Award-Winning High School Chemistry Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...and ecology as a graduate student at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, I got my bachelor's degree in International Relations from the George Washington University, so I'm comfortable teaching humanities and social sciences as well as math and science. Teaching is the most rewarding job I've ever had. I love working with students to find what motivates them, and helping to achieve their goals. I particularly love teaching social sciences and writing....

I have extensive tutoring experience in math, physics, chemistry and engineering subjects. I really enjoy tutoring and like the interaction with students. ... Teaching is a way to share knowledge and improve your own learning.... By helping them understand the core concepts. Focus on understanding the problem itself rather than the solution.... By praising them on their successes, pointing out places for improvement and making learning a fun process.... I will try to illustrate the skill...

...Environmental Toxicology and Business Management. I am currently a Senior Scientist in a Fortune 200 American Company. I was once a teacher and I still consider myself a teacher because of my passion to pass on and share my knowledge to with that may be in need of it. My area of teaching specialization and 10+ years teaching experience includes Math, Algebra, Calculus, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Data Analysis using software like IBM SPSS,...

...Neuroscience, focusing on Human-Computer Interfaces of prosthesis. Since college, I have become more confident in Math, Science and English, and I am currently working with Arlington Public Schools as a Teacher Assistant and Special Education Assistant (mostly working with IEP's in all subject areas. I love learning and want others to enjoy it as much. I believe that any goal can be accomplished through hard work, regardless if a skill is easy or not.

...am an experienced tutor currently working as a biomedical researcher with a passion for working with students. I have a Bachelor's degree in Biology and minor in Spanish. I enjoy helping students learn and achieve academic success. I have been tutoring for about 10 years in variety of subjects including Math, Science, English and Spanish. My tutoring style is relaxed but disciplined with a focus on the methods for solving a problem and not just...

...at Vanderbilt, I was a Teaching Assistant in both the Department of Biology where I taught Introduction to Biology, and the Department of Political Science where I worked with students studying Middle East Politics. In these roles, I directly engaged with students to enhance their comprehension of each subject, refine their written communication abilities, and bolster their note-taking and test-taking skills. I was also captain of Vanderbilt's Debate Team for two years and am extremely...

...younger students. In college I majored in math and wanted to continue to share my love of math with students who didn't feel the same passion for it. I worked with another tutoring program in college and worked with 9th grade students tutoring mostly in Algebra 1. Forming a relationship with these students was very fulfilling and I began interning for those tutoring programs so I could do the behind the scenes work. After college,...

...how to study efficiently was really important for my success at Boston College and in getting into a PhD program. I hope that I can help my students learn how to learn by taking big complicated theories and applying them to every day examples. I will share the tricks I learned for studying efficiently so that my students can quickly absorb and understand what they need to know to pass an exam, a class, or...

...years, I've had the privilege of working with students from diverse backgrounds and learning styles, helping them navigate challenges and celebrate their successes. My educational background includes a solid foundation in Biology, Chemistry, and Computer Science, which I studied through the CBSE Board in India. I hold an M. Tech. in Biochemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) BHU, India and a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)...

...and am a member of my school's International Relations Council. I am an experienced tutor who loves to teach and help others. I have over 400 hours of tutoring experience in a variety of high school subjects, particularly in the hard sciences and math up to calculus. At the same time, I have experience tutoring lower level subjects, such as middle school math, in my breaks at home. I have also worked as an English...

...Pharmacology. I have years of experience tutoring middle and High school students in the areas of Math, English, Biology and Chemistry. My most rewarding experience was working with a program called Brooklyn College Now program geared at preparing high school students for college. It was a very rewarding experience watching these students ultimately get into the college of their choice. I love tutoring but most importantly, I love working with children and helping them realize...

...currently a fourth year medical student at the University of Maryland. I've always loved to teach. I think one of the most exciting things about learning is to be able to pass it on to others. It is also one of the main reasons I have a passion for becoming a doctor. I went to University of Maryland, College Park for college and majored in English and Biology, my two favorite subjects. I also minored...

I believe that any student can achieve anything they want with the right guidance. I have successfully taught students from middle school to undergrad in wide ranging subjects from biology to chemistry to databases to US history. I believe in holistic learning - by which I mean you should UNDERSTAND the material, not just memorize the material and if that means going back to basics to ensure a good foundation, I'll get you there.

...actions. I worked at the National Institute of Mental Health to study Schizophrenia, a disease of the brain that affects and debilitates many patients across the globe. Currently, I am a medical student in DC. I like exploring new cities, hiking, or trying new food and cuisines. During the winter, I love to snowboard. I am very excited to join Varsity Tutors to help you succeed in your educational journey. Hope to meet some of...

...class. Additionally, my friends and coworkers trust me to proofread their essays and articles for clients. I am also a student, so I can better relate to the current teaching methods. Finally, I am brilliant and an expert test taker. I was in the top 3% of high school scholars in California, and I have continually made the deans list while taking both science and arts and humanities classes in college. In high school, I...

...help a student achieve their full potential is to make material fun and interesting. When learning about new topics, it is important to be able to think through problems and not just memorize facts. Critical thinking is a skill that can be applied to all subjects, and it is one that I instill in all students I work with. I have worked as a volunteer tutor in both high school and college, focusing on math...

...high school. I enjoy tutoring a range of subjects, but particularly Math, Science, Economics, and Foreign Languages. Whatever the subject, I am a proponent of the "Teach a man to fish..." approach: rather than just focusing on giving my students the answer, I enjoy helping them understand how to think about the concepts. Even if Trigonometry sounds dry, for example, I have seen how explaining it in terms of "pretend you want to hit the...

...a professional with over six years of experience in policy analysis and a Master's degree in Environmental Policy and Management. I also hold a bachelor's a science degree in Marine and Environmental Science. I am detail oriented to a fault and enjoy research immensely. My communication skills both written and verbal are exceptional. I have a firm grasp of the sciences because both my professional and academic background in relation to environmental and marine sciences...

I am a recent Biology graduate from Kean University. I love children and I want to make learning fun for them. I have had high success rates with my tutoring clients whether formal or informal. I hope to be a positive force for students who may be struggling and help them see that they can learn anything and get a confidence boost. ... I believe in making learning fun. Each student must be treated as an...

I am a physics PhD student at Georgetown University and I have a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from UCLA. Looking forward to helping you with math and physics!