Award-Winning History Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...learned in my coursework to help students succeed, whether they need help understanding concepts in English or History, crafting clear and concise essays, or building stronger study habits and skills. I believe that rather than telling students exactly what to think or what to write, a tutor's primary role should be to fill in gaps of knowledge, to provide resources, and to encourage students to think about how new information relates to broader concepts they...

...University of Virginia with degrees in both Government and History. I attended Robinson Secondary School, a primarily IB school, and took as many IB classes as I could in addition to AP Government. My tutoring experience is primarily with elementary school-age, but I have great rapport with kids K-12. I attended an IB high school (Robinson Secondary School) and took as many IB courses as possible in addition to some AP classes. I will work...

...finishing my Bachelors degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice. I look forward to helping you learn. I know how frustrating it is to learn new concepts, so I like to create an environment where you will feel confident in learning. I want you to have a full understanding of the subject and be fully prepared to succeed in your academic career. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to help you learn, and become the...

Hello! I am Sydney, a 22-year-old college senior. I currently study journalism and sociology at American University and plan on staying and working in DC after I graduate! I am passionate about reading, social justice, education, learning, and connecting with others. I can't wait to get to know my students and help them in any way I can!

I recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University, majoring in Environmental Engineering and Economics. Since coming to the east coast, I have tutored local Baltimore elementary students in elementary/middle school math and reading and writing. However, I also have experience teaching high school students for Science Olympiad, a common high school science competition. I am a super flexible tutor and believe that teaching styles should and can be adapted to every student's needs.

Passionate about helping students develop the writing, reading, and articulation skills to prepare for college-level writing. Avid reader and writer with a love for teaching and sharing knowledge.

...from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and will soon receive my Master's of Arts from Howard University. I specialize in tutoring English literature and history. As a historian, history is my strongest subject, as I generally teach historical topics as a narrative rather than just facts. I believe that identifying what a student's interests are, and how they learn the best, can improve their understanding of subjects. I enjoy music, movies, and travel.... To teach...

My goal is to help my students enjoy learning and to feel as confident as possible in subjects where they experience difficulties. I aim to set my students up for "small wins" as they master a more challenging subject, so that they can derive greater confidence and a sense of accomplishment as they learn.

I am a classicist, with a BA from the University of Chicago, doing graduate work at Durham University. I have prior experience as a volunteer tutor in Latin, math, history, and social studies and as a private tutor in Latin, math, language arts, and history.

...at the University of Maryland as a Secondary Education and Government and Politics double major. I am passionate about the realm of education and creating change in my community. In the past I have worked with children aged 4-18 as a swim coach, which taught me the benefits of patience and versatility. I hope to eventually pursue a career in education policy, where I can help to enact necessary changes in our education system.

...about lifelong learning and deep inquiry. I bring a unique combination of academic training, real-world professional experience, and a student-first mindset to every tutoring session. While I tutor a range of subjects, I specialize in History, Politics, English, Writing, Reading, and Law. These subjects matter deeply to me, not just because they've been central to my education and career, but because I believe they are essential for understanding the world we live in today. Outside...

I've been teaching, tutoring, and helping people develop their potential and skills since I was seventeen, when I began sharing Shakespeare with children. I've worked with students from preschool to adult, in settings from community centers, churches, and university. I delight in seeing someone master a concept and increase their self-esteem.

...get to know the needs of the students. Do they prefer to improve their accent? Are they beginning to learn a language or the subject? What are their goals for our sessions? These types of questions are important for a student and tutor in order to best achieve for both. My approach is hands on, and I always like to find different methods to learn and remember the subject. Every student's learning capability is different,...

...the summer of 2015 to accept a second grade teaching position in the Prince George's County Public School District. I graduated from Cortland State University of New York with a degree in Elementary Education and History. In my free time I love to play with my dogs, wander the city of DC, and curl up with a good book. My love of reading is what pushed me into becoming a teacher. I want to give...

...Criminal Justice. I enjoy learning about new subjects but my absolute favorites are English and History. I have been tutoring kids and adults for 6 years and I enjoy all age groups. Many of the kids I have tutored are in elementary school but I am able to tutor anyone between the ages of 5 to adults. I enjoy tutoring English and writing the most because I was strong in this subject throughout my life....

...in the 95th percentile on the verbal and writing sections, I know the tips, tricks, and strategies that will help you reach your goal score and more. To do well, you don't need to become a better reader or writer - you simply need the strategies that will help you be a better test taker. I'm a government affairs professional in D.C., with a passion for government and politics and an academic background in Political...

...through a program at my high school, the Teacher Academy of Maryland. In this program, I took two classes on education and completed an internship at a local middle school. In my internship, I not only got to work one-on-one with students, but I also got to teach entire classes. I taught a wide variety of students- from the most advance 8th graders in the school, to struggling 7th graders with a big attitude. I...

...over 10 years in the beautiful state of VA. I have taught several grades from 2nd to 8th grade. I love to teach and I think the best part is sharing my knowledge over a variety of subjects and making connections to previous experiences or existing background knowledge. I tutor in all subjects: math, history, science, and language arts - in grades K-8th. I believe that teaching includes building interest and engagement with students. When...

...dedicated to be this inspiration for other students and to give back in the way I have been helped. I have tutored elementary through undergraduate in various sciences and math. I have a lot of experience tutoring students with learning differences such as ADHD, ADD, dyslexia and social challenges. My personal philosophy is to customize my tutoring to each student to find what they excel at and are challenged by and try to build confidence...

Hello! My name is Serene and I am a first-year biology major at the University of Virginia. I enjoy reading, writing, and cooking delicious meals for my family! :-)