Award-Winning HSPT Tutors in Washington DC

...as both a one-on-one high school tutor during college and teaching high school students after college. I find that I am always able to make the material simple and relatable for the student that I am tutoring - it is a question of presenting the material in a manner that is easy to understand. In addition, I am very patient, friendly, and easy to talk to. My tutoring style is very adaptable to any type...

...is Alex and I graduated from Yale in 2016 with a BA in Art and and Rhode Island College in 2018 with a Master of Arts in Teaching. Education is the key to success but when you don't understand something, it can be frustrating and disheartening. That is why I want to help you understand the material and concepts you are struggling with and give you the skills and confidence to move forward with your...

...individualized attention and specific interventions in math and reading. I work with my team to analyze student data and to work with them to create interventions that bring students from a lower test score to passing test score. Before my work as a teacher, I worked on a pilot program with bringing their program into a St. Louis City charter school. In this position, I worked with students from 5th to 8th grade who were...

...I have a professional educator's certificate issued by the State of Florida Department of Education. I am endorsed in reading and ESOL. Since graduation, I have spent time being a 4th grade teacher of reading and social studies, helping to run a retail store, and traveling. During my time as a 4th grade teacher I also tutored students who needed extra help after school in reading, social studies, and FCAT prep. My favorite subject is...

...While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about the LSAT, ACT, US History, European History, and Writing. I very much enjoy teaching LSAT test preparation. It is a challenging obstacle for many students. However, once you understand what the test is trying to accomplish, it actually becomes enjoyable. Receiving a high score on the LSAT can open up a lot of doors for a motivated individual. I am most passionate...

...at Seton Hall, I discovered a passion and talent for teaching, which I put to use as a volunteer religion teacher and as a full-time academic mentor for a local tutoring company. For more than five years, I have worked with hundreds of students to prepare for all sections of the SAT and ACT, as well as improve in their high school Math and Humanities courses. I have written and edited test questions and preparation...

...subjects. I have been teaching biology, chemistry, physics, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus to high school and university students for about 12 years. Similarly, have 12 years of experience with the SAT, ACT, and ISEE/SSAT, and about 4 years of experience teaching GRE and GMAT. As far as hobbies go, I enjoy reading science fiction, classic literature, and comic books. Rock-climbing is a big thing for me, as is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I'm also into dancing, including...

...I have helped younger students with the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT, as well as older students in college-level mathematics, economics, and finance. I have helped countless students improve their scores enough to earn admission to their top-choice schools. I have deeply enjoyed my time as a tutor, and feel that tutoring has been equally rewarding for my students as it has been for me. I am currently a third-year law student at Georgetown Law, and...

I'm a senior at University of Maryland Baltimore County majoring in Music Technology with a minor in math. I have a passion for both mathematics and music and love working with kids teaching and tutoring. I do best at calculus and algebra but also love all types of math from elementary school math to Calculus BC. I have a lot of experience working with younger kids teaching both music and math.

...a great deal of experience working with different personalities, learning styles, and comprehension levels. When tutoring students, I like to make the experience as pleasant as possible. I've had my fair share of terrible teachers (haven't we all?!) and my goal is to remind my students that learning can actually be fun. I am adaptable, reliable and hardworking, and my first priority will always be making sure my students are comfortable, confident and successful both...

...despite the fact that different learners see the pieces differently. My role as a tutor (and indeed a puzzle master), is simply helping to channel learners' abilities towards the best and most sophisticated methods of learning and applying important mathematical concepts and techniques. As a PhD candidate in Political Science, with professional backgrounds in engineering, accounting and international affairs, I bring diverse perspectives and insights to learning which make it easy and fun!

...ESL students, I have worked with struggling students enrolled at charter schools, and I have worked with students at top-notch public schools. While I tutor in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about History, Political Science, and English. In my experience, students respond best not to strict tutors but to engaging, fun, and supportive tutors. A quality education opens up a world of opportunity which is something I have experienced firsthand, and...

...and GRE test prep. I focus, not just on the test content and essay writing, but also on test-taking strategies that work. My goal is to help my students get into the school(s) of their choice. I also tutor Math, ELA, Social Studies, History, Reading, Writing and ESL. I help students develop their executive function skills to stay organized, and develop healthy, sustainable study habits. I offer coaching for calendaring, effective planner use, Cornell note-taking,...

I am committed to bringing out the best in my students and making sure that they realize their potential in life. "I cannot figure it out" is never an excuse. I believe when there is a will, there is always a way. Inspiring my students to become lifelong learners and social change agents is a passion I hold dearly.

...tutored students learning Roman and Greek History. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Latin, European History, and anything to do with grammar! My teaching style is fluid; I like to incorporate other disciplines so that I can help my students develop their weaknesses by playing to their strengths. I believe strongly in the value of a liberal arts education, and I hope I can inspire students to think...

...SHSAT& HSPT. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I love solving problems and there is always a right answer! I believe that every student has their own way of understanding and learning different concepts. I ask questions and listen to my students so I can pinpoint the problem areas. To learn well you have to maintain a positive attitude and be curious! In my spare time, I dance salsa, play volleyball, run and...

...Biochemistry and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology focusing on Gender Studies. When I am not in school, I am tutoring! I started tutoring when I was 15, working with two elementary school kids; in kindergarten and 4th grade. I worked with them on everything from reading comprehension and counting to World History and long division. I learned how to be patient teaching a brilliant, incorrigible young man to read. After two years there I...

...tutor with over 10 years of classroom teaching and school administration experience. I have taught primarily middle and high school students, particularly students with special needs. I hold a PhD in Special Education and I utilize my experience as a special educator to adapt to the teaching needs and learning styles and abilities of my students, which gives them a tailored and therefore more rewarding learning experience. I like knowing that I have helped someone...

...worked and managed a local non-profit which focused on teaching English to refugees and immigrants as well as worked at the campus Starbucks. After graduation, I moved to Barcelona, Spain to complete my Master in International Relations. Over the past year, I have come back to the US to work at the University of Richmond as well as Virginia Commonwealth University as an Adjunct Professor of English as a Second Language. In my spare time...

...in English Language and Literature from the University of Michigan. Over the years, I have garnered experience in teaching and tutoring. While I was at Michigan, I volunteered with the student organization, Intellectual Minds Making a Difference, by tutoring Detroit high school students in ACT prep. After I graduated from Michigan, I served as a conversation circle leader in which I helped non-native English speakers to sharpen their English language skills through conversations about campus...