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

...Labs per semester. During the summer I taught Biology and Physical Science at St. John DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, MD. My Master's Thesis work involves phytoplankton population dynamics in the Potomac River. I am particularly passionate about environmental science, ecology, earth science, and biology, especially related to the Chesapeake Bay. I have helped many students gain confidence in science and math and I am able to work with of all learning styles. In...

I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia with a Bachelor of Arts in History and minors in Hispanic Studies and Consumer Psychology. While at UPenn, I was involved in working with K-12 students in the surrounding West Philadelphia...

...the Fairfax County curriculum and the SOL. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for SOL, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Math portion of the exams. I am a firm believer that education should be enjoyable; I love creating games to strengthen weaker areas or to help with test preparation. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family (I have...

...currently obtaining my Masters of Science in Education with a concentration in mild to moderate disabilities at Johns Hopkins University. I am a part time para-educator at an Elementary School in Silver Spring and I also work at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in Bethesda, MD. My tutoring experience began while I was obtaining my undergraduate degree. I tutored fourth grade mathematics and first grade reading. I just love helping others learn new material!...

...Masters degree in Early Childhood Education, and I am certified to teach grades Preschool through Third. I have taught the following grades; kindergarten, first, third, prekindergarten and even preschool! This year my focus is on third grade math and science. I have also tutored students in grades first through third in math and reading. My approach to teaching is through hands on learning. Students need to manipulate their world in order to make sense of...

...Center, Pitt Dance Marathon (which raises money for organizations such as the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation), and Relay for Life. I was a member of the Sigma Alpha Lambda Honors Society, and on the executive board for Best Buddies. Throughout my time in the School of Education, I have experienced four diverse student teaching placements. I have experience working with students with autism, emotional disturbances, and learning disabilities. Working with diverse students has helped me shape...

...grade and not striving to get more. It makes me feel unfulfilled but gladly after a few weeks of working together, we pulled that C- to a B and from there he showed a bit more urgency and concern. I've also had some great experiences. I helped one middle school student bring up her grade in science. The improvement was so positive that whenever I went to tutor, the family made me feel like a...

...and continue to live in the Fairfax area. During my college career I took a large variety of science and math classes such as: Immunology, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Physics, Genetics, Algebra, and Calculus. Over the last 4 years I have coached Varsity Football and Lacrosse at a local high school (Freedom High School) while attending GMU as a full time student. Being a student and coach requires that you be organized, dedicated, and...

...working full-time at an accounting firm in the area. At Georgetown, I studied business (accounting and finance) and mathematics in college. I've always loved learning and like reading about an array of subjects, from chemistry to history. I also love to work with students, and have participated in various tutoring programs and teaching assistant positions throughout college. Outside of school, I like to travel around and take adventures in and around the area, exploring museums...

...movies, and spending time with my friends. I have tutored high school students in the past, and have focused on the sciences. However, I find that I can relate to and communicate with students of all ages, and am capable of teaching more than just the sciences. In the past, I have taught students effective homework and test-taking skills. I also understand how to simplify complex ideas that might be difficult to grasp at first....

...and ELA, and then eventually oversaw the tutoring of 5-6 students. In the summer of 2012, I worked for the Center For Talented Youth as a Teaching Assistant for Fast-Paced High School Chemistry. As a TA, I developed and implemented lesson plans for the organic chemistry unit, lab sessions, and class demos. Most recently, I have just completed a year of service with City Year Washington DC, an Americorps program where we worked in under-performing...

I am a rising college sophomore. I enjoy tutoring students of all ages. Aside from tutoring, I play basketball at the college level. After college I would like to attend law school in hopes of becoming a corporate lawyer. Overall, I really do enjoy helping people, whether it's with tutoring or otherwise. Later on life, I want to open an orphanage to raise kids.

...B.A. in history and a minor in music. I am currently finishing a two-year contract with Teach for America program in Memphis, where I teach first grade. I have worked with upper elementary students (grades 3-5) as well as high school students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about tutoring reading, writing, and history. I believe in building relationships with students and making learning as fun and productive as...

My major strength as a tutor is my ability to demystify advanced material by breaking it down into simple pieces using everyday language. I impress upon students that the only thing that makes a topic easy or difficult is whether they know it already, and my job is to help them turn difficult topics into easy ones. I emphasize effort over ability.

...one-on-one with students. My approach consists of informally assessing students History/Writing/English strengths and weaknesses, and providing customized plans for improving reading comprehension, memorization, grammar, and essay organization skills. I try to find creative ways of presenting concepts, and readily accept suggestions from parents and students on ways to keep students engaged in the material. I also have extensive experience in editing student papers (literature-based essays, historical and scientific research papers, and college/graduate school application essays)....

I was born and raised in Beijing, China and have experience in all Mandarin Chinese levels, as well as reading, writing and speaking. I am able to accommodate any skill set in Chinese language and am experienced in teaching the language. I am currently employed as a primary school educator/counselor and seeking to explore higher education in the near future. ... Study is not an easy thing, but I hope you can have fun when you...

...other resources that foster and promote growth and push students to realize their full potential. Tutoring is something that I have always done to give back to my community. I have been a tutor since I was in middle school and now as an attorney, I enjoy tutoring just as much as I did when I first started, if not more. I have worked with students from all cultural and economic backgrounds and enjoy sharing...