Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors

...graduation, I moved right to DC to begin working on my Masters in Education at American University. I plan to teach secondary Math in DC beginning with the 2014 - 2015 school year. I have been tutoring all through High School and College in an extremely wide range of subjects in Math. From Algebra I to higher level college Math, I am always excited to help students learn to love the Math they are studying...

...ineffective. In my view, the main reasons are a lax classroom environment that does not promote learning; low expectations; and unfortunately, a relatively low standard of professionalism expected of classroom teachers. Although I have seen both sides of this issue as a classroom teacher myself, and there are definitely some brilliant and dedicated classroom teachers out there, this last problem is a major reason why tutoring can be so helpful. During my tutorials, I have...

...help you learn in an encouraging, supportive, and inspiring way. I hold a Ph.D. in Philosophy and an M.F.A. in English, Literature, and Writing. I have published three books, and I have received scholarship grants, including a Fulbright Scholarship, from multiple countries. I have successfully taught English and Philosophy courses for five years in New York City universities, and my teaching evaluations are among the highest at each university. I love great books, good movies,...

Alyson Dykes is a graduate student currently completing a Master's degree and preparing for Law School at UCLA in the fall. Alyson tutor's in a variety of subjects but specializes in AP US History, SAT, ACT, and the LSAT. She is comfortable working with younger learners as well as high school, college and adult learners. Teaching students strategies and techniques so they can go into test day confident and prepared is her favorite part of...

...post-secondary (university) level. I am currently completing a post-degree program at UMSL and will be certified to teach middle and high school English in December, 2014. I have tutored in college preparatory and 10th grade English classes at Soldan High School, and I have also served as a volunteer tutor at the International Institute of St. Louis, assisting high school students with English coursework. In addition, I worked for ten years at Washington University Medical...

...was in elementary school. I have advised many of my peers throughout the years and I believe in a patient and understanding approach. I have graduated Rutgers University majoring in Cell Biology and Neuroscience. I have a Masters in Biomedical Sciences, also from Rutgers University. I want to teach the MCATs because I want others to succeed and I don't want the MCATs to hold anyone back from achieving their dreams of becoming a doctor....

...the science bug ever since. I turned my love of science into a successful research career that has taken me into the worlds of Chemistry, Medicine, Biology, and Physics. However, my day is never complete until I can share my knowledge with fellow students and scientists. In my experience, the best way to teach math and science is to show students real world examples they can appreciate at any age. By the end of our...

...will be starting medical school in the fall and have extra time this semester. I have tutored extensively in the Sciences and Mathematics but am also willing to work with Spanish students and test prep, including the ACT, SAT and MCAT. I have always performed very well on standardized tests and am eager to share my tricks with other students. I have tutored elementary, middle school, high school, and college-aged students in a variety of...

...and I hope you believe that, too. I'm a bioengineer and mechanical engineer who's starting his own business in Austin, TX, in educational software and games. When I'm not developing products, I like to help educate others directly, through training sessions and tutoring. If you'd like help with mathematics or English, especially for standardized tests, then I definitely can help you. I have experience directly teaching undergraduates in math and engineering, as well as years...

...tutoring was with my own children, who both have attended Ivy League colleges. I was able to help my daughter increase her Verbal SAT score by over 100 points. I have been working with Varsity Tutors for almost three years and have tutored many students for the SSAT on elementary, middle and upper school levels. Most of my students have substantially increased their scores enabling them to be admitted to the schools they wanted. I...