Award-Winning ACT Math Tutors for Students in Alexandria, VA

I seek challenges and like to help others.

...is, for me, like a beautiful puzzle with many pieces that always fit together despite the challenge, and despite the fact that different learners see the pieces differently. My role as a tutor (and indeed a puzzle master), is simply helping to channel learners' abilities towards the best and most sophisticated methods of learning and applying important mathematical concepts and techniques. With a PhD in Political Science and Int'l Political Ecolomy, backgrounds in engineering, accounting,...

...is their own riddle, with their own secret combination that will spring the lock into their psyche. I love to put that puzzle together to unlock greatness. Follow your passion - these words were spoken to me years ago by my high school English teacher. Looking back, I wish I had the enthusiasm then as a student that he had as a teacher. This is my way of paying it forward. Hopefully my passion for...

...relate to me, because of my age and approachability. It was, after all, not that long ago that I was exactly in their shoes. Last summer, I also served as a college admissions guidance counselor and essay revisionist. I attended USC on a full academic merit scholarship, and had the exclusive privilege to serve on the interview admissions panel for incoming high-performing scholarship candidates. Over the last four years, I've interviewed countless students and read...

...have been tutoring for over fifteen years. Most of my experience is with high school age up to adult learners. I am currently an adjunct teacher at a couple of community colleges. I like to emphasize to my students the reason behind mathematical ideas over the process. The mentality of memorization that students often bring is a habit I try to steer them away from. I believe a better understanding can be reached by clearly...

...calculus 2. I've started tutoring on-level/honors/AP chemistry. I also tutor the SAT 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...

...time working in China, and studying and living in Latin American and Europe in addition to my time in Washington, DC! I know firsthand what can happen when we combine structured learning and goals with spontaneity and real-world situations we build knowledge. My time within an international higher education environment also means practical feedback on tests, applications, and where to look for funding at any stage and level of your education or career. My own...

As someone who loves math and currently majoring in it at the University of Maryland, it is my goal to make others love math as much as I do! The number one step to loving math is understanding it. Anything I can do to help others understand math and enjoy it is time well spent.

...for over a decade and just returned from a year of living in Spain. I also have experience teaching English as a second language, and I'm comfortable teaching grammar, speaking, listening, and writing skills. Additionally, I have experience with editing essays and strong background in several other subjects including History, Reading, Literature, and Politics. I would be happy to help you with any of these areas, or with your test prep needs!

...a current student at the University of Virginia, working towards my degrees in biology and computer science. I have worked with K-12 students of all ages in a variety of subjects, including help with their school curriculum as well as SAT prep. I tutor many subjects but especially love tutoring math because problem-solving is so satisfying. I love the moments when I can see something "click" and students finally understand concepts they were struggling with.

...tutored at the math department of AU and was received positively by the students and the professors. I genuinely enjoy explaining seemingly incomprehensible subject and making them susceptible to average people. In everyday life, I'm extroverted, friendly, and I love sports, movies, and languages. Tutoring people is one of my biggest passions and I can't wait to meet you guys personally. Hopefully you guys can enjoy my sessions as well :). - Sam

...and how they work together in any profession. I love working with people and helping each individual realize their potential. I work well in groups, love to teach and don't worry, I am very patient especially when a subject is new to someone. I understand some of the frustrations with difficult classes and I know how to approach many of the classes younger students take since I have a younger sister whom I've taught for...

...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. Apart from tutoring, I enjoy walking along the waterfront, particularly when free food tents are present. I...

...interactive diversity training sessions. I believe all these experiences combined with my strong communication skills, would help me in this tutoring program. During my professional experience, I have gained some skills and abilities necessary to properly train and teach new employees as well as assess their progress over my four-year experience as a staff coach and restaurant supervisor at Erickson Living Inc. These skills are beneficial in a teaching setting where I would be responsible...

I am originally from the Bay Area in California, and I am a first year student at American University in Washington D.C., studying Political Science, Economics, and Finance. I have been working with kids since I was a kid, including teaching children with special needs, and coaching gymnastics for two years in high school. I love math, and I love teaching math. I am looking forward to helping you!

...science at UVA. In high school I took AP Chemistry, AP biology, AP physics 1, AP Calculus BC, multivariable calculus/linear algebra, AP Government and politics, AP language and composition, AP Art, psychology/sociology, and AP French. I worked at Kumon and have experience working with preschool, elementary, and middle school students as well. I am very comfortable tutoring in math and science up to the high school/intro college level. I am passionate about teaching and it...

...majoring in Public Health and on the Premedical track. I am from the suburbs of Chicago, but spend the school year in DC! I was, and still am, involved in many clubs at my high school and now my university that include my interests for the future. In high school, I worked with students as a Teacher's Assistant and a math tutor to help develop students' confidence in a subject as well as preparing them...

ESL and English tutor with over 15 years teaching experience. Taught grades 1st to adult. Over 6 years of tutoring experience. TOEFL prep. Teacher Prep. College Board prep. I believe that you remember what you learn in comparison to what you were taught. I hope to help you learn so that you can obtain your goals in life. I currently teach and tutor at Montgomery College in Maryland.

...you the same material a hundred different ways. Knowing what works best for you, and why, will make mastering material painless and even fun. Outside of science, I enjoy running, traveling, and volunteering. I have had a chance to hike the Annapurna Mountains of Nepal, and have reached the summit of Mt. Elbert, the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains. While there, I completed a course in mountain medicine. I've also bungy jumped on three...

...assistant at Manabadi, a Telugu school, where I help students learn to read, write, and speak Telugu. Recently, I 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...