Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Alexandria, VA

...the University of Michigan (go blue!), where I received my bachelor's degrees in data science and electrical engineering. As an engineer, I am most passionate about teaching STEM for all age levels, including subjects like math, technology, and programming. In my teaching, I emphasize real-world applications to motivate students about why these subjects matter and how they can make an impact on the world. Education has always been an important part of my life, and...

...in high school, I spent my time volunteering at animal shelters and medical clinics, and tutoring K-12. Nowadays, I spend most of my tutor hours helping students with any K-12 material, ACT testing, SAT testing, or imparting some admission-worthy wisdom. I want to emphasize on creating a curriculum and plan that will suit your own individualized goals, whatever they may be. I take a personalized approach to tutoring, knowing that everyone learns differently and tailoring...

...would assign a term paper instead of an exam as our midterm or final! I think college entrance essays, particularly, can be overwhelming and stressful to the student. I believe that by tackling them with a logical approach and a solid action plan, these essays do not have to be such a source of anxiety. I also have experience preparing students for entrance exams, such as the ISEE and the college-level ACCUPLACER, by teaching test-taking...

...geometry, pre-calculus, and calculus. For those interested in computer science, I can tutor beginner and intermediate subjects (high school CS, AP CS, Data Structures, Data Science, Web Development). The languages I am familiar with include but are not limited to Javascript, Java, Python, C#, and Ruby on Rails. I believe that excelling in STEM-related fields can be a difficult journey. With proper guidance and discipline, all students are capable of performing well in anything they...

...and I currently attend the University of Virginia studying chemistry. I have been tutoring since high school and I worked with kids as a swim instructor/coach as well. I tutor math and chemistry right now and I can help with SAT and ACT Math as well. If you choose me as your tutor, I will do my best to help you understand the material as well as feel confident with it. We will go over...

...was a 3.99. Since graduation, I have worked as a teaching assistant at the University of Virginia Center for Politics, modernizing course information and helping the Center prepare for online learning this fall. In this time, I have also been tutoring students in Russian, English, history, and political theory. While I tutor many subjects, I am most passionate about Russian, reading, and essay writing. I believe that education is the key to unlocking many great...

...taught a group of elementary and middle school students the basics of Java (a programming language). While I am open to tutoring a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about computer science, math, and economics. Through tutoring, and being tutored myself, I have learned that enthusiasm, patience, time management, and relatability are some of the most important qualities of a successful tutoring session. I hope to incorporate these qualities to make every tutoring...

...Enfants de la Goutte d'or," and enjoy helping my friends with their English on an informal basis. I really enjoy all learning that involves language acquisition, and understand the limitations of learning in a classroom. In my tutoring, I aim to move a bit beyond what a student might learn in their classes, and always try to make the learning experience personalized and enjoyable for the student. My interests include international affairs, reading diverse types...

...University Psychology degree. I have experience with tutoring all levels of Chemistry (I, II, Organic), Biology (I, II< Cell, Molecular, etc), Algebra I & II, Middle/High School Math, Psychology, History, and many more subjects within Mathematics and the Sciences. Please feel free to ask me if there is a specific subject you do not see listed here as it may be something I do specialize in! I also help with keeping students organized. I have...

Hi! I'm a neuroscience student at the University of Virginia. I've been tutoring students for three years in various levels of math and English.

I've tutored in London for over seven years, and I love the process of helping a student progress and gradually get better at a subject. It's what motivates me to keep teaching.

...may look similar to an outside observer, a closer look reveals complex individuals with diverse educational, social and emotional needs. In this environment I strove to solidify my understanding of what it means to be a teacher. A 'good teacher' has to be ready to change, to be willing to admit when an assignment or learning strategy has fallen short of the mark and when traditional teaching methods have to be reassessed and reformulated. A...

...and Psychology. My favorite subjects to tutor are Math and Psychology, as they are both useful outside of academia. Some of my hobbies include cooking, playing sports, and spending time trying new things. I am a fun, enthusiastic tutor who enjoys seeing students become more confident in any subject material. I adjust my teaching style for every student based on their personality and preferred method to learn. I love to keep students motivated and interested...

...students advance their abilities in a variety of genres. I taught weekly group and one-on-one lessons in South Korea that covered test prep, critical reading, and essay writing My philosophy for teaching is that my students not only improve in their academic potential, but also become engaged with the material and understand the purpose of what they are learning. I have always applied my students' feedback on what they want to learn in our sessions...

...with my M.A. in International Trade and Economic Diplomacy and have a passion for languages, mathematics, and economics. I am experienced working with both adults and kids, as I worked with my fellow classmates as a graduate assistant and grew up tutoring my little sister. I am patient, enthusiastic, and creative and look forward to working with anyone who needs help studying for a test or completing an assignment they dont quite understand.

...offers its own brand of a diverse student body, and I'm grateful for the challenges my students present to me every day. Whether at the college or high school level, I have always tried to make my classroom student-centereda place where students are not passive listeners but active agents in their own learning. Tutoring enables me to empower students even further as agents in their own education. While I love teaching in a classroom setting,...

...dynamics of students to prepare, assimilate, and retain information. Not only to meet weekly online assignments but also to prepare for upcoming exams and quizzes. My tutoring philosophy, "Begins with the end in mind" entails imagining how you will feel after completing your final exam and walking out of the room with so much knowledge and the grade you always wanted. The confidence gained from having a strong grasp of Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology will...

Native Mandarin Chinese speaker who studied English in China for Bachelor's and had Master's in University of Birmingham in UK, travelled to 14 countries, now lives in Alexandria, VA in US. Love cross culture and making friends, have great passion in languages!

...for all students, developing progress reports, and attending IEP meetings. I am committed to helping individuals with emotional and behavioral disabilities, as well as, individuals with intellectual and developmental learning problems. I am adept at implementing behavior plans to reduce student's socially inappropriate behaviors while, promoting acceptable social behaviors. Most importantly, I can effectively respond to and manage crisis situations. I know I will be a great candidate to work with "at risk" students.

...SSAT, and HSPT, as well as older students in college-level mathematics, economics, and finance. I have helped countless students improve their scores enough to earn admission to their top-choice schools. I have deeply enjoyed my time as a tutor, and feel that tutoring has been equally rewarding for my students as it has been for me. I am currently a third-year law student at Georgetown Law, and will be working as a litigation attorney at...