Award-Winning ASPIRE Tutors serving Maryland

...offline ever since I got my Bachelor's Degree, including during my time at JHU, in subjects ranging from basic arithmetic to differential equations. My teaching philosophy is "math is easy"; my goal is to make sure you understand why math is intuitive and natural, so that it's easy for you, too. In my spare time, I like to to solve math puzzles (yeah, I know I'm a nerd), play video games and board games, and...

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...

...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, I have been, and believe I will continue to be, quite successful at helping students achieve a greater understanding and appreciation of mathematics. As for my qualifications, I have a...

...that builds confidence and independence. Also, I have also been tutored myself so I know how it feels to sit on the other side of the desk! Overall, my approach is based on dialogue and respect, lots of humor and out-of-the-box creativity (ask me about the most grammatical pop song ever written), and genuine engagement in student success. In my spare time I am hanging with my family, jamming on piano, renovating my home, and...

...material. I personally think that any student can do well in their math class with the right help and I am very committed to delivering the best experience possible to each and every student. I am always very patient with students as I understand that learning math can take time and I am prepared to cater to different learning styles. I will work my hardest to ensure that all students receive the best help possible!

...also worked as a Math Tutor for my college. I was able to help and shape the minds of students with the concepts of mathematics both at the high school and college level. It is important to me to help others who need extra support in learning mathematics. My goal is for my students to love math just as much as I do. It takes a great deal of patience working with all types of...

I have extensive tutoring experience in math, physics, chemistry and engineering subjects. I really enjoy tutoring and like the interaction with students. ... Teaching is a way to share knowledge and improve your own learning.... By helping them understand the core concepts. Focus on understanding the problem itself rather than the solution.... By praising them on their successes, pointing out places for improvement and making learning a fun process.... I will try to illustrate the skill...

...an NGO. I taught math, computer science and english speaking skills. This is why Mathematics is my favourite subject to tutor. I am also comfortable tutoring for standardised tests such as the GRE and SAT. My goal is not merely to teach facts and formulas but rather to help the student develop the intuition behind them. I value critical thinking and problem solving skills and that is what I would like to teach my students...

...my life journey, I could continuously evolve and contribute to my community. In addition to exposure, my family instilled in me an appreciation for community. I use this analogy when speaking to the parents I work with when thinking about the support their children need: think of it as a body with different parts that work together to support your child. It has a brain, a heart, blood, bones, and fingers. Each part of the...

...of the poetry group on campus (Tributaries). The most important thing to know about me is that my true passion is student success. As a previous Teach for America corp member in the city of Denver, I taught for three years in Denver's lowest and highest performing middle and high schools. During my time teaching, I was part of a staff that took a student body that had an average of a 6th grade reading...

...style is tailored to each of my students depending on their needs. I really like to focus on what it is that you need and hope to achieve and go forward from there! In my free time I like to hang out with my two rescue dogs and spend as much time outside a possible. I've recently gotten into kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. I also love hiking and checking out Baltimore's food scene as...

...at Bennington College in Vermont. This was an incredibly challenging experience, in which I not only learned physics, chemistry and biology, but I also learned to be strategic with my time, and get the most out of my classes and homework. Upon completing the premedical program with flying colors I took the MCAT in mid July 2015. As someone who struggled with math and science in high school, but excelled in these same areas with...

...learning and to inspire others to discover their potential. My journey as a tutor began during my high school years when I volunteered to help peers struggling with their coursework. I found immense satisfaction in breaking down complex concepts into understandable segments, tailoring my teaching approach to fit the unique needs of each student. Witnessing the moment a student grasps a challenging conceptoften referred to as the "light bulb" momenthas always been profoundly rewarding. As...

...and results, and I welcome the same from them. While strengths are the first things I look to highlight, weaknesses are all I care about as a tutor and I will make sure you know what they are. Time is valuable, your voice even more so, so I make a conscious effort to tailor my tutoring approach to each student in a way that advances their development as quickly as possible. My favorite saying is...

...Composition test for 7 years. I am here to aid you in any stage of the writing process--from brainstorming ideas to editing a final paper. I specialize in finding a way to get the brilliant ideas in your head onto the page to make a coherent and complete argument. I also understand writerly paralysis, and we can work on strategies for creating a action plan for your writing. Come to me with your large writing...

I have tutored for many years and I have found that students may learn in different ways and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward...

...want to be somewhere or do something that I have not yet achieved. I believe it is this drive that allows me to pursue my passions, both academically and socially, and to be successful in both. I find that my greatest happiness comes in the form of little victories such as a good grade on an exam, or making a friend laugh! Its because of this that I really slow down and try to appreciate...

...clients while helping them to achieve their goal. If they do not believe in themselves or what they are doing the entire process will be in vain During this time I have also had the pleasure of supporting leadership teams bridge the gap in their school community through engaging coaching and consulting practices the promote out of the box thinking. In my spare time I love spending time with my children and grandchildren; cooking/baking and...

...Matter Physics. I am currently working at an experimental physics lab at the University of Maryland, College Park. My tutoring style is pretty relaxed. In my experience, if someone knows what question to ask then they are already pretty close to the answer; they just need a push in the right direction. I like to help people talk through the problems. My job is to steer you in the right direction and help you reach...

I have 6 years of teaching experience in grades 6-12. Over the years I have taught everything from low level classes to AP Statistics. I have a passion for what I do and a love of math. I can't wait to use my passion and experience to help your student do their best, and feel proud of what they achieved.... To explain or demonstrate every topic in a way that reaches every student no matter where...