Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...eating, dancing, playing music, reading, and solving puzzles and problems. I try to have fun and be grateful every day. I enjoy my day job as an IT Specialist with Peace Corps, a federal agency whose values I share and whose work I love. My goal as a tutor is to help students discover their individual path to learning. Students do this by identifying their motivations, strengths and goals. Learning is about exploration, discovery, and...

...Since then, I have tried to encourage other students to strive for academic achievement. I graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I also received my TEFL certificate in 2012. I have taught English in South Korea for two years at an after-school academy. Since then I have also taught debate and juvenile justice civics class to middle school and high school students. I am pleased to make your...

...much as math. But that's just my opinion. As a hobby I collect movies. Some of my favorites are independent art films. For example, Pi, directed by Darren Aronofsky explores a mystical view of math. It is set in New York City, one of my favorite places to visit, and celebrates New York's distinctive mix of cultures. My other hobbies are collecting various types of music and collecting Star Wars toys. I am anxiously awaiting...

I am finishing my PhD in Environmental Engineering at Princeton University and hope to teach at a liberal arts college when it is completed. I have benefited from many great mentors in my life and hope to provide similar opportunities to students through this platform.

...Dean's List all three of my semesters at UVA and am a member of the National Society of College Scholars and Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society. I have been tutoring for six years, predominately working with high school students, and have completed over 300 hours of volunteer tutoring. I am very passionate about learning (some may say that I am a nerd!) and strongly believe in learning because one genuinely desires to become knowledgable in...

...about learning and I want students to have that same passion so they can reach their true potential and not let academics stand in the way of a bright future. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but my strengths include standardized tests and writing, which can make a huge impact upon a student's educational goals. I am very personable and I want students to feel comfortable enough with me to ask me anything. My...

...a lot of visuals, because I think that they tend to be more easily retained than just words. I also like to use a lot of examples, so that students understand the real world applications of different concepts, and they can not only do well on exams, but can also use that knowledge in the future. Aside from tutoring and academics, I love to do any sort of outdoor activity. I really love playing soccer,...

...major at UNC Chapel Hill, I took took elective courses in Spanish and Biology, along with the Chemistry minor that I was required to complete. My Math background comes from attending a rigorous Science and Math boarding school, the North Carolina School of Science and Math(NCSSM) where I completed 5 courses of college-level mathematics. In graduate school at UNC Chapel Hill and in my professional work, I have found a niche as an editor for...

...when I was in college, working with students at a local high school. First with them, and also my friends, I noticed that I really enjoyed helping people understand something they were struggling with. Thats why I hope to tutor as many students as I can handle. The thing I enjoy most about teaching is the opportunity to help students learn. I enjoy knowledge, both the receiving and the giving thereof, and Im looking forward...

...works from there. Knowing how you learn, while also being open to new approaches, can make science great fun to learn! One of the great things about science, in fact, is that there are a hundred different resources that will teach you the same material a hundred different ways. Knowing what works best for you, and why, will make mastering material painless and even fun. Outside of science, I enjoy running, traveling, and volunteering. I...

...Honors Society). I tutored students primarily in Mathematics ranging from different subjects such as Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus I, Calculus II. I have also tutored in Economics and Physics, but I definitely most passionate about Mathematics. In my experience helping students prepare for the SAT, I primarily focus on teaching the Math and Writing sections as I have extensive knowledge on both the content and the format of the tests. I believe that it is...

...coursework for a Minor in Mathematics. In 2011, I moved to Washington D.C. to get my MA in European History at American University. Throughout my undergraduate and graduate studies, I have tutored German and Mathematics, and I am eager to continue my work at Varsity Tutors. My goal is to become a teacher, either at the High School or College level. I believe that education and the process of educating are two-way streets, during which...

...I am able to connect with students more easily and understand their perspective when approaching difficult topics. I am patient with my students and always do my preparation before a lesson so that my time with the student is efficient. I strive to not only teaching the material in an effective manner, but instill the confidence needed so that the student can flourish in the classroom setting. I believe it is my combination of subject...

...intro-level courses. I learned during my time as both a TA and a supplemental instructor in these courses that helping people learn about their potential in a constructive and encouraging environment is something that I really appreciate. As a high school student, I was tutored for almost all four years and I realized the effect that 1-on-1 time has on a student who is either struggling or just needs some focused study time. While this...

I am a college sophomore studying engineering. I've had student internships at Johns Hopkins' Applied Physics Lab and NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, where I hope to work someday. At school, I compete on the intercollegiate sailing team, which is my #1 hobby (closely followed by playing drums or painting). I look forward to maybe getting to work with you!

Robert loves to tutor and has a well rounded list of subjects. ... Learning is the key to everything. Understanding and connecting with each individual is the path to learning.... Take the time to get to know the student as a person. Also, rather than focus on what the student does not know, instead focus on what the student does know.... Make learning interactive.... Set goals. Tailor the learning to the student.... Start by focusing on...

...I like to tutor students in math, to show that it is doable and something they can excel at too! My favorite areas to teach are Arithmetic, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Calculus, but am happy to teach most math areas. During my time in High School I helped tutor my fellow peers in math; In college I tutored elementary school students in reading and math and middle schoolers about environmental issues; Lastly I was a TA...

...world because of it. I have, however, utilized the analytical problem solving skills developed in high school and college test prep to advise a wide range of clients in the financial services industry, one that requires lifelong continuing educational testing. My goal is not to make sure you remember the formula for the volume of a cone ten years from now. It's to help you develop the awareness to budget your time, focus your attention...

...master's degree in International Relations. As I continue my post-graduate plans, I'd like to use my spare free time to help students in a variety of subjects. I have worked with students in a variety of settings, including summer camp, a magnate high school, and a private English school in South Korea. As a tutor, I'll help you gain subject mastery through a methodical approach starting with fundamentals and patiently building towards complex concepts. In...

...school in small town Pennsylvania, and spent a short while living in Vermont while my husband was in school there. I believe my teaching strengths are patience, excitement, and having a multitude of ways to convey information that help you learn. If my initial teaching techniques do not work for you I will find another way- because YOUR learning style is one of the keys to success in education (I've found it's true in coaching,...