Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

I am a recent graduate from Virginia Tech, where I majored in Mechanical Engineering. I was part of a couple of research teams and learned the best way to learn is to dive into the subject head on to learn weaknesses and work on them.

...to doing well on exams is confidence. In addition to working on the hard skills, I will help you figure out what your mental blocks are and be your cheerleader to help you believe that you are more than capable of getting where you need to be. Whatever your aim - to ace your next exam or get the score you need to get into your dream school, I'm happy to help you get there!...

...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 salsa, bachata, zouk, swing, and Argentine tango. Also I love science! I study it every day to make sure I'm on top of the...

...I entered an AmeriCorps program in Pennsylvania, teaching full time for a year. I feel that having tutored for so long and being so recently out of school gives me an advantage in helping students. I intimately remember the struggles of trying to learn material that just wouldn't click in my head. Given that, I like to go about tutoring from that place of understanding. I believe that just because the material doesn't get through...

...student, I tutored friends and family in all subjects. I began tutoring other college students during my four years at Maryland. In my senior year of college, I became a corrective reading tutor while working with the Kennedy Krieger Institute. After college, I became a middle school math teacher in Charles County. I have taught various levels from the basic level to the accelerated/advanced levels as well as Algebra II. I also have tons of...

...and assisting teachers with making lesson materials; during summer, I volunteered as a Junior Counselor at summer camp, guiding elementary-age children through science and art activities and engaging them through play. In college, I have continued to work as a math and economics tutor for minority students. There is nothing more rewarding for both student and tutor than to see the smile on a little kid's face as they dream about building rockets, or the...

...I hold very high expectations, but I always take the time to figure out what kinds of strategies and supports students need to be successful. I strongly believe in helping students develop a growth mindset, which they can take into any educational experience. I have been teaching in the DC area for 3 years, and understand the demands of the Common Core Standards, PARCC, SAT and other exams. I am familiar with ELA and history...

Hello! My name is Melissa and I'm a recent graduate from Georgetown University, with a BS in Business Administration-Management and minors in Environmental Studies and Entrepreneurship. Throughout my college years, I've had several experiences in mentorship roles, including leading the Iacocca Global Entrepreneurship Intensive for high school students. I'm excited to devote my newfound free time to tutoring others!

...studying biomedical engineering. I have recently graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology where I first began tutoring for elementary and middle school student for their SOLs in subjects ranging from english to math. In my free time, I love to play softball and volleyball. I also am a big Arsenal fan but I will watch any Premier League game. When I'm not at school, I also love to travel, especially to...

...this spark needs to be fed with love, and from this spark all good, positive, and healthy things grow. Speech is one of the most powerful tools we have to touch one another. Proper communication can mean the difference between lighting a path to happiness and being lost in an unknown world. My goal as a composition instructor is to introduce students to college level writing, empower students, and enable the student to view composition...

I tutor math topics from elementary (arithmetic, geometry, algebra, trigonometry) through college (single and multivariable calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, probability). Whether your goal is remediation, test prep, or enrichment, I can help you reach it.

...The Harvard Graduate School of Education and currently work as a project manager in education assessment. While I am no longer in a classroom during the day, I still enjoy helping students reach their maximum academic potential. As a tutor, I first focus on understanding a student's academic needs and then work with the student to ensure that he or she grasps an understanding of the particular subject. I stay patient and encouraging while using...

...degree in Documentary Film from George Washington University. I have worked as a writer and journalist for the past five years, and my expertise lies in helping students better their vocabulary, reading comprehension, and essay writing skills. My teaching style is to work together with the student to help them arrive at the correct answer on their own, which I find leads students to be far more likely to remember how to do the problem...

...into their Oxbridge Scholars program and was given the opportunity to study abroad at Cambridge University. In addition to my love of literature, I'm passionate about teaching and have been tutoring or working jobs in education since I was in middle school. Most recently, I worked as a high school English teacher. Whether it's a higher score on the (P)SAT or ACT, a critical eye on a tough essay, or something related to my arts...

...am often the de facto editor for my family. Editing has taught me that the best way to foster good writing--and by extension, learning--is through positive encouragement and good attention to detail. Positive encouragement is important because I believe anyone can write well if they're confident and know they'll find support if they occasionally fail. Meanwhile, attention to detail is crucial because, oftentimes, poor writing is due to a few bad habits. As a tutor,...

...at Towson University . While I tutor broad range of subjects, I have a passion for History, Arts, English. I want to make this learning environment fun for students while learning. I believe education is very important and crucial for an improved quality of life and I appreciate all of my upcoming students. During my spare time, I enjoy reading and writing, helping the community through service, dancing, nature, and trying new foods.

...school students in AP Biology, Honors Biology, and Honors Biochemistry. Last summer, I designed the curriculum and taught a seven-week intensive course on SAT Critical Reading and Writing. As a high school student, I didn't have much luck with my own SAT tutors. I have since taken my own personal experiences as a student and improved my own teaching style. I find that students are able to easily relate to me, because of my age...

...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 along the waterfront,...

...(high school CS, AP CS, Data Structures, Data Science, Web Development). The languages I am familiar with include but are not limited to Javascript, Java, Python, C#, and Ruby on Rails. I believe that excelling in STEM-related fields can be a difficult journey. With proper guidance and discipline, all students are capable of performing well in anything they put their mind towards. My goal is to make STEM courses more enjoyable while providing assistance to...

...also have an MA in Asian Studies from Cornell University. I love learning and working with lots of different people. I have spent extensive time living, studying, and researching in North India. I love traveling and meeting new people. These passions and educational experiences inspire my love of learning. I have experience teaching biological and cultural anthropology at Boston University. I have a BA in anthropology and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies from Dartmouth College.