Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Alexandria, VA

...have received excellent teacher evaluations at both the University of Texas and Singapore University of Technology and Design. These two universities have students that are very different from each other and I excelled in teaching both groups. My background is in mathematics, I have a bachelors and masters degree in math from UT and NYU respectively, but I branched out from pure math and received a PhD from the McCombs School of Business in financial...

...2012 and worked for a year as a chemist soon after. I always knew that I wanted to teach at some point and recently decided to pursue this career path as a 3rd grade math teacher. I had always been involved with tutoring and assisting people with educational endeavors. I come from a large family, so I initially gained experience with helping family and friends with homework, which led to tutoring while in college. My...

...of helping this world become a better place by driving forward the values of knowledge and intelligence in today's society. I understand school can often be stressful at times, and I want to be able to share my knowledge so that my students can see and feel the benefits of learning new concepts and making academic progress. Over time in my teaching career, I have learned to enjoy the feeling of being a part of...

I am a second grade educator who loves seeing students grow! ... Every student is like a crayon; all different, all sharp and all an awesome part of completing the box!... Discuss their needs and where they feel they are in their academics.... Giving them tools to be successful across all content areas.... Constant encouragement and celebrating the small success!... Motivate them to keep trying and redirect my instruction.... Give them skills to assist with...

...a minor in mathematics, and a bachelors in physics and art history, as well as doing part of a masters in physics. After college I worked for a geophysics firm for a year doing data analysis and programing. After that contract ended I moved to China for 3 years where I taught high school A-Levels and AP physics and mathematics. I'm not living in Arlington Virginia and attending Johns Hopkins for a masters in International...

I am a recent graduate from UMBC's Information Systems program. I have been tutoring privately for the past six years, ever since High School. I do mostly math, but can provide homework help in a variety of subjects. I work primarily with Middle School students, but also have experience with High School and College students. I believe that every student learns differently, and I seek to determine the learning style of each of my students.

...University. I have experience tutoring in a variety of environments ranging from elementary schools to the Baltimore City Prison. Given this, I can adapt well to the needs of the tutee. I prefer teaming up with my students to arrive at solutions. I feel this allows the student to behave more comfortably, and in turn, get more out of the material that they are learning. This strategy has worked especially well in the Baltimore City...

...my Ph.D in Food and Nutrition Sciences from China in my early 20s. After working as a Senior Scientist in the Food and Flavor Industry Research and Development for 17 years, I quit my job five years ago. I have since been homeschooling my children from Elementary school to High school. I have various Chinese tutoring and teaching experiences in Johns Hopkins University CTY program, local Chinese schools, one on one tutoring from Preschool to...

I tutored my first student almost ten years ago, and I enjoy working with all age brackets! My specialties are Math and Writing, but I have experience in just about everything.

...Institute and State University. I am a graduate of both the George Washington University and Howard University, where I earned a Master's Degree in Special Education and a Bachelors of Science-Biology, respectively. I have nine years of experience teaching special education. My role as a special educator has strengthened my commitment to promoting child and family advocacy, and to providing quality instruction to students with varying intellectual abilities and backgrounds. I am currently a special...

...a Bachelors of Science and a Masters of Arts in Environmental Studies. Informally, I began tutoring at the ripe age of six - ever since my little sister was born, I have acted as her mentor and guide, both academically and professionally. I have extensive experience tutoring high school students in AP Biology, Honors Biology, and Honors Biochemistry. Last summer, I designed the curriculum and taught a seven-week intensive course on SAT Critical Reading and...

...make a career change. Three years ago, I enrolled in a Masters of Education program with a focus on ESL. I graduated from Trinity Washington University and now work as an ESL Social Studies teacher to newcomers. “Newcomers” are students who have been in the United States for less than a year and speak limited to no English. I still pinch myself daily at the fact that I am now a teacher. I feel...

...and I have acted upon that passion as a tutor as early as my days in high school. I believe it is not just enough to know a piece of information, but a tutor needs to be able to convey that information in a clear and concise manner to the student. Most importantly however, he/she needs to teach in an encouraging manner and have the patience to stay at it with the student if they...

I am a meticulous physics and mathematics instructor specializing in the online environment. More than 10 years of teaching experience at the university level. Dedicated educator with a genuine passion for the sciences and a gift for expressing the wonder and fantastic secrets that our universe holds. Intellectually flexible and enjoy a challenge.... Every student has it within them to learn any subject. It is up to the teacher to find the right key.

...for Computer Engineering in the spring of 2017. I am currently working for a small company as a software developer. I was a tutor at Howard Community college for a year and a half, where I taught everything from algebra to calculus 1. Trust me when I say I understand that math can be very confusing and frustrating, I have been there. Sometimes you just need a little help here and there. Other times you...

...and a decade of experience performing scientific research (I've even sailed on five oceanographic research expeditions!). As such, I enjoy being able to demonstrate to students how the math and science concepts they're learning in the classroom are applied in real scientific investigations. When working with students I use an inquiry-based approach to gently guide them toward the correct solution. This gives them ownership of their learning while ensuring that they have mastered the material....

...of Science in Mechanical Engineering with honors and completed my pre-medical designation. Since graduation, I have worked on a wide variety of engineering projects, from NASA spacecraft to medical devices. I have also secured acceptance to medical school and am planning to attend next Fall. I am an experienced student in most Math, Science and Engineering specialties, but I am also passionate about English, Literature and History. I greatly enjoy helping others understand difficult subjects...

...Bachelor of Science with special 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, we always seem to have the most fun prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing...

...forensic DNA technologist in Northern Virginia. I graduated from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA with my Bachelor's in Biochemistry and my Master's in Forensic Science and Law. I was drawn to this major because of my interest in science as well as mysteries (especially Nancy Drew as a kid!). In my free time I enjoy hiking, kayaking, playing tennis, working on arts and crafts, and traveling My love of learning started at a young age,...

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.