Award-Winning PSAT Tutors in Washington DC

...15 years. I have helped students of all ages (from elementary school to adult) in a wide variety of subjects, including Math (Elementary Math to Calculus), Science (including Physics and Chemistry), test prep (ACT, SAT, GMAT, GRE), and English. My approach is individualized - each student gets a lesson based on his needs, strengths, and weaknesses. I try to find out exactly what a student has difficulty understanding, and I break it down into the...

...interesting. I studied Linguistics in college, which trained me in the critical thinking skills necessary for teaching Grammar, Foreign Languages, ESL, Math, and standardized test prep. I started tutoring when I was 15, and I was trained as a Student Teaching Intern with Breakthrough in 2010. I've tutored students ranging in age from 8 to 88. I love working with students individually or in small groups, and I readily change my lesson plans based on...

...connections within their own mind, 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...

...skills. Most recently, I tutored a college student taking online courses toward a Bachelor's degree. I am passionate about assuring that learners at any age are able to get the most out of their lessons and are successful in reaching their academic and life goals. In my spare time, I enjoy creative writing, reading poetry and non-fiction, sharing time with my family and the newest member of our family, MJ, our beautiful 21-month-old pitbull, whom...

...mathematics and sciences, I am most passionate about Calculus and Chemistry. I especially enjoy working with students on ACT and SAT science and math. I value education highly, and I view myself as a life-long learner. I greatly enjoy learning and working through problems, and I hope that my enthusiasm is contagious to my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading (everything from Harry Potter to Richard Dawkins), knitting, golf, and traveling.

Grace is a writer and teacher living in Baltimore, Maryland. She received her B.A. in English from Stanford University, where she studied under Tobias Wolff and Eavan Boland. Her work has been published in Huffington Post, Picaroon Poetry, and various medical journals, including the Journal of Palliative Medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, running, and listening to podcasts.

...in the process of applying for graduate school to study Environmental Sustainability. My love of nature and the outdoors really strengthened my desire to pursue a career in environmental science. Although science is what I have chosen to study, I am extremely strong in the areas of reading, writing, editing, history and general social studies. In high school I excelled in AP Composition, Literature, World History, and European History. My test scores from high school...

...degree in Mathematics. I also have minors in Education and Music. After graduation, I moved right to DC to begin working on my Masters in Education at American University. I plan to teach secondary Math in DC beginning with the 2014 - 2015 school year. I have been tutoring all through High School and College in an extremely wide range of subjects in Math. From Algebra I to higher level college Math, I am always...

I am a recent college graduate from American University with a passion for teaching reading, writing, and social studies/sciences! I believe experiential learning is most beneficial for students and will try to give my students enough examples about how material might be applied in the real world in my teachings.

I specialize in tutoring Writing and the Humanities, having tutored for over three years at the Writing Center at the University of Maryland. I especially enjoy helping students overcome their anxiety and frustration about writing by breaking down the writing process into simple, manageable steps. My other specialties include helping high school students write college application essays, anything involving Literature or History, and the Baltimore Orioles.

...volunteered to teach English in a classroom setting for a group of students aged 16-24 during a 5 week volunteer project in India. My favorite subject to tutor is Algebra. Especially in math and science subjects, my goal is to help students develop study guides and strong study habits that will help them succeed throughout their academic careers. I also enjoy working with students on reading and writing skills because I am an avid reader...

...Public Schools as a social studies teacher at Redland Middle School. Next, I moved to San Jose, Costa Rica where I studied Spanish while living with a local family. I also earned my certification to teach English as a foreign language (TEFL) during this time, and later taught business English to adults in San Jose. Recently, I returned to the area after two years living in Medellin, Colombia where I taught English at La Universidad...

...the NIH. I have experience tutoring college, high school, and middle school students. During tutoring sessions I like to pinpoint where the problem areas are and begin by working with students on the fundamentals. Once the basics are covered I like to work through problems together as a way to learn material, but ask that students spend some time studying topics at home/doing practice problems that we can go over during the tutoring sessions.

...starting a job at a law firm. While in college at the University of Virginia, I tutored international teaching assistants, 100 and 200-level French students, and 9th grade English students at a local high school. I have also given informal counseling to law school applicants. I am a people person who can put students at ease and give them the confidence to approach their studies in new and creative ways. My strengths are writing, humanities,...

Hi! My name is Isaac, and I'm a recent graduate of Yale University, where I majored in Political Science. At Varsity Tutors, I specialize in writing, English, government, elementary and middle school math, history, college essay writing, and French.

...Howard University pursuing a PhD in Pharmacology. I have years of experience tutoring middle and High school students in the areas of Math, English, Biology and Chemistry. My most rewarding experience was working with a program called Brooklyn College Now program geared at preparing high school students for college. It was a very rewarding experience watching these students ultimately get into the college of their choice. I love tutoring but most importantly, I love working...

...Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education from the University of Missouri. I have seven years teaching experience on both the high school and post-secondary level. I can assist students with standardized test preparation, Reading Comprehension and Writing. I have taught Government, English, World Religions, History and Psychology in the past. I scored in the top 98th percentile on the LSAT and specialize in helping students using proven techniques to increase their scores. Specifically, I can help...

I am an experienced tutor specializing in high school and college-age materials, including standardized tests such as the ACT and SAT. I believe that the ultimate goal of teaching is to enable to student to function independently of the tutor. Therefore, I instill in my students not only an understanding of the core subject matter, but also key skills such as critical thinking and logic.

...as I do not get a lot of Math practice as a lawyer! My own learning accomplishments were always assisted by one on one interactions, and I know so many students can benefit by individualized attention. I hope to teach by example, to provide clear and simple explanations for complex concepts, and to be able to review and give advice as quickly and thoroughly as possible. When I am not working, I love spending time...

...school, I have come to appreciate the importance of differing teaching styles to accommodate the learning style of the student. I like to emphasize an empowering approach to tutoring. It is not enough for the student simply to be presented with information about language, whether English or Latin. Most students benefit more from assistance in approaching the material and through the development of study skills such as learning the material in different ways or recognizing...