Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Rockville, MD

...I enjoyed learning as well as teaching and mentoring others. In high school, I worked as a swim coach and also tutored immigrant schoolchildren at Centro de Ayuda, a nonprofit that helps people working toward citizenship. At Davidson, I currently work with GenOne, where I mentor eighth-graders who hope to become first-generation college students. I am an experienced writer, having worked for the Davidsonian, and possess a strong understanding of investment and personal finance. I...

...creating a mutually respectful relationship dynamic and a calming & constructive learning environment. As someone who struggled academically as a kid, I address any anxieties and insecurities with the utmost compassion and understanding and work with the student to overcome them. I am also available for college guidance counseling, college interview coaching, and Common Application essay editing based on experience working in the admissions office of one of the top small liberal arts schools in...

...my Masters from Columbia College and Bachelors from The University of Maryland and several certificates including Just Banking from M.I.T. I've traveled extensively, and lived overseas in several countries including UK, France, Hong Kong and Thailand. In recent years, I've done tutoring for private clients in the fields of macro and micro market trends, stock market analysis, geopolitics, history, cinema production, screenwriting, short story development creative writing and critical thinking. In my experience helping others...

...youth, and later another tutoring position that allowed me to create my own curriculum for university students in Seoul. After graduating, I scored within the 98% percentile on the LSAT, and am happily headed to law school in Fall 2018, but right now I'm busy working as a legislative assistant at a non-profit law center and tutoring the LSAT. In my spare time, I work on my house, cook and bake too much food, go...

...perform their very best. I work to empower my students to not only develop their skillsets in the areas that they will be tested on, but also to help them feel capable and confident in their abilities. Personally I genuinely enjoyed taking the logic games portion of the LSAT, and I hope to help my students find bits and pieces of the exam that they can have fun with to make it feel more achievable....

...my teaching philosophy. I have worked with hundreds of students, and each one has had their own unique academic strengths and struggles. I believe tutoring is inherently about building a relationship of trust and respect with my students so that we can work together to strengthen the strengthens, and work to improve any weaknesses. I am not an encyclopedia; I am a peer and a mentor who wants to help every student find their own...

I'm a graduate from the University of Virginia having studied Economics & Psychology, with a minor in History, and I am currently obtaining my MBA from the Darden School of Business through the University of Virginia. I have been tutoring for about five years and I enjoy working with students to help them realize their passions for learning. I look forward to working with you!

...feelings of fulfillment. My approach to teaching emphasizes an understanding of "the bigger picture," and I have developed valuable test-taking skills and study habits that I would love to share with my students. I have tutored throughout highschool and in college continued to help my peers with their assignments, across a range of subjects. My assistance has helped my tutorees to maintain or improve their grades. I attended high school at Columbia Grammar & Preparatory,...

...a strong knowledge of grammar, and have an array of tried-and-true methods for breaking down reading exercises in order to be able to read complex documents in other languages. Grammar is one of the easiest ways to break down complex passages in standardized testing, and is an invaluable skill for any profession. The best learning comes from finding your passion and relating that passion to subjects you may not necessarily like at first. I find...

...to writing assignments, saving you time and stress. Together we'll conquer whatever writing assignment is on your desk- coursework as well as college and scholarship essays- and build strong writing skills and good habits along the way. I know what makes a great essay because I write 'em and I grade 'em. I'm a published author with seven years of experience as a teaching assistant at top public and private universities. Let's do this! About...

I am a patient and knowledgeable teacher. I'd be happy to help you for as long as you need, in the style that best works for you!

I have been tutoring for over 12 years. I have worked with many different students in many different subjects. I've worked as a classroom teacher and instructional content creator, as well. My favorite part of tutoring is knowing that I am making a real difference for my students. I am looking forward to helping more students achieve their academic goals!

...try to apply this method to test preparation, so that students aren't just following a test-taking strategy because they were told to, they are using that strategy because they were encouraged to discover it for themselves and they understand why it works. Ultimately, I enjoy teaching because both the student and I can simultaneously improve in a process that never ceases to make us better. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy pretty much any activity...

...own lives. I am a firm believer that learning is not only key to success but also key to learning more about oneself: what one is passionate about! While I teach a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, history, and social studies. I have tutored students from first grade through high school, and I have taught in classroom settings, small group settings, and one-on-one settings for over five years.

...well as ways I could be challenged and still succeed. I am passionate about helping students find the path that is right for them. Whether that be in ELA or Math, I want to provide a space where every student feels comfortable asking questions and learning. Currently, I am a rising sophomore at Princeton University studying Classics with minors in Applications of Computing and Entrepreneurship. Before coming to Princeton, I completed an Associate of Arts...

...in Political Science and Economics, Minors in Leadership and Public Leadership, and a Certificate in Political Campaigning. While completing my Bachelor's Degree, I taught students weekly about voting rights and public policy for two years and I interned for a member of Congress for three summers in a row. I joined Varsity Tutors to help students become responsible citizens (and voters!) with a sound understanding of government, policy, and the economy. Although I am most...

...Policy course in my program, working mostly with foreign students struggling to grasp the sophisticated concepts presented in class. Prior to attending Georgetown, I earned a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Government & Politics and History from the University of Maryland, College Park. Between degrees, I worked as a Youth Development Professional at an elementary school Boys and Girls Club, which made me appreciate opportunities to teach and mentor students at all ages and at...

I am currently working to get my Master's degree from Purdue University. I love tutoring people because growing up it was something that I was very scared to ask for but helping others who do reach out makes a huge difference in their own confidence in their academic life.

I'm a Washington, D.C. communications professional with a career devoted to women in politics. After working for political campaigns and studying at Clemson University, I made my way to our nation's capital to work in the non-profit space and complete my graduate degree. In my career, I have led social media campaigns, organized in political advocacy, and now, I work in political communications focusing on bolstering women's representation and the political participation of moms.

...in a classroom setting for a group of students aged 16-24 during a 5 week volunteer project in India. My favorite subject to tutor is Algebra. Especially in math and science subjects, my goal is to help students develop study guides and strong study habits that will help them succeed throughout their academic careers. I also enjoy working with students on reading and writing skills because I am an avid reader and writer. Writing is...