Award-Winning Tutors serving Emmitsburg, MD

...perspective when approaching difficult topics. I am patient with my students and always do my preparation before a lesson so that my time with the student is efficient. I strive to not only teaching the material in an effective manner, but instill the confidence needed so that the student can flourish in the classroom setting....

...I and Geometry classes as well as after school SAT test prep. In 2014, I served as an assistant coach for a local high school tennis team. I know there can be a lot of pressure associated with college preparation and the SAT, but I hope to help alleviate some of that stress by presenting...

...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...

I aim to increase student confidence by teaching the thought processes that allow for successful problem solving in their hard subjects. Armed with this knowledge and a few study tips along the way I aim to build self sufficient and competent learners who find success in all academic endeavors.... I aim to increase student confidence by teaching the thought processes that allow for successful problem solving in their hard subjects. Armed with this knowledge and a...

...Chemistry, Physics, and Pre-Calculus for 13 years. I have tutored students in upper level math and science formally for 8-9 years (and informally). While my talents and interests are in the Science and Math arenas, I also enjoy cooking and reading novels. My strongest belief as a tutor is that learning should be fun while...

...experienced in working both in large lecture-style environments and reviews, as well as one-on-one problem solving with students. My background is in chemistry, but I can also tutor subjects up to first and second year college math and physical sciences. I try to incorporate strategies that would use the existing strengths and skills of the...

...with BrainReach, in which neuroscience students create and present lessons to elementary school students in high need schools, especially contributed to my passion for education. I have tutored and/or taught a variety of ages from 4-21, as well as a variety of subjects including all sorts of Mathematics, Sciences, and Test Preparation. I am a...

...tailor my tutoring to fit the learning style of the student. I think that is really important because it is very hard for a visual learner to learn from just listening. I also engage the student in learning. For example, having them label a diagram that I have just talked about. Most important -I encourage...

...I have over four years of experience working with children in a variety of areas including summer camps, and education. I would love to help anyone in need of help with subjects ranging from Kindergarten - 12th grade in topics but not limited to multiplication/division, algebra, pre-calc, etc. However, my personal favorite is Algebra! I...

...high school and love working with students of all ages. I understand the fear and stigma around Mathematics and strive to help students not only learn the material but also to feel comfortable and confident in their abilities. I also teach Math and English courses to middle and high school students through Sprout, a program...

...was able to find out what the problem was within 10 minutes, did a quick 15-min training, and sent her back to her mom who was beside herself in joy. I enjoy working with all ages of students, but especially with primary age students because they still have a sense of wonder and awe about...

...with Biology as well. Being a tutor challenged me to be able to explain one concept in many different ways for the betterment of the student. My tutoring style is flexible and tailored to what is best for the student. For example, I have had students that prefer videos to help explain concepts while others...

...range of subjects including, algebra, calculus, and SAT prep. When working with students, I make it my mission to make sessions enjoyable, which means there will be a lot of work but a lot of fun as well. I have experienced the stress of school and college prep in this current time, so don't hesitate...

...and further develop my teaching philosophy. I strongly believe that a student needs to develop an interest in the subject in order to be able to cope with the exams and the levels of stress during a semester and also to love the material they're studying because that will make their life easier. My mentorship...

...personal favorites are mathematics and Spanish due to my love for numbers and languages. I believe that learning never stops. As a fellow student, I understand the frustration that comes along with a rigorous course load. I aim to alleviate that frustration and help students develop a passion for learning through my patience, enthusiasm, and...

...in the book, I have students practice different methods of reasoning through the problem, and give increasingly difficult related problems to strengthen understanding ("how would your answer change if the pulley had mass?") - I write calculator software (TI-83/84) to assist students taking AP exams (yes, it's within the rules.) This is recommended for specific...

My passion for language learning and Spanish is something I enjoy sharing with new learners.

...do you teach? My immediate response is I dedicate myself in driving ones desire and eagerness to learn mathematics, as well as, instilling the critical value of an ownership of learning. After instruction, I find these values very self-evident in my students, whether they are studying early arithmetic or advanced differential equations.

...and everyday I strive to be better than I was yesterday. Living in these foreign countries helped me learn faster and even more than if I would have stayed in the States, because being forced to speak the language and make mistakes is all part of the learning process and if mistakes aren't made, neither...

...in education. I have both tutoring experience and eight years of classroom teaching experience at the elementary and middle school levels. Because I believe Reading can open a whole new world, this is my favorite subject in which to tutor. My work history has given me experience and insight in educating a broad age range...