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...9th graders, mainly in Algebra, and I fell in love with both teaching math and working with students one-on-one. I studied Social Policy, with a focus on Education Policy, as well as Economics and Spanish as an undergraduate at Northwestern University, where I graduated Summa Cum Laude. My undergraduate experience solidified my decision to pursue a career working with young people. I am now a graduate student in Social Work at UC Berkeley where I...

My name is Samantha and I am a 6th grade teacher in Washington, D.C. I grew up in Pennsylvania outside of Philadelphia. I attended the University of Delaware and then received my Master's Degree from Trinity Washington University.

...Throughout my high school career, tutoring was a big part of my daily life. As part of the GIVE organization, I tutored both elementary school and middle school students in a variety of subjects, which include math, science, reading and writing. I was also a part of the Math Honor Society and Science Honor Society, where I helped students in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Biology, and Chemistry. I have continued my passion for helping students...

I have a strong academic background(MS, George Washington University) in computer science and am experienced in teaching programming language(Graduate Teaching Assistant, George Mason University). I am also experienced in all math subjects after grade 8.

...program." -Lt. Col. Luis E. Delgado, U.S. Army "As an MBA student at the University of the Potomac online, I was initially missing many deadlines and had fallen behind, but with Kai's aid, I curried favor with my professors and soared to a 4.0 grade point average." - Sgt. Renee Warren, U.S. Army, retired "Thank you for EVERYTHING, Kai!! Derek really enjoyed working with you. You were instrumental in helping him survive this tough year...

...teaching our "little learners". As an educator, I am passionate about helping students maximize their potential. In my opinion, there is no greater feeling than when a student has an "ah ha" moment and truly begins to understand concepts that they have struggled with. I believe moments like this are pure and genuine. When i'm not at teaching or coaching soccer, I am most likely crocheting or reading. They are both hobbies that I love...

...in Applied Performance. I spent a ton of my time reading and analyzing works of fiction, poetry, and plays. I have tutored students of all ages, from pre-school all the way to students preparing their Doctoral dissertations. While I have tutored most often in English and writing-related subjects, I also enjoy tutoring the social sciences, including sociology and psychology. I love to make connections between the content we read and write today, and compare it...

...towards a graduate degree. School has always been my number one priority, and my favorite subjects are math and writing. I have always found myself to be an extremely motivated student, and hope that I can help others share that same motivation. I am a very organized and hard-working student with a passion to succeed. In my free time I like to dance, travel, read (especially while traveling), run, and hang out with my friends/dog!

Hi my name is Cristina and I'm a junior bioengineer at the University of Maryland. I'm really excited to be a part of Varsity Tutors and to have the opportunity to help expand your academic horizons!

I am a student of Radford University in their Applied Mathematics program. I have been tutoring peers and underclassmen since 8th grade algebra. I truly love to help people learn so that they can succeed. My goal is to graduate and become a math teacher so that I can make teaching my career.

My name's Rachel. I've long been involved in language education as a tutor, teacher, and administrator. A lover of all things linguistic, I have tutored three languages (Spanish, ESL, and Quechua) to dozens of students ages five to fifty. My background is in language lesson and curriculum development, specializing in less commonly taught and indigenous languages. I try to make my lessons as interactive as possible while still reinforcing grammar and pronunciation.

I am so excited to be working with Varsity Tutors. I believe in catering my tutoring to each and every individual. I adjust to different learning styles, am patient, and most importantly, excited to help make a difference through this education platform.

...colleges and graduate school programs. I have had the pleasure of working with students of a wide range of ages elementary to graduate level and have enjoyed watching them grow as students. Currently I am an adjunct lecturer of writing and a tutor for a wide range of subjects including AP English Language, AP Art History, AP English Literature, ACT Verbal, and SAT Verbal. My strong background in writing and English literature and grammar has...

I'm a believer in making learning a personalized and enjoyable experience. I'm also a strong believer that good resources are instrumental in achieving success and I feel that I can provide those resources.

As a working artist and art instructor with Prince George's Community College, I find tutoring adds variety and balance to my life. Two years ago I started volunteering at Greenbelt Cares tutoring program working with K-12 students and thoroughly enjoyed seeing them grow their skills and gain self confidence in math. At Varsity Tutors, I look forward to helping students succeed in Middle School Math and Algebra.

...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 students engaged in the material. I also have extensive experience in editing student papers (literature-based essays, historical and scientific research papers, and college/graduate school application essays). Rather than simply correcting students mistakes, I give comprehensive feedback that equips students to correct the assignment at...

...County Public School System. I recently moved to Maryland after teaching in Richmond, Virginia for four years. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Masters in Special Education and Post-Masters in Administration and Supervision from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond. I have tutored privately and corporately for about ten years. I have a passion for teaching and learning. I enjoy making learning fun and relatable for students in order to increase their success.

I graduated from the University of Michigan in 2015 with Biomolecular Science. Before marriage, I worked at Samsung Electronics in Healthcare Research and Development. Since high school, I have ten years of teaching experience in SAT/ACT/SAT Subject Tests as well as math and science courses including AP courses. I love teaching and inspiring student to overcome their barriers. My pure joy comes from students with a big satisfactory smile when they look at their results.

...I received my bachelors degree from Towson University in Elementary Education. I received my masters degree from Loyola University in literacy and am a certified reading specialist. I am also certified in elementary and early childhood education. I recently completed the Orton Gillingham training as well. I really enjoy working with students in K-2 and getting them prepared for school by teaching them the strategies to succeed. I have experience tutoring primary student, K-2, in...

PhD student in Public Health. Master's in Public Health, and BA in Psychology. With experience tutoring in South Korea, Hong Kong, and Beijing, China. Expertise in standardised testing preparation (GRE, SAT, ACT).