Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Maryland

...in high school myself, working with kids on interview and SAT prep, college applications, social studies, biology, chemistry, math, statistics, writing and various APs. Since high school, I have tutored Spanish-speakers in English, worked extensively in diverse, low-income childcare settings with typically-developing and developmentally disabled children. I currently work teaching health and science to middle and high schoolers. I am also applying to medical school, with success in all pre-med topics (including physics, chemistry, organic...

...for over 10 years and administered several entrance exams and CPAT exams. I have held assignments in the Special Operations/HazMat division, Marine Operations, Bike Medic, Tactical Medic, and as EMS Supervisor. I am eager to help students and candidates succeed in entrance exams, professional exams and EMT certifications. I have also held a CDL-A (Tractor-Trailer) license for over 16 years and have trained many employees for their written and practical exams. As a previous political...

...in International Affairs and BA in Liberal Arts, I have the academic foundation necessary to work with diverse student needs. My curiosity and passion for subjects like history, political science, the humanities, and general social studies is contagious because I make connections between complex or theoretical ideas and every-day human experiences. I love the process of trying to understand how the world works, and I love to share that curiosity with anyone I meet.

...politics. I also received a minor in Russian area studies. Upon graduation, my cumulative GPA was a 3.99. Since graduation, I have worked as a teaching assistant at the University of Virginia Center for Politics, modernizing course information and helping the Center prepare for online learning this fall. In this time, I have also been tutoring students in Russian, English, history, and political theory. While I tutor many subjects, I am most passionate about Russian,...

...to attain my A+ and Security+ certificates. I enjoy learning other languages as a hobby. This made me realize how hard learning a different language can be. That experience led me to get my TESOL certificate to teach ESL in South Korea for close to 2 years. I have also tutored ESL in college and after my time in South Korea. I have experience tutoring math and reading PARCC assessment prep for elementary and middle...

...worked as a tutor for American University. From this experience I built some close, constructive relationships with students. I consider myself a successful tutor because of my ability to empathize with the students and connect with them on a personal level. Consequently, this trait makes me more patient with the students. I'm excited to be a part of the Varsity Tutors team, and am looking forward to starting more constructive relationships with students!

...spent a semester student teaching in a third grade classroom. I really enjoy tutoring students in both english and math. While I always excelled in math, I know this is an area in which many students struggle. In middle and high school my peers would often come to me with their math questions because I was able to understand their confusion and help them move past it. I have continued to improve this skill and...

...when I began babysitting at age 12. Since then I've worked with students as a tutor, a library volunteer, and a camp director/counselor. Currently I am a Elementary and Middle School Reading Specialist for a Charter School. I have an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master's Degree in Literacy Curriculum and Instruction. I have a strong dedication to student success, and I am especially dedicated to working with students in urban areas....

...believe it's so important to keep an open mind when it comes to learning - learning is not always difficult, but it's most definitely not always easy. I try to remind students to keep an open mind because it can hinder progress; you can do and learn anything if you open/put your mind to it. Another very important concept of my teaching philosophy is that it is okay to make mistakes. It's how we learn!...

...time allows. I've tutored on and off for many years now, and I enjoy it because it helps me rediscover and play with language concepts. For the past nine years or so, I have tutored. My first tutoring experience was as a volunteer reading tutor at the Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science. It was a challenging experience because of the size of the classes assigned to each volunteer tutor. This helped me...

...values. Working through common social issues, Tarsheka began to seek out initiatives that promoted humanity and harnessed creativity. Tarsheka is excited to share her story with young adults as a powerful example of overcoming obstacles and fears to achieve your goals. Tarshekas message confirms that by going beyond core subjects and encouraging artistic forms of creating and critical thinking, we have the ability to overcome racism, socioeconomic inequality, and immorality, divisions that exist to separate...

...Each of us has interests, knowledge, and expertise in one area or another. Sometimes, learning something new can be challenging. Regardless of age, experience or level of education, it's sometimes useful to watch, listen, and gain exposure of new material from an objective, experienced individual. I enjoy helping others. I'm an experienced professional educator, writer, communicator, and local realtor. I look forward to putting my skills to work for those who have the need and/or...

...Organizational Management, Study Skills, Test Prep. I enjoy tutoring all subjects- but my favorite is probably teaching languages to non-native speakers because it is incredibly rewarding breaking down something viewed as overwhelming or complicated into sections! I do not believe my job is done unless goals in learning are reached and something finally clicks. When confidence is instilled it makes all the difference in terms of motivation, willpower, study skills and overall performance. I am...

...I am also passionate about French culture and would convey this knowledge through my sessions as well, as language cannot be studied in a vacuum; language and culture are intertwined. In addition to tutoring French, I am skilled in teaching research and writing skills to students, including college essay writing. As a graduate student, I served as a Teaching Assistant for six different classes, many of which involved research papers and writing assignments. I taught...

I am eager to help students reach their highest potential. I have been a tutor for 2 years, and have tutored history, English, Intro to Psychology, and Research Methods. Currently, I tutor Psychology and English. My favorite subject to tutor is psychology. I have an M.S. in Counseling from Loyola University, and a B.S. in Psychology/Sociology from Towson University. My hobbies include reading, running, tennis, and history. ... To help all students achieve their highest potential.

...passion for both special education and play based learning. My advanced communication and interpersonal skills frequently facilitate the maintenance of strong rapport with students and parents, and engender a learning environment that is conducive to motivation, inclusivity and educational excellence. I see tutoring as an opportunity to strengthen both grow areas and areas where students are glowing. I work with students K-5 in English, Math and Science, Essay Writing, Adult learners and much more. I...

...in a broader context. I work with my students to ensure not only that they perform well in their classes or on their exams, but also to advise them in areas of interest for writing papers/theses, and help them to tie what they are learning into the broader context of their lives. I believe that this approach makes learning more enjoyable, interesting, and easier to understand and remember. I look forward to working with you!

...I also volunteered with the Science Education Academy (SEA) weekend teaching program for four years. This program aims to teach the scientific method to grade school-aged inner city youths (grades 2-6). I taught a class of six 4th graders on Saturdays; topics ranged from the properties of air to infectious disease spread. I thoroughly enjoyed working with the young children and can only hope that my efforts to plant the seed of scientific curiosity in...

...to develop my philosophy of teaching and education. I believe each student is capable of learning, it just requires a safe, positive, engaging, and appropriately challenging environment. The key to student success is meeting them where they are, setting realistically high expectations, and teaching the "whole child." In order to teach the "whole child," I must develop and foster a strong connection with the student. My goal is not only to help them strive academically...

...Government, AP World History, AP Psychology, AP English Language, and AP English Literature. Finally, I greatly enjoy helping students navigate the complex college admissions process through SAT tutoring, test preparation, and college essay writing sessions. My own experience with the college process showed me how daunting SAT prep can seem and how difficult it is to begin writing college essays, so I hope to make this a much smoother process for my students. As a...