Award-Winning Tutors serving Riva, MD

...modify content and/or lessons to make them accessible, engaging, and rigorous for students with a wide range of ability levels and/or disability classifications. I graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a Master of Arts in History, degree by thesis, and served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in History and Women’s Studies courses....

...math, science, and social studies. I am quite passionate about education and the opportunities that it can give people. In addition to tutoring, I am also an enrollment coordinator and education consultant for a school. When I am not working with students you can find me making art, going to live music events, playing rugby...

...whether I'm helping students prepare for a standardized test or debating deep philosophical questions, I encourage them to feel passionate about learning and to consider how they can apply it to real life. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading, film, traveling, and learning about other cultures. I am a firm believer of keeping...

...know how to approach the material properly to make the most of the time you have. This is reflective of my teaching philosophy which relies not only on strong understanding of course material, but also implementing a pragmatic approach in learning as well. Currently I tutor students in science courses as well as standardized test...

...the areas of mathematics and science. I have tutored students before for SAT prep and have experience with teaching anatomy. I also taught tennis for five years which is where I gained most of my skills in teaching. I really enjoy teaching and I find it extremely rewarding. I love working with students to help...

...will really help the students I tutor to learn and grasp the material. It truly brightens my day to see the excitement in students eyes when they finally understand the material after putting in the effort. However, the most satisfying aspect of tutoring for me is not just being able to help the students understand...

...learning students gain in the classroom with practical applications for the scientific world. My teaching of Spanish can also best be described as intuitive, as I am a native speaker and can think of ways to explain concepts in Spanish that are not described in textbooks or workbooks. My practical applications to somewhat abstract subjects...

...be comfortable throughout the testing process. If you do this, you'll give yourself a much better chance of success. The best schools teach the same subject matter as any other, but they surround you with talented, brilliant people who challenge you every day. At Varsity Tutors, you join a multitude of students who care about...

...1st grade level and up in an intense specials rotation. I know how to work with students of all ages. The work I do with my own students on a daily basis is the same dedication and level of differentiation that I would bring to students that I tutor. I love working with students and...

...for logical reasoning. In my experience tutoring thus far, I have focused on adapting to different ways of thinking. I am a firm believer that everyone works differently and that the best progress can be made when we take advantage of our own thought patterns. I appreciate the challenge that comes with tackling new subjects...

...recent a graduate of Columbia University School of Law where he was a staff editor on the Journal of Transnational Law. Before entering law school, he completed his Master's degree in Development Studies at the London School of Economics and earned his Bachelor's degree, magna cum laude, in International Affairs at George Washington University. Michael...

As a tutor with extensive experience in education and beyond, I can help you find the inspiration and tools to succeed. I received my undergraduate degree from Duke University in Biology and Art, a unique combination which gives me a perspective...... Learning is easier for a motivated student. One key role of the tutor is to help find the interesting, important and exciting elements of the field of study to engage and motivate. Part of this...

...I researched and wrote about the beneficial effects education has. In 2012 I graduated with a B.S. in Environmental Biology, and since I've graduated, I've held tutoring jobs, an internship at the Environmental Protection Agency, an English school in Quito, Ecuador, and an international school in Washington, DC. I'm dedicated, energetic and creative, I'm fluent...

...I'm Tommy, I just graduated from Notre Dame with a degree in computer science. My teaching style is simple and relaxed, putting 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....

...I love watching sports, reading books, cycling, playing hockey, hiking, watching movies and playing the occasional video game. I am a major coffee addict. My goal is to pass on some of my love for learning, help you achieve your goals and perhaps most importantly to see the real world applications of what you are...

...an attorney with over 50 years' experience in teaching a variety of subjects including litigation skills, Equal Employment Opportunity, labor and employment, constitutional law, and civics and government process. I have taught or tutored at all levels from high school through professional training and served for many years as the General Counsel of Graduate School...

...chore. I've since spent several semesters as an Introductory Chemistry TA during my undergrad at Amherst College, where I majored in Biochemistry and Biophysics, magna cum laude. I'm also pre-med; I'm applying to medical schools now, for matriculation in the fall of 2014. I'm very passionate about science, particularly Microbiology. My enthusiasm and knowledge base...

...over 5000 in-person and online tutoring hours. With each of those hours, my students have been utterly satisfied and some of them 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...

...was a Biology and Mathematics Joint Major at McGill University in Montreal, my variety of extracurricular experience formatted and solidified my interest in education. My work with BrainReach, in which neuroscience students create and present lessons to elementary school students in high need schools, especially contributed to my passion for education. I have tutored and/or...

...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 the...