Award-Winning Government Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...grad from Virginia Tech. I majored in architecture and minored in computer science and art history during my studies there. I have been tutoring since 2018, both online and in-person. My students came with different goals and backgrounds - some wanted to take advanced level classes, some needed help after getting behind in their current ones. All of them have succeeded in the classes that I was tutoring and received good grades in those subjects....

...and I am a second year chemical engineering major with a minor in computer science at UVA. In high school I took AP Chemistry, AP biology, AP physics 1, AP Calculus BC, multivariable calculus/linear algebra, AP Government and politics, AP language and composition, AP Art, psychology/sociology, and AP French. I worked at Kumon and have experience working with preschool, elementary, and middle school students as well. I am very comfortable tutoring in math and science...

During my undergraduate studies I managed an after school mentoring and tutoring program serving 200 at-risk Chicago Public School students in West Humboldt Park, Chicago. Upon graduation, I served as an elementary and middle school teacher through the Teach For America program in Washington, D.C. I completed my graduate degree in Elementary Education at George Mason University and am currently working in corporate philanthropy for a large Bethesda based corporation.

...through challenging concepts, fostering independent learning, and building their confidence. I specialize in history and politics, subjects that I believe are essential for understanding the world around us. My approach to tutoring is not just about memorizing facts but about making connections, developing critical thinking skills, and engaging with material in a way that feels relevant and meaningful. Whether you're preparing for an exam, tackling a difficult assignment, or simply looking to deepen your understanding,...

...creativity was developed through the interactive sessions with pupils; many of the activities and lessons were planned, lead, and delivered independently and with input from school teachers. I found the impact I made in the positive and productive direction, decision, and achievement of the young pupils to be extremely rewarding. In June 2010, I was selected to be a part of the Student Associates Scheme. This was a three week UK Government sponsored teaching placement...

While I have experience working in many fields, from publishing to software consulting, my true passion in life is education. I have been teaching for years and I firmly believe that a love of learning is the best thing that I can teach my students.

...tutor with fourteen years of experience providing instruction in a range of subjects to students across diverse settings. I care about tutoring because I recognize the value of empowering students to achieve their full academic potential. Through my training and experience, I have realized the critical importance of reaching students at prime teachable moments in order to reduce their frustration and maximize their excitement for learning. Thus, I am drawn to the online and in-home...

I'm a senior Computer Engineering major at George Mason University. I have experience tutoring math and computer science. Additionally, I've volunteered to tutor ESOL on my own time. I have a lot of experience with kids and have taught swim lessons as well as Sunday school classes in my free time.

...I am quite adept preparing for content tests in courses that deal with Foreign Policy, Political Theory, Macroeconomics, Comparative Politics, and History. In high school I took AP U.S History and AP U.S Government and scored well on both exams. In college, I informally reviewed essays, term papers, and research papers of my peers and had great success in assisting them prepare A worth outlines. I find great satisfaction in and seeing people succeed and...

...University of Maryland-University College. My Bachelor of Arts Degree is in History. My personal focus of study is military and social history and how they intersect. While working toward my degree, I was employed at both National Park Service Historic sites and a museum. In these wonderful settings, I learned how to make history come alive in all sorts of different ways. I'm a firm believer in using our location to its best advantage. Why...

...Angeles, and New York City. In the her last three years in DC, she was rated "Highly Effective" based on instructional observations and student academic growth. Jessica also taught and volunteered for many years in the Dominican Republic and speaks Spanish. Jessica has taught K-5th grade (all elementary subjects), with an emphasis on literacy instruction. Most recently, Jessica was a literacy coach for teachers in grades K-5 at a NYC public school in Harlem.... Teachers can...

I am punctual, detail-oriented, and a great teacher! I would love to work with you!

I am both an art historian and teacher and have been using my passion for the humanities with children of all ages. From creating education material in Savannah to teaching in Washington D.C., I have taught and researched at many institutions such as Amore Learning and Beauvoir Elementary School, to name a few. I am happy to be at Varsity Tutoring to expand my teaching options and meet more promising students interested in learning.

...make order out of disorder, and turn complexity into simplicity. I approach all learning with a positive attitude of making complex concepts into more simple and manageable knowledge. Whether we are dealing with heavily quantitative or qualitative subjects, the key is to make learning joyful by removing complexity and ambiguity. I look forward to inspiring many others to advance the joy of learning through mastering complexity into simplicity. Keep it simple.... Good teaching is first delighting...

...I constantly expose students to practical exercises, encouraging them to take risks and to not be afraid of making mistakes. As someone who has a strong background in both the natural sciences and the humanities, I love exposing students to different ways of thinking so that they can develop a unique learning method based on their own interests and experiences. Regardless of whether I'm helping students prepare for a standardized test or debating deep philosophical...

...past I have worked as a substitute teacher and a tutor. I am a graduate of Juniata College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English, so Literature, Reading Comprehension and Grammar are my strongest subjects, but I also have a lifelong interest in and passion for history. My tutoring style is firm but friendly, and I always try to tie material to current events or things that might help a student relate to the...

...want to get to know the needs of the students. Do they prefer to improve their accent? Are they beginning to learn a language or the subject? What are their goals for our sessions? These types of questions are important for a student and tutor in order to best achieve for both. My approach is hands on, and I always like to find different methods to learn and remember the subject. Every student's learning capability...

...in Washington, D.C., who serves as a judicial law clerk for the presiding judge of the criminal division at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Prior to clerking, I worked as an associate at a reputable law firm where my practice focused on white collar defense, internal investigations, and complex commercial litigation. During law school, I completed internships at U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia's Homicide Section...

I have extensive tutoring experience in the past. Before law school and after college, I worked as an assistant director of a Learning Center, and a big part of my job was working on test prep with students. I enjoyed my work, and I was successful at it because I was able to develop connections with my students and alter my teaching style to meet their needs, while still staying within the structured curriculum.

...to public policy work, specifically focused on writing, content editing, and public speaking. I am currently engaged in part-time work as a behavioral health specialist, providing individual and group therapy for individuals facing challenges in personal and professional life decisions. I have trained members of the general public ways to write in a style that is clear, concise, and persuasive. When addressing new subject areas, I've worked with people to break down information into manageable...