Award-Winning Tutors serving Ridge, MD

...specialized in College Algebra and essay composition, but worked on many other subjects as well, including organizational skills and study habits. After a year of working at the college I started at the local high school in an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) class. There I worked with sophomores on whatever trouble spots they were...

...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 important aspects of a complete education and can be fun in the right hands.

...I am currently working towards a Master of Arts in Teaching to be a high school social studies teacher. I tutored peers in college in subjects like US History and political science, and I have worked with basic reading and math skills with New American elementary students in Vermont. During my junior year of college,...

...them remember, and more importantly, understand, study material. I focus on how the child learns best, and then go from there in how I approach the tutoring session. My hobbies include writing full-length fantasy novels. I also maintain a blog where I post chapters from my novels, as well as post articles on neuroscience and...

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.

...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 mastery, diligence and desire to teach that makes me a successful tutor.... To get students to think about science as a process and to individualize the learning process.

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...

...College. Through my involvement on the Varsity Men's Basketball team in college and with various University Groups/Clubs, I have learned the importance of balance, sacrifice, and gained confidence; working in highly competitive environments that require teamwork. Making the transition from growing up in Lansing, Michigan to studying at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia...

...rote memorization that is forgotten once the test is over. One of my favorite things to tutor is for the verbal part of the SAT and SSAT. I try to relieve the dread that some students have for learning all those vocabulary words by making the learning fun, hopefully giving them as much excitement about...

...teacher evaluations at both the University of Texas and Singapore University of Technology and Design. These two universities have students that are very different from each other and I excelled in teaching both groups. My background is in mathematics, I have a bachelors and masters degree in math from UT and NYU respectively, but I...

...I feel passionately about creating a positive learning experience for students by catering to their specific learning styles and strengths. One way I do this is by getting to know my students' unique abilities and trying different approaches until we find the right fit. I have experience working with children and teens with various learning...

...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 of subjects, my passion lies in social science and STEM courses.... By guiding them to discover information on their own rather than giving them the answers without allowing them to think.

...tutored high school students, assisting them in improving their study skills and test-taking skills, along with their reading comprehension and writing skills. Most recently, I tutored a college student taking online courses toward a Bachelor's degree. I am passionate about assuring that learners at any age are able to get the most out of their...

...I served as a Teaching Assistant for six different classes, many of which involved research papers and writing assignments. I taught students how to choose research topics, form theses, conduct research, structure papers, and include citations. I also am an organized person by nature and could assist students in organizational skills to improve their study...

...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 teaching environments and various curriculum requirements. I am a very adaptable tutor.

...problems for my students to help them get used to the skill. I also like to help my students think of shortcuts for each skill. I like to show multiple ways to solve the problems so students have a wide range of options to choose from. My love for school sometimes extends outside of the...

I am a graduate of Cornell University where I received my Bachelors of Science in Animal Science and my Masters in the Art of Teaching in Science. After graduation,...

...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 few. Outside of the MANY years I've spent in school, I am interested in...

...be fun and exciting. 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...

...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 inspiring ideas is, for me, one of life's greatest pleasures.... I strive to engage my students as much as possible by asking questions, while providing them with the background, support, and confidence required...