Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Spanish at the University of Maryland, College Park. I have tutored students within my community as well as low-income students through an online platform for the past four years. My philosophy for teaching is simple; it is to ensure that my students truly understand what they are learning. I believe that understanding concepts better prepares students to apply concepts. I am most...

...passionate about math, Spanish, and ACT prep. Math hasn't always come easy to me, and this past year at Virginia Tech showed me that in order to succeed at a college level, a firm grasp of concepts is needed and only gained through practice. My tutoring philosophy stems from my own studying strategies; it is important to use every available resource and practice as much as possible. Getting stuck on a problem is inevitable, especially...

Hello! My name is Stephanie and I am very excited about the opportunity to help students with reading snd writing assignments, especially college essays and dissertations. I have over 20 years of teaching experience in museum education, high school civics and government and college writing and research courses.

...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 about--the art of the written and spoken word. I now live in Washington, D.C.,...

D.O. student, Touro University Nevada Biochemistry and Molecular Biology B.S., University of Maryland, Baltimore County I emphasize foundational knowledge, high-yield study habits and test-taking strategies. Because I was a commuter with a part-time job during undergrad, I understand the pressures students face in meeting their obligations. I strive to produce results quickly by developing efficient, sustainable study strategies.

...am currently a student at the University of Virginia studying biomedical engineering. I have recently graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology where I first began tutoring for elementary and middle school student for their SOLs in subjects ranging from english to math. In my free time, I love to play softball and volleyball. I also am a big Arsenal fan but I will watch any Premier League game. When I'm not...

...clinical rotations and continued to do this as a civilian working at Arkansas Children's Hospital. I attended Temple University for 3 years to study athletic training prior to the decision to change my major to Nursing. I attended nursing school at Salisbury University and graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). I offer tutoring in College Application Essays, NCLEX-RN testing, Nursing School courses, and Pathophysiology. My interests outside of academia include: fly fishing...

...a recent college graduate of Georgetown University in Washington, DC. I graduated in the top five percent of my class with a 3.935 GPA, studying Government as well as Justice & Peace Studies. I was 4th in my graduating class from high school with a 4.11 GPA and numerous AP credits. My favorite subjects to tutor are Math and English. During college I worked with non-profit organizations, including a literacy tutoring program, and was on...

...am a graduate of Johns Hopkins University with a double major in history and international relations. I am passionate about languages, writing, research, and, not surprisingly, history and politics. I currently teach English at NativeCamp.com and am working to obtain my TEFL certificate. I will help you with your writing, reading, research, and/or historical thinking skills, as well as help you understand complex concepts that may be hard to grasp. It gives me great pleasure...

Jeremiah Meslie is a student at American University majoring in International Studies and Economics. Jeremiah was an IB Diploma Candidate in high school, and received his diploma with his HL focuses in History, English, and Economics. Jeremiah enjoys helping students reach their goals and providing meaningful assistance with academic challenges.

...full of literature: my father is a Professor of English Literature at the Catholic University of America. An English Major myself, I grew up with Dante, Shakespeare, Dickinson, and Faulkner. I'm pursuing a Master's degree at the University of Maryland in English Literature in an effort to achieve my dream of becoming an English Professor--no, the apple does not fall from the tree! Outside of academics, I enjoy travel. I have lived in multiple Asian...

...a recent graduate of Georgetown University and incoming law student at Stanford University (starting fall 2018). At Georgetown, I studied English literature, as well as art history and business administration. My past tutoring and writing coaching experience is primarily volunteer-based. I've worked with an adult client learning English in preparation to take to the GED, a young adult client studying for the LSAT, and a few high school students applying to college. I enjoy working...

...of failing classes and/or not graduating from high school. My students have come from structured after school programs, community based organizations/church referrals and word-of-mouth. I assist young people in study skills/organizational skills, homework completion, understanding subject matter, college application processes/college essay development/entrance exam preparation, and career exploration. English, Reading, Writing, and History/Government/Civics are my primary tutoring subjects; however, I have tutored elementary students in all major subjects and provided one-on-one tutoring for High school AP...

...do really enjoy teaching mathematics and am very eager to assume a new full time position. Throughout the years, my teaching philosophy has been to teach math in a way that math make sense. Philosophically the concept of learning mathematics is not merely going through series of formulas and manipulations but is a meaningful subject that completely make sense. Most often students have issues with remembering different prerequisites with the subjects at hand. Working with...

...math section and biology; ranging from molecular biology to genetics. I started tutoring back in 10th grade when I created my high School's first after-school tutoring service, Success Program, where students come after school and seek help from 7 tutors including myself. Students that are in need of tutoring struggle to grasp the concepts thrown at them and I experiment and try various methods to make the concepts as easy to comprehend and applied. There...

...to work with students of all ages in the areas of reading, writing, and math, and I have continued to prepare students for the SAT and ISEE. In general, about half of my students are doing test preparation and half are getting some kind of help with school. At the tutoring center where I worked, we had a number of students who were being tutored in order to become very advanced in their studies at...

I am an International Business major at Howard University. I have a passion for the acquisition of knowledge and an even deeper passion for service and education. I am most qualified in AP History subject, AP English subjects, elementary math, elementary English, and ACT prep. I believe education should be concise and practical--finding ways to apply academia to real life. ... Take the concept piece by piece, helping them understand it one step at a time.

...am a rising junior at George Washington Univeristy. I am passionate about the healthcare field and love to share my interests with others. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and a minor in Spanish. My tutoring experience consists on pre-k through high school tutoring in math and English. I typically focus on building long-term skills within these academic areas with students. I am also a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician. I am...

...one of the most enjoyable parts of graduate school, which is why I'm continuing to tutor even as I branch out into other areas of interest. While I am comfortable working with students in a variety of areas, I particularly enjoy tutoring students in organic chemistry. Many students find organic chemistry daunting, but it can really be fun! However, when you are struggling with any subject, success requires hard work and a good attitude (from...

...mathematical knowledge, whether that be in applying calculus to economic situations or understanding statistics at the business level. I am very skilled at math and have confidence in teaching all grade levels. I attribute my personal success in taking the ACT to a tutor, inspiring me to join the Varsity Tutors team. I have experience with many standardized tests, but I specialize in ACT and SSAT test preparation. My ability to effectively work with all...