Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

I am a recent graduate of Washington and Lee University, with a B.A. in American History. My main academic interests are U.S. History and U.S. Politics and Government, with a focus on the 20th century. I enjoyed my AP courses in these subjects, among others, and hope that I can share that enthusiasm with potential students. I look forward to meeting and working with you.

...in history, reading, english, writing, science, and math. I always seek to support my students in meeting and exceeding their academic goals. I love working with all students, no matter their experiences and backgrounds. I believe in the importance of education and in particular in the importance of providing top quality educational opportunity for all students. I hope to instill the love of learning and growth in all of my students and those that I...

I received my Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from George Mason University. I have worked with many students at a time and ensured they had a wonderful time learning about software. I'm currently tutoring JavaScript Gaming and it is a blast! I love teaching any software related topics. I prefer to teach in an active learning style where the student and I will discuss key concepts and write and run examples of code.

...and I taught high school students in History, Political Science, and International Relations. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about the LSAT, ACT, US History, European History, and Writing. I very much enjoy teaching LSAT test preparation. It is a challenging obstacle for many students. However, once you understand what the test is trying to accomplish, it actually becomes enjoyable. Receiving a high score on the LSAT can open...

An impassioned global citizen; engaged and relentless advocate; visionary and creative leader; newly announced candidate for Deputy, Portuguese Parliament; seasoned and former US Presidential Campaign and Senate Staffer, with a combined 25 years of International, Diplomatic, Congressional, Intergovernmental (State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial SLTT), and Public Affairs experience. More recently, working in the nation's capital metropolitan area as a dedicated professional in academia.

...small class sizes focused on individualized instruction. I hold prior experience in virtual tutoring as well as in person. When I am not teaching I am often at home snuggling my cat Pickles while reading, puzzling, or trying out a new craft or passion project. You can also catch me out in nature hiking or camping with my family; I have a huge passion for the environment and the policy surrounding it and even hold...

...that enthusiasm and passion are two of the most important qualities in a tutor, and my goal is to get students excited about learning. I also know that every student is unique, and that there is no one universal teaching or learning method; I meet each student where they are at and tailor my teaching to their individual needs. Outside of academics, I am an avid reader and will devour almost any historical fiction novel....

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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!

...was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD as a child, and have worked hard building skills and habits to help me succeed in difficult academic and professional settings. I believe that patience and listening are crucial to being a good tutor, and that it is always important to give students a sense of ownership and control of the work that they are doing. In my free time, I enjoy playing jazz and bluegrass guitar, watching baseball, and going...

...and government, I am passionate about using data to drive meaningful, real-world change. I hold a Master of Public Policy from George Washington University, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the College of William and Mary, and a Data Science Certificate from Georgetown University. Through my academic training and professional experience, I have developed expertise in a range of data analysis tools and approaches, and learned how to teach them in a clear, approachable...

...with you. I have taught undergraduate history courses and worked as an education specialist for a local museum. My teaching philosophy is to enhance students' strengths and give them the tools to help them overcome the challenges they may encounter. I have a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication and an MA in Pan African Studies. I'm currently a PhD student studying history. I enjoy tutoring students in history, English, writing, and social studies.

...high school level. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I feel a particular affinity for History and helping students become the best writers they can be. Skills in these areas tend to translate particularly well to improvement on both the SAT Writing and Critical Reading areas, and were invaluable when I took the LSAT. I view my tutoring sessions as a partnership where the student and myself are working towards one goal: their acquisition...

...with all ages ranging from preschool to university students for the past 5 years. I have teaching experience in World History, US History, and Government. Additionally, I just returned from teaching intermediate level English, academic English, gender studies, and History at a university in Poland. My favorite subject to tutor is history because it is fun to make the past come alive but I am able to tutor all of the social studies subjects and...

...experience teaching health education in schools and local youth centers, I have learned to make learning adaptable to the needs of different students and age ranges. Often times, many students struggle, especially in the new online learning environment, due to lack of hands on learning and they need to visualize the concepts in terms that they encounter in their daily lives. Having most recently worked with younger children, I am able to adapt to particularly...

...I also have experience working for Kumon, tutoring younger students ranging from the ages of 4-11. I love seeing the excitement in younger learner's eyes as they see their determination pay off. This is just as wonderful as watching the relief on an older students face as they get through a challenging problem. That's all I want for the students I work with: relief and self confidence in their abilities. In my spare time I...

As a lifelong student and newly emerging teacher of many areas of discipline, I not only want to help you find your own unique way of learning, which will allow the subject to become fun and interesting. Whether it is understanding languages, history, science, or math, I will make the material understandable and enjoyable!

...classes. The positions required me to explain economic concepts, how math played a part in each of those concepts, and how to do the math required to solve problems related to those concepts. I make an excellent tutor because I once struggled with learning concepts myself. This means that I both empathize with students who are having difficulties and I can understand which part of the material is difficult to grasp. I am also genuinely...

Hi, my name is Laaibah Amar. I am a college student, so studying is a part of my daily life. I take a personalized approach to tutoring by getting to know each student's strengths, challenges, and learning style. From there, I create a customized study plan tailored to their needs, whether it's mastering a specific subject, improving study habits, or preparing for exams. My goal is to make learning clear, effective, and even enjoyable!

I have long wanted to be a teacher, and Varsity Tutors is providing me with this opportunity. My background is in public policy, but I have experience in finance and complex mathematics, English reading and writing, French and dabble in Science. I look forward to working with you!