Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Washington DC

...Masters. I taught in the New York City School System for 26 years. I taught Kindergarten and Math. I was also the Math Coach and Staff Developer at my school. While I have tutored all Elementary School subjects, I would have to say that tutoring Reading is my passion. Reading is important in everything we do. Reading is a vital skill in finding a good job, developing the mind, and discovering new things. In my...

...graduate of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and New Jersey of Institute of Technology. I received my Masters of Public Health with a concentration in Biostatistics and a Bachelors of Science in Engineering Science. I have over fifteen years of tutoring. I have been tutoring since high school. I love it when my student have the."aha" moment, then they will truly connect with the material.I love to cook, sing and run....

...grade through college. I believe in getting to know a student's learning style and then using that to plan lessons and tutoring sessions. I don't want to lecture students, I want to engage them. This strategy has worked for me personally, and I have used it in my own classrooms. I want the students that I work with to have truly mastered the material, and I am dedicated to working hard to help students reach...

...where I spent time volunteering with Best Buddies (building friendships between college students and people who have special needs in the Pittsburgh area), the Jewish Community Center, Pitt Dance Marathon (which raises money for organizations such as the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation), and Relay for Life. I was a member of the Sigma Alpha Lambda Honors Society, and on the executive board for Best Buddies. Throughout my time in the School of Education, I have experienced...

...graduate from the University of Maryland at College Park. I have enjoyed working as an Engineer since graduating in 2007, but I have missed tutoring and teaching. My philosophy is that everyone has the ability to learn, the material just has to be presented in a way that is easy to comprehend. I have experience tutoring high school and college level math and science, and I enjoy being able to help a student understand new...

...abilities and learning styles. As a teacher I will ensure that students are involved in a comfortable and stimulating atmosphere in which they can grow intellectually and socially. In order to accomplish this goal I will be sure to present lessons that revolve around the interest of children and makes learning relevant to life. Furthermore I will incorporate hands-on learning, individual work, group work, themes, and integrated units to allow children to be active learners.

...adapting to the individuals with whom I work. Some of my worst tutoring experience was working with an individual who was okay with getting a passing grade and not striving to get more. It makes me feel unfulfilled but gladly after a few weeks of working together, we pulled that C- to a B and from there he showed a bit more urgency and concern. I've also had some great experiences. I helped one middle...

...Over the last 4 years I have coached Varsity Football and Lacrosse at a local high school (Freedom High School) while attending GMU as a full time student. Being a student and coach requires that you be organized, dedicated, and pay attention to detail. Additionally, it teaches you time management, as well as how to be a leader and to set goals for yourself and those around you. I have a great deal of experience...

...also love to work with students, and have participated in various tutoring programs and teaching assistant positions throughout college. Outside of school, I like to travel around and take adventures in and around the area, exploring museums and parks and cafes. I also enjoy playing the piano, boxing and running, and reading. I like to try new things and see how they go, success or fail; most recently, I've attempted to take up the electric...

...years. I also love exploring new places, and my travels have led to a passion for photography. Some of my other favorite pastimes are reading, watching movies, and spending time with my friends. I have tutored high school students in the past, and have focused on the sciences. However, I find that I can relate to and communicate with students of all ages, and am capable of teaching more than just the sciences. In the...

...Introduction to Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. While an undergraduate, I volunteered in a tutoring program called Tutorial Project, where I tutored a 3rd grader in Math and ELA, and then eventually oversaw the tutoring of 5-6 students. In the summer of 2012, I worked for the Center For Talented Youth as a Teaching Assistant for Fast-Paced High School Chemistry. As a TA, I developed and implemented lesson plans for the organic chemistry unit, lab sessions,...

I am a rising college sophomore. I enjoy tutoring students of all ages. Aside from tutoring, I play basketball at the college level. After college I would like to attend law school in hopes of becoming a corporate lawyer. Overall, I really do enjoy helping people, whether it's with tutoring or otherwise. Later on life, I want to open an orphanage to raise kids.

...for America program in Memphis, where I teach first grade. I have worked with upper elementary students (grades 3-5) as well as high school students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about tutoring reading, writing, and history. I believe in building relationships with students and making learning as fun and productive as possible! In my spare time, I enjoy jogging with dog Leela, playing video games, and cooking.

My major strength as a tutor is my ability to demystify advanced material by breaking it down into simple pieces using everyday language. I impress upon students that the only thing that makes a topic easy or difficult is whether they know it already, and my job is to help them turn difficult topics into easy ones. I emphasize effort over ability.

...Throughout my college, graduate, and professional careers, I have frequently been called upon to help students improve their writing, and to provide editing services. I work one-on-one with students. My approach consists of informally assessing students History/Writing/English strengths and weaknesses, and providing customized plans for improving reading comprehension, memorization, grammar, and essay organization skills. I try to find creative ways of presenting concepts, and readily accept suggestions from parents and students on ways to keep...

I was born and raised in Beijing, China and have experience in all Mandarin Chinese levels, as well as reading, writing and speaking. I am able to accommodate any skill set in Chinese language and am experienced in teaching the language. I am currently employed as a primary school educator/counselor and seeking to explore higher education in the near future. ... Study is not an easy thing, but I hope you can have fun when you...

...middle school and now as an attorney, I enjoy tutoring just as much as I did when I first started, if not more. I have worked with students from all cultural and economic backgrounds and enjoy sharing my passion for learning with others. I have tutored in many different subjects with students of all ages. I sincerely enjoy tutoring, which is why I tutor in addition to my full-time job as a practicing attorney.... I believe...