Award-Winning History Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...students working toward fluency, and adults refining their communication for work or travel. Originally from Colombia and fully bilingual, I bring a diverse background in teaching Spanish, journalism, public relations, and international communications. My teaching style is fun, friendly, practical, and highly personalized. I take time to get to know each student, understand their unique goals, and adapt every lesson to their needs. I believe that language learning should always be engaging, meaningful, and enjoyable.

...have experience working with students with autism, emotional disturbances, and learning disabilities. Working with diverse students has helped me shape the way I teach. It is essential to tailor instruction to the student's unique skill set. There is no "one size fits all" model when it comes to teaching and tutoring students. I strive to prepare materials that are engaging and developmentally appropriate for students. I am very close with my family, and I enjoy...

...the University of Virginia with a bachelor's degree in computer science and biology. I have worked with K-12 students of all ages in a variety of subjects for many years, including help with their school curriculum as well as SAT/ACT prep. I tutor many subjects but especially love tutoring math because problem-solving is so satisfying. I love the moments when I can see something "click" and students finally understand concepts they were struggling with.

Hi! My name is Adam and I'm a Sophmore at American University. I've got a ton of experience with informal education from being a summer camp counselor, to being a supervisor at a literacy tutoring program, to being the Enrichment Director at an outdoors after school program. My goal is to make the world a kinder, more meaningful place for all.

...also a member of multiple athletic teams and the co-head of the GLSBT+ Alliance. Needless to say, I needed to find a balance between work and play! In college, I continue to be involved with music as a member of Doox of Yale, a TTBB a cappella group, where I served as Music Director my sophomore year. I have served as a Communication and Consent Educator, working with various programs to promote a positive sexual...

...Mason University I received my Bachelor of Arts in Geography with a minor in GIS. Since graduating high school, I have tutored/taught students ranging from six years old to those in college. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Geography, Math, and History. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests in Virginia. I am a firm proponent of increasing one's education, believing it to be necessary...

...because they bring together great stories and allow students to develop opinions and skills that will inform them for life. My style of tutoring is what I call "gradual release:" we will set your goals and practice skills together until you are able to do them on your own! I love cooking, reading, and watching football and baseball, and enjoy mashing any of my hobbies together (want me to make a huge Super Bowl spread...

...and college teaching assistant, I've directly observed the challenges students face in grasping these subjects, particularly at early education levels or among those with learning differences. Without sufficient practice and assistance, students can fall behind and lose their love of learning. I firmly believe that our natural curiosity and love of learning should be harnessed in the classroom, not dampened down. In pursuit of this, I encourage creative thinking and problem-solving and use various pedagogy...

...students of any age in a variety of subjects, but I particularly enjoy English, History, Government and Mathematics. I also have extensive experience with Standardized Tests, including the ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, AP exams and others. I have tutored middle school students in English and Math, high school students in Algebra and US History, and private clients in SAT test preparation. Whether you are preparing for a major exam or simply need a bit...

...a public health intern in Honduras and an exchange student in Mexico. All of these experiences have shaped who I am today and I am eternally grateful not only for the opportunities that I have had, but most of all for the work ethic that provided them to me. I hope to help all of my students not only progress in their academic work, but also in their development of organizational skills and work habits...

...University of Maryland. I am majoring in Business Marketing. I have over two years of tutoring experience. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Math, and Science. However, what I love most is learning new things. I am a big proponent for the different types of learning styles and try my best to incorporate them all in my tutoring. I believe that every student is unique. I am...

...Hopkins University and the University of Arizona. I received a master's and bachelor's in International Relations and Chinese. Over the past ten years I have tutored students in my free time, helping kindergarten and elementary school students with their reading and writing skills, middle school students with math, and high school students with English, essay writing, history, and other social studies classes. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about...

I hold multiple degrees in physics, with a wide range of additional interests and subjects. I'm dedicated to teaching technical concepts in a manner that is as concise and easy to understand as possible, while still maintaining the "practice makes perfect" philosophy. I'm also happy to discuss career interests or assist in college preparatory efforts.

...develop essential skills in the workplace. My experience includes working with students from diverse backgrounds, including English Language Learners and international students, especially those who speak Arabic. I tutor a variety of subjects, including English Literature, Creative Writing, Psychology, History, and Marketing. My favorite subjects to teach are English Literature and Creative Writing because I enjoy guiding students through analyzing themes, developing ideas, and refining their writing. My teaching style is supportive and student-centered. I...

I seek to work with all of my students to ensure that they meet their personal goals (and, ideally, even exceed those goals) in an environment where learning is encouraged by making the subject easy to understand, mutual respect, and laughter.

...felt motivated and driven to pursue double majoring while also running for - and getting - leadership positions in professional academic groups. This is the passion for learning and the drive for excellence that I would love to help instill in others on their own paths to academic and intellectual success. If given the great honor of being able to educate others, I would insure that the clients of Varsity Tutors feel that their time...

...high school and throughout my college career. Mathematics, however, is the subject that I am most effective at tutoring, as I have prior tutoring experience in mathematics and my college major relying heavily on mathematics. I believe that every student learns differently and that as a tutor part of my job is to convey information in a way that is tailored to the students learning style. Subjects that are more difficult for a student can...

...student. I've studied at Berkeley City College in Berkeley, California, and the University of Montana in Missoula. I have ADHD, and love working with people with learning disabilities. I currently tutor Chemistry, Biology, the Verbal section of the SAT, and Math up to Algebra 2. I especially enjoy tutoring the sciences, as I find them endlessly fascinating, and love sharing my enjoyment of them. I teach from the ground up, putting complex ideas into simple,...

...George Washington University. I am currently double-majoring in Psychological & Brain Sciences and Criminal Justice. While I have a background in tutoring a variety of subjects, I do have a soft spot for psychology, sociology, and the humanities. I enjoy tutoring because it is a great opportunity for me to learn along with students. Being able to adapt how I teach in order to provide the best support for each student is a fulfilling challenge.

...of Williams College with a major in asian studies and extensive coursework in economics. I am really excited to be a tutor and share my knowledge of Mandarin and economics. I have been studying Chinese for 9 years now and lived cumulatively in China for over a year! I have a passion for the language and the culture (and food), so I hope to share this love! Since I have been studying Chinese for so...