Award-Winning Tutors serving Ridge, MD

...was 15, working with two elementary school kids; in kindergarten and 4th grade. I worked with them on everything from reading comprehension and counting to World History and long division. I learned how to be patient teaching a brilliant, incorrigible young man to read. After two years there I worked at a local college's tutoring...

...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 experience in the humanities also covers Linguistics, Sociology, Literature, and Writing. I believe History and Language are...

...in Vermont. During my junior year of college, I spent several months in Cuba, where I tutored both elementary school students and adults in English. Helping students understand new concepts is one of the great pleasures in life. I am committed to seeing all my students succeed, and I look forward to helping you meet...

...the class that challenged them to think critically, more so than their other classes during high school. I also taught at a science camp for children K-8. When I teach, I tend to use various materials, including images, diagrams, videos and music. All of these help a student learn by integrating sensory modalities in ways...

I am an attorney with a background in finance and economics and an interest in history and political science. Throughout my academic career, I worked with a variety of students and enjoyed helping them master subject matter and prepare for tests. I look forward to helping students in the greater Washington area.

...with my students and always do my preparation before a lesson so that my time with the student is efficient. I strive to not only teaching the material in an effective manner, but instill the confidence needed so that the student can flourish in the classroom setting. I believe it is my combination of subject...

It is my goal as an ESL and language educator is to provide meaningful contexts for students to explore the world through language, to better understand themselves and others as individuals, and critically engage the world around them. ... As an ESL and language educator, it is my philosophy that students learn the most when they are personally invested in the activities they are participating in. I try to incorporate classroom activities that tie directly to...

...I was the proud recipient of the H.J. Heinz Corporation Scholarship; a full-tuition award complete with 2 internships, given to outstanding academic leaders. I chose to go to Washington and Lee, however, I was accepted into seven other prestigious schools: Cornell University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Chicago, University of Michigan, Kenyon College, Albion College,...

...find the most joy in seeing a students eyes light up when what I have been teaching them clicks in their heads. I enjoy tutoring one-on-one 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...

...math from UT and NYU respectively, but I branched out from pure math and received a PhD from the McCombs School of Business in financial engineering. I left my job in Singapore in August and I start a new job as a professor of Mathematics and Systems Engineering at the University of Minnesota in January.

...language immersion. I have experience tutoring ESL and all levels of Spanish Language. I enjoy working with all ages and have experience tutoring both elementary and high school levels of Spanish. With my degree in Communication Disorders and my training in Speech-Language Pathology I have experience evaluating and assisting with all levels of grammar and...

...the NYU Crew team and practice every morning, either in the gym or on the river. Since 2013, I have worked as a lifeguard, a summer camp counselor, and as a private tutor in both English and Spanish and a peer tutor in math and history. While I enjoy learning and teaching a broad range...

...a volunteer tutor for the Alexandria Public School System at Cora Kelley Elementary School. With the program, "Book Buddies", I tutored second through fifth graders in Reading. Later, I was hired by Alexandria Public School System as a PALS teacher where I was able to continue working with children on improving their reading skills. I...

...following summer. As a graduate student, I conducted year-long fieldwork in France for my dissertation research on Gascon, an endangered language spoken in southwestern France. I primarily lived in Toulouse, but also lived in other regions throughout Gascony, such as Bordeaux, Tarbes, and Pau. I also traveled to numerous other regions of France, such as...

...so they have an active role in the learning. I feel this is important to raise the students' interest in the subject matter and make the learning more enjoyable. Having taught a wide range of courses from classroom Geology to field based Marine Ecology, I have a broad background helping me to adapt to different...

...tutored friends and family in all subjects. I began tutoring other college students during my four years at Maryland. In my senior year of college, I became a corrective reading tutor while working with the Kennedy Krieger Institute. After college, I became a middle school math teacher in Charles County. I have taught various levels...

...students the ropes of riding. After my year of training, I took a job with an equestrian product company. I assisted in marketing, sales, and operations management. I truly missed teaching and inspiring students; therefore, I began to teach some riding lessons again as well as help tutor students. While I enjoy tutoring many subjects,...

...that no one can take away from you, and I believe it is important that everyone have a fair chance at success. I am devoted to helping others have that fair chance. I tutor a variety of subjects including Psychology and the Social Sciences, Test Prep, Spanish 1-3 and College Application Writing to name a...

...I am patient and charismatic. I am a graduate social worker who enjoys reading, writing, and acquiring new information on an array of topics. My favorite genre is African American literature. I love collecting the classics. I hope that I can help you master a new skill and find a new approach to learning.... A hands-on approach where teaching comes from modeling first. Teaching should be fun. My philosophy is to engage my students and utilize...

...conscience left me with no choice but to find a job doing something meaningful. Like Aristotle, I think the ability to think for yourself is essential to living a happy life. Like Socrates, I think inquiry is essential to cultivating this ability. I love people and I love conversation. To engage personally while exchanging and...