Award-Winning Tutors serving Silver Spring, MD

...excited on this journey to equip students with the tools and resources for them to pursue the life they want to live. I graduated in 1991. I teach English Language, Writing and Reading. I want to use my gifts and talents to improve the life kids. To get to know them and to find a teaching technique for each child, as each child is unique. It gives me great joy to see students advanced to...

...high and high schools where I focused on tutoring Math. While I always enjoyed tutoring undergraduate students, I found great satisfaction in teaching Math to struggling teenagers. From my experiences, I learned that anyone can tackle basic mathematical ideas if they are given proper patience and instruction. Furthermore, I have learned that every student has a unique style of learning. My tutoring philosophy embodies this notion and I strive to tailor my lessons to fit...

...to each student's needs. I believe that it is most beneficial to capitalize on strengths and transform learning and studying from chores to enjoyable activities. Moreover, I strive to introduce you to a variety of skills, techniques, and ways of approaching schoolwork and test preparation to help you find what works best for you so that you can apply them both in our work together, and in the long term throughout your education. I hold...

My name is Constant Pondy, and I am a creative and motivated person. Science in general and Chemistry is my passion and as a tutor, I am patient and very detail-oriented; therefore, if you are looking for a tutor who will assist you and enhance your ability to master Chemistry either in English or French I believe we can work together. Thank you. Warmly, Constant Pondy.

...most recently, as a teacher assistant at Hickory Grove Elementary. I have worked the most with students in grades 1-5 in math, science, and reading. I had the incredible opportunity to grow up on the mission field in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Those years gave me the ability to become a fluent Spanish speaker, as well as the chance to connect with and learn about varying Caribbean cultures; more importantly, they opened my eyes...

...to work in the technology policy and advocacy space, and I am currently a tax and trade policy aide in the United States Senate. My prior tutoring experience includes working with a high school student in British Literature, as well as preparing this student for the Critical Reading and Writing sections of Standardized Tests. Most recently, I have volunteered as a reading tutor for elementary school students at a local DC public school. I am...

...a medical student at a well-ranked US school, with an undergraduate dual degree in biology and psychology. I have a number of experiences tutoring students from elementary school to adult learners in subjects ranging from algebra and organic chemistry to microeconomics and sociology. A lifelong commitment to learning has led me to pursue tutoring jobs or positions for the past 9 years. Even while I tutor a large range of disciplines, I especially like preparing...

Hi! My name is Ms. Jordan and I am currently a high school science teacher. While I teach science, I have always had a love for math! I believe the key to success in education and life is to PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! I believe everyone can become good at any subject, you just have to start. I look forward to helping you reach the finish line!

I am committed to bringing out the best in my students and making sure that they realize their potential in life. "I cannot figure it out" is never an excuse. I believe when there is a will, there is always a way. Inspiring my students to become lifelong learners and social change agents is a passion I hold dearly.

...and teaching all age groups (I have tutored students from elementary school to adults) that I have listed because I want to give back to Varsity Tutors for getting me where I am today but also see the same success for future students. :) Also, I am still in college so I can always be a mentor on the side for the college application process and overall life as a student in college!

...students requires individualized attention and specific interventions in math and reading. I work with my team to analyze student data and to work with them to create interventions that bring students from a lower test score to passing test score. Before my work as a teacher, I worked on a pilot program with bringing their program into a St. Louis City charter school. In this position, I worked with students from 5th to 8th grade...

...was hard, but as time went on they realized that my style of teaching was beneficial to them and they did well in the lab class. I then taught lab techniques while doing fellowship at the NIH to summer students and thoroughly enjoyed it. My students loved the way I explained things to them in detail and also the fact that I pushed them to being independent but being there for them when needed. I...

...with a knack for both creativity and critical thinking. I tutor English and reading subjects. I am very skilled in reading comprehension and the technical aspects of writing such as grammar and punctuation. I also thoroughly enjoy the creative process from brainstorming to idea development and final editing; it feels like doing a puzzle. In high school I tutored younger students who needed help with English essays. While I did not tutor for compensation in...

...a licensed Middle School Math and Science teacher in Ohio and NJ. That means I have a teaching license for grades 4 through 9 math and grades 4 through 9 science. I am, however, qualified to teach and tutor many other subjects. I have tutored learners ages 5 through 25 in reading, writing, history, Spanish, math, vocabulary, and study skills / organization. I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the world of...

...a senior at the University of Maryland, College Park, and I am currently studying biology. I've had experience tutoring students from 2nd grade to college. My expertise lies in Conversational French, reading, math, biology, chemistry, and biochemistry. By working with you, I hope to help you gain first the confidence that you CAN be successful in this material. We will look at what you're struggling with and develop studying techniques best fitted to maximize your...

...isn't time to circle back and ask questions to resolve that confusion. As a result, people fall behind and it becomes increasingly difficult to catch up. My goal in tutoring is to help you catch up by figuring out where you're at, meeting you there, and working to build a foundation. If at any point the material becomes particularly challenging or you get confused, let me know. There's no judgment. If you have a question...

...Studies. I was privileged to work with organization like World Health Organization, Switzerland, UNICEF Regional Office, Kenya and UNFPA Africa Regional Office, South Africa, which allowed me to travel to nearly all countries in Africa and Europe and a few in Asia. While in Minnesota, I worked as an HIV Case Manager and Program Manager giving the hands-on experience in Case Management. While working as a consultant in Kenya, I had the privilege to work...

My goal is to help my students enjoy learning and to feel as confident as possible in subjects where they experience difficulties. I aim to set my students up for "small wins" as they master a more challenging subject, so that they can derive greater confidence and a sense of accomplishment as they learn.

...passion for horseback riding by training with Olympian Phillip Dutton for a year. During this time, I achieved many personal riding goals in addition to teaching younger riding students the ropes of riding. After my year of training, I took a job with an equestrian product company. I assisted in marketing, sales, and operations management. I truly missed teaching and inspiring students; therefore, I began to teach some riding lessons again as well as help...

...students learn within the context of something they are interested in. I have taught college-level math and high school-level 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 being...