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

...have a clear answer. One of the reasons I love Mathematics is because when you arrive at an answer, it is either right or it is wrong. There is very little room for gray area. I find solace in this, knowing that problems are completed correctly with a replicable process. Using this passion, I achieved a BS in Statistics at Virginia Tech and also minored in Mathematics and Actuarial Science. However, I also love tutoring...

...Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a focus in History. Since graduation, I have begun teaching in the Montgomery County Public School System. I currently teach fifth grade. While I teach all subjects, I am most passionate about History and Math. Next year, I will begin a program at University of Maryland to receive my Masters of Education in Middle School Mathematics. Prior to becoming a teacher, I tutored students of all ages and...

...of Arts degree in Psychology. I then attended Pacific Graduate School of Psychology and recently received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. While I was in graduate school, I worked with undergraduate students as a writing and communications coach, helping them with their school projects, papers, and presentations. I also became somewhat of a mentor to these students and helped them with their resumes for jobs and their applications for graduate school. Also, during my experience...

...Baltimore County, and will soon return to school for my Master's. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, from Writing and English, to Algebra 1 and Psychology. My favorite subjects to tutor are Math and Psychology, as they are both useful outside of academia. Some of my hobbies include cooking, playing sports, and spending time trying new things. I am a fun, enthusiastic tutor who enjoys seeing students become more confident in any subject material....

...in my life. But to be honest, I am grateful for that because it really allowed to understand what works and what doesn't when it comes to teaching. I have incorporated what I consider to be the best teaching methods into my teaching style, and have been sure to avoid methods that I know are not helpful! So – what works? Being Enthusiastic. Without a doubt, when you can tell a teacher not only loves...

...I have worked in education as a tutor, an undergraduate teacher assistant, and an intern for the Economic Education Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. As a tutor for the university, I had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of students ranging from traditional freshmen to adult learners. To help develop my tutoring skills, I attended weekly workshops, where we focused on communication skills, the tutoring cycle, and learning styles. I...

...love comics and movies - any story, really. I always get a little tingle of excitement down my spine whether I am watching or reading something for the first or fiftieth time. I am passionate about everything I do, and that extends to education. I have taught students of all grades and ages, in summer camps and schools, and this hands-on experience guides my work with newer students. I like to think outside the box...

...County. I will be receiving my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering this spring. After graduation, I will be pursuing a PhD in Aeronautical Engineering. Before college, I tutored high school students in Algebra and Pre-Calculus. I have a broad range of subjects that I can tutor, as I have earned A's in many different subjects while in high school and throughout my college career. Mathematics, however, is the subject that I am most effective...

...wanna tell you a bit about myself, my experiences, and my motivations. I have been teaching at the elementary school level for 7 years, 6 years in NC and this my first year in Virginia. I decided to become a teacher during my first year of college at Elizabeth City State University just after football season. I realized I was most likely not heading for the pro's. So I decided to take a look around...

...a variety of learning experiences. Most recently, I completed my PhD in cellular and molecular medicine. I had the opportunity to be part of a unique PhD program in which I studied at the University of Arizona, but did my research at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. My tutoring experience is broad and I have experience tutoring children as young as 8 and adults as old as 40. I have tutored multiple...

...pursing the pre-med track. I have four years of tutoring a wide-range of subjects. I've tutored students who are preparing to take standardized tests (particularly the GED exam) in math, reading and writing, and specific subjects. I also worked for the Yale Spanish Department for four years as a grader and tutor for students in all levels of learning. I also served as a tutor for a summer in Amman, Jordan, teaching English to refugees...

...my Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering. I have worked as a Camp Counselor on various occasions. In these positions, I have taught students basic Chinese greetings and introductions, organized and lead college readiness seminars, and helped facilitate activities at an Engineering camp. While in school, I participated in a month long study aboard program in China. There, I was able to increase my Chinese fluency and experience Chinese culture first hand. I enjoy tutoring Math and...

...in order to make tutoring successful, you need to break down problems into attainable chunks that are understandable, and that a student can therefore master. As you build upon a concept, having a solid understanding of the basics will lead to successfully retaining the information. I am excited to help students learn and build confidence. I myself was once tutored, and I know first-hand the positive influence that tutoring can have on a student.... In a...

...the American University Washington College of Law and am currently concentrating on intellectual property law. Originally from California, I grew up speaking a mixture of Chinese and Vietnamese at home while learning English and Spanish in school. While I love learning new languages and about new cultures, I most enjoyed writing and reading in school. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, creating short films, and browsing independent book stores for leisure reading.... Students are the...

...experience teaching math to students from grades 7 through 12. I have the ability to explain mathematical concepts in an easy to understand step by step approach and use real world connections to increase students' motivation and understanding. I do believe that all students can learn and are teachable. Every student has the capacity to be successful and to achieve beyond their imagination. Students vary in their learning styles and abilities. With this in mind,...

...College in Berkeley, California, and the University of Montana in Missoula. I have ADHD, and love working with people with learning disabilities. I currently tutor Chemistry, Biology, the Verbal section of the SAT, and Math up to Algebra 2. I especially enjoy tutoring the sciences, as I find them endlessly fascinating, and love sharing my enjoyment of them. I teach from the ground up, putting complex ideas into simple, understandable terms, and I love answering...

I am a young, motivated, and driven educator determined to enable and strengthen the knowledge and skills of all my students. I have over 3 years experience teaching and tutoring mathematics, science, state and SAT test preparation; I am a certified math teacher. Please contact me with an opportunity to match my desires to serve. I look forward to hearing from you soon.... "Helping someone is to give that person a fish to eat for the...

...I strive to share this fascination and love of learning with my students. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with a Minor in Biology from Boston University, a Ph.D. in Chemistry from The Scripps Research Institute, and Postdoctoral credentials in Chemistry from Harvard University. During the course of my formal education, I served as a Teaching Assistant in General Chemistry, a Teaching Assistant in Introductory Biology, and a Teaching Fellow in Physical Organic...

...have also earned my Masters of Science and Bachelor of Science in the same field. My research has been focused on the field of MEMS, specifically piezoelectrically based radio frequency communication devices. In the past, I have participated in after school tutoring programs for middle school children, mentored in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program, and taught engineering concepts to junior graduate students. Physics and math are my preferred subjects, and I particularly enjoy tutoring physics....

...a variety of individuals that carry unique abilities and learning styles. As a teacher I will ensure that students are involved in a comfortable and stimulating atmosphere in which they can grow intellectually and socially. In order to accomplish this goal I will be sure to present lessons that revolve around the interest of children and makes learning relevant to life. Furthermore I will incorporate hands-on learning, individual work, group work, themes, and integrated units...