Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Alexandria, VA

...I received my Bachelor of Arts in the History of Science with a focus on global health and health policy. Since graduation, I have worked in Washington, D.C. at a healthcare research and consulting firm, helping hospitals business development and strategy. From these experiences, I have significant experience with various forms of writing (e.g. academic or personal essay, research brief), and thoroughly enjoy helping others with their writing as well. Other areas of interest for...

I have over 15 years of experience tutoring in STEM-related and language courses. I use the teach back method and it has proven to be most effective over the years.... If a student is struggling with reading comprehension, we will go through the text together. If a student doesn't understand the word, I will ask them what they think a specific word means, and will use the word in examples. If the student is struggling with...

...who has taught in DC Public Schools and in Chicago Charter Schools. Additionally I was a instructional coach for Chicago Public Schools. I am currently in the DC area getting my doctorate at George Washington University in education. I am certified in both Special Education and English. Additionally, I work with alternative teaching programs to certify potential teachers who want accreditation in Washington, DC. Currently, I have directed many interests toward writing. I helped co-author...

...that proves to be hard and discouraging is one of the hardest things to do in life. I wish to help instill a "never say die" attitude by aiding you in the skills I love that you wish to learn. When I'm not tutoring my primary passions, I focus the secondary ones: growing a vegetable garden, cooking and eating from said place, studying how famous game designers create games and using their wisdom to hone...

...music, film, and journalism into my curriculum in addition to the standard reading, writing, and grammar of an english degree. Having had good experiences with being tutored as a high school student, I came to prefer tutoring sessions in which I interacted openly and often with my tutor. I want to create a friendly, engaging environment with my students through constant interaction and dialogue that we can both benefit from. Since students today tend to...

...and demonstrate how to utilize them for both practice and reference. I think that tutoring help shouldn't just be when I am on the clock; if my student is ever stuck on a problem, I will make myself available to them over FaceTime or any other method. In my spare time, I enjoy both ice and roller hockey, and almost any other outdoor activity. I am an avid camper and value spending time with my...

...of Chicago where I attained a B.A. in Public Policy. During college, I also took all my pre-medical classes and plan to attend medical school in the future. I tutored math, science, Latin, and English throughout high school and the first years of college. I also have experience working with ESL students as I previously volunteered to teach English in a classroom setting for a group of students aged 16-24 during a 5 week volunteer...

...Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. While I have worked with students in Math, History, and Music, I particularly enjoy working on writing because it feels so satisfying to compose and read a well-written essay. I was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD as a child, and have worked hard building skills and habits to help me succeed in difficult academic and professional settings. I believe that patience and listening are crucial to being a...

...academic goals. I have tutored students for competitive exams, such as the MCAT, SAT/ACT, computer science topics such as JAVA and web development, math areas such as calculus, and key science courses such as biology and chemistry. Personally, I enjoy teaching computer science since it speaks more to my practical experience now in research and personal interests. As a tutor, my number one goal is ensuring students are confident in their desired subjects. I cultivate...

...Economics. The very first time I got involved in tutoring was in middle school where I participated in a program called Homework Helpers. Since then, I have taken up multiple tutoring/teaching opportunities. For the past 3 years, I have been a teaching 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...

I am a Junior at the George Washington University, on track to obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Ever since I have come to university I found that I loved teaching fellow students and people who needed a bit more help with understanding. I can tutor many subjects, but I am most confident with coding related subjects, with my favorite right now being Java.

...Virginia, I tutored international teaching assistants, 100 and 200-level French students, and 9th grade English students at a local high school. I have also given informal counseling to law school applicants. I am a people person who can put students at ease and give them the confidence to approach their studies in new and creative ways. My strengths are writing, humanities, french, and prep school, college, and law school admissions counseling. I have a very...

...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 dozens of admissions essays. The experience has given me a unique insight into the college admissions process, and I am happy to extend my advice to the high school students I tutor. I am confident that I can find a unique...

...of Maryland at College Park - among others. After living in several cities both in the U.S. and abroad, I recently relocated to the Atlanta area. I graduated from Princeton University in 2005 and worked in the fine arts industry in New York City for several years before studying International Relations and receiving my Master's in 2010. I have a strong educational background in both the Humanities and Social Sciences. Additionally, I am fluent in...

Hi, my name is Asmita Deb and I have been in your shoes. In fact, I was in your shoes only a year ago. I am now a freshman at UMass Amherst studying Biology on the pre-med track and have loved tutoring from a young age. Don't be afraid to ask for any help and I'll be able to tutor you in anything you need. This is a group effort, so let's do this together!

...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. Some subjects I am quite passionate...

Growing up as a first-generation ESL student, I understood the difficulty of having to learn on your own and seeking additional practice. I want to be the person that helps those in need, especially those who might know who to seek. I wish to be a great tutor and an even better mentor for students who aspire to go into the medical field!

...joined the Peace Corps and served as an English teacher in a primary and secondary school Ukraine. I also have experience teaching college levels students and worked as a English professor on a Fulbright scholarship to Budapest, Hungary in 2013. I am a recent graduate of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, where I earned a Master's degree in International Relations and International Economics. I specialize teaching in English, Economics, US History, and...

...throughout my academic career, but without a doubt the most important thing I have learned is the value of hard work, and how each of us can unlock an incredible number of opportunities and achievements with the right amount of dedication and discipline. It was this mindset that helped me succeed in High School and graduate as a valedictorian which, in turn, helped me get a scholarship to attend Loyola University New Orleans. While I...

...of proofs to deepen their understanding and their ability to apply the theorem or formula in question. My second most commonly tutored subject is English, particularly grammar. As a linguistics major, I have a nuanced understanding of how grammar works and, further, of how to conceptualize it and explain it in terms that a student will understand. When a student is having difficulty with a grammatical concept, I begin by explaining it with reference to...