Award-Winning HSPT Tutors serving Washington DC

...earned a B.S. in Sociology from St. John's University in 1996. Brendan has a very relaxed, patient demeanor while at the same time keeping the bar set high for his students and for himself. He is relentlessly positive and always is focused on keeping students encouraged and believing in themselves. Brendan's former students speak fondly of his ability to break down challenging topics and present them in a simple, easy-to-understand way. My favorite subject to...

I have a Bachelor of Arts degree 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.

...the University of Alabama in 2013, where I was a National Merit Scholar. I then spent one year in the Washington, D.C. area as a SAT/ACT instructor for a testing company, where I taught at four different area high schools and marketed company services to area high school students. I then attended the University of Virginia School of Law, where I was awarded a full tuition scholarship in part from my LSAT score. I also...

...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 about how all academic subjects relate to each other. When I'm not working, I enjoy reading, translating, running, playing computer games,...

I am a graduate of George Washington University. I received my Bachelor in Arts in Global Sports Journalism, which is an interdisciplinary major in Spanish, Latin American Affairs, and Journalism. I have a strong passion for Spanish and Portuguese languages and enjoy teaching students of all ages in both languages. I have studied abroad in Madrid, worked as a professional translator, tutor, and journalist, but in my spare time, I enjoy playing soccer and football,...

...and East European Studies. I have studied Russian language for nearly six years, and I am also passionate about teaching international relations, political science, history, English and writing, and helping with admissions tests to the best of my ability. A strong education has been essential to making me the individual that I am today, and I want to give other students that same opportunity to benefit and advance with education. I have tutored Russian to college-aged...

...skills and my ability to work with various types of students. Individuals learn differently. It is important to identify those differences to promote success and positive outcomes for students. I have an Associate degree in nursing, a Bachelor degree in healthcare administration and I Master degree in nursing and healthcare administration. In addition, I have two more classes before I complete my Doctorate in healthcare administration. My favorite teaching subjects are nursing, administrative and health...

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.

...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 achieve and succeed by encouraging them and supporting them.

I am a healthcare professional with an international degree in dentistry and a US graduate degree in biomedical sciences with a focus on immunology, from University of Alabama at Birmingham. I tutor a variety of courses and I believe that no knowledge is ever wasted. This I bring to fore in my tutoring as I allow my students to learn with an open mind and overcome their learning challenges. I enjoy reading, travelling and cooking.

...years of tutoring experience working with children and young adults in a range of subjects from English to Science and everything in-between. As a diligent student who is continuously striving to learn more myself, I am knowledgeable and well informed in a range of subjects. I've always been excited about the opportunity to help my fellow students grow. I find it genuinely rewarding and enjoyable to help my peers learn and understand new things, and...

...the housing finance field. I'm passionate about teaching economics and statistics to students in an intuitive, understandable way that helps them not only understand the material for class, but be able to apply the material to the world around them. Outside of economics and statistics, I can also tutor for social sciences, math, and reading/writing. When I'm not at work or tutoring, I enjoy watching baseball and playing in my kickball league!

My goal is to provide individualized quality education to children and young adults through skill building, increasing study skills, strengthening foundational education concepts, helping them to maximize their educational, artistic, moral, and social potential.

...However, my curiosity and zeal to learn as much as possible about myself and thus learn about the world, has led me to discover my true purpose in life: To learn and teach. My expertise is best summed up by my experience as a tutor, student and Co-founder of a non-profit. In my role as a tutor, I have worked with Middle School to High School students. I have also taught adults. I think teaching...

...watching students succeed and find their passion for learning--understanding concepts can be fun, and having the tools to understand makes all the difference! Helping students have that moment where everything "clicks," is my goal. I also enjoy helping high schoolers prepare college applications and work on their essays. Telling a personal narrative or writing a "Why X school" essay can be tough--but I love helping guide students through the rewarding application process.

...Algebra 1 teacher at a private school. I believe there is no substitute for (and no way to fake) that spontaneous "ohhh, I get it!!" response when a student truly grasps a concept, and I am committed to helping every student reach that euphoric moment of discovery. My teaching style tends toward the Socratic, in that I prefer to ask the right questions that will lead you to the answer yourself. I have explained every...

...a number of classes relating to Biology and Graphic Design. 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...

...continued the path by participating in non-profit organizations, such as DC Reads, For Love of Children, and DC-CAP. Not only that, my minor (STEM Teaching) contained a lot of field works, such as creating my own lesson plan and teaching elementary, middle, and high school students in DC. I care a lot for our future generations who would someday lead our country or invent a mechanism that can support people's every life. That is why...

I am an experienced SAT, GRE, and math tutor. My expertise is in SAT test prep.

...adults in English as a Second Language and Spanish. I have four years of teaching experience for grades Pre-K - 4th grade in all subjects. I am willing to tutor all subjects, but my favorite subjects to tutor are ESL, essay writing, and reading and writing test prep. I love ESL because as language learner I love the progress of watching a student master a language and stay curious about a culture. I am passionate...