Award-Winning English Tutors in Alexandria, VA

...shell that shakes conviction from a leader but rather a means for adopting the norms of the organization. In a posting by Wagner (2012), "Individuals must possess the ability to empower, and influence all team members; especially senior executives" (para 1). In the vein of servant leadership, it is important to listen to others, however the servant leader, unlike any other, must know the time for the discussion to end. In my desire to serve,...

...about and I have had many opportunities as a teacher. I was a teaching assistant for two undergraduate courses: Number Theory and Discrete Mathematics. My duties involved giving weekly tutorials and designing and evaluating homework and quizzes. I have also taught underprivileged high school students as part of an NGO. I taught math, computer science and english speaking skills. This is why Mathematics is my favourite subject to tutor. I am also comfortable tutoring for...

I have recently completed my Masters in Comparative Social Policy at Oxford, in the UK. Before starting my Masters I worked with people coming out of human trafficking situations. During undergrad, I studied International Studies and Human Rights at the University of Chicago (where I graduated with Honors and the highest awarded bestowed upon a graduating student). I am a native Washingtonian and attended National Cathedral School.

...Socrates. It's about relationships. I approach every day of instruction with this in mind. Only through cultivating these relationships and understanding our students can we truly impact their lives. Without these bonds, meaningful learning simply isn't possible. Of course, if we truly care about our students, we must be properly equipped to help prepare them for the educational standards they must meet, and more importantly, life after high school. I love English; the big questions it...

I am a veteran teacher who loves literature and the arts. I have been teaching for over 5 years in the Maryland and Virginia public school systems. I am passionate about writing, reading, and helping students succeed in those content areas. I am a creative thinker who enjoys servicing others!... I can help a student become an independent learner by scaffolding and differentiating their assignments until they are confident in being successful independently.... I would provide...

...the University of Maryland, College Park with a Master of 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...

...my free time between running a neuroscience research lab and doing acrobatics. As the senior research assistant, I was responsible for training incoming research students in standard laboratory practices including proper animal handling and lab safety practices. Over the 1.5 years I worked as a research assistant I organized, oversaw and completed three research projects resulting in several published abstracts, poster presentations and publications. Now that I have graduated, I am taking care of my...

...worked professionally tutoring students in reading and math. I also ran after-school programming in a public school in Philadelphia. I have five years of experience as an ESL teacher with teenage and adult immigrant students in Washington, DC. My academic and professional experience has involved a lot of research, writing, and editing. I am fluent in Spanish and completed a minor in Spanish Language and Literature in my undergraduate studies. I lived abroad in Madrid,...

...Forestry and Environmental Studies, I got my bachelor's degree in International Relations from the George Washington University, so I'm comfortable teaching humanities and social sciences as well as math and science. Teaching is the most rewarding job I've ever had. I love working with students to find what motivates them, and helping to achieve their goals. I particularly love teaching social sciences and writing. It's so great to see a light go on when you...

I am a Graduating Senior Psychology and Administration of Justice double major French minor at Howard University. I have always had a heart to help and enjoy doing so through education is an long last impactful way to make a positive change.... My teaching philosophy is to cater to the student. Not everyone learns the same, so it is important to find a way to connect to each individual student.

...of the material, and I also excelled at the SAT Subject Test for Literature. I have been working for Varsity for over 5 years, and have tutored a wide range of students of all ages. I am very comfortable with children who might be shy or nervous working with a tutor, as well as those who are not too enthused about having any extra work! My tutoring style involves incorporating not only the review of...

...Molecular Biotechnology from the George Washington University. During the course of my formal education I served as a Teaching Assistant in a First Year Russian Course and a teaching assistant in a General Biology course. After my graduation from the George Washington University, I worked as a faculty member at the Trinity Washington University for 5 years and taught General Biology, Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology courses. I am also a certified Medical Technologist. I...

...of subjects. I have highly developed writing abilities, and am an avid reader but also am well versed in physical sciences and mathematics. I look forward to working with students who are motivated to set and achieve high goals. I think that a good education is one which imparts an ability to think critically, and I try to emphasize to my students that learning is a valuable lifelong process - a foundation for which is...

...simply "got" things in class. I often struggled to understand relatively simple concepts, especially when compared to my classmates, whether that was in test-taking or in any academic subject. So, I know what it's like to really wrestle with a subject, and I know what kind of assistance is helpful (and what kind of assistance/teaching is not). I think this--empathizing with a student and knowing the difference between good and bad help--is the most important...

...agency in the Washington, DC area for the past few years. My job includes creating measurable milestones to help learners achieve their goals, and determining what teaching methods will be most effective for each individual client. I believe that active student responding, personalized programs, and a focus on measurable goals are all important components of a successful learning experience. I hope to bring these same strategies to the students at Varsity Tutors!

...sensory modalities in ways that helps them remember, and more importantly, understand, study material. I focus on how the child learns best, and then go from there in how I approach the tutoring session. My hobbies include writing full-length fantasy novels. I also maintain a blog where I post chapters from my novels, as well as post articles on neuroscience and psychology. I have also written a brain book for children ages 6-8 that is...

...with native Spanish speakers on a daily basis. More than anything I believe Spanish is like an instrument. Once you understand the rules of grammar, comparable to parts of the instrument, you can make "music." Spanish for me isn't just a hobby, it's what allows me to connect with other people on a fully personal level; it has taught me empathy, compassion and vulnerability. It's a humble instrument that gives perspective into another walk of...

...at Colgate, I majored in International Relations & Peace and Conflict Studies and I studied abroad in Geneva, Switzerland. In my spare time, I like to run, read, cook, and watch sports with my friends (go saints!). My favorite thing to talk about is food and I can make some pretty awesome homemade mac & cheese. I have a knack for languages: I speak French, German, and Italian, and I am learning Spanish and Arabic....

...leaders. Beyond this, I thoroughly enjoy playing FIFA '16 on Xbox One, surfing the web, computer programming, and watching silly YouTube videos. More than anything, I'm eager to impart some of the math/physics/economics know-how, tricks, and tips I've learned over the years from taking dozens of courses from the high school level to the upper-most college level unto my students. Finally, having initially struggled with Physics and Math myself as a highschooler and college student,...

...new teachers. One of my favorite courses was the intensive writing course, where students learned about the writing process, from brainstorming and drafting, through revision, and then finally creating a final copy. The class did an excellent job and created both a class newspaper and a magazine of creative stories. I have a strong passion for teaching, and always try to keep my lessons interesting and even fun. In my free time, I enjoy reading...