Award-Winning Tutors serving Funkstown, MD

...to tutor is biology, or anything science related. My philosophy, particularly for subjects relating to science, is that if someone can fully explain the concept in words, without looking at notes, then they can do good on any examination testing the understanding of that concept. Based on this philosophy, I think that the best way...

...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...

I tutored at a writing center while an undergraduate student, and became an Advanced Certified Tutor through the College Reading and Learning Association. I also taught English classes in Russia for 2 years. I enjoy tutoring because of the opportunity it presents to constantly adapt lessons and teaching styles to best meet the needs of...

...since I have found that engaging a student directly in the learning process helps him/her to understand (and remember) the topic more fully, rather than letting them get by on just rote memorization that is forgotten once the test is over. One of my favorite things to tutor is for the verbal part of the...

...keep writing me while they pursue their education in graduate programs. I am most satisfied when I help my tutees understand the material by relating it to something that they already know. I am very enthusiastic about the variety of students Varsity Tutors offers and eager to share my knowledge with my future students.... I believe that interactive teaching and practicing problems is the best way to facilitate learning. My ultimate goal is leave the student...

...from Royal Holloway University of London. I will be graduating in December with a distinction. I received my BA in History from Salisbury University, where I also minored in Anthropology, English, and Art. I have loved history for as long as I can remember. Although, I know for a fact that it is due to...

...As a high school student, I didn't have much luck with my own SAT tutors. I have since taken my own personal experiences as a student and improved my own teaching style. I find that students are able to easily relate to me, because of my age and approachability. It was, after all, not that...

I love to teach writing, reading and test preparation. I have been involved in teaching and education for more than fifteen years, beginning as an English teacher in Montgomery County. I have also worked as a private tutor, editor/copyeditor and technical writer. I look forward to working with you. ... I like taking 5 minutes, putting the books to the side, and asking the student to tell me about themselves, what they like to do, and...

...to learn in an uncomfortable or unwelcoming environment. I would like to help students feel comfortable, heard, able to ask questions and free to make mistakes in the process. I want to reinforce the message that not naturally knowing or understanding something is not a deficiency! It is simply an area in which one can...

...school, and took as many IB classes as I could in addition to AP Government. My tutoring experience is primarily with elementary school-age, but I have great rapport with kids K-12. I attended an IB high school (Robinson Secondary School) and took as many IB courses as possible in addition to some AP classes. I...

...economic, and cultural development of my students. Teaching and tutoring are lifetime pledges to show my students the goodness that is in them and in the world. By fostering an atmosphere of positive expectations from the outset, I imbue my teaching with a sense of faith by showing my students that I believe in them...

...International USA. I am fluently bilingual in English and Spanish. I have given presentations on human rights in Latin America and translated for human rights defenders from that region in meetings involving US governmental representatives from Congress and the State Department. I am an avid reader; enjoy political issues, sports, especially running and soccer, and...

...of Sciences in Foreign Service with a focus on culture and politics. I am minoring in Art History. Throughout college and in high school, I have tutored children within the United States and globally, usually ages elementary school to high school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English,...

...an emphasis on what students know already and building from there. The biggest teaching mistake I believe exists is starting from a concept that a student doesn't understand and unknowingly confusing them more. My goal is to get students excited about what they're learning and constantly remind them of the "why": how it all matters...

...am an avid learner myself. My tutoring style derives primarily from helping friends throughout the years. In my experience, there is almost 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...

...small classroom setting and privately. I believe in setting goals and helping students find their personal path to reaching those goals. I received my Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, with a focus on policy and law, and an associated minor in Hydrology. Currently, I am completing a Bachelor of Arts in...

...help for children with special needs, both in home and at school, and providing subject-specific help through online tutoring. I have also worked as a camp counselor, so I know how to treat students with the respect that they deserve, while also ensuring that they understand the material before them. In the long-term, I would...

...firm, within walking distance of DC, specializing in auditing. My position brought me to clients all around the Northeast, from local DC businesses to multi-billion dollar organizations. I am currently the guitar instructor and co-owner of a private music lesson studio. I love teaching and hope to assist students with Math and Business related subjects through...

...graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Human Development and Psychological Services, and am currently working to complete a Master's in Professional Behavior Analysis. I have been working with children with developmental disabilities at an ABA agency in the Washington, DC area for the past few years. My job includes creating measurable milestones to...

...of Arts in International Relations. During my undergraduate career, I tutored students for the LSAT, and I taught high school students in History, Political Science, and International Relations. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about the LSAT, ACT, US History, European History, and Writing. I very much enjoy teaching LSAT...