Award-Winning ACT Science Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

I'm a graduate from the University of Virginia having studied Economics & Psychology, with a minor in History, and I am currently obtaining my MBA from the Darden School of Business through the University of Virginia. I have been tutoring for about five years and I enjoy working with students to help them realize their passions for learning. I look forward to working with you!

...tutored math and violin and currently, I love to teach economics and Python as well. I like to take things at the pace of the student because every student is unique and has their own preferences that will help them improve the most. However, I also like to challenge my students, as sometimes they do not know their own potential and need a little boost to unlock it. Outside of tutoring, I love to play...

...(SAT, ACT, GRE, and English proficiency tests such as the TOEIC and TOEFL). I also enjoy teaching more general skills in reading/writing, helping my students advance their abilities in a variety of genres. I taught weekly group and one-on-one lessons in South Korea that covered test prep, critical reading, and essay writing My philosophy for teaching is that my students not only improve in their academic potential, but also become engaged with the material and...

...have a number of experiences tutoring students from elementary school to adult learners in subjects ranging from algebra and organic chemistry to microeconomics and sociology. A lifelong commitment to learning has led me to pursue tutoring jobs or positions for the past 9 years. Even while I tutor a large range of disciplines, I especially like preparing students for the MCAT (in the past seeing increases of 10+ points) and love teaching physics.

...experience. As a Chemical Engineering major student with an interest in law, I have a diverse, high-level knowledge base in a variety of STEM and liberal arts disciplines. Over the course of my tutoring career, I have helped students K-12 with varied academic backgrounds and interests transform into high-performing, motivated students in everything from K-12 Math, Science, English, History, AP Test Prep, as well as SAT and ACT Prep. At the core of my teaching...

I am an undergraduate student at the University of Maryland pursuing degrees in Linguistics and Hearing and Speech Sciences. I enjoy tutoring in Spanish, Reading, Grammar, and History. I always enjoyed standardized test-taking because I felt very prepared; I hope to be able to teach the same tricks that helped me succeed to others so that testing can be less scary and more calm and rewarding!

...gives both me and my student to see improvement. Practice is key in improvement, and I will make sure to provide ample opportunity for my students to do so. I hope that my passion for teaching will rub off on my students and make them excited to learn! I graduated from the University of Michigan this year with a B.S. in biopsychology, cognition, and neuroscience. Thus, I have plenty of experience in Psychology as well....

...6 months as a lead teacher for an 11th grade Algebra II class. I lead tutoring with a group called RISE DC every Wednesday during lunch and was able to get many of my students passing through this one-on-one work. I taught almost 200 students, many of whom had IEPs and I found that overseeing that many students was simply too much for me, but I learned many new skills that can transfer better to...

...been working for Varsity for over 5 years, and have tutored a wide range of students of all ages. I am very comfortable with children who might be shy or nervous working with a tutor, as well as those who are not too enthused about having any extra work! My tutoring style involves incorporating not only the review of the material but also practice in how to take notes, become an active and engaged learner,...

I received my B.A. in History from the University of California, Davis and my M.A. in Social Science Research from the University of Chicago. After earning these degrees and spending several years working in the private sector, I decided to pursue a career in teaching. I...

Hi! I'm a commercial real estate advisor in Maryland with a background in science! I've tutored all ages in math, science, and on a few instruments. I've also been a substitute teacher for various grades.

I'm Erin and I'm a sophomore at American University. I know what it's like to struggle in a subject and I want to help in whatever why I can. Everyone learns differently and I will work with you until we find a way that works for you.

...hope to help students achieve their goals by helping them understand different subjects in order to progress towards college. I am determined to help students with their ACT/SAT scores as I believe that having a good understanding of entrance exams will in turn be a great asset when applying to colleges. As I had gotten a 35 on the ACT (around a 1570 on SAT) I am confident that my insight and mentorship will help...

...Energy Systems. In addition to several internships working on wind and steam turbines, I spent nearly two years as a researcher working to eliminate idling on public school buses. In high school, I converted my 1984 diesel to run on waste vegetable oil. I try to bring a level of enthusiasm towards tutoring math that is normally reserved for every other subject besides math. I do not believe that anyone is naturally good or bad...

...in International Relations. I previously tutored fellow students at my high school and undergraduate institution, and led different student groups including the choir. While I enjoy helping other students in many different subjects, my favorites would be history and essay writing. I value the importance of both education and being of service to others, and I firmly believe that learning can be less stressful when it is through one's peers. In my free time I...

...McKennie and I am excited for the opportunity to be a tutor with Varsity Tutors! I am a former college football player at the University of Maryland. I recently graduated from law school and live in Washington, DC where I work as an attorney for a big law firm. I am excited to have the opportunity to tutor students in areas where I have had a great deal of experience and I look forward to...

...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!

...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 have deeply enjoyed my time as a tutor, and feel that tutoring has been equally rewarding for my students as...

...a double Virginia Tech graduate with a BS in Geosciences and a MaED in Secondary Science Education. I love all forms of science and have been working as a science teacher and tutor for the past 13 years. I am comfortable tutoring all types of middle and high school science as well as math up to Trigonometry. "A mistake should be your teacher, not your attacker. A mistake is a lesson, not a loss. It...

...Law. I have been tutoring students ranging in grade level and subjects since high school (over five years). I tutor a range of subjects now and have a particular passion for the humanities and math! I love watching students succeed and find their passion for learning--understanding concepts can be fun, and having the tools to understand makes all the difference! Helping students have that moment where everything "clicks," is my goal. I also enjoy helping...