Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Alexandria, VA

...and psychology has prepared me to work with many different learning styles. Aside from tutoring, I am a Registered Nurse and work at the NIH as a Clinical Informaticist. I hold a Master of Science in Nursing Informatics from Walden University. I was the valedictorian of my high school graduating class. I graduated summa cum laude from Ivy Tech Community College with an Associate of Science in Nursing and went on to earn a Bachelor...

...about Psychology, English, and Literature. I strongly support the acquisition of knowledge, as I believe it to be a critical component to success in life and a soul-enriching experience. The importance of education, exploring academic curiosities, and expanding upon areas of interest, are all things that I try to encourage and emphasize with the students I work with. In my spare time, I enjoy exploring state parks with my dog, studying unfamiliar works of literature,...

...field and I'm looking forward to helping lots of students meet their academic goals! I have experience tutoring at all levels, from elementary school through college, and in a wide variety of subjects, from biology and math to reading and writing. I'm relaxed and fun but also efficient and organized. I believe that every student is unique and that I can work with each student to find what works best for them.

...I tutor in a wide variety of subjects from math to reading to ACT prep. I do not have a particular favorite subject to tutor, but my favorite part of tutoring is when a concept first clicks for a student. My goal as a tutor is not just to help the student learn the material but to establish study and organizational skills that can help them throughout their academic career. I tailor my lesson plans...

...American History in Washington, DC. While I have worked with students in Math, History, and Music, I particularly enjoy working on writing because it feels so satisfying to compose and read a well-written essay. I was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD as a child, and have worked hard building skills and habits to help me succeed in difficult academic and professional settings. I believe that patience and listening are crucial to being a good tutor, and that...

...students into top schools, won national fellowships and scholarships, and built confidence in their writing, study habits, and personal voice. My approach is warm, strategic, and personalized. Whether we're working on a paragraph or a college essay, I help students break things down step by step, build real understanding, and walk away feeling proud of their progress. I believe every student has something powerful to say and my job is to help them say it...

...for the extra help students need. I enjoy working with youth, I've been described as personal, polite, and respectful, and thrive on working hard to help my students succeed. On a much more personal level, I love music, spending time outside, and hanging out with my two cats, Dini and Minnie - they might even make a guest appearance in our sessions! I can't wait to get to know you, and look forward to working...

My aim is to not only help students succeed in their subject matter, but to ensure that they understand the greater concepts as well.

I earned a B.A. in Environmental Policy and Classical Studies from Washington University in St. Louis. I've taught students sailing, skiing and swimming and I'm looking forward to tutoring in academic subjects such as Latin and standardized test prep. Latin is one of the coolest languages from one of the most exciting time periods! Looking forward to sharing knowledge and enthusiasm.

...student, I have been college teaching assistant, high school teaching mentor, and tennis coach - experiences which taught me to be an adaptable instructor and pragmatic peer mentor. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about pre-college math, Statistics, Spanish, and ACT preparation. I am a firm proponent of holistic education, but I believe everyone's learning process is an individual experience and tutors should approach each student with this dynamic...

...use in their lifetime, whether it be on a personal or professional level. When I tutor, I am very attentive to my student by asking questions and being interactive. I use applicable examples related to the students as a way to further explain the concepts. I am very patient because I believe that each student can attain the knowledge at his/her own pace. Therefore, I like to encourage, motivate my students, and show that learning...

...style, especially effective for students facing unusual circumstances or special needs. While I tutor everything from academic prep through scholarship applications, I find the most satisfaction during the college essay process, as the student and I weave together their most important experiences into a compelling admission essay. Several of my previous students were invited to apply for internal scholarships following the submission of their application essay! In my spare time, I enjoy training service dogs...

...Not only that, my minor (STEM Teaching) contained a lot of field works, such as creating my own lesson plan and teaching elementary, middle, and high school students in DC. I care a lot for our future generations who would someday lead our country or invent a mechanism that can support people's every life. That is why I have decided to become a teacher who can help bring students to the right path of life...

...in my students. I grew up in outside of Portland, OR. I received my my Bachelor degrees, in Biology, Biochemistry and Neuewent on to earn my PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Hawaii in 2009. I then moved out to Denver to do my postdoctoral work at National Jewish Health. Since completing that work I have taken a sabbatical from research and have been competitively racing stand up paddleboards.... I like to...

...group. Additionally, I have taken the ACT, SAT, PSAT, was a National Merit Commended Scholar and graduated in the top 10% of my high school class, as well as have taken the MCAT. Through my additional science and public health coursework, I have gained expertise in writing in a variety of settings and completed my public health thesis. Additionally, one of my greatest skills is in helping students with professional development work, particularly in medical...

...program at the University of Notre Dame. During these two years, I completed my coursework for a master's degree in education while teaching in an under-resourced school in Dallas, Texas. There I taught the skills of effective writing, speaking, and listening to students in grades 6 through 8 in grammar, vocabulary, literature, and writing classes. I would like to continue helping students realize their full potential by tutoring them in what I am most passionate...

...in Maryland. I earned a Bachelor's degree in Government and Law from Lafayette College in Pennsylvania, a Master's Degree in Asian Studies from the University of Hawaii, a Ph.D. in Music (Ethnomusicology) from the University of Maryland, College Park, and certification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. I have also worked as a museum educator at the Smithsonian. And now, I tutor, teach, and work as a...

...with friends. I think these hobbies help make me relate to students which is important because they are able to see me as an equal in a similar stage of life, making it easier to learn rather than if they just saw me as someone who is there to tutor them. My goal for becoming a Varsity Tutor is best summarized, I think, by the following quote, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains....

...risk, whether it's for an insurance company, a pension fund, or a bank. I know first-hand that math is very useful! My goal is for students to develop a conceptual understanding of the math they're learning, so they can understand what the formulas are doing and how they might apply in the real world. Beyond that, the key is practice, practice, practice! Besides doing a lot of math, I'm an avid reader who likes to...

...Om Desai and I am a Junior Public Health Sciences Major at the University of Maryland in the Integrated Life Sciences Honors Program. I am a pre-medical student, having taken the majority of the required coursework and having passed my MCAT with a 515. I also received a 35 on the ACT. love teaching and have been teaching Math, Computer Science, Science, and English-related subjects for over 5 years. I would love to help tutor...