Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

I have always been surrounded my teaching my entire life as both my mom and sister are both educators. I have worked in-person with children as both a tutor and as a care-taker for last last several years. Although I am currently pursing an Aerospace Engineering degree at the University of Maryland, I thoroughly enjoy education and hope to help out as much as possible!

...As someone who not long ago a student myself, I understand the struggles that accompany not understanding material and having trouble reaching out to peers and teachers for the extra help students need. I enjoy working with youth, I've been described as personal, polite, and respectful, and thrive on working hard to help my students succeed. On a much more personal level, I love music, spending time outside, and hanging out with my two cats,...

D.O. student, Touro University Nevada Biochemistry and Molecular Biology B.S., University of Maryland, Baltimore County I emphasize foundational knowledge, high-yield study habits and test-taking strategies. Because I was a commuter with a part-time job during undergrad, I understand the pressures students face in meeting their obligations. I strive to produce results quickly by developing efficient, sustainable study strategies.

...medical school in summer, 2013. I'm spending my time in DC as an intern in the health policy and advocacy field and I'm looking forward to helping lots of students meet their academic goals! I have experience tutoring at all levels, from elementary school through college, and in a wide variety of subjects, from biology and math to reading and writing. I'm relaxed and fun but also efficient and organized. I believe that every student...

...from AP English and I.B. Theatre to English classes with many students with special needs. I am an experienced SAT and ACT verbal instructor, and I love seeing light bulbs go off in the heads of my students as we work through the various patterns used in standardized testing. I believe that everyone can learn, and I think finding what reaches particular students is what makes a teacher great. Having the opportunity to work one-on-one...

...in Psychology with minors in Sociology and Behavioral Healthcare. Since graduation, I have had several internships that have 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 tutoring students...

...to work with you to find confidence and joy in all of them. I graduated from Columbia University cum laude with a degree in English Literature, where I received departmental honors for my senior essay. During my time at Columbia, I was accepted into their Oxbridge Scholars program and was given the opportunity to study abroad at Cambridge University. In addition to my love of literature, I'm passionate about teaching and have been tutoring or...

...schools from Pre-K through MBA, with 39 years at the master's level. My strongest subjects are Test-taking Skills, English Composition, Reading Comprehension, and most Liberal Arts. I have been extensively trained in SAT / ACT prep, consulted for a test prep business, and am certified to teach Special Education, Visual Art and Montessori Early Childhood Education. Learning can be fun and all students can learn. Come grow with me, we'll have a great time.

...University of Maryland, College Park. I have tutored students within my community as well as low-income students through an online platform for the past four years. My philosophy for teaching is simple; it is to ensure that my students truly understand what they are learning. I believe that understanding concepts better prepares students to apply concepts. I am most passionate about Math as working to solve math problems is stimulating and solving problems is satisfying....

...have also studied abroad in Switzerland, Jordan, and Germany. While my degrees are in Religious Studies and Religious Conflict, I have a love for all things reading, writing, and the humanities. I believe that all students are capable of writing pieces of work that they are proud of, that reflect their voice and ideas, and that make a difference in their spheres of influence and throughout the world. I have worked with students from Pre-K...

...and psychology. I 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...

...that makes me such a patient, dedicated tutor- no matter who it is, I can develop a personalized teaching style for them. As a tutor, I believe that it's my job not only to teach students how to do the current problem, but to develop a thorough understanding of the concepts behind the problems. I use an extremely interactive tutoring style to make sure that at the end of the session, students will feel comfortable...

...limitless. This is how I understand community and why I believe it is so important. In my proverbial "body" of support, my mother is the heart. She often recites this quote: "the size of one's success is measured by the strength of their desire and how they handle disappointment along the way." I found this to be true when, three years ago, I unexpectedly became very ill. It felt like I lost all of the...

...I apparently aspire to have a resume similar to The-Most-Interesting-Man-In-The-World's. As a teacher, I try to "guide learning" rather than just reciting facts or "teaching at" a student. I believe that discovery is the most exciting way to learn as well as the best method for producing long-term recall; it also tailors every learning experience to the individual student. I was most inspired to pursue this Socratic style of teaching after taking several courses in...

...and composition. During both my undergraduate and graduate studies, I served as a tutor for both math and English for college students, and as a TA (teaching assistant) in English and Linguistics. In the last several years, I have taught test preparation courses at Gallaudet University for teachers who will be taking the Praxis teacher certification exam in reading, writing, and math. In addition to experience teaching and tutoring various courses and levels of English...

...am currently a graduate student in the Arab Studies program at Georgetown University. Prior to that, I graduated summa cum laude from Emory University with degrees in History and Political Science. I have scored highly in the ACT, PSAT, SAT, and GRE, and was selected as a National Merit Scholar in 2016 based on my PSAT and SAT scores. I also have a background in teaching high schoolers dating back to 2016, and I'm excited...

...to write, and spent the majority of my college career immersing myself in journalism. I have interned with 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 to detail....

...pre-medical classes and plan to 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...

...a lot of Math practice as a lawyer! My own learning accomplishments were always assisted by one on one interactions, and I know so many students can benefit by individualized attention. I hope to teach by example, to provide clear and simple explanations for complex concepts, and to be able to review and give advice as quickly and thoroughly as possible. When I am not working, I love spending time with my two dogs, cooking,...

...because it makes it more real instead of just reading it on a textbook page. I was also recently a TA/graduate assistant and took that opportunity to make lectures fun and engaging, and my students had a blast! By day, I work in the US Government in human service policy (and anything I do or say here is not in any official capacity!). Outside of work, I love to read, play with my dog, and...