Award-Winning Physics Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

Think you can't? I know you can. I have proven experience that motivated students can learn anything they want when provided with the right opportunity and handed the correct tools. Since 1996 I have had a long, successful history of helping struggling students improve their grades, confidence, and competency in math.

...related to you. I aim to do just that, in any way possible! If I can do this, you can too! I have a BS in Biomedical Engineering from UMD, College Park that I received in the summer of '12, and I've been working as a Physics Technician at the United States Naval Academy for about 11 years. I have peer tutored at my local community college for approximately 6 years many folks in a...

I am a soon to be graduate of University of Maryland. I am receiving a Bachelors in Computer Engineering. One thing I have noticed in my journey is that its important to have somewhere you can turn when you have questions.

Hi, my name is Jordan, and I'm a third-year mechanical engineering major. I love math and I love teaching math. I'm the type of student who always has to work for my success. Math didn't come easy to me and challenged me to look from a different angle. I would love to share my experience with student success.

...have always found myself in a position of teaching others, while continuing to learn myself. I attribute this to a natural gravitation towards teaching that I have acquired from my father, who is a teacher at the Cecil County School of Technology. In high school, I fostered my verbal communications and interpersonal skills by performing as the Anchoring Lawyer in the Mock Trial Team, motivating teammates as Captain of the Varsity Football Team, and leading...

...in August. I have experience tutoring elementary and middle school math as well as in being a TA for multivariable calculus. I particularly love teaching math at every level, but I also am excited to share my expertise in the sciences that I have acquired in my pre-medical coursework as well as in preparing for the MCAT exam. My teaching philosophy centers around flexibility; everyone learns differently, and I aim to develop individualized teaching plans...

...always eager to help others, I posses the ability to listen well and solve problems effectively. Currently, I am taking my last classes at University of Maryland, Baltimore County before graduating in May with a B.A in Biological Sciences. I was educated extensively on Biology and Chemistry, with 20 credits in laboratory. UMBC also focuses on refining its students’ writing skills through Writing Intensive English and Science courses, preparing me to effectively communicate both verbally...

...positions, I have taught students basic Chinese greetings and introductions, organized and lead college readiness seminars, and helped facilitate activities at an Engineering camp. While in school, I participated in a month long study aboard program in China. There, I was able to increase my Chinese fluency and experience Chinese culture first hand. I enjoy tutoring Math and Engineering. Even though Math may seem difficult in the beginning, I believe that with proper guidance and...

...understanding even just a small piece of it better. I love math and science and it gives me a warm feeling inside when I can help other students start to love math and science too. I have the most formal tutoring experience in math (up to and including Algebra), but I can also tutor biology, chemistry, physics, and computer science (Java). I have had very little experience in tutoring writing, but a lot of my...

...the class valedictorian and I am currently a computer science major at Vanderbilt University. I have five years of tutoring experience in topics including pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, Hebrew, Torah, Jewish studies, and high school physics. I love tutoring any math related subjects and making sure it is fun and engaging for the student. I believe that no two students learn the same so I cater my lessons to their unique needs. We will work...

Hi! I'm a neuroscience student at the University of Virginia. I've been tutoring students for three years in various levels of math and English.

...mathematics and calculation, my passion for mathematics started from the day I started the school and continued while I studied/practiced engineering for more than 10 years. I am still enjoying with math and would like to help future generations in their math subjects. l try to make each question to a student practical because I used the math in engineering field in very practical way. It is very enjoyable and honors me to see a...

...of Virginia with a BS in Biochemistry. I currently have aspirations to attend graduate school and pursue a career in biotechnology. I have been tutoring since my first year in college through my college's tutoring program. I also have secondary teaching experience through running a local after school program and being an summer orientation leader. I'm knowledgeable in most science subjects and am capable to tutor in basic Japanese and edit essays. I look forward...

...and Chemistry to the college level students though a tutor was slowly inculcated in me when I started helping middle school kids in chemistry during my undergrade (B.Sc.). I finished my Ph.D. in "Plant Breeding and Genetics" from a very reputed Agriculture University and started teaching as an Assistant professor in Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, technology and Science. I am Substituting since 3 year at elementary, Middle and High school level. I came across...

...provide tutoring on demand even with a late notice. I like to make sure every tutoring demand is met, and met when a student really needs the most. I am very prompt to replying to emails and texts. I keep my students and parent fully informative of what to expect at a tutoring session. I am passionate about what I do and I really enjoy tutoring students. With my diverse academic and professional background, I...

My ultimate goal as a teacher in the classroom is to spark a pursuit of knowledge in the child, so they can they can learn as they grow into whoever they chose to be. My students will have the freedom to fully express themselves and develop the attitude of creative and critical thinking.

...rather than just talking at them for an hour. I have developed an awareness and sensitivity to the unspoken feelings and patterns that allow me to gently guide students in the direction they want to go. I am not bringing expectations or my own desires to a session, but tuning into what the client needs in every moment. I have certain strengths in various subjects, by teaching is the same no matter what the content....

...As I engaged with the material, I gained the confidence to pursue another role with increased responsibility. I served as a teaching assistant for organic chemistry II and taught and supervised one section of twenty undergraduate students weekly. By assisting students with complex homework problems and answering their questions, these roles showed me the amount of knowledge required to convey even the simplest concepts. This experience allowed me to see how teaching lies at the...

...University. Additionally, during my time as a medical student in Brazil, I worked as teaching assistant for the cardiac physiology graduate course of University of Brasilia's School of Medicine. These experiences allowed me to work with students of multiple ages, educational levels, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and to develop an appreciation for individual uniqueness when it comes to learning strategies and preferences. As such, I try to respect each student's learning pace, level of comfort/aptitude...

...of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus, in May 2014 where I received my Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. While in college, I became more fascinated with Math and Science. The more classes I took, the more I realized how much we use Math and Science, and how relevant they are to the technology we use in everyday life. It is very important is to have a good foundation in these subjects early on!