Award-Winning Government Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...of interactive lessons. I found the most success when I implemented exercises that connected ideas to the real world, like writing a letter to a congressperson. Additionally, I spent three years as an associate editor for the Harvard Crimson newspaper, a position that granted me experience both writing and editing articles as well as mentoring freshman writers one-on-one. I spent hours every week in the dining hall working with writers to copyedit both reported pieces...

...the best way to make sure a student remembers a theorem or formula is to teach them how and why it works. Therefore, whenever it is both possible and practical, I like to walk students through demonstrations of proofs to deepen their understanding and their ability to apply the theorem or formula in question. My second most commonly tutored subject is English, particularly grammar. As a linguistics major, I have a nuanced understanding of how...

...tutoring government (and one of my favorite parts of tutoring as a whole) is how incredibly satisfying it is when someone is finally comfortable and confident with a topic they've been struggling with. Classes can be fast-paced and unforgiving, and often if you don't understand something, there isn't time to circle back and ask questions to resolve that confusion. As a result, people fall behind and it becomes increasingly difficult to catch up. My goal...

...students through any and every part of the writing process and helping them find their own voice along the way, skills I find to be underemphasized in middle and high school education. My own experience preparing for dozens of standardized tests, from APs to the ACT to SAT subject tests, has also been instructive in helping students create study plans and bolster specific skills to succeed on these exams. After graduation, I hope to pursue...

...a student, I have been college teaching assistant, high school teaching mentor, and tennis coach - experiences which taught me to be an adaptable instructor and pragmatic peer mentor. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about pre-college math, Statistics, Spanish, and ACT preparation. I am a firm proponent of holistic education, but I believe everyone's learning process is an individual experience and tutors should approach each student with this...

...name is Jack, and I am a graduate of Loyola University Chicago with a B.A. in environmental policy, a B.S. in environmental science, as well as a minor in political science. I am interested in environmental issues, including climate change, and staying informed on US politics. I truly enjoy learning, and I'm qualified to tutor in a wide variety of subjects. I hope to impart my enthusiasm and experience so that you can achieve your...

I have a strong background in International Relations, Economics, and Mathematics. I have experience tutoring K-12 math, science, English and history. I enjoy working with students of all ages and have experience teaching students with autism, anxiety, depression, and more.

Hi all! My name is Kelsea and I am passionate about teaching the Spanish language. I have a degree in Spanish and International Studies from Virginia Tech and I have taught served as a Spanish Literacy Promotor in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic. I would love to help you or your child learn Spanish in a fun and interactive way.

...several AP classes. In my free time I love to draw, paint, and read. Currently I'm exploring environmental education through an internship with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. I'm a visual learner myself and am strong in the humanities and writing!If you have any questions or would like to get to know me better, don't hesitate to reach out! Additionally, if my posted schedule doesn't work for you I am very flexible!

Cait Gardiner is a graduate student at Notre Dame of Maryland University. After substitute teaching in public and private schools for over a year, she fell in love with the career and is pursuing an Accelerated Certification in Teaching. She prioritizes individualized, experiential learning in each session to help every student be their best self.

...of both Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA and Eastern University in St. David's, PA. I received my Bachelor of Arts from VCU in African American Studies with a minor in Women's Studies. I have also received a Master of Arts from Eastern University in Urban Studies with a concentration in Community Development. Through employment opportunities, I have had the pleasure of working with many students striving towards academic success and high school graduation; serving...

...years as an adjunct college instructor offering a range of philosophy courses. He also tutored college and graduate students in two different college writing centers. In 2015, Ari obtained a State of Maryland Standard Teaching Certificate in English and Special Education. For three years, he taught Middle School Reading English/ Language Arts and Social studies at John Hanson Montessori School, a K-8 Prince George's County Public School. His hobbies are reading, watching movies, and cooking.

...will understand best in accordance with his or her previously identified learning style. Afterwards comes application, where the student is given targeted exercises and real-life context to better comprehend and work with the material. Finally we have analysis (where together we analyze the information and its meaning), synthesis (where the student and I make a study guide and flashcards together) and evaluation (where we go over the whole of the curriculum using the review materials...

...of all ages in a variety of subjects ranging from music theory, test prep and mathematical concepts. While I enjoy teaching a broad range of subjects, my absolute favorite subjects to teach are mathematical subjects and standardized test prep. I especially love to help students struggling in these subjects and to see their tremendous growth and improvement. My motto is to make learning fun and keep student motivated so they can enjoy our sessions and...

...my time as a graduate student, as well as during my years of full-time Spanish teaching, I have privately tutored students, both at university level, as well as those attending public schools (middle school, high school). I have also taught as an adjuct Spanish professor at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), as well as Austin Community College (ACC). I thoroughly enjoy tutoring students one-on-one, or teaching in small groups, and have found particular success in...

...as a homeschool teacher for students in grades 3-8. Along with tutoring and being a homeschool teacher, I also worked as a public school teacher. I am certified in Elementary Education, Secondary Social Studies, and Political Science. All of the students I have worked with saw great results within a short time. Lastly, I have also assisted graduate students with coursework, exam prep, quantitative and qualitative analysis, presentations and writing/editing final thesis.

...project. You can also catch me out in nature hiking or camping with my family; I have a huge passion for the environment and the policy surrounding it and even hold an undergraduate degree in Environmental Policy! I am a strong supporter of family involvement and collaboration. And with that comes flexibility! Life is hard and tutoring should be here to make it easier - I try to be as accessible and flexible as possible...

...literature tutor at all levels, and I also teach history, geography, and politics in general. I am Spanish and Peruvian by origin, and I grew up in Florida. I have lived in three continents, and I have over five years of experience teaching in multicultural environments. I love teaching one-on-one and helping my students excel in their specific learning goals. For me teaching is like cooking, the best results are obtained when you're willing to...

...specialize in tutoring English, Social Studies, and public speaking with a focus on helping students build confidence and critical thinking abilities. My teaching philosophy centers on creating a supportive, student-centered environment that fosters growth and curiosity. Outside of tutoring, I love learning new languages - so far I am learning Arabic, Korean, and Spanish. I also love reading and watching video essays on YouTube. I am dedicated to helping students achieve their goals while inspiring...

...is Alex. I am a 24 year old graduate student starting at Georgetown University in the Fall. I recently returned from Botswana where I served as a Peace Corps volunteer. I have experience working with high school, middle school and elementary school students. I am creative and enjoy learning and teaching equally. I am also motivated and I am not afraid to revisit a topic if I or the student feels that they have not...