Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Arlington, DC

...looking to help students achieve their academic goals. I love math, writing, and science and I hope to share my passion with others. I will get you where you need to be and we'll have some fun along the way! My ability to engage students in learning makes me a great tutor. I developed this...

...I received my Bachelors in International Affairs and German with a minor in Biological Sciences from The Florida State University. During my undergraduate, I worked at an ACE Learning Studio as a tutor for various subjects ranging from Economics, German, Government and Biological Psychology. During this position I received my CRLA I Tutor certification and...

...degree, I spent a summer studying Literature and Writing at the University of Cambridge. Upon returning to the United States, I began working with at-risk teens in residential treatment centers in Utah. Those inspiring experiences reignited my interest in teaching, so I enrolled in a university licensing program. Since completing the program, I have taught...

I am a graduate of both Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA and Eastern University in St. David's, PA. I received my Bachelor of Arts from VCU in African American Studies with a minor in Women's Studies. I have also received a Master of Arts from Eastern University in Urban Studies with...

...attended Robinson Secondary School, a primarily IB school, and took as many IB classes as I could in addition to AP Government. My tutoring experience is primarily with elementary school-age, but I have great rapport with kids K-12. I attended an IB high school (Robinson Secondary School) and took as many IB courses as possible...

...writing, and social studies. Most problems I have encountered in my teaching and tutoring simply involves basic communication to understand process. How do we go about solving the problem? Where do we start? What keys do we need to keep in mind as we work through a problem? Once a process to solve a particular...

My goal is to help my students enjoy learning and to feel as confident as possible in subjects where they experience difficulties. I aim to set my students up for "small wins" as they master a more challenging subject, so that they can derive greater confidence and a sense of accomplishment as they learn.

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...another, and I feel that there is always more than one way to approach a solution. I believe that tutoring is the most beneficial form of teaching, because it is as much about the learning style of the client as it is about the subject matter. Personalized approaches and self-motivated learning are essential ingredients for...

...only to improve their scores and grades, but also their academic confidence! I live and breathe Biology, which was my college major as well as the field in which I actively work. In addition to Biology, General Chemistry and GRE preparation are my specialty subjects. Working in biomedical research for over four years has allowed...

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...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.

...attainments in Biochemistry. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, and tutored students of all ages at my alma mater and also my high school and middle school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about the sciences, math, and communications. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for standardized tests,...

...an exam as our midterm or final! I think college entrance essays, particularly, can be overwhelming and stressful to the student. I believe that by tackling them with a logical approach and a solid action plan, these essays do not have to be such a source of anxiety. I also have experience preparing students for...

...am in DC interning with a non-profit that specializes in Latin America. At Roanoke I am a peer mentor, which means that I specialize in organization. I help students from a variety of academic back grounds formulate a strategy that will help them achieve what they want on a test or in a class. I...

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