Award-Winning English Tutors in Alexandria, VA

...but for a teacher is our goal each year; for every child. I applied to Prince Georges County Public School at the behest of a friend and went on several interviews. On my last interview, the principal asked me if I was ready to be recognized as a great teacher or a great educator. He advised me that being a great teacher meant that I came into class with a lesson prepared, used a textbook,...

...I did my Bachelor in Science, majoring in Mathematics, from Lahore University of Management Science in Pakistan. Teaching is something that I am truly passionate 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 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.

...taught my first lesson. At the heart of my educational philosophy is an idea often quoted to me by my father: Education hasn't changed since 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...

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...

...who are in general and special education programs. My teaching and tutoring philosophy is that all students, regardless of ability or disability, can achieve to their highest potential when provided with academically and developmentally appropriate instruction and supports. It is therefore my teaching and tutoring style to appropriately create, differentiate, and modify content and/or lessons to make them accessible, engaging, and rigorous for students with a wide range of ability levels and/or disability classifications. I...

...Big Sisters of America. During this time period, I worked with the same Little as she progressed through elementary school. In addition to being a consistent and positive role model, I worked with her on her math, reading and study skills. I also volunteered several hours per week in her classroom as a Teacher's Assistant. I provided her teacher with additional in-classroom support, graded papers and helped with in-class worksheets. Upon graduation, I moved 3,884...

...from The George Washington University. I have been involved in tutoring and mentoring youth since I was in college as a volunteer, and I have 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 subjects, from high school geography to graduate-level ecology. While I studied conservation science and ecology as a graduate student at the Yale School of 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,...

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.

...process of applying for graduate school to study Environmental Sustainability. My love of nature and the outdoors really strengthened my desire to pursue a career in environmental science. Although science is what I have chosen to study, I am extremely strong in the areas of reading, writing, editing, history and general social studies. In high school I excelled in AP Composition, Literature, World History, and European History. My test scores from high school reflect a...

...the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, a M.A. in Russian Language and Linguistics from The University of Maryland at College Park and a M.A. in 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...

...for final exams. Since graduation, I have been developing a career in marine science and policy, doing field research as well as internships with prominent organizations. I spent six months working as a substitute teacher in Maine classrooms ranging from grade two through twelve in all subjects as well as with ESL students, before accepting a long-term substitute position in a high school math department. I am comfortable with, and well qualified to teach a...

...have spent much of my time in college teaching in various settings. Before getting into my qualifications, though, I think it's important to note one thing about my teaching style. I was never someone who 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...

...Analysis. I have been working with children with developmental disabilities at an ABA 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...

...the class and the lab for one year. Several of my students have told me that my class was the class they learned the most in, and the class that challenged them to think critically, more so than their other classes during high school. I also taught at a science camp for children K-8. When I teach, I tend to use various materials, including images, diagrams, videos and music. All of these help a student...

...fluency really took flight during my semester abroad in La Plata, Argentina. My senior year at the College of William and Mary, I was a TA (Teacher's Assistant) for the Hispanic Studies Department. This opportunity gave me the chance to design and conduct lessons every week for Intermediate Spanish classes. After graduation, I returned to South America for a temporary teaching position in Lima, Per. My position as an English instructor afforded me the opportunity...

...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. I am a French tutor for Varsity Tutors and whethr you are beginner or advanced, I am excited to help you improve your...

...the physical sciences and mathematics. I'm a voracious audio-book listener, and often drift to sleep with the words and stories of past philosophers, mathematicians, and world 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...

...taught students from ages 3 to 18, and also provided training to the 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...