a supportive environment where questions are encouraged and mistakes are considered valuable learning opportunities. Rather than simply providing answers, I focus on building strong conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills that will serve students well beyond just passing the next test.