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Sharon E.

40/hour

Near Ellicott City, MD

Humanities Tutor -- reading, writing, English, French, etc.

5.0 (214)

565 hours tutoring

I'm a tutor and proofreader with years of experience. I am patient, responsible and professional, and I work well with kids. I've tutored elementary-aged kids in reading and middle schoolers in reading, vocabulary, grammar and all types of...

Karen K.

100/hour

Ellicott City, MD

English UMCP College Professor

4.9 (113)

1,465 hours tutoring

Hello. I have 20 years of experience teaching students of all ages. *** I specialize in SAT prep, AP language and composition, reading, and writing.***I am certified in English and special education. I have taught all types of writing classes,...

Trisan G.

90/hour

Near Ellicott City, MD

AP Lang and High School English Teacher with a formula for writing

5.0 (20)

141 hours tutoring

I am an experienced teacher/tutor specializing in middle and high school English education. With a strong passion for guiding students in enhancing their writing and comprehension skills, dedicating the past several years to tutoring students...

Aryan R.

45/hour

Ellicott City, MD

A current BS/MD student at Penn State with Jefferson Med School

5.0 (1)

5 hours tutoring

Response time: 33 minutes

Hi, I'm Aryan! I am a current BS/MD student at Penn State, and will be going to Jefferson Medical School in 2 years. I am a dedicated tutor with a strong academic background and extensive teaching experience, maintaining a 4.0 GPA, completing 13...

Sheena R.

60/hour

Near Ellicott City, MD

Encouraging and Experienced Tutor

5.0 (3)

58 hours tutoring

Hello, my name Sheena and I love bringing joy and motivation to learning. It is so gratifying to see students grow and respond to encouragement. I have over 10 years of project management, system design, and finance experience. I hold a Doctorate...

Knowledgeable and encouraging tutor!

Sheena helped me look at the PMP in a whole new way. She helped me zoom out from all the memorization to put together the material differently. it really helped it click and put the pieces together. I had taken the PMP at the end... - Lindsey, 8 lessons with Sheena

Bridget M.

50/hour

Near Ellicott City, MD

B.S. in Neuroscience with tutoring experience in math and science

5.0 (3)

23 hours tutoring

I am a dedicated and experienced tutor passionate about helping people reach their academic goals. With over 4 years of tutoring experience, I have worked with students of various ages and backgrounds, assisting them in subjects such as math,...

Aaron E.

80/hour

Near Ellicott City, MD

Data Scientist with B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science

5.0 (171)

576 hours tutoring

Response time: 23 minutes

Hi--I'm Aaron! I have a B.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics (double major) from the University of Maryland, College Park, graduating in 2020 with magna cum laude honors and a 3.96/4.0 GPA. Since graduating, I've worked as a Software...

Best guidance

Aaron isn’t a tutor who simply provides answers to homework or gives a direct solution. His main goal was always to guide my thinking and approach when needed and help me work through difficult concepts or problems. I have been st... - Angelina, 23 lessons with Aaron

Jenny M.

75/hour

Near Ellicott City, MD

A Fun Trip Through History

4.9 (15)

80 hours tutoring

I take a proactive and fun approach to tutoring AP US History, AP World History, Political Science, International Relations, Art History, SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, and several other subjects and tests. During my time in the military, I tutored math,...

Dorsey C.

55/hour

Near Ellicott City, MD

RN NCLEX Tutor | Breaking It Down So It Finally Clicks

5.0 (81)

194 hours tutoring

I’m a Registered Nurse with my BSN, with has 6 years of clinical experience. I am also an NCLEX tutor who is passionate about helping nursing students and graduates learn how to think like the NCLEX, not just memorize facts. Many students come...

Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor.

I highly recommend Dorsey to anyone preparing for the NCLEX. She does an amazing job breaking down NCLEX-style questions in a way that actually make sense. She helped me understand how to think like the test, not just memorize con... - TaShera, 4 lessons with Dorsey

Maneeza K.

70/hour

Near Ellicott City, MD

Enthusiastic and Patient SAT/ACT and AP/IB Tutor from Johns Hopkins

4.7 (23)

126 hours tutoring

I am a senior at Johns Hopkins University on a full-ride, majoring in public health, and have been on the Dean's List every semester. I have been tutoring and mentoring students across North America, Asia, and the Middle East for over three years,...

10/10 Amazing Tutor!

We recently engaged Maneeza as a tutor for our 10th-grade daughter to support her SAT preparation as well as any general academic subjects that she might need help with. Maneeza has proven to be an exceptional tutor, she is very k... - Sabina, 52 lessons with Maneeza

Jeffrey K.

63/hour

Near Ellicott City, MD

Wharton MBA / Johns Hopkins BA w/16+ Years of Math/Test Prep Success

Hi. I look forward to partnering with you on your way to reaching your full potential. I have a B.A. in Applied Mathematics (including Statistics) and Economics from The Johns Hopkins University, where I graduated with a 3.96 GPA and earned...

ASVAB Tutor

Jeff is AWESOME!!! My son struggled with the math portion of the ASVAB test and had no faith in himself. Jeff gave him the confidence and the necessary tools to finally pass. He worked around our schedule and was always available... - Angela, 17 lessons with Jeffrey

Stephanie D.

75/hour

Near Ellicott City, MD

NAPLEX, PTCB, Calculations, and Pharmacology/Pharmacy School tutor

5.0 (97)

592 hours tutoring

Welcome! I look forward to working with you. My availability can vary, so please feel free to reach out about current scheduling. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from the University of South Florida and went on to complete my Doctor...

Amazing tutor with background in pharmacology

She was a great tutor. She has patience and was good at guiding me in the right direction. We practiced some questions related to the specific test I was taking. She also had slides available if I needed further explanations of a ... - Kimberly, 3 lessons with Stephanie

Carter A.

36/hour

Near Ellicott City, MD

Effective on-line tutor in computer programming: eg C++, Java, SQL

4.8 (770)

4,067 hours tutoring

In my professional career as a software developer, I formally trained many adults and mentored younger people who worked for me. I have also helped school-aged children in Logo and other computer languages. I am well informed about software...

Knowledgeable in large scoop of coding

I have worked with Carter 4 times so far and plan to continue to do so in the future. He has vast knowledge of a variety of coding languages. I acquired about C and relating it back to assembly. He was able to quickly assess whe... - Samantha, 5 lessons with Carter

Shreya V.

65/hour

Ellicott City, MD

UPenn Bioengineering Grad | STEM Tutor & SAT Prep (1590)

5.0 (12)

45 hours tutoring

Response time: 4 minutes

Hi, I'm Shreya! I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania in May 2025 with a Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering and minor in Chemistry. I have 4+ years of tutoring experience and have worked with students from elementary...

Madison L.

90/hour

Near Ellicott City, MD

Experienced STEM Tutor with 99th Percentile SAT/ACT Scores

5.0 (133)

767 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Madison! I graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 2024 with a Bachelor's degree in Molecular & Cellular Biology and minors in Psychology and Earth & Planetary Sciences. I scored in the 99th percentile on the SAT/ACT and can tutor...

FANTASTIC Tutor!!

My daughter was reluctant to do tutoring but after one meeting with Madison she was so happy. She was easy to follow, organized, and made a huge difference for her. We did several meetings because she enjoyed working with her so m... - Claudia, 5 lessons with Madison

Jennifer C.

90/hour

Near Ellicott City, MD

PhD for expert Writing Instruction, Editing, Test Prep, College Essays

5.0 (171)

635 hours tutoring

A former professor of literature and writing and a published author, I have have been honored to win Excellence in Teaching awards at two universities. I am very passionate about what I do and approach all of my teaching and tutoring with my...

Fantastic tutor

Jennifer helped my high schooler gain an understanding of complex literary concepts in a highly effective way. I would recommend Jennifer in highest terms for any student needing extra guidance on writing and/or literature. - Jun

Jesse H.

115/hour

Near Ellicott City, MD

Caring expert in reading, writing, math, Spanish instruction

5.0 (16)

55 hours tutoring

Response time: 11 minutes

Greetings fellow learners! Initial consultations via the Wyzant platform or phone call are ALWAYS complimentary. Let's chat today to see how I can help you or your child succeed in academics and language learning. First and foremost, I am a...

Great tutor!

Jesse is a great communicator, always organized, clear and making every effort to reach out to make sure there are no coordination problems. The lessons themselves are great, he is a former teacher with kids and has a quick and ea... - Eric

Michael W.

150/hour

Near Ellicott City, MD

Passionate and Knowledgeable Math and Physics Tutor

5.0 (37)

181 hours tutoring

I have masters degrees in both mathematics and physics. I've been teaching all of my life, starting with martial arts in high school and as an artillery instructor in the Marine Corps. I do not have a civilian teaching certification, but I am...

Extremely Knowledgeable

The level of quality you receive from Michael far exceeds the value you pay. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about math! He has taught me more about MATLAB than my own professor. He is respectful and aware of your tim... - Annika, 8 lessons with Michael

Megan B.

45/hour

Near Ellicott City, MD

Engaging English Tutor Eager to Help Students

5.0 (2)

16 hours tutoring

This is my 11th year as an educator. I received my Master's in Education and am currently working on a Master's in English. I am currently a high school English teacher in Towson, MD. I have been certified by the state of Maryland to teach...

Adrian B.

60/hour

Near Ellicott City, MD

Mathematician, Programmer

5.0 (82)

571 hours tutoring

Hello, I'm Adrian. I teach math and computer science. I hold a BS in pure mathematics and a PhD in algebraic geometry. I've never been a perfect student myself, and so I know that by the time students reach advanced subjects have taken many paths,...

Madeline M.

80/hour

Near Ellicott City, MD

Masters Certified Teacher: AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Precalculus

5.0 (26)

60 hours tutoring

I have been teaching for several years and tutoring for over fifteen years in the Baltimore area. I started teaching in the classroom in 2016 and fell in love with it! While I was teaching, I decided to get a masters in leadership teaching with a...

Kimberley M.

55/hour

Near Ellicott City, MD

Taught Nursing at Hopkins, NCLEX, Math Tutor/Drug Calc, Medical ESL

4.9 (231)

976 hours tutoring

Response time: 33 minutes

I have always been a Teacher! My first degree, (Bachelors) was in Math for Secondary Education. I love Algebra and helping students understand it. We use math everywhere everyday and I find it fun! I went back to school to become an RN, then got...

Kimberley-Nursing Tutor, former instructor at Johns Hopkins

I have worked with Kimberley for about two years and she is A-MAZING!! After being told by several professors and the director of my nursing program that I would never become an RN, I hooked up with Kimberley and as of the 11th of... - Heidi, 29 lessons with Kimberley

Hanna M.

70/hour

Near Ellicott City, MD

Experienced SAT, GRE, Algebra and Math Tutor

Response time: 1 minute

I have a BSc.(honors) in Social Sciences and Computer Science, and a Master's in Communication Studies from Georgetown University. I have over a decade of experience assisting students conquer math phobia, overcome the dreaded 'find the value of...

Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor

I took 10 lessons with Hanna for the GRE and had a great experience. She recommended very helpful resources and strategies that made me more confident in tackling GRE questions. She is always willing to go over questions I don’t u... - Sophia, 10 lessons with Hanna

Elizabeth G.

125/hour

Ellicott City, MD

Licensed Psychologist with Doctorate in Clinical and School Psychology

5.0 (118)

781 hours tutoring

I'm Elizabeth, a clinical psychologist who loves to teach and learn. I started off as an Environmental Engineering major at Johns Hopkins University before realizing that my true passion was Psychology. I went on to get a master's of education at...

Elizabeth is a pleasure to work with!

I am so happy to have found Elizabeth as a tutor! She is incredibly patient and always has a positive attitude. When I am not understanding a concept, especially in statistics, she explains it one way, but if I still don’t underst... - JessieRose, 63 lessons with Elizabeth

Brian W.

50/hour

Near Ellicott City, MD

Ph.D. w/ expertise in Math, Science, and more!

4.9 (20)

89 hours tutoring

I have always been interested in teaching as well as helping others. It's all about finding how other people learn. You have to reach them! I have a creative approach and this helps to get students interested and learn in many new ways. I have...

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