Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...always excelled and enjoyed math, but I know that many students struggle in this area. This is why I like to tutor students in math, to show that it is doable and something they can excel at too! My favorite areas to teach are Arithmetic, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Calculus, but am happy to teach most math areas. During my time in High School I helped tutor my fellow peers in math; In college I tutored...

...to criticism and advice, and manage groups. Working on many editorial boards within a University setting has also given me the skills to manage both a team and my time, as well as being the liaison for the creation and production of said magazines that required time and dedication. My person-to-person skills were augmented through my time in the service industry, as well as being on the boards for many educational journals that require local...

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.

...great, they named me Magdanikka Breianne Taylan, because they wanted me to be memorable. I hope to one day fulfill their dream for me, a dream I now also have for myself. I want nothing more than to be able to share my life experiences and hopefully have an impact on other people as they have with me. I hope to one day make the world a better place. If not in a large scale,...

...to teach English as a foreign language (TEFL) during this time, and later taught business English to adults in San Jose. Recently, I returned to the area after two years living in Medellin, Colombia where I taught English at La Universidad Catolica de Oriente. I believe that providing positive reinforcement and encouragement are essential to students' growth and success, but I also have high expectations for my students and want them to reach their full...

...with adolescents and teenagers because it affords me the opportunity to watch growth and learning happen right before my eyes! I always looked up to my camp counselors, tutors, and older students when I was growing up, and I look to be the same role model for younger students today. I realize the importance of having a comfortable and fun learning environment, so I make sure that all of my sessions are informal and open,...

I love to teach writing, reading and test preparation. I have been involved in teaching and education for more than fifteen years, beginning as an English teacher in Montgomery County. I have also worked as a private tutor, editor/copyeditor and technical writer. I look forward to working with you. ... I like taking 5 minutes, putting the books to the side, and asking the student to tell me about themselves, what they like to do, and...

...position as a tutor in basic math and reading skills for underprivileged youth, and later another tutoring position that allowed me to create my own curriculum for university students in Seoul. After graduating, I scored within the 98% percentile on the LSAT, and am happily headed to law school in Fall 2018, but right now I'm busy working as a legislative assistant at a non-profit law center and tutoring the LSAT. In my spare time,...

...Human Rights at the same school. I have worked with a wide range of students from elementary school through college. I have been accepted to a variety of excellent universities, including Brown University, Boston College, University of Massachusetts, University of New Hampshire, University of Vermont, American University, George Washington University, Clark University, Syracuse University, Wheaton College, and St. Michael's College. I am most passionate about tutoring writing, reading comprehension, international relations, history, and politics. I...

...interested in working with Varsity Tutors as I absolutely love working with children, especially in a teaching capacity. I enjoy the challenge of working through a topic with a student, thinking of all the possible ways to approach a problem or explain a concept, until finally I find one that clicks with them and their learning style, and then seeing the look of pride and accomplishment as they understand the question and can answer it.

...has been an amazing experience; there's nothing better than teaching a subject that I'm passionate about and having my students understand and internalize the complex material. I believe that every student is capable of success; my job as a tutor is to help them overcome academic roadblocks. I work with my students to find interesting and exciting new ways to attack a subject; I know from experience that by connecting academic work to a topic...

...of being a conversation group leader, tutor, and teacher's assistant for various college-level German courses. Since graduating, I have gained additional tutoring experience teaching grammar, literature, and composition to middle school students at a home-school tutorial. I have always been a bit of a language nerd, so I gain special satisfaction from crafting a robust argument or sticking the correct ending on a German adjective. Writing and German grammar are my favorite subjects to tutor....

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

...tutoring students ranging in grade level and subjects since high school (over five years). I tutor a range of subjects now and have a particular passion for the humanities and math! I love watching students succeed and find their passion for learning--understanding concepts can be fun, and having the tools to understand makes all the difference! Helping students have that moment where everything "clicks," is my goal. I also enjoy helping high schoolers prepare college...

...English skills. I am fluent in Spanish, and I also have experience with East-Asian and European learners. I'm a New Jersey native, and I can help you perfect your English grammar, pronunciation, and ability to use colloquial sayings properly. Get in touch and we can discuss a program that will address your needs. Whether you want to improve your conversation skills or prepare for a presentation, I can help. Thank you kindly, and I look...

...old, and none of them had any English in their vocabulary before we arrived. Thus, the challenge to communicate with them was great, but the rewards were even greater when I was able to do so. Although I only had three weeks to share with these children, I believe that the information I shared with them helped build a foundation for their future, and not only inspired them to learn more of the English language,...

...the material as well. Having completed most upper level science and math coursework, in addition to my medical school courses, I know just how hard they can be and they certainly did not come to me naturally. I had to work extremely hard to grasp many of the concepts but I eventually came up with strategies to tackle the material. Having struggled myself, I honestly feel I can relate better to other students in a...

...in mild to moderate disabilities at Johns Hopkins University. I am a part time para-educator at an Elementary School in Silver Spring and I also work at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in Bethesda, MD. My tutoring experience began while I was obtaining my undergraduate degree. I tutored fourth grade mathematics and first grade reading. I just love helping others learn new material! I strongly believe that knowledge is power and that you can...

...the ocean to start teaching as part of a Fulbright program in Austria where, believe it or not, no one has ever seen “The Sound of Music.” After I moved back to my hometown of St. Louis, I worked in schools failing the No Child Left Behind standards and began tutoring with Varsity. Even once I started law school at George Washington University, I kept tutoring, started an education law society, and volunteered to work...

...passion. I have since developed a personal mission to give students the same enjoyment and inspiration I get from the writing process. While my favorite subject to tutor is English/writing (which can include standardized or AP test prep and college essay work), I am also open to tutoring early level Spanish. I have taken six years of Spanish classes and worked as a Spanish Honors Society tutor, through which I have developed a love for...