Award-Winning Chemistry Tutors in Alexandria, VA

...Park. I have enjoyed working as an Engineer since graduating in 2007, but I have missed tutoring and teaching. My philosophy is that everyone has the ability to learn, the material just has to be presented in a way that is easy to comprehend. I have experience tutoring high school and college level math and science, and I enjoy being able to help a student understand new material and take away testing anxiety.

...incoming second year at UCLA, working on attaining a B.S. in Physiology and a minor in Science Education. I graduated high school with the IB Diploma. I've tutored math and biology pro bono locally in the Northern Virginia area for almost two years, as I love giving back to my community and honing my teaching skills. My style involves focusing on addressing knowledge gaps and trying to teach in engaging ways rather than just drilling...

...interest in education. My work with BrainReach, in which neuroscience students create and present lessons to elementary school students in high need schools, especially contributed to my passion for education. I have tutored and/or taught a variety of ages from 4-21, as well as a variety of subjects including all sorts of Mathematics, Sciences, and Test Preparation. I am a passionate and enthusiastic tutor, and l love opportunities to demonstrate as much.

...learner myself. My tutoring style derives primarily from helping friends throughout the years. In my experience, there is almost no subject out of reach of a passionate and curious mind. I therefore strive not just to communicate content, but to instill a passion that will drive self motivated learning. Whether discussing The Great Gatsby or reviewing the Navier Stokes Equations for fluid dynamics, I am excited to share my enthusiasm for learning with a younger...

...both tutor and student are actively involved in the process. I like to teach using 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...

...introductory Physics course in college sparked my interest and allowed me to apply my math skills to the world around me. I am a Virginia certified teacher in Middle school Math and Algebra 1, as well as a qualified tutor in all maths up to pre-calculus. After a couple years of tutoring and 3 years teaching Math in public schools, I found my favorite subject to teach is Algebra. I've helped students make progress in...

I am a recent graduate from Dartmouth College. I have a degree in Engineering. I love academics and athletics. During my time at Dartmouth, I played Division 1 Lacrosse. I am very strong in Math and Science and have experience tutoring students of all ages.

...Public Health. I love working with others, getting involved on campus, and spending time with family and friends. In high school and freshmen year of college, I was on the Speech Team. Getting to know the speech and debate community has been truly amazing, and I know my passions shine through with everything I do. I also enjoy listening to country music, playing badminton, and writing poems. My past tutoring experience includes tutoring elementary school...

...John DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, MD. My Master's Thesis work involves phytoplankton population dynamics in the Potomac River. I am particularly passionate about environmental science, ecology, earth science, and biology, especially related to the Chesapeake Bay. I have helped many students gain confidence in science and math and I am able to work with of all learning styles. In my free time I enjoy camping, fishing, boating, hiking and any other activity that...

...importance. The foundational principle of my teaching philosophy is customization, and I work hard to tailor my sessions to the specific needs of the student. I strongly believe students learn best by having material presented to them from different angles and in different formats. In my free time I enjoy reading, fishing, and watching college football. I have also recently ventured into the Maker movement, but so far I’m not skilled enough to make much...

I graduated with honors from New York University and studied history and literature. I have spent over six years tutoring and teaching students of all ages, in a variety of subjects. I am looking forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your learning goals!

...spent most of my childhood in Maryland; I'm currently a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis. I'm very excited about starting my career in Physical Therapy and potentially spending a gap year abroad doing service or working an internship. Outside the classroom, I love to dance Salsa and play soccer and Spikeball. I'm the oldest of ten children, and I am trilingual (Spanish, Arabic, English). I really enjoy nature, exercise, music, cooking, singing, conversations,...

...My teaching style is very different to that of a typical classroom because I use concepts from science and math every day and understand how they are most easily applied and explained. I try however possible to enrich the learning students gain in the classroom with practical applications for the scientific world. My teaching of Spanish can also best be described as intuitive, as I am a native speaker and can think of ways to...

...ESL students, before accepting a long-term substitute position in a high school math department. I am comfortable with, and well qualified to teach a broad range of subjects. I have highly developed writing abilities, and am an avid reader but also am well versed in physical sciences and mathematics. I look forward to working with students who are motivated to set and achieve high goals. I think that a good education is one which imparts...

...High School. During my five year tenure at Edison I have worked as a Geometry, Biology, and Chemistry teacher in both team-taught and self-contained settings. As a special education teacher I am a case manager for thirteen high school students, and my responsibilities include writing IEPs, scheduling, and acting as a parent-teacher liaison. Additionally, I am the principal designee for IEP meetings when the special education chair is unable to attend. To further engage the...

...in college I worked as a private tutor for high school students and was a teaching assistant for 2 classes in college. I also tutoring elementary school students in math. I currently work at Wells Fargo as an analytics consultant and enjoy tutoring students in math! I think the key to being a great tutor is having patience and remembering to smile! Students enjoy learning more when the teachers are also fun and happy. Outside...

...and a library card that opened my eyes to a wealth of information. It's my goal to help others enjoy learning as much as I have! I first started tutoring in high school, and I've enjoyed helping students from kindergarten age through college work through challenging concepts to gain a better understanding of the material. I'm a strong believer that "hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard". Not all subjects come easy to...

...in a way in which the concept introduction is key before performing practice problems. I believe that although it may take a little longer at first to learn the "why" behind a subject, it produces greater understanding, and subsequently better test scores. Aside from academics, I enjoy reliving my days as a club-level collegiate fencer. I also enjoy cracking open a YA novel from time to time, and, of course, watching way too much Netflix...

...becoming the Head Novice Men's Coach working with first year rowers. With that said, my education at Michigan offered me a plethora of opportunities. The subjects I've preffered to tutor is english and reading as well as Math! I do love science as well! Overall, I have found that the best style of teaching stems from the student itself! Being able to work off their passions is very beneficial in opening up their habits and...

...people achieve their goals. I am originally from McLean, VA, and I attended Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C. At Harvard, I study Earth and Planetary Sciences with a minor in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology. I am also a John Harvard Scholar, and I am passionate about the climate and how it is affecting ecosystems. I really enjoy teaching and interacting with everyone, and I am especially passionate about maths and sciences.