Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...high school in North Carolina, to coaching local kids in public speaking in New Jersey, I have a passion for helping students realize their potential. With a combined total of six years spent as Editor-in-Chief of various magazines and law reviews, helping authors plan, outline and articulate their thoughts in writing in an encouraging way is second nature to me. Finally, as a university educator working with undergrads, I know how to develop the skills...

...You can set the highest of goals and achieve them. It only requires a comprehensive plan and continued effort, but you will enjoy the journey. You CAN do it. There is absolutely nothing that is stopping you. I would have never thought that I would be here today as an ambitious learner who has experienced many setbacks, yet still has chosen and is still choosing to set initially-believed-to-be-unachievable goals and explore any opportunity because I...

...in Biochemistry and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology focusing on Gender Studies. When I am not in school, I am tutoring! I started tutoring when I was 15, working with two elementary school kids; in kindergarten and 4th grade. I worked with them on everything from reading comprehension and counting to World History and long division. I learned how to be patient teaching a brilliant, incorrigible young man to read. After two years there...

...ran stations in Reading and Math. I wanted to work in a setting where I could work one-on-one with students; so, I began volunteering at Youthlife Foundation of Richmond, an after-school program for students in the Richmond Public Schools. I interned there for two summers, creating my own curriculum in Reading and Math, tailored to the students needs based on tests run by the program. I believe education is an important tool of empowerment and...

I'm a recent Yale grad living in Washington, D.C., where I work for the Washington Nationals. I'm a lifelong sports fanatic and love helping out those seeking to meet their academic goals!

...love studying politics, government, and history. From an early age, the saying "those who do not study history, are doomed to repeat it" always struck a chord in me. I love learning about U.S. History, and how it shapes who we are today, not only as a country, but as a whole society and can also show us where we are heading in the future. A few little things about me. I already mentioned I...

...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 in our...

...while also proofreading essays and providing feedback (about word choice, structure, etc) to further polish them. Of those subjects, my favorite to tutor is U.S. Government. It's the first subject I tutored, and I think it's one of the best examples of the importance of having a foundation when trying to learn something. All of the layers and nuances seem intimidating and peculiar at first, but once you get an idea of how and why...

I am an International Business major at Howard University. I have a passion for the acquisition of knowledge and an even deeper passion for service and education. I am most qualified in AP History subject, AP English subjects, elementary math, elementary English, and ACT prep. I believe education should be concise and practical--finding ways to apply academia to real life. ... Take the concept piece by piece, helping them understand it one step at a time.

...a student to have a kind, patient and responsible person guiding them to gain more knowledge. One of my best qualities as a teacher is discerning a student's strengths and helping them harness those qualities to learn. I can only hope to provide that and more to my students! Full time, I work in public policy helping to end homelessness. I attended Johns Hopkins University for undergrad where I obtained my degree in Political Science...

...I am working on a teaching license as well. I have a passion for helping my students reach their goals and improve their skillsets. Prior to working on my master's degree, I worked for six years in the corporate world. I would make a good tutor in the subjects of world history, US history, French, Geography, politics, humanities, Elementary math, ESOL, phonics, Algebra 1, and Geometry. I look forward to assisting and helping my fellow...

...lifelong lover of learning, books, English, history, philosophy, words, and the beauty, logic, and subtleties of language. I am a creative teacher by trade and by nature, and find great satisfaction and joy in bringing out the best in my students. For me, few thrills equal the amazing symmetry, the intense dynamism, of the teacher-student relationship. I appreciate the challenges of teaching, and do not rest until my students "found what they are looking for."

...student in ESL working and I would love to help with a variety of subjects. I graduated in 2016 with a degree in Classical Studies from Bowdoin College, but would probably be most helpful in English, biology, and American history. I received a "5" on all AP tests for Literature, Biology and US History in high school, and love those subjects dearly. I've also worked with a lot of elementary school students on their reading...

...of global history as well and feel just as comfortable tutoring World History as I do European and US History. In the past year, I have worked in battlefield preservation and have won research grants with the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies and a graduate essay contest through Pittsburg State University. I graduated from Clemson University with a degree in history in 2011 (and continue to root for my Tigers!). I am an avid...

I specialize in tutoring economics, politics, writing, reading, critical thinking, SAT/GRE, and a few other subjects. I studied International Economics at Georgetown as an undergraduate and am currently completing my graduate studies in International Security there now as well. I take a flexible, customized approach with each student to be sure that the time we have together focuses is most efficiently spent. Outside of tutoring and school, I rock climb, cycle, and run regularly.

I am a recent graduate from the University of Washington with a BS in Chemistry and a BA in History with a minor in Art History. I love to learn and want to share that passion with other people and believe that any topic can be interesting if it is approached the right way.

I truly enjoy helping young people grow academically and personally and it has been my passion for nearly a decade as a tutor and a coach. I look forward to helping you achieve your goals!

...French and Creative Writing. Last year, I was a student-teacher at Moses Brown, an independent Quaker school in Rhode Island, and taught two sections of 9th-grade English. Before that, I was Co-Head Tutor at Dickinsons writing center and helped college students across all majors, as well as graduate students from the U.S. Army War College, with any writing assignment at any stage. My teaching philosophy is to find joy in academic pursuits, whether it is...

...tutoring students at several different age levels. 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...

...student teachers in the state of New Jersey. I am currently teaching 9th grade ELA and Drama in Bergen County. I also received my bachelor's degree from Drew University in 2017. My first major was in English Literature with a concentration in American Contemporary Fiction, and my second was in Theatre Arts, with a concentration in Directing and a minor in Applied Performance. I spent a ton of my time reading and analyzing works of...