Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...am a graduate of The University of Virginia. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Government with a focus on American politics. I also received a minor in Russian area studies. Upon graduation, my cumulative GPA 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...

...to all ages as a teacher and private tutor. My classes were always designed to maximize variety and engagement so that students could not only have fun but also practice using the skills they needed. When I worked as a news editor at a radio station in China, it was my job to coach reporters on their writing and grammar. I believe that we can all master tough subjects with some practice and problem solving,...

...in Dakar, Senegal, where I spoke French and Wolof 24/7! All this to say, the material is still fresh on my mind! During school I worked as a tutor at the St. Paul public library system and School district, where I with middle school, high school, and college age students. Since then, I have been working in a couple of roles that require qualitative and quantitative research skills and hyper attention to organization and communication,...

...me to pursue tutoring. I have been fortunate enough to have mentors of my own throughout my years in high school and college, and I look forward to providing the same level of care and compassion to other students. My ability to listen with an open mind to others makes me an effective communicator; I learned this during my time teaching a college-level Spanish class, serving as president of a cultural organization at my university,...

...and even your next international adventure! I hope to motivate you to meet your goals and needs, help you learn how to review your own progress, and challenge the notion that growing your mind - to meet any goal - need be painful. A native of northwestern Ohio, my own personal, academic and professional background is as diverse and global as the subjects I tutor in. Ask me about my time working in China, and...

...be a personal guide to help you navigate the challenges of your courses! I am a graduating senior from Georgetown University, majoring in Finance and Operations and Information Management. I have had extensive tutoring in many subjects, ranging from chemistry, mathematics, to Spanish, in my 5 years working as a tutor for both a company as well as at Georgetown. I am excited to see the growth in performance and knowledge that you can achieve!

Every student is capable of learning no matter what. With the right teaching they can succeed.

...of the most well-respected tutoring companies and have achieved tangible results working with students of all levels. I have developed a skills-based approach to standardized tests that has helped my students demystify the SAT and ACT tests. With patience, diligence, and a deep understanding of my students' needs, I have helped my students raise their scores up to 200 points on each of the Critical Reading and Writing sections of the SAT test. Students I...

...about, a passion is ignited, and/or inspiration is born. This is what makes a student a lifelong learner who doesn't shy away from a challenge or the unknown. I like to inject fun and humor into learning and am the product of some really excellent educators who I like to think inform my teaching style. My tutoring experience began nearly four years ago when I began working with an organization that helps prepare under-served students...

...ones. All of them have succeeded in the classes that I was tutoring and received good grades in those subjects. I tutor math (k-8, algebra 1 and 2, geometry), elementary and middle school English, as well as Russian. I am passionate about teaching because I love connecting with students, learning more about their learning styles, and finding a fun way to navigate them through learning. I had great teachers throughout my life and I want...

...teacher for ESL (English as a Second Language) and volunteered as a tutor in both regular and AP subjects throughout my high school years. I have a BA in International Studies, with a minor in Business Administration and a certificate in Community Based Participatory Research. I am very interested in education, and I have spent lots of time studying different education systems and teaching methods. I believe that every single student has a unique way...

...been tutoring students throughout my high school and college careers. I received my IB diploma in high school and later studied chemistry and music in college. I'm pretty familiar with, and have tutored, the following standardized tests: ACT, SAT, IB Exams, and MCAT. I've always loved tutoring because it made me feel like I could make a real, positive impact in someone's life. Recently, it's been especially inspiring to see my tutees improve despite pandemic...

...am a rising Sophomore, entering into the University of Pittsburgh. I graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School for Sci/Tech. During my years at high school, I understood the struggle that many students face with the math portions of the SAT, and ACT, as well as the various subject tests that are required as well. I believe in the importance of preparing for these tests, and my experience studying for them has proven to be valuable....

...worked in schools and education nonprofits in DC and abroad. I have experience working in afterschool programs as a tutor in DC public schools with K-5 students, teaching and tutoring ESL to adult learners in DC, tutoring and co-teaching a 3rd grade classroom in Nicaragua, and teaching a 2nd grade class in Liberia. I'm comfortable not only with tutoring, but also as a teacher, using a curriculum (including Common Core standards) to craft an individualized...

History Major and Jewish Studies Minor from the University of Virginia. Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center. I enjoy working with students of all ages in a range of different subjects. I am committed to developing tailored learning plans designed to help each student achieve his or her goals.

...be a Varsity Tutor and look forward to working with students in a variety of areas including ACT prep, Spanish, English, and Government. I participated in the debate team and the newspaper in high school and continued honing my writing and public speaking skills as a political science major at the University of Florida. I am the oldest of 3, my brother is 17 and my sister is 15. I love to assist my siblings...

...earned my BA in English at Roanoke College, then worked for a year at a DC non-profit. I earned an MA in Teaching English grades 7-12 from NYU Steinhardt and immediately began my career as a teacher with the New York City Department of Education. I worked at two of NYC's prestigious specialized high schools, helping a diverse student population. I went on to earn National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification. I took some...

...My goal is to help my students get into the school(s) of their choice. I also tutor Math, ELA, Social Studies, History, Reading, Writing and ESL. I help students develop their executive function skills to stay organized, and develop healthy, sustainable study habits. I offer coaching for calendaring, effective planner use, Cornell note-taking, folder organization with Google Drive/Classroom, and project planning. I have an MBA and a BA in Art History from the University of...

...been tutoring since I was a high school student because I think it's the best way to give back to the educational community. School is such an important part of our lives and I genuinely enjoy mitigating the stress of students of all ages. Confidence in your ability to learn is a wonderful feeling that we should be striving to create in students and this confidence will hopefully spill over into other areas of life....

Education is a third career for me after extensive experience in international diplomacy and the investing world. I am a graduate level instructor for an online university in international relations, law and business plus public sector management and communications. I also tutor secondary and middle school students in reading, writing and SAT/ACT test prep (non-math). I have worked successfully with TOEFL students.