(918) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 20737
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Fred
Anxiety-Reducing Test Prep Tutor, Berkeley Math Grad
- $150 / h
- Washington , District of Columbia ( 20011 )
- 10 miles
Hello! My name is Fred. I've been a teacher most of my life in several subjects, including mathematics, English, history, and music. I have three masters degrees, including from UC Berkeley (math) and University of Maryland (history and library science), and an Artist's Diploma from Berklee College of Music (I recognize how unusual it is to have degrees from such similar-named schools!). I've taught at the high school and college level, and at two different test prep centers, including at St... Read more
Rachel
English PhD Candidate Teaches Reading Comprehension and Writing
- $150 / h
- 61 ratings
- Washington , District of Columbia ( 20024 )
- 25 miles
I am an English Literature PhD candidate who specializes in teaching students of all ages and levels the value and practice of clear and persuasive writing. If you or your students work with me, we will focus on both small-scale issues like grammar, mechanics, and sentence structure, and on larger issues like crafting a strong thesis statement, developing paragraphs, and focusing your argument throughout your paper. More importantly, we will learn how those smaller details and larger concepts... Read more
Amy
Conquer the college essay with author, journalist and writing teacher
- $150 / h
- 1626 ratings
- Silver Spring , Maryland ( 20904 )
- 40 miles
I am an award-winning author, journalist and corporate communications consultant. Bylines include The Wall Street Journal, NPR's magazine and Village Voice Media - among 200-plus published articles. My consulting clients include the World Bank, World Vision International and George Washington University. Helping hundreds of clients with college essays, I've assessed and addressed the competitive marketplace, enabling compelling prose positioned for admission. With my support, college essa... Read more
Daniel
Dynamic, Supportive AP Chemistry Teacher (MIT PhD)
- $150 / h
- Silver Spring , Maryland ( 20910 )
- 5 miles
Hey, my name is Daniel P. and I've been hired as an "explainer" for over 40 years - tutoring, teaching (elementary - college), corporate training, mentoring and managing. I love helping people out and giving them the skills and tools to succeed at whatever they want to achieve - and am excited to do the same for you! Right now I teach AP & HS Chemistry in Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools, preparing students to succeed at one of the most challenging courses you can take in High S... Read more
Maia
Ivy League Essay Coach: Harvard and Oxford Grad
Unlock Your Ivy League Potential! I'm Maia, an accomplished educator with a dual master's pedigree from Harvard University's Graduate School of Education and the University of Oxford, and I'm here to empower you on your journey towards academic excellence. Drawing from my experience in higher education, I have an insider's perspective on what it takes to gain admittance into prestigious institutions and thrive once you're there. Let's work together to refine your writing, polish your appli... Read more
Laura
5 Stars - All sections of ACT, SAT, PSAT, SSAT, & ISEE & Alg1 and Geom
- $154 / h
- 230 ratings
- Chevy Chase , Maryland ( 20815 )
- 15 miles
I love that "light bulb moment†when a student understands a new concept, feels more confident and recognizes that goals are in reach. That’s what has kept me tutoring for over 20 years, and it’s the experience I strive to create for my students! I was a National Merit Finalist in high school. Seven years later, I had my own “light bulb moment†after a Princeton Review prep course. After brushing off my rusty math and formal logic skills, my GRE scores rose to the 99th percentile. In... Read more
Jared
Yale MBA; U of M grad 3.8 GPA; NU researcher
- $175 / h
- 2 ratings
- Washington , District of Columbia ( 20002 )
- 10 miles
I am exceptionally strong at tailoring instruction to each individual's specific learning style. As a result, I am able to understand how you learn best and work within your framework. I received my MBA from the Yale School of Management and hold a B.S. in Economics with a Math Minor from the University of Michigan. I graduated in the top of my class at both institutions. As such, I can assist with MBA applications and preparation for top MBA programs. Additionally, I can tutor math, e... Read more
Alexi
Patient Calculus Tutor w/ University Teaching Experience
- $175 / h
- 223 ratings
- Washington , District of Columbia ( 20009 )
- 5 miles
I can help you in AP Calculus AB and college-level Calculus 1. I taught Calculus 1 for several semesters at Virginia Commonwealth University and I was a recitation instructor for Calculus 3 for two semesters at Rutgers University. I tutored grade school students up through calculus students on the side while I was at school because I absolutely adore teaching math. Since then, I graduated from Rutgers University in 2016 with my Masters in mathematics and then moved to Washington, DC as a full... Read more
Rita
Highly Experienced Professor of Writing & Literature
- $175 / h
- Silver Spring , Maryland ( 20910 )
- 15 miles
I have taught post-secondary writing and literature for over 30 years. While working on my Master’s in Modern American literature, I was a teaching assistant, tutor, and head GTA with responsibility for tutoring and tutor training. As a PhD student, I specialized in Victorian literature and was also a graduate assistant; as such, I had comprehensive training and practica in teaching college writing from Peter Elbow, widely recognized as the foremost expert in teaching college writing. As a... Read more
Abby
Enthusiastic and Experienced Math, Physics and College Prep Tutor
- $200 / h
- 32 ratings
- Washington , District of Columbia ( 20002 )
- 2 miles
I have over ten years of experience tutoring various subjects from writing and elementary math to college level statistics. I started tutoring as a way to assist my friends and family members who were in need of help, and I ultimately followed my desire to teach and help others into a career in teaching. I am currently working as a teacher in a local private school. I teach Physics 1 and AP Physics 2, and have experience teaching Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Calculus and introductory engin... Read more