Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

Hello! My name is Lauren and I work as the Chief of Staff of Rise, a nonprofit that focuses on passing civil rights legislation for sexual assault survivors. I worked as a Writing Tutor for four years at the Harvard College Writing Center, and have tutored SAT and ACT tests. I majored in History and Literature and History and Science, and can tutor subjects from European History to French Literature.

Hi! My name is Julia and I am excited to be on Varsity Tutors. I graduated from University of Maryland in 2016 with Bachelor's degrees in Secondary Education and English Language and Literature. I also minored in leadership studies. I am an advocate of young people using their voice through writing to learn more about themselves and find their passions.

...in international economics. I can tutor a range of subjects but am most skilled in math, English, and economics. I have previous tutoring experience as a volunteer, and, having taken standardized tests (ACT and SAT) as well as 9 AP tests in the recent past, I have these tests fresh on my mind and know my own strategies for success. As a teenager myself, I like making things enjoyable, and I like to think I...

I'm a current student attending Wake Forest University. I've lived years here and abroad, and speak, read, and write English and Arabic fluently. I enjoy public speaking and writing poetry, although my academic interests lean towards the sciences.

...French. Now, my main career is working in museums, making the arts and humanities accessible to the public. I have always been passionate about learning and hope to help others feel the same. I worked with elementary school students in and after college, which sparked my love for teaching and involvement in education. On my own time, I love to take long walks, sing and play my uke, watercolor, read, and cook with friends. I...

...students the individual attention they need to learn and flourish. With a master's degree in English and experience with students of all ability levels, I'm eager to help you crush standardized tests, essays and writing assignments, and literature or language arts courses. I'm also a lifelong biology enthusiast; I believe science and math can be interesting and rewarding to anyone, not just "STEM people". Let me share my skills and excitement with you!

I have more than 10 years of tutoring experience, in both volunteer and professional capacities. I have worked with students of all ages, from elementary school to graduate school, from a variety of backgrounds. I have helped students improve their SAT scores and succeed in courses by helping to review material, instill good study habits, and increase confidence. I tutor a variety of subjects including Economics, Spanish, English, and various Math disciplines.

...Social Policy, with a focus on Education Policy, as well as Economics and Spanish as an undergraduate at Northwestern University, where I graduated Summa Cum Laude. My undergraduate experience solidified my decision to pursue a career working with young people. I am now a graduate student in Social Work at UC Berkeley where I work with foster youth in a case management and counseling role. I have continued to tutor several students in elementary school...

...tutored both elementary school and middle school students in a variety of subjects, which include math, science, reading and writing. I was also a part of the Math Honor Society and Science Honor Society, where I helped students in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Biology, and Chemistry. I have continued my passion for helping students through the Cornell organization EYES, encouraging young engineers and scientists, where we visit local elementary schools to provide science lessons and...

...at American University. I love academics and specialize in writing. I have been editing news articles and college papers for three years now and previous to that focused on college application essays and advice. I applied to 15 colleges and feel confident in my application abilities and feel I have great advice to share on everything that comes with the college application process. I love writing, and love editing even more, I am excited to...

...During my time at Dartmouth, I served as a study group leader in Governmental Statistics, where I reviewed homework assignments with students, explained central concepts and formulas used in statistics, and helped students prepare for their final projects conducting real world statistical observations. It was an incredibly awarding experience watching the student's grades improve with the help of these sessions. Throughout high school, I served as a teacher's aid. I taught elementary level students, middle...

...a math major at a Liberal Arts College in Los Angeles. I have been tutoring kids ages 5-22 for the past 7 years in Mathematics, English, and Writing. From personal experience, I think it is important to be able to teach many different ways of solving or answering a problem in case my student prefers a certain way of thinking. I love coming up with new ways to teach material to keep students engaged and...

I am a graduate of the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) with degrees in Political Science and Cognitive Science. I have a strong background in these subjects, as well as other social sciences, English and writing, and philosophy, linguistics, and psychology. I have four years of experience in college admissions planning and counseling, as well as college essay editing. I enjoy cooking, reading, and flower arranging, and I look forward to working with you!

...help you learn! I went to Langley High School in NoVa, where I ran cross country and track and field for 4 years. At the University of Virginia, I am involved in the International Relations Organization, the Badminton club, and I write for the Virginia Review of Politics - a non-partisan political review magazine. Also, I'm in the Naval ROTC program here at the University, through which I hope to serve in the U.S. Navy!

I'm here for your educational development. I look forward to meeting you!

...Air Force as an Air Liaison Officer. I moved to Nashville TN and then San Antonio TX. I led a team of 36 men through training until I moved back to TN and then out to Albuquerque NM where I worked as a Space Situational Developmental Research Engineer working on adaptive optics, lasers, and telescopes. I completed my MBA from Louisiana State University in the beginning of 2018, and started an Engineering Management Masters of...

...languages, and translation theory. I am a passionate learner and teacher, finding mentorship to be extremely rewarding and seeking out opportunities to help individual students learn, develop confidence, and grow. As an Advisor at Northwestern University's Office of Undergraduate Research, I tutored over 100 students of diverse disciplines per year, working with them privately on their writing and their research ideas. My students' growth was undeniable, as the office saw a huge jump in successful...

I am a Master's student at American University. My concentration is in Democracy and Governance in North America. My undergraduate degree is in Political Science and History. I have experience teaching at the university level as a Fulbright scholar to Romania. I taught American Rhetoric, American National Identity, and Visual Culture. I have experience teaching English as a Second Language to recent immigrants to the US.

...and calculus to chemistry and biology. I pride myself on not only knowing the material, but being able to explain the whys and hows of different material in many different styles. This will give your student an advantage that no other student will have, and in turn, increase their grade and understanding. I am also a trained strategist in terms of ACT/SAT test prep and will help your student grasp the entirety of test concepts.

...University. I have spent 10 years teaching in a variety of school settings in South Carolina, Georgia, Maryland, and overseas. I have worked in traditional comprehensive schools and schools with more focused curriculum such as STEM, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and other Magnet programs in grades 6-12. My areas of expertise includes English Composition and Literature and Reading. I strongly believe that education is possible when learners have mastered basic skills and we should continue...