Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...to meet the needed learning objectives while earning their learning style. My other objective is to help the students believe that they are able and capable to overcome challenges whether it be academic or otherwise. I homeschooled my sons from grades 6-12. My experience includes setting up learning activities and providing additional support with challenging subjects. This experience taught me the importance of differentiating lessons as well as how the lessons are facilitated. I look...

...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 they are interested in the topic, they are more willing to participate, ask...

...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 about writing and love the process of crafting an essay. Finally, I am strong in the skills of reading and writing test prep and enjoy...

...mathematics. I had a difficult time with math when I was a child. I wasn't very confident because I didn't grasp the concepts that well. Now, as an educator, I enjoy helping students feel good about their ability to be a mathematician. With patience, time, and effort anyone can be successful in math. I am patient and kind. My teaching philosophy is mistakes are ok because I am learning. I don't want students to develop...

It's a wonderful experience to be a part of my student's learning development and I do that by ensuring that my tutoring materials address my student's weak areas and enhance strong points by providing challenging materials.

...American University with a B.A. in International Service in 2014. Through my own studies and several positions within the university, I have considerable experience with instruction in academic writing, critical reading, and test-taking strategies. My interests include reading non-fiction and fantasy, learning new languages, hiking, and running. In terms of tutoring, my specialties are the ACT, AP history, social sciences, AP English Language, AP English Literature, College essays, general reading, and writing skills. I am...

...ranged from pre-schoolers, all the way up to high school students. Each Sunday, I enjoyed adapting my lessons and methods to each group of students, and watching them grow in their knowledge. I have had the pleasure of studying many subjects during my academic career, but I am most passionate about French, History, and Business. I enjoyed forming study groups and helping my classmates understand the complex issues and topics discussed in our classes. We...

I am a recent graduate of Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio holding a BA in Drama and Chinese Area Studies. I come from a family of creative educators. I have experience teaching and mentoring writing, reading, Chinese language, and English language immersion for native Chinese speakers. I love working one-on-one with young people to develop their academic skills while also giving them an example of supportive interpersonal interaction.

...Varsity Tutors and look forward to seeing you in the classroom! I have my bachelor's degree in cross-cultural and religious studies and have several years teaching experience in a variety of subjects. My specialties are English, ESL, grammar, literature, reading, history, math and writing, as well as guitar and American Sign Language. With my experience, I am qualified to teach many other subjects as well. I love teaching, especially on a one-on-one level, and I...

...is nothing short of that. My experience has given me unique skills as a teacher, such as extensive practice with high-level lessons, exposure to thousands of high scoring essays, and collaboration with some of the best teachers in the state. I think it is also important to note that I am currently in a masters program for educational leadership, which highlights my commitment to teaching and learning. I have also previously scored for College Board...

...of St. John's College and Georgetown Law. Teaching is in my blood-my mother is a teacher, and she instilled in me the love of helping someone reach his or her potential with compassion and enthusiasm. I have been tutoring since middle school and I don't ever plan on stopping! My favorite subject to tutor is the LSAT, but I also LOVE English, US History, and World History. During my free time, I enjoy reading voraciously,...

I enjoy working with students. I am Montessori trained. I started working as an assistant Montessori teacher in 2008, and in 2019, I completed my Montessori certification. I have a masters as well as a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.

...trained me in the critical thinking skills necessary for teaching Grammar, Foreign Languages, ESL, Math, and standardized test prep. I started tutoring when I was 15, and I was trained as a Student Teaching Intern with Breakthrough in 2010. I've tutored students ranging in age from 8 to 88. I love working with students individually or in small groups, and I readily change my lesson plans based on each individual's learning style.

...Sciences in Finance and Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics at the University of Maryland, College Park. I have over five years of experience teaching dance, martial arts, and working as a tutor to children and adults of all ages. While I tutor several subjects, my personal favorites are mathematics and Spanish due to my love for numbers and languages. I believe that learning never stops. As a fellow student, I understand the frustration...

...both useful outside of academia. Some of my hobbies include cooking, playing sports, and spending time trying new things. I am a fun, enthusiastic tutor who enjoys seeing students become more confident in any subject material. I adjust my teaching style for every student based on their personality and preferred method to learn. I love to keep students motivated and interested in a subject while also teaching them to become independent learners.... I think it's important...

...both in the United States and as a student teacher in Thailand. For the past two years, I have taught second grade in Maryland. I enjoy supporting elementary students in developing a love for learning, inquiry and discovery in math, reading, writing, science and social studies. I believe that students are best engaged when the learning is individualized to their specific interests and needs. My teaching style focuses on providing hands on learning experiences and...

...high school student because I think it's the best way to give back to the educational community. School is such an important part of our lives and I genuinely enjoy mitigating the stress of students of all ages. Confidence in your ability to learn is a wonderful feeling that we should be striving to create in students and this confidence will hopefully spill over into other areas of life. Apart from tutoring, I enjoy walking...

...they passionately related how rewarding it was to be able to push a pupil just a little bit further through encouraging words. When I was studying in Paris, I not only traveled throughout Europe, but had the exhilarating opportunity to tutor a French student in English. After a couple of weeks, she had become more than just my student – she was a special person in my life. In fact, I was so captivated by...

I am a GMU educational psych BS and an adapted curriculum special education accelerated master's student. I have experience with all ages and with a wide variety of abilities. I believe that everyone can learn!

...like different subjects, especially Spanish, since I am a native, but above all I really like incorporating new technologies to make the meeting more entertaining and above all, that my students can learn more and better. In my experience helping students with different types of difficulties to learn, especially to read and write (especially in the early years). I am passionate about education and learning opportunities for all, I consider it absolutely necessary for a...