Award-Winning Intermediate Algebra Tutors serving Washington DC

...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 method for producing long-term recall; it also tailors every learning experience to the individual student. I was most inspired to pursue this Socratic style of teaching after taking several courses in college from a professor who had perfected the technique. The majority of his class-time...

...am an undegraduate math major and CS minor at University of Maryland, College Park. I tutor math 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...

...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, I have been, and believe...

...on to be successful in their careers. I'm capable of tutoring a large range of subjects, but Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry are my favorites to teach. My teaching philosophy is that every student is capable of learning, but learning itself is a process that every student does in their own way; teaching styles need to be flexible depending on the student's learning style and needs, but most importantly it's up to the student to have...

...aircraft carriers in a one on one format. Through my experience I have gained a deeper understanding of how 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...

...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, whatever they may be. I...

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.

...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 in their grades and have...

...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 such as soccer, weightlifting, and...

...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 to provide the deeper understanding...

I seek challenges and like to help others.

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.

...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 the production, as I have been a dancer for 17 years. I am a singer, singing in two praise teams and a choir. I enjoy rock climbing, volleyball, tennis, and ping pong. I love video games and I am an avid football fan.

...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 believe that a good...

...and music publishing for five years. My favorite subject is math because it involves critical thinking and universal concepts. 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,...

...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 of math, especially in algebra. I am a musician and have been teaching music for 7 years with instruments such as trumpet, trombone, french horn, and drums. When I am not working, I enjoy reading about computers and smartphones, playing video games, exercising, and playing...

...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 style. I graduated summa cum...

...tutoring and teaching students in mathematics. I am a graduate of Temple University (B.S. Education) and Wilmington University (M.B.A) where I have dedicated my studies to promoting educational equity, I am a student-centered teacher/tutor and I know how to look at students strengths and weaknesses, dis-aggregate data and create individual learning plans for students. In addition, I create fun and engaging lessons and teachable moments in order to promote authentic learning opportunities!

...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 summer doing GED tutoring for...

...from the University of Colorado, both with honors. After school I served as an active duty Air Force officer, and later as a civil servant. While still working full time, I started tutoring part time at Rose State College in Midwest City, Oklahoma, tutoring high school & college students in math. My subjects are primarily Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Statistics. My favorite subject to tutor is Statistics, because it is a highly marketable skill that...