Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...2021 with a BS in Genetics and a minor in Statistics from the University of Georgia. I will be pursuing a PhD at GWU starting in August so I will have only weekend availability starting then, but would love to help students through their classes and standardized testing! I have multiple years of experience tutoring math, reading, and test prep. I joined Varsity Tutors in 2018 and have loved getting to know my students and...

...especially English-Language Arts and Social studies; I also have several years' experience tutoring adults looking to improve their English as a volunteer ESL tutor and training colleagues and friends on basic and advanced usage of office software; I also have 2 years' experience teaching piano lessons to elementary school students. Most recently, I have completed certification in web development and big data analysis, because I am a strong believer in continuing to learn, grow, and...

...to me then I will have achieved more than I could have ever dreamed. Because of my desire to become a professor and my desire to help educate and inform others, I have undertaken a variety of leadership and mentoring roles within Bowdoin's chemistry department. I have worked as an inorganic lab teaching assistant and helped those taking organic chemistry work and to grow as lab workers in that field. I also work as a...

...learn. I find the most joy in seeing a students eyes light up when what I have been teaching them clicks in their heads. I enjoy tutoring one-on-one since I have found that engaging a student directly in the learning process helps him/her to understand (and remember) the topic more fully, rather than letting them get by on just rote memorization that is forgotten once the test is over. One of my favorite things to...

...like putting them together. Algebra and Geometry are subjects that naturally lend themselves to puzzling. Each equation has a solution. I enjoyed learning these subjects, and I love sharing that with new people. When I am a student, the subject matter is the puzzle. When I am a teacher, my student becomes the riddle. There is a barrier between the student and the material, and it is my role to identify this and look for...

I'm a graduate from the University of Virginia having studied Economics & Psychology, with a minor in History, and I am currently obtaining my MBA from the Darden School of Business through the University of Virginia. I have been tutoring for about five years and I enjoy working with students to help them realize their passions for learning. I look forward to working with you!

I am a fun, engaging, and motivating math tutor. I graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and Columbia University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I am extremely proficient at teaching difficult math concepts with ease. I am proficient at teaching both AB and BC Calculus, as well as Algebra 2, trigonometry, and calculus. I work especially well with students of younger ages.

...what a student needs to know, but also what the best way of teaching that to the student should be. After all, we all learn in very different ways! I am a recent graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park. I hold a Bachelor of Arts, double majoring in English Language & Literature and Cinema & Media Studies, with a minor in Creative Writing. I am most passionate about tutoring English subjects, like essay...

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...least favorite response when I asked "why do we have to know this?"). Learning is important and knowledge is important and succeeding academically is important. But the most important thing you should take away from a good education is the ability to think. Think broadly, think critically, and think for yourself. It's a skill I've come to value more and more and we can learn to harness it while we learn all the other "stuff"...

...I am an experienced tutor who loves to teach and help others. I have over 400 hours of tutoring experience in a variety of high school subjects, particularly in the hard sciences and math up to calculus. At the same time, I have experience tutoring lower level subjects, such as middle school math, in my breaks at home. I have also worked as an English as a Second Language Tutor for a graduate native Mandarin...

...encryption/decryption - computer and network security Given the complexity of some of these topics, I will often ask if you would like me to draw a picture or to use an analogy to help explain. If you don't feel like you have a strong understanding of the material by the time we're done, talk to me about getting a refund. Learning shouldn't be a stressful experience, and I'm prepared to help you learn.

...be taught logic and reasoning as well as how to apply these skills to learning and daily life. My teaching style is to first emphasis memorization of necessary definitions, formulas, and theorems then, focusing on how these concepts are applied with success. Over time, a student builds competence which leads to confidence in that subject. Of course, the grades and high performance desired will take care of themselves with this approach. When I am not...

...been my main motto for as long as I can remember. I absolutely love teaching and will push you to your full capability, never letting "give up" exist as an option. From public speaking and debate to math and test prep, I have experience teaching in many fields and will be more than happy to help you reach your goals! With fun breaks in between, our study sessions will be productive and enjoyable. You will...

Qualified Tutor Specializing in English, Social Studies, and Critical Theory, I have worked with both High School students and College students to improve academic papers in an easy to understand, inclusive manner. I am the author of my own memoir and Guest Lecturer at the University of Maryland. I have published academic papers as well as articles for non academic newsletters and blogs, and look forward to bringing out the best in your academic potential.

...improve their academic skills in a multifaceted manner, through the six step process that I've perfected through nearly two years of one-on-one experience with clients of all age brackets. The first is identification, where students are given an interactive set of learning exercises and it's determined whether they're visual, auditory, verbal, sequential, kinesthetic, repetitive, or combination learners. Next, we have exposure, where the learning material is presented in a way the student will understand best...

I like learning stuff, and I like teaching people what I know in a way that I wish someone taught me.

Cait Gardiner is a graduate student at Notre Dame of Maryland University. After substitute teaching in public and private schools for over a year, she fell in love with the career and is pursuing an Accelerated Certification in Teaching. She prioritizes individualized, experiential learning in each session to help every student be their best self.

...main subject areas for elementary and middle school), and am excited to broaden my horizons and gain experience tutoring SAT and AP test prep (especially AP Psychology and Government)! As a tutor, I tailor my tutoring approach to each client's specific needs and learning preferences, and aim to make our sessions together both enjoyable and effective. My favorite part about tutoring is developing positive, impactful relationships with my clients and seeing them grow as students.

...Berkeley City College in Berkeley, California, and the University of Montana in Missoula. I have ADHD, and love working with people with learning disabilities. I currently tutor Chemistry, Biology, the Verbal section of the SAT, and Math up to Algebra 2. I especially enjoy tutoring the sciences, as I find them endlessly fascinating, and love sharing my enjoyment of them. I teach from the ground up, putting complex ideas into simple, understandable terms, and I...