Award-Winning Pre-Calculus Tutors in Alexandria, VA

...and making students think there way through problems. I find many students are unsure of exactly how to study for Math exams and I believe I provide good instruction for how students may best prepare in their personal study time. Generally, when students have difficulty with problems I prefer to have them work them for themselves and talk them through any stumbles they may have. I find this aids retention better than simply having them...

...and find ways to ask questions about them. Whatever these things are, they are most certainly different for everyone, and challenging them and tackling them head on is a sure fire way to grow intellectually. Being an effective questioner and an astute observer of the unknown is a life-long task, and through hard work and focus, I believe anyone can grow into a stronger thinker and a more effective student. I also think science is...

...from Pacific Union College with a BS in Physics and then from the University of Maryland with a BS in Astronomy. While I was studying for my physics degree I worked as a Teaching Assistant and tutor for the Math and Physics departments, working with students in math, physics, and astronomy. Now, I've been tutoring for Varsity for three years. I've found that the best way to study math and physics is to work through...

...my college years I studied biology and dance. I love learning and secretly want to be a student forever. I equally enjoy teaching students. My earliest tutoring experience dates back to when I was 16, where I taught my native language German. Since then, I have tutored other subjects as well including biology, physiology, and chemistry to name a few. Having won several science awards, I know lots of fun facts to share with my...

...of North Carolina State University, class of 2003, with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. Since my graduation, I have regularly tutored different mathematics and science courses such as Physics, Geometry, Algebra I and II, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. I especially enjoy using guided practice to help others understand a little more about the material and its implications for the real world. I believe that I'm a good tutor because I understand from...

...physics courses. I love teaching because I get to try out different techniques to explain concepts depending on the student's learning needs. Because of my experience teaching physics, I can quickly grasp what concept the student is having problem with and figure out whether a more mathematical or physical and visual approach is needed. Math and physics are my favorite subjects to teach and I enjoy solving problems and explaining easy ways to break down...

...I got there. I love how math concepts are so applicable to every day life. I realize that many people don't feel the same way as I do. I love helping others learn and enjoy math at their pace, using whatever methods that most suit them. I try to incorporate my counseling psychology background to foster the most optimal environment for growth. It's more important that you "get it" conceptually than memorizing formulas. I have...

...students gain in the classroom with practical applications for the scientific world. My teaching of Spanish can also best be described as intuitive, as I am a native speaker and can think of ways to explain concepts in Spanish that are not described in textbooks or workbooks. My practical applications to somewhat abstract subjects leave students with a solid conceptual foundation upon which their further study of science, math, or Spanish can flourish.

...creating a sense of excitement about education is something that I am really passionate about. I believe that education is crucial, as a strong education will build a foundation for a successful and fulfilling life. When I tutor, my goal is to create an atmosphere in which students feel they can evolve, and where they feel at ease regardless of their ability. Education is something that I am very enthusiastic about, and I would like...

...level math and science formally for 8-9 years (and informally). While my talents and interests are in the Science and Math arenas, I also enjoy cooking and reading novels. My strongest belief as a tutor is that learning should be fun while being effective. I am a techie and love using technology to help keep learning interesting and fun. I have lots of real world experience to use as examples for the topic under study,...