Award-Winning Tutors serving Riva, MD

...doctoral intern in school psychology has afforded me opportunities to provide psychological services to students with learning, behavioral, and developmental disabilities in elementary, middle, and high schools, the university clinic, and an acute mental health facility. What makes me a great tutor is my background in the psychology of learning, my individualized teaching methods for...

I am a second grade educator who loves seeing students grow! ... Every student is like a crayon; all different, all sharp and all an awesome part of completing the box!... Discuss their needs and where they feel they are in their academics.... Giving them tools to be successful across all content areas.... Constant encouragement and celebrating the small success!

...degree program in Urban Planning at UCLA in the fall of 2016. I will be in the Baltimore area until early August, at which point I will move to Los Angeles. Tutoring struck me as an exciting and enriching way to support myself while getting to meet and work with some great people.... I never want to teach a concept by simply explaining the problem start to finish. Especially when tutoring, students know the material but...

...chemistry, where students often feel overwhelmed, I am able to use molecular models to explain concepts like stereochemistry in more visual ways than are used in traditional instruction. I am passionate about my students mastering the concepts and falling in love with science. I bring a lot of fun and perspective on study habits and...

...I consider myself a visual learner, which affects the way I teach 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...

...part of my job is to convey information in a way that is tailored to the students learning style. Subjects that are more difficult for a student can be more easily understood, if explained in a way that is best for the student. When I am not studying for classes, I enjoy creating engineering projects,...

...to attend medical school some day. I grew up in New York and have always been into sports and movies. I played football and rugby in high school. I have continued to play rugby throughout college and graduate school. I attended Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania where I received my Bachelor's of Science degree in the...

...relationships with students: each student is different and each deserves a unique, specialized approach to meet his/her needs. This was very successful in my work as a high school teacher in a very low-performing school, in which I helped raise standardized test scores 20% in my first year. In my spare time, I often read...

...be adaptive and motivating. Whether using interactive games and experiential learning, or simple mnemonics and test prep checklists, I am always exploring new ways to inspire students through a rich learning experience. Ive taken the ACT, SAT, and GRE, and received high scores on the AP English Language/Literature, Spanish, US History, US Government, Art History,...

...thanks to my stint as a Teaching Assistant in college. As a tutor I'm quite flexible; I realize every student learns at a different pace and via different methods so my main aim is to provide a supporting environment and create lesson plans tailored to best facilitate the students' understanding of the materials.... I wouldn't say I have any particular philosophy. I think each student is unique, and as a tutor I should be flexible enough...

...institutions. I have a deep understanding of the workings of college admissions and the admissions essay writing process. I am also a highly skilled writer and have worked with many high school, undergraduate, and graduate students on expository writing skills. I have an excellent eye for detail and I am highly organizedskills that I have...

I aim to increase student confidence by teaching the thought processes that allow for successful problem solving in their hard subjects. Armed with this knowledge and a few study tips along the way I aim to build self sufficient and competent learners who find success in all academic endeavors.... I aim to increase student confidence by teaching the thought processes that allow for successful problem solving in their hard subjects. Armed with this knowledge and a...

...have also 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...

...protein H (YopH). After successfully expressing and purifying the various domains of the enzyme (protein), I did protein crystallization experiments and luckily got highly diffracting protein crystals. Then, the crystals were subjected to X-ray diffraction experiments, diffraction data were collected, and finally, the 3-dimesional structure of the protein of interest was solved using the molecular...

...and prior tutoring experience, I'm confident that I will be able to help you in any of these subjects! I have the most experience tutoring elementary school students (ages 5-10) and I have tutored this age group for 3 years. I have also worked with high school students in an English class as a student...

...However, I love the challenge teaching presents. Period. So, it doesn't really matter how old or young someone is for me. I am always willing to learn from and give my expertise to someone else. I have a Master's in Business Administration, but my degree does not define me. Business is one aspect of my...

...video games such as FIFA. Reading has also always been a hobby for me as well and I have different genres. I love anything political but I focus more on dystopian types. Also, because of my interest in philosophy I am very open minded and strive to be a well rounded individual which definitely makes...

...a Junior at the University of Maryland-College Park double majoring in Psychology and Sociology. After completing my undergrad, I hope to attain a doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Child and Adolescent Psychology. I am very passionate about personal growth and mental health and believe that education is absolutely necessary for a quality life. I hope...

...in elementary, middle, and high school math classrooms. The Terrapin Teachers program has made me increasingly aware of the gap in educational opportunities afforded to students of color and their white counterparts, and I would like to continue to learn more about how to be an equitable teacher. I am very passionate about helping students...

I have seven years of experience as an Adjunct Law Professor in Spanish speaking environment. Highly qualified and knowledgeable of not only understanding but able to explain tone and meaning with idiomatic phrases to nonnative speakers. Students...