Award-Winning Tutors in Silver Spring, MD

Joubert
Certified Tutor in Silver Spring, MD
...for the whole academic school year. I am currently a teacher for the SAT in the Washington, D.C. area. I'm very excited to be a tutor for VarsityTutors. I have a very methodical approach to teaching. I want the students to understand the rationale behind the question. Yes, the student may get a specific question right, but what about other problems? Will the student have the skill set to solve other problems. To aid the...
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Tutoring Subjects
Calculus
ACT Reading
ACT
High School Chemistry
+30 subjects
Jennifer
Certified Tutor in Silver Spring, MD
...completed my PhD at Johns Hopkins!) that has taken me into the worlds of Chemistry, Medicine, Biology, and Physics. However, my day is never complete until I can share my knowledge with fellow students and scientists. In my experience, the best way to teach math and science is to show students real world examples they can appreciate at any age. By the end of our tutoring sessions, I don't want my students to know rote...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Tutoring Subjects
Biology
GRE
SAT Math
Geometry
+24 subjects
Knatokie
Certified Tutor in Silver Spring, MD
...in Los Angeles, to acting in television and film. Collectively, these experiences have fostered a passion for the academic and professional empowerment of young people as well as the innovative use of media to educate and inspire people about science and science careers. In addition to being a leader, I have excellent communication and organizational skills, and am highly creative. I am a very adaptable person with a fervent commitment to utilizing my diverse talents...
Education & Certification
Clark Atlanta University - Bachelors, Chemistry
Harvard University - PHD, Biomedical Sciences
Tutoring Subjects
Differential Equations
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Math
+21 subjects
Paul
Certified Tutor in Silver Spring, MD
...school tutor during college and teaching high school students after college. I find that I am always able to make the material simple and relatable for the student that I am tutoring - it is a question of presenting the material in a manner that is easy to understand. In addition, I am very patient, friendly, and easy to talk to. My tutoring style is very adaptable to any type of student - the key...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Tutoring Subjects
Pre-Calculus
SAT Writing and Language
Economics
Spanish
+93 subjectsAshten
Certified Tutor in Silver Spring, MD
...Health with a concentration in Women's and Reproductive Health. Throughout my training, I conducted extensive research in adolescent reproductive health and teen childbearing, earning publications in a number of clinical research journals. I began tutoring Math and Reading for elementary-aged students when I was in high school myself and continued my passion for education as a teaching assistant at both Cornell and Johns Hopkins. I am currently working for the Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program at Goucher...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Human Development
Johns Hopkins University - Masters, Public Health
Tutoring Subjects
High School Biology
College Chemistry
College Biology
MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
+11 subjects
Debra
Certified Tutor in Silver Spring, MD
...which I studied at the University of Arizona, but did my research at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. My tutoring experience is broad and I have experience tutoring children as young as 8 and adults as old as 40. I have tutored multiple subjects but my favorites include science, reading, and writing. I have always had a passion for knowledge and I enjoy sharing that with others. I like to tailor my...
Education & Certification
University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Bachelors, Biology, General
University of Arizona - PHD, Cellular and Molecular Medicine
Tutoring Subjects
Biochemistry
Environmental Science
Essay Editing
Civil and Environmental Engineering
+42 subjectsMichelle
Certified Tutor in Silver Spring, MD
...elementary school, tutored students after school in reading and math, at home tutoring, and ran a program for high school credit recovery in that district. My favorite subject to tutor is reading because reading lays the foundation for all other learning. I am passionate about instilling the love of learning in others and I use that passion to help students become successful not only in what I am teaching but in life as well. I...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelor of Science, Special Education
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Special Education
Tutoring Subjects
Elementary Math
Other
Special Education
History
+21 subjectsJames
Certified Tutor in Silver Spring, MD
...in math and science for service hours for honors societies such as Mu Alpha Theta and Science National Honors Society. I want to teach students to be problem solvers, and mathematically literate, able to apply concepts learned to a variety of problems. My favorite subject to teach is any type of math especially upper level courses such as calculus, because the application and understanding of the subject improve not only comprehension of the subject but...
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
High School Biology
AP Computer Science A
College Algebra
+24 subjects
Neha
Certified Tutor in Silver Spring, MD
...can be the epiphany that a student needs in order to understand a concept. Nothing is more exciting and satisfying as seeing a student understand a concept they did not previously understand. I have been tutoring since I was in elementary school. Students from lower grades would come to my teacher's classroom after school and I would help them with math. I am very comfortable teaching in many different styles and environments, and can help...
Education & Certification
University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Tutoring Subjects
Geometry
ACT Reading
Reading
Trigonometry
+31 subjects
Tiyata
Certified Tutor in Silver Spring, MD
...go through the same thing. I began working as a pre-college mentor while at Maryland and it was one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had. I am a very hands on type of teacher. I love to cut, sort, glue, color, etc during my lessons. I try to incorporate all these things into my tutoring when possible. I also like to provide a lot of practice with each skill. I try to...
Education & Certification
University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
McDaniel College - Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction
State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects
PSAT Critical Reading
Essay Editing
College Essays
SAT Writing and Language
+26 subjects