Award-Winning Intermediate Algebra Tutors serving Rockville, MD

...at all levels and mostly focus on math, but can also cover theoretical CS, programming in Java & C, and basic physics. I've tutored students in high school through the math honor society, and continued tutoring in college through the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education. My long term plan after graduation is to enter grad school, get a PhD in math, and eventually become a math professor, researching and lecturing throughout the whole process.

...years of swimming instruction for noncompetitive swimmers and triathletes, and four years training college and graduate students at annual disaster response training exercises for the Consortium for Humanitarian Service and Education. I apparently aspire to have a resume similar to The-Most-Interesting-Man-In-The-World's. As a teacher, I try to "guide learning" rather than just reciting facts or "teaching at" a student. I believe that discovery is the most exciting way to learn as well as the best...

...the Operations department of a medium-sized public charter school network in Washington, D.C. I have always enjoyed working with youth, both in and out of educational settings. Before and throughout college, I participated in several tutoring initiatives and worked with students of all levels. Between graduating in high school and starting freshman year of college, I taught a seventh grade math class for three months during a year abroad in Ghana. I also spent a...

...be able to adjust accordingly. I pride myself on being able to adapt my teaching/tutoring style to meet student needs. This includes: being patient with students as they work through problems in their own way, being resourceful and prepared in order to respond to students' questions as they arise, and being enthusiastic with the subject material so as to maintain the students' interest. With these traits and characteristics as the backbone of my teaching/tutoring philosophy,...

...An introductory Physics course in college sparked my interest and allowed me to apply my math skills to the world around me. I am a Virginia certified teacher in Middle school Math and Algebra 1, as well as a qualified tutor in all maths up to pre-calculus. After a couple years of tutoring and 3 years teaching Math in public schools, I found my favorite subject to teach is Algebra. I've helped students make progress...

...have been privately tutoring in Mathematics and Science since high school. During graduate school, I tutored in Chemistry and Math for American Indian Research Opportunities. I have experience tutoring in all of the Sciences, including Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Math. I am passionate about imparting my love of Math and Science to the students. My goal is that the student will gain a thorough understanding of the subject and find enjoyment in learning it well....

I am a senior at VCU, majoring in Psychology. I was a teaching assistant at Kumon and worked with students, ranging from age of three to eighteen, to improve academic skills. I aided students in math and reading, helping them reach higher levels. I look forward to helping you!

...I have achieved scores in the 99th percentile for both the ACT and SAT prior to college. While in high school, I spent my time volunteering at animal shelters and medical clinics, and tutoring K-12. Nowadays, I spend most of my tutor hours helping students with any K-12 material, ACT testing, SAT testing, or imparting some admission-worthy wisdom. I want to emphasize on creating a curriculum and plan that will suit your own individualized goals,...

...approach with tutoring is to maintain a positive, professional, encouraging, and fun environment for the student. Besides working, I strive to be the best husband and father to our two little boys. I am also active in church and exercise regularly. I hope to not just help students academically, but also serve as a professional role model who can help students appreciate how their education can greatly benefit them personally and professionally for the long...

...the best plan for success for that individual. The improvement and success from executing the plan I make with a student, yields a feeling of accomplishment and happiness that the student, parents, and the teacher can enjoy. This is what I strive for with all of my students. I have a degree in Chemistry and working on completing another degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. My main area of expertise with teaching is in all levels...

...to adapt my teaching style to fit a student's individual needs. I enjoy helping students of all ages and learning levels, and I like to see the pride they take in completing difficult tasks. When I'm not working you can usually find me hanging out with my two dogs and some friends, playing sports, or relaxing at the movie theater. Subjects I currently tutor are algebra, trigonometry, geometry, elementary and middle school math, homework support,...

...I have always enjoyed working with my peers to learn new material and have been described as patient and charismatic. My tutoring subjects include basic math from K-12, College Algebra, AP Psychology, and Genetics. My favorite subject to tutor is algebra. Although I'm a science major, I have a secret love for math and absolutely love tutoring in it. Outside of academics, I have a plethora of hobbies. I do a number of physical activities...

...enthusiasm for tutoring began with my younger sister, as I helped her to overcome learning obstacles and improve her scores on math and science exams. Since then, I have worked with students of varying ages to improve their skills in math and science subjects, including geometry, calculus, chemistry, biology, and more! As a Biomedical Engineering student, I am consistently building on the STEM topics introduced in middle school and high school and am therefore able...

I have tutored high school math for 13 years and before that I taught math and its applications to other subjects in universities, so I am confident that I have the knowledge and skill set to assist you. I have come to realize that tutoring is about figuring out what a student knows or doesn't know or has misconceptions about. This requires interaction, empathy, motivation and understanding.

Thanks to one-on-one help in middle and high school, I not only achieved stronger grades/test scores, but gained the confidence I will continue to use even beyond graduate school. I hope to give others the same invaluable tool set!... The ways I've always preferred to learn myself are typically the ways I teach. Once it seems like a student has a pretty strong understanding of a subject, I like to play competitive or timed games. It...

...discover new concepts in an adaptable environment, mathematical ideas can really "sink" in. My personal style is to put less emphasis on rote and memorization (which can be overwhelming) while delving more into truly understanding what is being taught. This makes homework quicker and test time easier - especially for those who get stressed during exams. I recognize that every person learns differently, so we will take time to tailor our sessions to your learning...

I seek challenges and like to help others.

...My teaching philosophy is to target the student's source of frustration, to ensure correct terminology using the student's course materials, to provide strategies for memorizing information, and to focus the bulk of the tutoring session on the student's homework or projects. In addition, I am very understanding, patient, and kind. My hobbies include music, poetry, songwriting, violin, copyright law, producing records, photography, and videography. I like helping students with homework, and talking realistically about education...

I have been teaching Middle School Math for over 20 years. I love Math! I especially enjoy Algebra and Prealgebra, but I have taught at all levels. I have also done math enrichment for our entire school - grades K-8.

...to their age and level of understanding. I am always excited about education and do whatever it takes to make sure the students I tutor feel the same. I enjoy many other things as well. I am very much into the arts. I was an art major in high school. I am an actress, writer, and director; actually writing and directing my first stage production two years ago. I also choreographed several dance pieces in...