Award-Winning History Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...reaches a grader. I know the challenges students face and what teachers/professors are looking for in papers. Good study skills can also make all the difference to a student's efficacy and I enjoy finding what works for them! I take a positive, motivational approach to what is often a frustrating situation for the student. We will work together to meet their specific needs and learn self-sustaining skills. I teach largely through asking directed questions that allow...

...tutored students who are preparing to take standardized tests (particularly the GED exam) in math, reading and writing, and specific subjects. I also worked for the Yale Spanish Department for four years as a grader and tutor for students in all levels of learning. I also served as a tutor for a summer in Amman, Jordan, teaching English to refugees from the Middle East and North Africa region. My favorite subjects to tutor are math...

...including currently, World History (10 years), Psychology (4 years), Government, both middle and high school, (10 years) , and various regional courses such as Latin America and Asia. I have also taught Geography (4 years). I have taught large and small classes, and I have experience tutoring. I have a lot of experience working with students who learn differently, and am very familiar with accommodation methodology for individual students. I currently teach at the Seton...

...Science. I am currently in my 3rd and final year of graduate school at Georgetown University, pursuing two Master's degrees, one in International Affairs and one in Public Policy. Professionally, I have worked for federal and municipal government, as well as various NGOs. I have lived and worked in multiple cities around the world, including Chicago, Cleveland, Paris, France, Pristina, Kosovo and Washington, D.C. My tutoring experience is very diverse. In undergrad, I worked as...

...and economics. My interests in culture, travel, and language took me abroad during my junior year. For a semester, I was enrolled at the Universidad Complutense in Madrid, Spain, and matriculated into la Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) in Argentina. I decided to return to school, so I completed and successfully finished the Georgetown University Teaching English as a Second Language (TEFL) Certificate program which is a well rounded program which prepares teachers to teach...

...to access the world. I want to be able to help students like me achieve their full potential in this sense. I have experience tutoring Spanish in high school and am familiar with a multitude of other subjects, especially concerning AP Tests. Study skills and writing skills are another strong asset of mine as over the years I've had the opportunity to learn from teachers and peers alike, as well as develop my own strategies...

I am an energetic, patient and effective Tutor with over 5 years of Language tutoring experience. I taught English as a Second Language in Moscow, Russia and I've tutored French at a university in the United States. As a result, I have acquired a knack for explaining difficult grammar concepts and vocabulary to language learners of all languages.

High School: IB Diploma (Latin SL, Math SL, World Topics HL, English HL, Chemistry HL, Biology HL) College: University of Virginia, English Major, Biology Minor, Classics - 7 years (and counting!) of Latin -Familiar with most classic literature (Beowulf through modern authors), esp. Austen, the Brontes, Byron, Shakespeare's tragedies, and Gothic lit. -Most topics covered in high school biology, as well as neurobiology and cell bio.

My goal is to create the best possible experience to help students of all backgrounds and all learning levels achieve academic success.

...high school and college level. I have tutored groups and individuals in research and writing, History and Philosophy and have authored two books in education. I show students how to maximize their learning by explaining development of knowledge in individuals' brains; hence students take ownership of the process of learning and perform above their expectation. My role is to motivate, give students direction, simplify and summarize content. I make time for family, adventure and travel,...

...with finding a path that worked for me as well as ways I could be challenged and still succeed. I am passionate about helping students find the path that is right for them. Whether that be in ELA or Math, I want to provide a space where every student feels comfortable asking questions and learning. Currently, I am a rising sophomore at Princeton University studying Classics with minors in Applications of Computing and Entrepreneurship. Before...

...of all types. I've tutored and taught all age levels, from working with kindergartners on their reading skills to TA'ing graduate students in a statistics course. I'm a huge believer that the key to doing well on exams is confidence. In addition to working on the hard skills, I will help you figure out what your mental blocks are and be your cheerleader to help you believe that you are more than capable of getting...

...studying Urban Planning and Econometrics. Throughout my time as 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...

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Management, Pursuing Master of Arts Degree in Strategic Communication, Experience with College Admissions.

I am currently a Medical Student at VCU. I have tutored for years now, and many students have told me I have helped significantly. I believe everyone has the capability to learn; it just takes a different approach for some. Physics is my passion, but I am also eager to help out in math, chemistry, and engineering, and maybe even programming.

...program with a focus on ESL. I graduated from Trinity Washington University and now work as an ESL Social Studies teacher to newcomers. “Newcomers” are students who have been in the United States for less than a year and speak limited to no English. I still pinch myself daily at the fact that I am now a teacher. I feel validated on a daily basis to know that I am making an impact in someone...

...I have a Masters degree in Elementary Education and a Bachelors in Criminal Justice. I have tutored since I was in High School. I have always loved children and being able to make a difference in the lives of others. I am very big on reading/language arts and writing. I do lot of visual and audio type of learning strategies, and I use a lot of practice with fun activities incorporated into the lesson. I...

...find it. I believe we all have a spark inside of us; some religions call it a light and science calls it life. From this life we can encourage others. I believe that this spark needs to be fed with love, and from this spark all good, positive, and healthy things grow. Speech is one of the most powerful tools we have to touch one another. Proper communication can mean the difference between lighting a...

Junior, Georgetown University. Majoring in Government and History.

...in Languages and Cultures of Asia from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I also have my CELTA certification, which means I have extra experience working with English Language Learners. Although I am certified to tutor many different subjects, my favorite subjects have always been Social Studies, History, English, and Literature. I am a voracious reader and trivia buff who especially enjoys science fiction, fantasy, and history books. I am also a creative writer in my spare...