Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Arlington, DC

...best practices; research-based strategies; arts & technology integration; and yes, some good old-fashioned, "Baby, you've got this!" (which'll probably be laced with just a pinch of Southern twang ;-). Finally, I'm a proud mother, a best-selling author, an acclaimed speaker, and an alum of Clark Atlanta University, where I majored in Mass Media Arts (Radio-Television-Film).

...tests and school subjects. While I have mainly tutored students in the LSAT, SAT, and ACT, I have helped younger students with the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT, as well as older students in college-level mathematics, economics, and finance. I have helped countless students improve their scores enough to earn admission to their top-choice schools. I...

...they could and could not do, and I value the interpersonal relationships with my students that I was able to create and maintain to this day. I graduated with my undergrad in 2012 with degrees in International Relations and Spanish, and I was awarded Distinguished Honors in International Relations. I also minored in Latin American...

...favorite subjects to tutor are biology, chemistry, psychology, art history, and environmental science on both a high school and Advanced Placement level. Alongside those subjects, I am comfortable teaching middle school and lower level high school math and science, and I offer test preparation for both the SAT and ACT. Outside of academics, I like...

...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!

...student only a few years ago, I understand the challenges a student must conquer in order to understand a subject, and I am also aware of the pitfalls which may make it more difficult for one to do so. It is my aim to prevent these pitfalls, and make the process toward understanding as smooth...

...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...

...involved working with children and adolescents in a variety of contexts. Most notably, I have worked with children in a foster care facility as their informal tutor, and even helped to start an interactive, after school book club for those students that were struggling to perform on grade level. While I take great joy in...

...such publications as USA Today and The Philadelphia Inquirer, and have served as both writer and editor for two of my school's publications. Meanwhile, I am often the de facto editor for my family. Editing has taught me that the best way to foster good writing--and by extension, learning--is through positive encouragement and good attention...

...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...

Hello! My name is Serene and I am a first-year biology major at the University of Virginia. I enjoy reading, writing, and cooking delicious meals for my family! :-)

...in Austria where, believe it or not, no one has ever seen “The Sound of Music.” After I moved back to my hometown of St. Louis, I worked in schools failing the No Child Left Behind standards and began tutoring with Varsity. Even once I started law school at George Washington University, I kept tutoring,...

...the job, respond well to criticism and advice, and manage groups. Working on many editorial boards within a University setting has also given me the skills to manage both a team and my time, as well as being the liaison for the creation and production of said magazines that required time and dedication. My person-to-person...

...and have mostly tutored in lower level reading but recently have begun teaching ESL classes as well. My passions include science fiction/fantasy, Virginia Woolf, British literature, and creative writing. My perspective on education is that subject matter must be relatable for a student to care and to want to truly understand as opposed to just...

...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...

...an interdisciplinary major in Spanish, Latin American Affairs, and Journalism. I have a strong passion for Spanish and Portuguese languages and enjoy teaching students of all ages in both languages. I have studied abroad in Madrid, worked as a professional translator, tutor, and journalist, but in my spare time, I enjoy playing soccer and football,...

...Education. I graduated high school with the IB Diploma. I've tutored math and biology pro bono locally in the Northern Virginia area for almost two years, as I love giving back to my community and honing my teaching skills. My style involves focusing on addressing knowledge gaps and trying to teach in engaging ways rather...

...healthcare by working as Medical Assistant for an organization focused on serving individuals without health insurance. I have returned to school for an Accelerated Second Degree Program to obtain my Bachelors of Science in Nursing at George Washington University, with the goal of becoming a nurse educator and practitioner. I tutor students in understanding and...

...approach to tutoring emphasizes big picture ideas and building a student's sense of intuition. My best professors and teachers have emphasized that it takes more than memorization to be a good learner. Likewise, I try to make students comfortable with the subjects that they learn and help them feel like they're capable of navigating subjects...

...own and to review previous homeworks and tests so that they can prepare for future assignments and exams. I've participated in a variety of math competitions, such as MathCounts, American Mathematics Competition 10/12, American Regions Mathematics League, American Invitational Mathematics Examination, and the University of Northern Colorado Math Contest. Additionally, I scored a 35 on...