Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...much enjoy working with individuals to prepare for standardized tests, including college admissions tests. I also have experience as a job coach for adults in a local GED program. In that position, I helped individuals to craft resumes and practice interviewing techniques. That position allowed me to work with individuals to develop a long term career plan that would help them achieve their goals. In undergrad at the University of Illinois, I completed a degree...

...tutoring and teaching 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...

...degree in Secondary Social Studies Education from Syracuse University and a Master's degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in Education Policy. The focus of my past research and tutoring has been on assisting struggling students to reach their full potential. Although I have experience in tutoring many topics, I believe my true success has been working with students in English, Social Studies, and study and organizational skills. I have been trained in using...

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

...with a focus 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 also been tutoring students in Russian, English, history, and political theory. While I tutor many subjects, I...

...and General Business with several years of tutoring/mentoring experience. I have achieved scores in the 99th percentile for both the ACT and SAT prior to college. While in high school, I spent my time volunteering at animal shelters and medical clinics, and tutoring K-12. Nowadays, I spend most of my tutor hours helping students with any K-12 material, ACT testing, SAT testing, or imparting some admission-worthy wisdom. I want to emphasize on creating a curriculum...

...am a current college student at 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...

...to inspire and make classes more relevant than simply reading from a textbook. I have firsthand experience with genetic modification of bacteria and other interesting biological techniques, as well as interesting stories and facts from professors of Ecology, Immunology, and other biological fields. It's my belief that students learn most if the material is made relevant and interesting and they are encouraged to ask questions. Additionally, I enjoy helping students to prepare for the SAT...

...in Chemical Engineering from the University of New Mexico. Over the years, I regularly served as a teaching assistant and private tutor, giving me the chance to tutor students of all levels, from high school to college. I teach a wide variety of STEM subjects including chemistry, math, physics, and biology, and have worked with students in large classrooms, small group settings, and one-on-one to help them succeed. I'm especially passionate about chemistry, math, and...

...increase their academic confidence, get ahead and enjoy an excellent school experience. I tutor ERB, ISEE, HSPT, SAT, ACT, and GRE test prep. I focus, not just on the test content and essay writing, but also on test-taking strategies that work. My goal is to help my students get into the school(s) of their choice. I also tutor Math, ELA, Social Studies, History, Reading, Writing and ESL. I help students develop their executive function skills...

...your own abilities to arrive at the right answer. This means taking into account your learning style, what you already know, and presenting learning tools accordingly. I emphasize patience and repetition while understanding the need to take breaks and explore the material in new and interesting ways. Outside of academics, I enjoy being physically active through running and hikes, especially in the wilderness! I am constantly in awe of the natural world, and I strive...

I want my students to learn! I love learning and want to share what I know! I know school and test preparation can be stressful. I remember taking the SSATs, PSATs, and the SAT and I remember that it wasn't all that much fun. However, with preparation, there are many rewards to learning, test taking and academic success! With hard work, preparation and a little help, my students will have lots to brag about too!

...in college, I spent a total of 10 months studying abroad in Jordan. During my time abroad, I volunteered at various non-profits teaching English as a foreign language to refugees who had relocated to Jordan. My experiences in Jordan, along with my Argentinian heritage, have given me a unique global perspective. Currently, I work in the human rights and international development field at a non-profit in DC. I am passionate about helping others, and hope...

I'm a Maryland native who loves good music, dramatic movies, and travel. Another one of my favorite things is working with students from all walks of life; I've been happily tutoring and mentoring for more than four years. I practice student-centered tutoring, which means I like to spend a little more time in the beginning trying out various learning techniques (written, oral, movement-based) to discover which best helps my student succeed.

I am a recent college graduate from American University with a passion for teaching reading, writing, and social studies/sciences! I believe experiential learning is most beneficial for students and will try to give my students enough examples about how material might be applied in the real world in my teachings.

...is one of the most essential and rewarding skills one can possess, and with time, patience, and plenty of practice you can begin to find the words that have been eluding you. I have years of writing experience: as a grant writer for a non-profit, writing opinion pieces for national and international media outlets, and publishing poetry in literary journals and magazines. I can also provide instruction in other subjects such as US and world...

...in public health. I am also a current public health professor for university students. I am bilingual English and Spanish and have taught primary school children in Cusco, Peru and have served as a college tutor in College Algebra, Western Civilizations, and Spanish. I also have experience in Applied Behavior Analysis, working with children on the autism spectrum. I hold a Master of Arts degree in International Relations and a Bachelor of Arts degree as...

...Chemistry and minoring in Biology and Public Health! I look forward to applying my extensive tutoring background in empowering others to realize their 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...

...to encourage the student to take ownership of the subject matter. Once ownership happens, it becomes easier to engage and ask questions that lead to understanding. I graduated from Georgetown University in May 2012 with a degree in Government and English. I have taught middle and high school students in DC and South Africa, as well as tutored undergraduate students at Georgetown. I believe everyone has the necessary tools to be successful in the classroom....

...a current medical student at UVA. I love teaching and have been teaching since college and am always eager to help new students. I served as a teaching assistant for Biology and Physiology courses in college. I formally taught at Huntington Learning Center. I tutored students anywhere from kindergarten to college for classes, and for ACT/SAT prep. I am currently a volunteer teacher at a community college teaching English to adult students. I have taught...