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

I've been teaching, tutoring, and helping people develop their potential and skills since I was seventeen, when I began sharing Shakespeare with children. I've worked with students from preschool to adult, in settings from community centers, churches, and university. I delight in seeing someone master a concept and increase their self-esteem.

Teaching and tutoring are my passion because they give me the opportunity to have a positive impact on my students' learning experiences as I help them reach their full potential. My experiences as a French Teacher's Assistant at Carleton College and a Summer Science Teacher at Breakthrough-Minneapolis have taught me to utilize different tutoring and teaching techniques to accommodate students with different learning styles. I look forward to working with you!

...someone to build their confidence and help them take learning into their own hands. Therefore, I assess each student’s needs and learning techniques, so as to tailor my teaching style to help them gain the most out of the tutoring experience. I tutor French, Economics, Math, Statistics, IB Economics and IB Math SL. My favorite subjects to tutor are French and Economics. As a native French speaker, it is always very rewarding seeing students make...

...be fully interactive during the tutoring session. The said method, I have have used on several of my students and so far it has proven to be very effective. I provide tutoring on demand even with a late notice. I like to make sure every tutoring demand is met, and met when a student really needs the most. I am very prompt to replying to emails and texts. I keep my students and parent fully...

I am a licensed elementary educator who has taught in Washington, DC and Maryland for the past 5 years. I am passionate about making a difference and helping students reach their full potential. It is essential to have a belief that everyone is capable of achieving their academic goals, as long as they are willing to put in the effort and have a positive attitude to make them a reality.

...University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus, in May 2014 where I received my Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. While in college, I became more fascinated with Math and Science. The more classes I took, the more I realized how much we use Math and Science, and how relevant they are to the technology we use in everyday life. It is very important is to have a good foundation in these subjects early on!

...stay interested in the session. I majored in International Studies and have a minor in Economics. I am currently in a transition year after college and hope to get into a Master's program in Economics or Public Policy. I enjoy biking, and reading during my commute. My favorite TV show right now is The Mindy Project. I am a fan of Doctor Who. I am currently reading The Motorcycle Diaries. I am also a Potterhead...

...of 10+ adult students in ESL. I designed these lesson plans and executed them, along with original assignments, tests, and classwork. I've also directly tutored younger students between 10-12 years of age in ESL and math. In high school, I helped other students in math. I am a great tutor because I am patient, funny, and relatable. I'm always able to keep things light and enjoyable. I take pride in helping others understand difficult material.

...actively involving the student in the tutoring session so they not only learn the material, they retain the material making them more likely to succeed in the future. During physical therapy school, I continued tutoring writing to both undergraduate and graduate students in addition to exercise science, anatomy and physiology, biology as well as graduate students in gross anatomy and other PT courses. I currently work full time at an outpatient manual orthopedic physical therapy...

...Economics with a minor in Statistics. I work as an Academic Assistant tutoring for Principles of Micro and Macro Economics. What makes me an exceptional tutor is the connection that I construct with the students in the time allotted. The best way to learn is to teach and I have grown increasingly patient and fond for the subject. I In my free time I like to read books (usually about Economics), write poetry, and workout....

...their goals in life. The most readily accessible tool that opens up possibilities in meeting these goals is a good education. I realized early on in life that an educational foundation based on a reasonable grasp of language skills, and basic concepts of Mathematics will take a person a long way towards their goals and help them better navigate our complex world of handling goods and services that we need or encounter. I am passionate...

I am a current graduate student at Johns Hopkins University studying economics. I am interested in using math and economics to unravel the mysteries that make up our modern world. Professionally I worked as a strategy consultant at Pricewaterhouse Coopers after graduating from Georgetown University ... I believe that learning should be first and foremost fun and enjoyable. No amount of studying will ever work if a student is not passionate and engaged with the material.

...high demand in the workplace. My approach with tutoring is to maintain a positive, professional, encouraging, and fun environment for the student. Besides working, I strive to be the best husband and father to our two little boys. I am also active in church and exercise regularly. I hope to not just help students academically, but also serve as a professional role model who can help students appreciate how their education can greatly benefit them...

...semester abroad in China where I studied Asian culture at Wuhan University, Tsinghua University (Beijing) and Sichuan University. Several of my closest friends are from foreign countries, so I'm very familiar with assisting in English subjects when English isn't the first language. My style is very upbeat, positive, patient and flexible. I firmly believe that every student is capable of an "aha!" moment when the subject matter clicks--it's just a matter of being willing to...

...very hard for a visual learner to learn from just listening. I also engage the student in learning. For example, having them label a diagram that I have just talked about. Most important -I encourage my students to ask questions, make comments, even disagree with me. I like making math and science come alive for students. I have successfully worked with elementary, middle school, and high school students. I am also the mother of a...

...a passion for the academic and professional empowerment of young people as well as the innovative use of media to educate and inspire people about science and science careers. In addition to being a leader, I have excellent communication and organizational skills, and am highly creative. I am a very adaptable person with a fervent commitment to utilizing my diverse talents and abilities to catalyze social change. I am a highly driven, self-motivated person, and...

...For three years, I taught English and explored China, from busy Wuhan to desolate Xinjiang. Now I find myself back in the States, teaching again and tackling a new adventure: law. I would love the opportunity to work with you, whether it be LSAT prep, Shakespeare, physics, or an essay on Nabokov. Experience--and the knowledge it brings--is invaluable, and it would be great to share some of my passion and knowledge with you.... Get to know...

...Arts in History, degree by thesis, and served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in History and Women’s Studies courses. From the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History and English and Minor in Writing. At UMBC, I participated in and completed the four-year Humanities Scholars Program. Its mission of developing creative and critical thinkers who promote the humanities and betterment of society is a mission I have adopted...

...school, but excelled in these same areas with the application of organization and effort, I feel confident in my ability to guide other students through a similar process. In terms of teaching experience, I taught ESL at a high school in Thailand, I co-taught Environmental Education to middle school students in Cameroon (in French), and I also tutored middle school students in math and Spanish while I was in high school. I have spent the...

...prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading that which enriches my life, yoga, running, and the odd game...