Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...schools trying to navigate our sense of belonging, discover our passions and aspire for a field where we can distinguish ourselves. As we get older, we start to see the different factors navigate our choices in the fields of study and shape our career paths. Every chapter in my journey have led me to pursue a career in dentistry. A career that can truly satisfy my passion to help others and improve the society in...

...earned a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Government & Politics and History from the University of Maryland, College Park. Between degrees, I worked as a Youth Development Professional at an elementary school Boys and Girls Club, which made me appreciate opportunities to teach and mentor students at all ages and at all levels of academic achievement. I am excited to use my own academic training to help students reach their academic potential. I also am...

...I have a passion for teaching verbal and critical reading sections of standardized tests- I help my students "beat" the SAT and ACT. My other strength is the college app. essay- one of the most important sections of your application! I believe that anyone, with the right tools, can ace a standardized test. My teaching style is to focus briefly on overcoming testing anxiety, start off by learning the best way to tackle problems, and,...

...I particularly enjoy working on writing because it feels so satisfying to compose and read a well-written essay. I was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD as a child, and have worked hard building skills and habits to help me succeed in difficult academic and professional settings. I believe that patience and listening are crucial to being a good tutor, and that it is always important to give students a sense of ownership and control of the work...

...Therefore, I have thought of an alternative way to help children, which is helping them externally. By externally, I meant by education. If I couldn't cure their body, I could fill their minds with knowledge. That is how I was determined to step into the field of education. In order for me to develop my field, I continued my tutoring, and I continued the path by participating in non-profit organizations, such as DC Reads, For...

...time, I started tutoring part time at Rose State College in Midwest City, Oklahoma, tutoring high school & college students in math. My subjects are primarily Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Statistics. My favorite subject to tutor is Statistics, because it is a highly marketable skill that is in high demand in the workplace. My approach with tutoring is to maintain a positive, professional, encouraging, and fun environment for the student. Besides working, I strive to...

...Universidad de Buenos Aires. During this time my language skills improved immensely through classwork as well as through interactions with my host family and Argentine friends. While studying business, I found a passion for entrepreneurship through the Skandalaris Internship Program, in which students work with ventures in St. Louis and travel to different entrepreneurship hubs in the city to meet the founders and hear their stories. I have pursued my love for writing and journalism...

...at American University, graduating next year with a BA in Justice and Law with a minor in Education, and an MS in Justice, Law, and Criminology. I've previously worked as an art teacher and instructor at a non-profit in Chicago and an in-class tutor for a high school English class through DCReads. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorites are English, essay writing, and SAT prep. I'm very passionate about early education...

...career began in high school as a member of the National Honor Society and continued throughout and after college. I now operate my own tutoring company Expert Instruction LLC. The primary goal of my tutoring service is to help students develop a growth mindset and enjoy the process of learning. I provide one-on-one instruction for all levels of math up to and including calculus, French language and standardized exams such as SAT, ACT, and GRE....

...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 for AP...

I am an experienced tutor. I can teach English and History at all levels. I graduated from George Mason University. In addition, I have a TEFL Certificate. I can also teach elementary and middle school math and science.

...graduate careers I have been fortunate enough to help students with SAT preparation, college application essay writing, and have experience teaching both History and Religion classes at a high school level. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I feel a particular affinity for History and helping students become the best writers they can be. Skills in these areas tend to translate particularly well to improvement on both the SAT Writing and Critical Reading areas,...

...learner, novelist, dad, and student of the world; I love to help people make connections to English from Latin. I have taught high school Latin and tutored for the SAT for several years. I am TEFL certified, and I have experience teaching students of many different nationalities. I can help you see around corners to tackle difficult concepts or help you prepare for the next big test in a wide variety of subjects. Let's jam!

...name's Amanda. I graduated from Bloomsburg University in 2016 with a degree in Math Education. I'm currently a High School Math Teacher at a local High School. In the spring I will be going back to school to earn my Masters in Math Education. I am interested in tutoring any and all math subjects. I have experience in tutoring 3rd grade through college age. In my spare time I enjoy traveling, watching Netflix, and spending...

My aim is to not only help students succeed in their subject matter, but to ensure that they understand the greater concepts as well.

...with them on a personal level. Then I find ways to make them connect with the subject matter and help them discover strengths they didn’t know they had. Over the past decade, I have taught over a thousand students in 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. I’ve worked with talented students at the top on their class and high school students who read at the 3rd grade level. My favorite genre of literature is American...

...young people with the outdoors and mentoring youth volunteers, I completed a Masters of Environmental Studies with a concentration in Education at the University of Pennsylvania. I realized that strong connections in any discipline are built on a foundation of successful and engaging training and teaching, which has become my own method for connecting with the students I tutor. While my background is officially biology and environmental science, my liberal arts education and varied career...

...other subjects. I have worked as an Ambassador for a Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program. Here I tutored middle school and high school students in those subjects. I have not formally tutored college students. However, I help my fellow college peers with their studies. I am comfortable tutoring students of any age. As a tutor, my main goal is to guide the student and help them gain confidence and eventually be able to understand...

...as a daycare and preschool teacher creating opportunities for early language learning and acquisition, and am currently almost completed with my TEFL (Teaching English Foreign Language) certification, which includes grammar, methodology, classroom and virtual work, and teaching adult learners. I tutor in English Language Arts, focusing on both language and literature. I work with a wide variety of materials and interests to ensure that students improve and engage with their learning. As a tutor, I...

...students' needs and interests. It will allow the student to have their say and stay interested in the session. I majored in International Studies and have a minor in Economics. I am currently in a transition year after college and hope to get into a Master's program in Economics or Public Policy. I enjoy biking, and reading during my commute. My favorite TV show right now is The Mindy Project. I am a fan of...