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

I have a Ph.D. in applied mathematics and more than twenty years of experience teaching in college, high school, and afterschool programs. I have taught Algebra 1, 2, Precalculus, AP Calculus AB/BC, Linear Algebra, and standardized test prep such as SAT, ACT, etc. Teaching is my passion; my teaching philosophy is improving students' grades by building students' confidence.

...working with students one-on-one, since it helps me understand how their brain works. I love to learn new things. Currently, I am focusing a lot of my energy on mind brain education and on equity in the math classroom. Everyone can learn math and everyone can find beauty and joy in it. It's all about finding the right path through a problem. My tutoring method involves asking questions, tapping into prior knowledge, and presenting options...

...to first emphasis memorization of necessary definitions, formulas, and theorems then, focusing on how these concepts are applied with success. Over time, a student builds competence which leads to confidence in that subject. Of course, the grades and high performance desired will take care of themselves with this approach. When I am not tutoring students or learning a subject, I play the guitar and sing. Also, I enjoy sketching still figures and abstract art.... My approach...

I recently graduated with my degree in Mathematics for Teaching from TAMU in College Station with minors in STEM Education and Spanish. I believe mathematics is often overcomplicated and made difficult. Most of the time though, it can be as enjoyable as a jigsaw puzzle and I would love the opportunity to help turn complex concepts into pieces of the larger picture. :)

...given me a strong foundation in physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics, which I love sharing with students. I've worked with learners of all agesfrom helping elementary schoolers build study skills to tutoring high school students in STEM subjects and languages like French and German. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am especially passionate about math and physics because I enjoy showing students how these subjects apply to the world around us. I also...

...I also love tutoring other subjects and showing students some of the tricks that can be used to find answers. So often students get bogged down in the process and do not realize what they are doing so when a "curve ball" problem is thrown at them, they are clueless and start to become anxious. My goal is to get the students to understand the larger idea and then find the easiest way of coming...

...for about nine years. I have also taught a summer program for refugees in Baltimore. I am great with working with a wide range of age groups and will work hard to help my students achieve their goals by helping them develop a personal understanding of the tutoring subjects. When I have free time, I enjoy watching college football and playing video games. I also love reading and learning; in fact, I make it a...

I like learning stuff, and I like teaching people what I know in a way that I wish someone taught me.

I am a freshman at the University of Maryland at College Park and a computer science major. I love teaching and watching students further their abilities in all areas. If allowed, I will strive to make every student of mine succeed in whichever course I teach them in.

...Carolina School of Science and Math(NCSSM) where I completed 5 courses of college-level mathematics. In graduate school at UNC Chapel Hill and in my professional work, I have found a niche as an editor for written and data-heavy projects, which is a role I thoroughly enjoy. My favorite students to work with are the ones who are interested in learning the material, but need some extra time outside of class to wrap their head around...

...a licensed Middle School Math and Science teacher in Ohio and NJ. That means I have a teaching license for grades 4 through 9 math and grades 4 through 9 science. I am, however, qualified to teach and tutor many other subjects. I have tutored learners ages 5 through 25 in reading, writing, history, Spanish, math, vocabulary, and study skills / organization. I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the world of...

I have expertise in various middle and high school mathematics and science subjects, including ACT and SAT-specific questions. I graduated cum laude with a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering from Vanderbilt University, and have 1 year of private tutoring experience.

I am a 3rd Year Medical University Student at Howard University. I have 7+ years of tutoring biology, chemistry, math, pre-medical, and medical subjects. I have tutored at middle/high school, university, and medical school levels.

...work I student taught and all of my electives were education based. This led to a passion for higher education and I now work in an Admission Office. I began volunteer tutoring younger students in high school and have loved it every since. Being a unique learner, I understand that everyone doesn't learn the same and my tutoring reflects that! I personalize my style to be accommodating for each individual student. Furthermore, trying to make...

...currently a graduate student in the Arab Studies program at Georgetown University. Prior to that, I graduated summa cum laude from Emory University with degrees in History and Political Science. I have scored highly in the ACT, PSAT, SAT, and GRE, and was selected as a National Merit Scholar in 2016 based on my PSAT and SAT scores. I also have a background in teaching high schoolers dating back to 2016, and I'm excited help...

...learning. Their fundamentals should be strong, so that as they go further in their study of that subject they will understand what is going on and why it is going on. If the foundation is strong the structure will hold. Of course it is always nice to get As, but I want to help people understand what they are learning and help them grow in that subject, not just memorize what they need to know...

I am a professional physicist/engineer, who also loves teaching and enjoys helping his students to master the subjects. I will always work hard and persistently with you until you understand the topic at hand and I will do my best to help you bridge any gap in knowledge that obstructs your way to success.

...only inspired them to learn more of the English language, but also motivated them to excel in learning new information in order to excel in their lives. I believe that this principle can be applied to promoting the understanding of any subject. My San Cayetano experience was truly unique and one that I am grateful to have been given. It inspired me to want to find commonalities with all children of the world and help...

...Science in Education with a concentration 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...

...Throughout my time in high school and college, I have also come across my fair share of ineffective teachers, and so I have found many free online resources and creative learning techniques to help fill in the gaps. I enjoy working with students of all ages to not only improve understanding of individual subjects, but also to improve general study habits and overall academic confidence. I am happy to help with anything from elementary school...