68 Rockville Tutors

...I work with students to understand the root meanings of words to ensure better understanding. We can put words into real-world context and provide mnemonic devises to ensure understanding and retention. I have had many years of experience honing my English skills. I am a paid editor and technical writer and have a very strong grasp of grammar and... read more

...In the past, I have worked as a Spanish camp counselor (teaching 3 Spanish lessons daily) and as a tutor in Cold Spring. I have taken 8 years of Spanish (including a semester abroad), numerous college-level science classes (including Biology, Physics, Chemistry, etc.), and math courses up through AP Calculus. I majored in Psychology and Hispanic... read more

...On my journey, I took classes at: Western Illinois University, University of Wisconsin Stout, St. Cloud State University (twice), Saint Mary's University, and Walden University. From all of those institutions, I walked away with both bachelors and a masters degrees in English, and a gaggle of additional educational credits. With this education,... read more

...I am also skilled in working with students in a wide variety of special needs areas. As a school psychologist who has extensive experience in working with children with disabilities, I know that phonetic awareness is key to achieving automaticity in decoding skills, which in turn open the door to reading comprehension. I stand ready to assist young... read more

...Besides tutoring, I also have a lot of work experience as a substitute teacher and teaching assistant in various classrooms. I have experience with students of all ages, including extensive experience with individuals who have special needs. In general, I favor a "hands-on" approach to teaching that involves a lot of interaction between the tutor... read more