Award-Winning Chemistry Tutors in Alexandria, VA

...to the success and enjoyment of students. As someone who hopes to become a professor of psychology, I strive to create an individually-curated, judgement-free, and engaging space to learn. In my non-profit, I have been educating 4 year olds to adults in environmental issues, social justice, and gardening so I have experience in getting a wide range of ages engaged in education! I used to dread learning, but now that I've been lucky enough to...

...Larnyoh received his pre-pharmacy studies from Montgomery College with an associate in science and a focus on biology and chemistry. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy from the Northeast Ohio Medical University. During his pharmacy training, Dr. Larnyoh worked as a pharmacy intern at the University Hospital Portage Medical Center for over two years. Dr. Larnyoh also served as the pharmacy representative for diversity and inclusivity. Today Dr. Larnyoh is completing a fellowship with Clinical...

...such as the MCAT, SAT/ACT, computer science topics such as JAVA and web development, math areas such as calculus, and key science courses such as biology and chemistry. Personally, I enjoy teaching computer science since it speaks more to my practical experience now in research and personal interests. As a tutor, my number one goal is ensuring students are confident in their desired subjects. I cultivate this through solidifying the foundational concepts and strengthening their...

...of where I was working, the age of my students, or the subject matter, I have always enjoyed going through the learning process in a fun and creative manner. One of the ways I have accomplished this is by complementing my expertise with an abundant amount of support and encouragement. As your tutor, I will strive to adapt my style of teaching to best fit your unique ways of learning, giving you the best learning...

My name is Sidra Khan. I graduated from the University of Maryland-College Park with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. During my undergraduate years I was a mentor to other students, and as a student ambassador I also volunteered to tutor middle school students. I have a strong background in science, and I always try to find innovative and simple ways to grasp any difficult concepts. ... Challenge a failure mentality.... A brief introduction focusing on...

...of STEM and liberal arts disciplines. Over the course of my tutoring career, I have helped students K-12 with varied academic backgrounds and interests transform into high-performing, motivated students in everything from K-12 Math, Science, English, History, AP Test Prep, as well as SAT and ACT Prep. At the core of my teaching style is a passion for communication: I love to connect with students and watch them become more confident and motivated as students....

...From taking service-learning, education courses, I began tutoring students to continually pursue my goal in building more knowledgeable communities. My community-based work informs how I approach tutoring, infused with collaborative principles of working together to solve problems. While this mindset may seem to make the most sense for math, I also like to apply this framework with writing and other subjects. As a tutor at Larkin Street Youth Services, an organization devoted to serving homeless...

After graduating with a degree in philosophy, my conscience left me with no choice but to find a job doing something meaningful. Like Aristotle, I think the ability to think for yourself is essential to living a happy life. Like Socrates, I think inquiry is essential to cultivating this ability. I love people and I love conversation. To engage personally while exchanging and inspiring ideas is, for me, one of life's greatest pleasures.... I strive to...

...writing skills. Between undergrad and grad school, I taught English in rural France to high-school students, and loved seeing the improvement and learning from my students over the course of the year. My Master's degrees in History and Library and Information Science are from the University of Maryland. Because of my passion for aerospace history, during my time at UMD I worked as a teaching assistant for a course on NASA's Apollo Program. With a...

...career. My experience in tutoring comes from my participation in my high school's Math Honor Society, where I tutored students in subjects spanning from Algebra 1 to AP Calculus BC. I was also a part of the Science Honor Society, where I mainly tutored chemistry and physics. I'm a flexible and patient tutor that works around the student as I base my tutoring around how the student learns best. With me, you won't just get...

...in my lab classes and doing problems in class. Additionally, my friends and coworkers trust me to proofread their essays and articles for clients. I am also a student, so I can better relate to the current teaching methods. Finally, I am brilliant and an expert test taker. I was in the top 3% of high school scholars in California, and I have continually made the deans list while taking both science and arts and...

...volunteer with two local outreach programs for teens and am a member of my school's International Relations Council. I am an experienced tutor who loves to teach and help others. I have over 400 hours of tutoring experience in a variety of high school subjects, particularly in the hard sciences and math up to calculus. At the same time, I have experience tutoring lower level subjects, such as middle school math, in my breaks at...

...appreciate learning and firmly believe that an eagerness to learn is a key to success in life. I hope to instill in my students this same passion and drive. Although I am able to tutor a variety of subjects, I most enjoy tutoring English grammar, high school chemistry, and beginning Spanish. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, taking dance classes, attending live performances, and watching the Vegas Golden Knights play hockey.

Olisa Menakaya was born and raised in Texas and Tennessee. He is currently working as a chemistry teacher in Maryland and has over a decade of experience in science education. He also won national recognition on his release of a hip-hop chemistry album titled "Life of a Black Chemist" in a 2013 Tennessee Tribune article. In his spare time, he loves to read, write and watch movies while learning more about chemistry.

...rapport with students to promote learning. Adept at creating a lesson plan that engages students helping students to see the beauty in literature and encouraging students to read on their own. Specializes in high school and junior levels classes. Dedicated to teaching children the joys of literature. Able to create lesson plans that engage and interest children. Very strong presentation and problem-solving skills. Always excited to offer students extra care with enthusiasm.

...but taking some time off to be a scientist and learn more about our hormones and our brains. In addition to medicine, I have a passion for mentoring and tutoring. I worked as a youth mentor and counselor throughout high school, college, and medical school, and love fostering curiosity, confidence, and independence in excited young minds. I think that sometimes the pressures of school, standardized testing, and college admissions can burn out otherwise excited and...

I believe that any student can achieve anything they want with the right guidance. I have successfully taught students from middle school to undergrad in wide ranging subjects from biology to chemistry to databases to US history. I believe in holistic learning - by which I mean you should UNDERSTAND the material, not just memorize the material and if that means going back to basics to ensure a good foundation, I'll get you there.

Hi! I'm a commercial real estate advisor in Maryland with a background in science! I've tutored all ages in math, science, and on a few instruments. I've also been a substitute teacher for various grades.

...mastering the material, and I will readjust my teaching approach to meet your needs if you feel like you are not understanding the material throughout our lessons. I like to take time to get to know you and your background concerning the topics in which you are seeking tutoring, what methods of teaching have been the most effective for you in the past, and equally as important, what you think has not worked for you....

...passion for learning and teaching, and especially enjoy subjects in the math/science discipline. I have been living in the DMV since June 2015, and definitely miss my outdoor adventures in the Ozark Mountains. I am very flexible for scheduling and would love to talk to you more either through email or on the phone. I am such a dork and really love making study guides, so if that's your kind of thing you should definitely...