Top College Essays Tutors serving Alexandria

Michelle: Alexandria College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...graduated from the University of Pennsylvania summa cum laude in May of 2014 with a BA in Cultural Anthropology and a Certificate in French Language and Literature. My tutoring career began in high school as a member of the National Honor Society and continued throughout and after college. I now operate my own tutoring company Expert Instruction LLC. The primary goal of my tutoring service is to help students develop a growth mindset and enjoy...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Anthropology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Murat: Alexandria College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...to take control of their own learning. I constantly expose students to practical exercises, encouraging them to take risks and to not be afraid of making mistakes. As someone who has a strong background in both the natural sciences and the humanities, I love exposing students to different ways of thinking so that they can develop a unique learning method based on their own interests and experiences. Regardless of whether I'm helping students prepare for...
Education & Certification
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 740

Ben: Alexandria College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...exploring nature, cooking, 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...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Marketing
Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 700
GRE Verbal: 164
West: Alexandria College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Alexandria, VA
I tutored at a writing center while an undergraduate student, and became an Advanced Certified Tutor through the College Reading and Learning Association. I also taught English classes in Russia for 2 years. I enjoy tutoring because of the opportunity it presents to constantly adapt lessons and teaching styles to best meet the needs of individual students.
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University-Hawaii - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
The George Washington Law School - Juris Doctor, Law
ACT Composite: 31
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
LSAT: 170

Heather: Alexandria College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...see a student reach a goal, or understand something he or she did not before, I remember how much I love to teach. I know the feeling of struggling with a subject. I know that when you don't understand something, you can feel cut off, unheard, and sometimes hopeless. I also know that when you get help from someone who can really listen and understand what you need, it is such a relief. If you...
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College of William and Mary - Bachelor in Arts, English
George Washington University - Masters in Education, Secondary Education

Daphne: Alexandria College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...NIH. I have experience tutoring college, high school, and middle school students. During tutoring sessions I like to pinpoint where the problem areas are and begin by working with students on the fundamentals. Once the basics are covered I like to work through problems together as a way to learn material, but ask that students spend some time studying topics at home/doing practice problems that we can go over during the tutoring sessions.
Education & Certification
Drexel University - Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
SAT Writing: 710

Hannah: Alexandria College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...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 written and data-heavy projects, which is a role I thoroughly enjoy. My favorite students to work with are the ones who are interested in learning the material, but need some extra time outside of class...
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina -Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Science, Nutrition
University of North Carolina -Chapel Hill - Unknown, Public Health Nutrition
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 710

Alexandra: Alexandria College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...of teacher training and countless hours in the classroom. Furthermore, I was the editor of our student newspaper, The Daily Cardinal, and have extensive writing-coaching skills in addition to a strong grasp on the English language. I am currently employed by an educational non-profit in Alexandria, Virginia and would like to spend time outside of my regular 9 to 5 job to help students succeed at test taking and excelling in the classroom.
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, History and Journalism
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 32
Jessie: Alexandria College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...the aha moment when one of my student understand a difficult math concept. I also enjoy tutoring in english and reading because these are subjects I am very passionate about. In my spare time you can often find me with a book. I want my students to have that same love of reading and thirst for information. If I'm not reading, you can often find me in a museum, especially the Air and Space museum.
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Connecticut College - Bachelor in Arts, Government
Alicia: Alexandria College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Alexandria, VA
I recently returned from Paris where I attended law school and worked in a large law firm. My work has involved extensive French translation, and I have tutored many people learning English as a second language. I also used to be a French tutor at the high school level. Currently, I work as an independent consultant in international development, which gives me a fairly open and flexible schedule.
Education & Certification
Emerson College - Bachelor of Science, Journalism
American University - Juris Doctor, law

Doug: Alexandria College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...ranging from arithmetic and pre-algebra to U.S. history and government. I truly enjoy watching my students improve academically, and I have the most experience tutoring in German, U.S. government, U.S. & European history, and AP Human Geography. Having been both student and tutor for a considerable amount of time, I understand how important education is for young people. During college I swam competitively and like to swim during my free time here in the Washington,...
Education & Certification
Dickinson College - Bachelor in Arts, International Business & Management
George Washington University - Master of Arts, International Affairs

Matthew: Alexandria College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...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 of the skills, knowledge, and strategies necessary to succeed academically and enrich themselves personally. Frequently this means identifying weak foundational elements and building from there. Once these elements are identified, the learning process tends to be remarkably...
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College of the Holy Cross - Bachelor in Arts, History/Religious Studies

Natalie: Alexandria College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...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 everyone, but with the right attitude, anything is possible. I hope that through tutoring I can help students set and reach their academic goals and establish life-long learning habits.... I believe...
Education & Certification
Duquesne University - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Duquesne University - Masters, Forensic Science and Law
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Reading: 31
ACT Science: 34

Satish: Alexandria College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Alexandria, VA
With an array of experiences within the biomedical and healthcare industry, I desire to assist students in strengthening their foundation in the basic sciences that will assure them success in a science related career.
Education & Certification
University of Maryland-Baltimore County - Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
Georgetown University - Master of Science, Biotechnology
SAT Math: 710

Alyssa: Alexandria College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...strategies and supports students need to be successful. I strongly believe in helping students develop a growth mindset, which they can take into any educational experience. I have been teaching in the DC area for 3 years, and understand the demands of the Common Core Standards, PARCC, SAT and other exams. I am familiar with ELA and history content at both the middle and high school level, and I also enjoy teaching and reinforcing basic...
Education & Certification
Trinity College, Hartford CT - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies, Spanish
Harvard Graduate School of Eduction - Unknown, Urban Education, Social Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 710

Nick: Alexandria College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...working with students to find what motivates them, and helping to achieve their goals. I particularly love teaching social sciences and writing. It's so great to see a light go on when you connect a concept in economics to a story students have heard in the news, or to see a student work through an essay until she has something that makes her truly proud. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy cooking, being outdoors, reading,...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, International Affairs
Yale University - Master of Arts, Forestry/Environmental Science
SAT Verbal: 800
GRE: 335
GRE Quantitative: 165

Jonathan: Alexandria College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...my M.A. in English from Clemson University in 2009. I am currently a PhD candidate in English at the University of Maryland, where I teach a variety of college level courses, including composition and literature courses. I am very invested in working one-on-one with students on critical writing and critical reading skills. Both sets of skills involve analytical thinking, but they also involve creative thinking. It is the interplay between the analytical and the creative...
Education & Certification
Miami University (OH) - Bachelor in Arts, English
Clemson University - Master of Arts, English

Massiel: Alexandria College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...was sixteen until I was eighteen. I assisted middle schoolers and high schoolers, ages 11-18, on their core subjects: math, reading, social sciences, and physical sciences. I also assisted them in Spanish (all levels), AP classes, PSAT skills, and SAT skills. My greatest strength is assisting students get more organized and take better notes when they are in class to facilitate how they study and practice their material outside the classroom. I am bubbly, persistent,...
Education & Certification
University of Miami - Bachelor in Arts, Human and Social Development, International Studies, and Philosophy

Erin: Alexandria College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...I have experience with academic writing and am able to work with students to produce high-caliber research papers. Additionally, I have over four years of experience as a teacher and tutor for students of all ages, from primary school to adult learners. As a Peace Corps volunteer, I taught English as a foreign language to Ukrainian students in grades two through seven. I have also tutored students in primary school and high school in introductory...
Education & Certification
St. Mary's College of Maryland - Bachelors, English and History
University of Aberdeen - Masters, Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Studies

Mia: Alexandria College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...dissecting a book really boils down to the art of storytelling -- and I think, no matter your age, we all can appreciate to the transformative power of stories. Not everyone finds their words easily, and some even feel ashamed to take time to express themselves. But I was a ballet dancer for ten years, and I think my rigor, determination, and sense of balance passes on to my students. I like to explore the...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelors, English
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Science, Journalism
SAT Writing: 790
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