Award-Winning Tutors serving Ellicott City, MD

...which makes their teaching particularly interesting and useful for students. My tutoring approach empowers students to 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 a unique learning method...

...Science, and I love sharing that passion and knowledge with others. I have worked with both high school and college aged students before, in a variety of scientific and 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...

I'm a former Math Olympiad - and currently a business executive - who continues to mentor students and office employees, while also volunteering with young people in my community.... As a teacher, one needs to be a careful and patient listener, and always strive to find innovative ways to connect to each student, bearing in mind, each person has their own strength, weaknesses, and methods of learning.... Understand the student's goal (specific grade / score, placement...

...for my students. Since I have been on the other side of the picture, I know what worked best for me and hope to incorporate those techniques in my own practice. I love teaching and the feeling it gives both me and my student to see improvement. Practice is key in improvement, and I will make sure to provide ample opportunity for my students to do so. I hope that my passion for teaching will...

...I continued my passionate pursuit of foreign language studies, particularly French Literature and Spanish immersion over the summers away from school. During winter and spring vacation from college, I tutored high school students who were preparing for all levels of Spanish exams in my hometown of Arlington, Virginia. I also helped with translation of English into Spanish for immigrants from Central America employed by local restaurants and construction contractors. While I enjoy History and American...

...At my university, where I recently graduated magna cum laude, I spent three semesters tutoring in the Chemistry Tutorial Center and I spent a semester as a teaching assistant for a genetics course. I love tutoring because I get to use my knowledge to help other students perform well in school. I try not to tutor very formally and adjust my tutoring techniques to each individual student. I also like to provide general study tips...

...and teens has taught me the importance of patience and finding ways to keep the material interesting. I have found that the best way to learn is rarely by listening to someone, but instead by doing and having a conversation throughout the learning process. In my spare time, I love to play and watch rugby, basketball, football and other sports. I also like to paint, but given the choice, I would prefer to be outdoors...

I am a 22 year old senior at the University of Maryland studying Government and French. After having so many great teachers along the way, I'm excited to share my knowledge of French with people!... My philosophy about teaching is to let the student learn the way they learn best. A teacher should be a resource for the student, not a taskmaster. I try to explain things in simple ways and make learning fun by figuring...

...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 learning methods, depending on the subject. I love working with individuals and getting to know them better as I help guide them in the area of their struggles.... I follow...

...at UIC and the NIH. I want to provide students with the opportunity to utilize my knowledge and experience in microbiology and the biological sciences. I tutor the subjects of Microbiology, Genetics, and General Biology. My favorite subject to tutor is Microbiology as I have 25 years experience as a research scientist studying the genetics and molecular mechanisms of microbial pathogens at Medical Research Institutions and Universities around the world. I have lived in three...

...elective courses in Spanish and Biology, along with the Chemistry minor that I was required to complete. My Math background comes from attending a rigorous Science and Math boarding school, the North Carolina School of Science and Math(NCSSM) where I completed 5 courses of college-level mathematics. In graduate school at UNC Chapel Hill and in my professional work, I have found a niche as an editor for written and data-heavy projects, which is a role...

...no subject out of reach of a passionate and curious mind. I therefore strive not just to communicate content, but to instill a passion that will drive self motivated learning. Whether discussing The Great Gatsby or reviewing the Navier Stokes Equations for fluid dynamics, I am excited to share my enthusiasm for learning with a younger generation. I am currently working as a full-time engineer for NASA, but in my free time I enjoy mountain...

...Ph.D. from Georgetown University in German Studies in 2012, and my MA from the University of Chicago in the Humanities. My main areas of expertise are in German and English language and literature, including an emphasis on writing, reading, speaking, and listening comprehension, as well as essay writing at all levels. I've taught at Georgetown University for seven years, and presently teach at the German Language School of Washington, DC as well. Previously, I taught...

...from elementary school through college in various subjects. I like tutoring for elementary math and reading, as well as high school and college English and biology. My favorite students to tutor, though, are medical students who need help with NBME or USMLE exams. Education is very important to me and I have the desire to help every student reach their full potential. I find it very rewarding to work one-on-one with students and I look...

...show that it is doable and something they can excel at too! My favorite areas to teach are Arithmetic, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Calculus, but am happy to teach most math areas. During my time in High School I helped tutor my fellow peers in math; In college I tutored elementary school students in reading and math and middle schoolers about environmental issues; Lastly I was a TA for a web development course. In my free...

I just graduated from William and Mary, and I am going to be attending Georgetown Medical School in the fall! I absolutely love science and try to translate that passion into my tutoring. I tutor elementary through college math and science and can also help out with MCAT and ACT test prep. I believe in finding ways of presenting material that fit each student's learning style and making math and science fun.

...in general. I believe in a student goal-centered, individualized approach to tutoring, and in making sessions as relaxed and stress-free as possible. I believe in celebrating victories, no matter how small, and in learning from mistakes and weaknesses with an optimistic eye. I enjoy tutoring math the most, not only because I find the subject matter itself fun and exciting, but also because I love seeing that moment on a students face when a problem...

...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 policy research think tank. I have extensive experience in academic research on educational programs, human rights, and Latin American and Caribbean issues. My academic and...

...all different grades. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English and literature. I have a lot of experience tutoring students in standardized test preparation. I love finding new and fun ways to teach the subjects, and tailor my approach to match the student's interests. I think learning can be fun for everyone, and I love finding ways to engage the students I tutor. My passion outside of academics...

...deeper understanding of how to adapt my teaching style to fit a student's individual needs. I enjoy helping students of all ages and learning levels, and I like to see the pride they take in completing difficult tasks. When I'm not working you can usually find me hanging out with my two dogs and some friends, playing sports, or relaxing at the movie theater. Subjects I currently tutor are algebra, trigonometry, geometry, elementary and middle...