Award-Winning High School Chemistry Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

I recently moved to D.C. after graduating from Brown University with a B.S. in Chemical Biology. While in college, I had the opportunity to become a teaching assistant for both introductory and upper-level biochemistry courses, which I truly enjoyed. By using the insights I have gained through my experience as a teaching assistant, I would love to help students out by facilitating their learning process. I look forward to hearing from and meeting you!

Olisa Menakaya was born and raised in Texas and Tennessee. He is currently working as a chemistry teacher in Maryland and has over a decade of experience in science education. He also won national recognition on his release of a hip-hop chemistry album titled "Life of a Black Chemist" in a 2013 Tennessee Tribune article. In his spare time, he loves to read, write and watch movies while learning more about chemistry.

...Howard Alumnus with a B.S. in Biology with a double minor in Psychology and Chemistry. I am aspiring to attain an MD-PhD and become a physician-scientist. I have always had a niche for ensuring those around me could understand what I understood even if that meant looking at everything from a different angle. My primary tutoring experiences have been with peers in some of my more difficult classes or more frequently helping my nephews/nieces with...

...experience in education, I always admire the spectacular impact of teachers on students. Teachers provide skills and knowledge with a discipline to their students which will help them throughout their lives. Therefore, as a teacher, my salient goal is to be an inspiration. I want to develop students' belief in their own capacity, ability to think critically, and open-mindedness. I have been tutoring since I was a high school student, which has given me hands-on...

...is Sienna and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you in your educational journey. I am here to provide you with personalized tutoring services for your preferred learning style. I am a recent college graduate with a four-year University Psychology degree. I have experience with tutoring all levels of Chemistry (I, II, Organic), Biology (I, II< Cell, Molecular, etc), Algebra I & II, Middle/High School Math, Psychology, History, and many more subjects...

...Catherine 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...

...recent graduate from the University of Virginia, with two bachelor degrees in Neuroscience and Math, along with a minor in Chemistry. I am extremely passionate about science research and worked as a bioinformatician/data analyst at UVA's Center for Brain, Immunology, and Glia. During my four years, I have successfully applied for 3 research grants and 1 scholarship independently. I have published 1 paper in Nature and recently submitted another. I hope to become a medical...

...graduate from the University of Maryland at College Park. I have enjoyed working as an Engineer since graduating in 2007, but I have missed tutoring and teaching. My philosophy is that everyone has the ability to learn, the material just has to be presented in a way that is easy to comprehend. I have experience tutoring high school and college level math and science, and I enjoy being able to help a student understand new...

...experienced tutor well-versed in many subject areas. Currently, I am working on my dissertation in Engineering Education from Purdue University. In 2005, I received my B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University where I minored in History. In 2011, I studied in England to earn a M.A. in Poverty & (International) Development from the University of Sussex. I know first-hand the challenges associated with manipulating equations and writing extended essays. My favorite subjects to tutor...

...graduate of The University of Texas at Austin. I received my Bachelor of Science in Human Biology with a focus on social aspects of health and disease. Since graduation, I have taught high school under Teach For America. I taught high school biology, Honors biology, chemistry, and Honors chemistry. I regularly helped my students outside of class in these subjects, in addition to math, reading, writing, and SAT Prep. I have a passion for math...

...Virginia Tech graduate and received my Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry. I have been tutoring students since my freshman year of college in multiple subjects, and with many different backgrounds. In these experiences, I have learned how crucial it is to understand and connect with students to then be able to better understand what they may need. Though I have taught many subjects, I am most comfortable teaching science and English due to my background. I...

...Bowdoin, both in the classroom and the lab, has convinced me that I want to be a research chemistry professor. My organic chemistry professor, Michael Danahy and my research advisor, Richard Broene, have shaped and challenged me to be a critical thinker. And if I can someday mean half as much to one student as they mean to me then I will have achieved more than I could have ever dreamed. Because of my desire...

...a senior pursuing a B.S. in Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara. I was a tutor for the second half of high school through the Math Honor Society, and ever since then I have been unofficially tutoring my classmates and friends in college. Not only do I help my peers out in doing so, but I solidify my own knowledge in making sure that I am able to explain a concept to...

...to the DC area as a graduate student in Microbiology. During college, I had the chance to work with a number of students, teaching and supporting them as they worked hard toward their goals. Science can be challenging and frustrating, but together I have helped many students have a "light bulb" moment. It's satisfying for me to see, but far more satisfying for them to experience! I have enjoyed working with students from very diverse...

...was heavily involved in teaching. I first volunteered as a tutor in the chemistry department at my undergraduate college and provided academic support for first-generation students. As I engaged with the material, I gained the confidence to pursue another role with increased responsibility. I served as a teaching assistant for organic chemistry II and taught and supervised one section of twenty undergraduate students weekly. By assisting students with complex homework problems and answering their questions,...

...graduated from UMD with a Bachelor in Cell Biology & Genetics. I have been a part-time tutor with different private and non-profit organisations around the DMV area since 2012. I have tutored Elementary through College students in a variety of subjects including math, English, chemistry, biology, physics, and Arabic, both in person and online. By tutoring at a test prep company, I have gained extensive experience with SAT/ACT prep. By working as a certified tutor...

...of teaching and tutoring my enthusiasm for learning continues to grow. One lesson from early in my career sums up the approach I prefer to use. Good teaching means acting as a guide beside each student and it has worked well. With a BA in English from the University of Virginia and a Master's in Education from Shenandoah University that focused on teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, coaching championship debate teams and professional...

...a Computer Science student at Virginia Tech with a minor in Mathematics. I've worked with students (K-12) from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels. I know how overwhelming school can get, and I really enjoy helping people feel more confident in their work. Since 2020, I've been involved with the GIVE Youth organization, which provides free tutoring and educational support to underprivileged students. I began as a tutor helping multiple students with homework and...

...molecular biology and minored in history at Stetson University in Central Florida. I served as an AmeriCorps member specializing in urban education in Newark, NJ for the 2018-2019 academic year. I tutored and taught students in algebra 1, algebra 2, geometry, chemistry, biology, and Spanish for over 1700 hours! I loved getting to know my students who remind me so much of my younger siblings. This upcoming year, I will be serving through AmeriCorps as...

...a Master's Degree in Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry from Newcastle University in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England and am working towards a Biotechnology Lab Technician certification. I tutor math (up through calculus I), English, and science, including AP/IB courses. I am particularly passionate about math and science, especially chemistry, as I love helping students understand these fascinating subjects. My philosophy is to figure out what concepts and skills students have difficulty with and help them to practice and...