Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Washington DC

...at the NIH. That means I'm studying to be a doctor one day, but taking some time off to be a scientist and learn more about our hormones and our brains. In addition to medicine, I have a passion for mentoring and tutoring. I worked as a youth mentor and counselor throughout high school, college, and medical school, and love fostering curiosity, confidence, and independence in excited young minds. I think that sometimes the pressures...

...writing, and math. In addition to experience teaching and tutoring various courses and levels of English and math, I have a wealth of experience in test preparation and test taking. As a student myself, I have personal experience preparing for and taking standardized tests. As a result of my ACT scores, I earned a full college scholarship. I also successfully completed AP exams in Calculus, Language and Composition, Literature and Composition, Government, Psychology, and Microeconomics....

...the pre-med curriculum. I have a great deal of experience (about 3-4 years) in tutoring students of various ages - whether it be test prep, course work (economics, biology, various math levels), etc. I believe in a three pronged approach to helping students - clarity, comprehension, and persistence. It is my hope that I can encourage students to seek their full potential. When not tutoring, I enjoy playing basketball, listening to music, and cooking.

...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 at school, I also love to travel, especially to Europe or...

I seek to work with all of my students to ensure that they meet their personal goals (and, ideally, even exceed those goals) in an environment where learning is encouraged by making the subject easy to understand, mutual respect, and laughter.

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

...I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English/Reading, Political Science, and History. I try to adopt an engaged tutoring style, and incorporate fun ways to learn and engage with material such as flashcards and games. I believe that pursuing an education is absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling,...

...am currently obtaining my Masters of 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...

...Eating. Following graduation, I returned to SW Florida and joined the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) college readiness program piloting in my home town. In small groups, I fostered a collaborative, inquisitive academic environment applying Socratic-method instruction and advanced level questioning and problem-solving attitude. It was as an AVID GDL that I realized my passion for preparing students for college admission and success. I expanded this passion out to the community, offering private sessions for...

...in Tours, France for my linguistics honors thesis on French negation patterns. In Tours I also tutored my host family's children in English, and I saw how my linguistics training is perfect for helping language students. Back in the U.S., I worked as a teaching assistant for my university's French department, teaching weekly classes and review sessions of intermediate-level French grammar. As a tutor, I want to help students enjoy the experience of language learning...

...the University of Maryland as a Secondary Education and Government and Politics double major. I am passionate about the realm of education and creating change in my community. In the past I have worked with children aged 4-18 as a swim coach, which taught me the benefits of patience and versatility. I hope to eventually pursue a career in education policy, where I can help to enact necessary changes in our education system.

...to taking more than a dozen math classes, I also served as a student teacher for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate-level courses! These experiences were so enjoyable to me, as I love explaining the concepts and ideas that pique my curiosity. As a musician, I am pursuing a career as an orchestral conductor and I've spent over a decade playing bassoon in orchestras and chamber music groups. To me, conducting is to music what teaching...

...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 project in India. My favorite subject to tutor is Algebra. Especially in math and science subjects, my goal is to help students...

...I believe we all have a spark inside of us; some religions call it a light and science calls it life. From this life we can encourage others. I believe that this spark needs to be fed with love, and from this spark all good, positive, and healthy things grow. Speech is one of the most powerful tools we have to touch one another. Proper communication can mean the difference between lighting a path to...

...had the opportunity to be part of a unique PhD program in which I studied at the University of Arizona, but did my research at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. My tutoring experience is broad and I have experience tutoring children as young as 8 and adults as old as 40. I have tutored multiple subjects but my favorites include science, reading, and writing. I have always had a passion for knowledge...

I am currently a medical student and majored in chemistry in University! Tutoring has been a passion of mine since High School and I love helping students see how fun learning can be!

...can help you meet yours! I recently graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, studying Urban Planning and Econometrics. Throughout my time as a student, I have been college teaching assistant, high school teaching mentor, and tennis coach - experiences which taught me to be an adaptable instructor and pragmatic peer mentor. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about pre-college math, Statistics, Spanish, and ACT preparation. I am...

Every student is capable of learning no matter what. With the right teaching they can succeed.

...shine through with everything I do. I also enjoy listening to country music, playing badminton, and writing poems. My past tutoring experience includes tutoring elementary school ESL students in basic subjects for 4 years in high school and tutoring spanish in high school. My friends describe me as bubbly, easygoing, ambitious, patient, and caring. Please reach out to me if you have any questions, or if you're looking for a trustworthy tutor! Good luck!... I believe...

...and Art History; I am in the process of applying for graduate school to study Environmental Sustainability. My love of nature and the outdoors really strengthened my desire to pursue a career in environmental science. Although science is what I have chosen to study, I am extremely strong in the areas of reading, writing, editing, history and general social studies. In high school I excelled in AP Composition, Literature, World History, and European History. My...