Award-Winning Tutors serving West River, MD

...developing a vested interest in students' successes. I have some knowledge to share, whether it be in SAT/ACT test prep, math, writing, or college apps, and it's fun and satisfying being able to empower others to succeed. In my free time, you'll catch me on my couch (watching a lot of TV -- I'm as...

...Bachelor's of Science degree in the Health Sciences major. Additionally, I have since received my Master's degree in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University. I specialize in science and math, particularly biology and physiology. I am also very familiar with the MCAT. I am a nice and easy going person. I hope I can help...

...first and foremost an educator. I've taught children, adults, high school and college students, as well as graduate students. My main teaching experience is with college students, but I enjoy the challenges of working with all levels of learning. I earned my Ph.D. from Georgetown University in German Studies in 2012, and my MA from...

...the Spanish language helps to create a fun learning environment. I love helping others realize that anyone can learn another language with the right help and attitude! In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my crazy and busy family - playing games, watching movies, going to their soccer and basketball games, etc. When...

...greatest strength as an instructor. Whether a student needs visual aids, kinesthetic games, or cheesy Star Wars puns to make learning engaging and meaningful, I am eager and happy assist with personalized lessons and activities. Additional interests of mine include film studies, gender studies, and American literature. In my free time, I enjoy singing, camping,...

...science. I have also tutored students in grades first through third in math and 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...

...Pennsylvania with a 4.0 GPA. As of right now I am studying Health and Societies with a minor in Legal Studies as I one day hope to pursue corporate law. Upon graduation, I plan to pursue a J.D./MBA program, but I may take a few years in between college and graduate school to conduct research...

...of Maryland, College Park pursuing a double degree in Civil Engineering and Geography. I have plenty of experience tutoring other college students in a wide range of academic disciplines, and have also helped assist students of varying ages in their preparations for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and GMAT. I know that standardized...

...currently grappling with. I have been fortunate to do well in my own academic pursuits: earning a Bachelor's in International Affairs & History from Georegetown University and a Master's in Education from Valparaiso University. I have taught for four years in a few different departments, but mostly in the social studies. I offer tutoring in...

...it is important to impart important concepts and problem solving mechanisms to people because it allows them to learn a process that can be applied to different problems in life outside the exam setting. I definitely try to impart my passion for problem solving onto people I tutor. In my spare time, I enjoy playing...

...schoolers, ages 11-18, on their core subjects: math, reading, social sciences, and physical sciences. I also assisted them in Spanish (all levels), AP classes, PSAT skills, and SAT skills. My greatest strength is assisting students get more organized and take better notes when they are in class to facilitate how they study and practice their...

...very invested in working one-on-one with students on critical writing and critical reading skills. Both sets of skills involve analytical thinking, but they also involve creative thinking. It is the interplay between the analytical and the creative that I find most enjoyable about tutoring and teaching. In my free time, I enjoy playing guitar, reading...

...oldest of 3, my brother is 17 and my sister is 15. I love to assist my siblings and younger cousins with homework, study tips, and applications. I am also skilled in resume building, cover letter writing, and college essay writing. After volunteering in Spain teaching conversational English to middle and high school students I...

...studying different education systems and teaching methods. I believe that every single student has a unique way of learning and processing information, so it is important for them to develop their own studying habits and learning methods. That is why I want to be a tutor - so that I can help students discover their...

...Science Education. I graduated high school with the IB Diploma. I've tutored math and biology pro bono locally in the Northern Virginia area for almost two years, as I love giving back to my community and honing my teaching skills. My style involves focusing on addressing knowledge gaps and trying to teach in engaging ways...

I tutored throughout high school and college and I have experience with students ranging from elementary school through college in various subjects. I like tutoring for elementary math and reading, as well as...

...who's tutored many young people in writing and reading. I love seeing the excitement in them as they acquire new skills and gain confidence. I have a unique approach that focuses on clarity first and then learning to add more force to one's writing. As someone who has studied two foreign languages and took honors...

...calculus, mastering statics, or polishing conversational skills. Every session focuses on clarity, curiosity, and confidence: we set a concrete goal, tackle it through bitesized models tied to everyday examples, and finish with quick feedback that maps the next step. Students leave understanding the why as well as the how, ready to apply their new skills...

...and being of service to others. Teaching and tutoring is an extension of that passion. I believe that children deserve the very best, both in the classroom and out, and I seek to provide all that I can to my students to ensure that they receive the academic instruction and support they deserve.

...Tutoring is also great mental exercise and helping a student reach an "Aha!" moment is a unique and rewarding experience. Outside of my professional life, I enjoy getting outside from my garden to the Blue Ridge, reading a good book, and every so often playing a few rounds of Overwatch ;-) .