Award-Winning Government Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

Hello! I am Sydney, a 22-year-old college senior. I currently study journalism and sociology at American University and plan on staying and working in DC after I graduate! I am passionate about reading, social justice, education, learning, and connecting with others. I can't wait to get to know my students and help them in any way I can!

...five years). I tutor a range of subjects now and have a particular passion for the humanities and math! I love watching students succeed and find their passion for learning--understanding concepts can be fun, and having the tools to understand makes all the difference! Helping students have that moment where everything "clicks," is my goal. I also enjoy helping high schoolers prepare college applications and work on their essays. Telling a personal narrative or writing...

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.

...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...

...Community Corporation, once a week. As an avid reader myself, I know how much reading can enhance one's quality of life. I am a firm believer in differentiated instruction. Not all students learn the same way. I tutor/teach students in the way that best suits their learning styles. I welcome the opportunity to teach audio, visual, or kinesthetic learners. Although history is my strength, "teaching" is my real passion. After teaching, sports are my second...

...transplant from Cincinnati, OH. I moved up here to attend undergrad at Howard University and I loved the city so much that I decided to stay and attend law school at George Washington University Law School. I have always loved learning. I received my undergraduate degree in History and my minor in Political Science. I have experience tutoring fellow students while in undergrad and helping them in math, history, writing, and literature (reading comprehension). I...

...is to tailor the lessons to the need of the student. What works for one student might not work with another. I've learned this over the course of 14 years of tutoring as well as classroom teaching experience. My students have come from a variety of backgrounds, including special needs, and I always work hand-in-hand with parents to identify where the student needs the most help. I've taught Spanish, Hebrew, Arabic, Writing, and resume/career skills,...

...last six years of my life living and working in foreign countries. From 2008 to 2012 I was working as an ESL teacher in Madrid, Spain. There I was given the opportunity to travel throughout Europe, perfect my Spanish, and enlarge my understanding of the world as a whole. After Spain, I moved to Shanghai, China where I began working as an eighth grade teacher at Shanghai High School. Having begun studying Mandarin Chinese in...

...help many struggling students prepare for their standardized tests and school exams by teaching them valuable study methods and breaking down the questions until they are able to grasp a deep understanding of the subject. Not only do we make outstanding improvements, but we are able to have fun and make discoveries through our engaging conversations. I believe curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge is absolutely necessary for an enhanced quality of life, and I...

...the DC area. I was born in DC and grew up in Fairfax, VA. I attended the Catholic University of America in DC where I majored in political science with a minor in Spanish. I went on to attend law school at New England Law|Boston in Boston, MA. I currently practice law as an immigration attorney in Herndon, VA. I speak 4 languages (English, Farsi, Spanish, and Portuguese) which is very helpful as an immigration...

...University with a B.A. in Government and Political Science, I began a long and varied career in both the non-profit and business worlds. As a political candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates, an executive director at a regional non-profit, and an entrepreneur, I am able to bring to the student valuable life experiences along within an academic setting. My professional career has taught me the value of active listening and working with those from...

Hi! My name is Elise and I'm a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in Political Science. My knowledge area is in government and politics; however, I also teach German. Currently, I am studying my Master's in Socio-Ecological Economics and Policy in Vienna, Austria. I'm friendly, readily available, and attentive to students' needs. I would love to hear what your academic goals are and help you achieve them!

...public speaking, a variety of business courses, and more. Anything I teach is always catered toward your goals and values so that you can truly see the value of the material. I am currently at University of Maryland researching data structures and financial technologies. I am also working on two degrees - one in computer science and the other in finance w/ minor in statistics. "Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling...

...a freshman physiology and neurobiology student at the University of Maryland. I am currently on the Pre-med track and striving for medical school to become a dermatologist. I have almost 4 years of tutoring experience, tutoring mostly mathematics ranging from pre-algebra 1 to calculus 2. I've started tutoring on-level/honors/AP chemistry. I also tutor the SAT math section and biology; ranging from molecular biology to genetics. I started tutoring back in 10th grade when I created...

I have extensive tutoring expirence ranging from precepting for Cell and Molecular Biology, Mathnasium and various honors societies. Through these diverse experiences, I have learned to adapt my teaching styles to match the needs of the student. I would be happy to help you with whatever you need.

...University with a B.A. in International Relations in 2016. Although I'm no longer in school (at the moment), I have a great love for learning. Furthermore, I was an excellent student in high school and graduated amongst the top ten students from a class of 350. I love helping students navigate challenging problems and achieve their goals. I hope to inspire students to share my enthusiasm for the many subjects that I love: history, English,...

...this area over time, I found myself helping friends and family to identify areas of improvement in their work. My teaching and tutoring style is simple; there is no one size fits all approach. I believe each student has unique needs and there are a myriad of strategies that can be employed to ensure a student’s needs are being met. Learning styles range as well as cultural differences. These factors among others reinforce the importance...

...high school students and was a teaching assistant for 2 classes in college. I also tutoring elementary school students in math. I currently work at Wells Fargo as an analytics consultant and enjoy tutoring students in math! I think the key to being a great tutor is having patience and remembering to smile! Students enjoy learning more when the teachers are also fun and happy. Outside of work, I love traveling, cooking, and playing Candy...

...at various non-profits teaching English as a foreign language to refugees who had relocated to Jordan. My experiences in Jordan, along with my Argentinian heritage, have given me a unique global perspective. Currently, I work in the human rights and international development field at a non-profit in DC. I am passionate about helping others, and hope to leverage that passion as a tutor to help students succeed. My teaching style is interactive and engaging, as...

...the writer that exists inside of you. Writing is not easy but it is one of the most essential and rewarding skills one can possess, and with time, patience, and plenty of practice you can begin to find the words that have been eluding you. I have years of writing experience: as a grant writer for a non-profit, writing opinion pieces for national and international media outlets, and publishing poetry in literary journals and magazines....