Award-Winning Tutors serving Ridgely, MD

My name is Dan Butler and I'm a recent graduate of the College of William and Mary. I work as a consultant in the DC area. My academic background is in history and government/political science and I enjoy sharing the knowledge I've acquired in those subject areas with others.

...Presidents in order both backwards and forwards. I love sports, especially baseball and the Atlanta Braves. I've been a Braves fan for as long as I can remember. I enjoy playing fantasy football, and if you ask my wife, I probably enjoy it a little too much. I have a 2 year old border collie/...

...graduating from UNC, I began working in an ultrasound research lab developing new ways to image blood flow using ultrasound, eventually earning a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering. My work in the lab required a lot of Math and Physics knowledge for processing ultrasound signals and writing software to display images, plus a little bit...

...others; for example, I bring a portable white-board with me, in order to write/draw the concepts that I am communicating verbally. This provides students with the benefit of both audio and visual learning, which enhances their tutoring experience. When I am not working or tutoring, I enjoy following my Washington D.C. sports teams, and golf...

...am very conversant with the US syllabus especially the sciences and the mathematics. Apart from my passion for science, I love sports especially soccer (football in the UK) and an ardent supporter of the Manchester United soccer team (best in the world). I also enjoy hiking, an activity am currently re-living here in the US...

...students as a tutor because I believe that students should be encouraged to flourish academically based on their own learning styles instead of being forced to conform to mainstream methods. My teaching philosophy is based on two simple rules: 1) Identify and utilize the student's learning style, and 2) Practice, Practice, Practice in order to...

...am currently an Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at George Washington University and have taught students in the subjects of history, religion, sociology and global studies. I am excited to be tutoring a wide variety of topics and helping to ease your frustration and anxieties over final papers, essays, theses and dissertations. I tailor in-person or...

...a teaching assistant with Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth from 2013-2015, helping teach classes on international relations and human rights. Working with CTY has been an amazing experience; there's nothing better than teaching a subject that I'm passionate about and having my students understand and internalize the complex material. I believe that every student...

...I'm a recent college graduate with a degree in human biology! I'm well-studied in biology and chemistry, having taken graduate courses in undergrad. I also took many classes in literature and English while in school, as it's one of my passions. I have lots of experience mentoring and teaching children ages 5-18, and am so...

...am currently pursuing my Bachelor of Sciences in Finance and Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics at the University of Maryland, College Park. I have over five years of experience teaching dance, martial arts, and working as a tutor to children and adults of all ages. While I tutor several subjects, my personal favorites...

...punishment--it was another way to express himself. As a freelancer, I've worked as a writer for a test preparation company, giving me a solid background in test-taking strategies for the SAT and ACT. I love helping students learn strategies to unlock these intimidating tests! In my spare time, I enjoy hiking and camping. I'm obsessed...

...am a current undergraduate student at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. I am a senior studying for a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Since my high school years, I have taught extensively, tutoring children in math, science & test prep. I have also worked as a tutor for Reconstruction Tutoring...

...am a native to the Washington area now living and working in DC as a librarian. I hold multiple degrees and certificates in English Literature, English Writing, and Professional Writing. I also have 6 years of experience tutoring and teaching in students of all ages in K-12 schools and universities. I believe one-on-one tutoring is...

...studying engineering at Rice University, I tutored middle and high school students in a variety of subjects focusing on math and physics. As a tutor, I emphasize patiently guiding my student to the correct answer, rather than giving it to them. I believe this method is the best way for the student to master the...

...been tutoring math and science for the last ten years. I really like this job because I enjoy working with kids, and I also love to talk about my interests. This is a great job. My hours are flexible, and I can re-arrange times to fit your needs (for example, if there's a test on...

...have studied German since 2004 and taught it professionally since 2012. I love the culture and the language - it's not only my job, but my passion. I studied abroad in Germany (Stuttgart area) through UMD and am going to Berlin later this summer. The ability to communicate authentically is the overarching goal of my...

...think this--empathizing with a student and knowing the difference between good and bad help--is the most important quality of a good tutor. And just as importantly, I will work hard to tailor each tutoring session to the student's needs. I know that everyone's learning style is different, and I view it as my responsibility to...

...am a graduate of Georgetown University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I also have a law degree from Catholic University. I practiced law for a number of years but decided to pursue my passion of writing. I am a published writer and novelist. I also support organizations that support literacy and education....

...reading. My approach to teaching is through hands on learning. Students need to manipulate their world in order to make sense of it. So through various manipulatives and/or real-life experiences students can move from the abstract to concrete. In addition, I make learning fun! My students love coming to my class and learning. They say...

...weak points of the student and work on those points in a way to make them feel interest in the topic, like applying those concepts in the real world scenario or more related fun examples. I discuss the topics to work on with the student prior to the session, and always go over quickly with...