Award-Winning Psychology Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

I am a professional working in finance with a passion for helping people. I have an extensive background in foreign language, public policy, economic theory and creative writing. I'm looking forward to sharing and helping in student's academic journeys.

...have learned to appreciate the importance of both education and balance. In a society with an increasing demand for leadership, knowledge, computer skills, etc. I have taken it upon myself to help others rise to meet the demand. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. I also minored in Chemistry and Psychology. With this knowledge, I plan to pursue a Doctorate of Pharmacy from an accredited 3 or 4 year institution. Currently,...

...majored in English language and literature. In college, I took many art electives and since then I have used that experience to work as an artist. I was a teacher's assistant for English business writing in college and I peer tutored core subjects in high school. When I was a teacher's assistant, students who attended my office hours or arranged for study sessions always improved their grades. Students could expect to go from earning a...

...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 very fun, and the best...

I am a hard working Registered Nurse and I'm looking to help others via tutoring in my spare time.

...them achieve to their individual potentials! After majoring in English at UCLA and honing my grammar skills, I taught 4th grade as a Teach for America corps member in rural North Carolina. I then went on to earn a Master's in Counseling at the University of Pennsylvania and a Master's in School Psychology at the University of Texas-Austin. I continue to work in schools as a school psychologist and am passionate about helping all students...

...in Psychology, I am passionate about fostering a love for learning in elementary school students, particularly in English reading and writing. With experience as an associate teacher at Bright Horizons and through volunteer tutoring, I have developed a student-centered approach that emphasizes understanding each child's unique interests and learning needs. My tutoring philosophy is rooted in building strong connections with students to create tailored lesson plans that engage and inspire them. I am particularly excited...

...only hear about things that they did wrong and difficult to take feedback constructively. I feel that as a teacher/tutor it is my job to make sure that they are able to utilize my feedback to help them grow and develop as well as learn from their mistakes. If it is one thing we can all learn that is to not continue to make the same mistakes. I also believe in the philosophy that learning...

...Boston College, Lynch School of Education, where I received my bachelor's degree in Applied Psychology and Human Development. I now am doing a year of service with City Year in the DC area. City Year is an education non-profit organization that focuses on supporting our student's attendance, behavior, and course performance. If you have any more questions about the organization, feel free to ask! I love working with my students and breaking down lessons and...

...my courses I have also become experienced in analyzing literature and summarizing academic journals for research proposals. These classes have also given me the necessary knowledge for becoming a Research Associate for the Institute of Organizational Mindfulness. This company promotes mindfulness and healthy cognition in the workplace to improve productivity, creativity, and revenue. I am passionate about helping students understand material and apply the topic to problems presented in and out of the classroom. Seeing...

...to be a boring and tedious task. We tend to retain fun, useless information that interests us the most, but most fail to realize how much power those known memories have on our potential to make new ones. One of the techniques that I teach my students is how to use that everyday “useless" trivia, and apply it to what they NEED to remember. I have a wealth of knowledge that I would love to...

...University of Wisconsin-Madison. I also have my CELTA certification, which means I have extra experience working with English Language Learners. Although I am certified to tutor many different subjects, my favorite subjects have always been Social Studies, History, English, and Literature. I am a voracious reader and trivia buff who especially enjoys science fiction, fantasy, and history books. I am also a creative writer in my spare time, and I enjoy many different kinds of...

I am a biology and psychology recent graduate (Bachelor's) who is also fluent in Spanish. I would love to teach all these subjects! I have two year's teaching experience as well, and I want to help others succeed and learn as much as I can.

...I am happiest when I am able to teach writing, whether when I'm working at the Writing Center as a writing tutor or volunteering at Hola! Tutoring with the local Hispanic/Latino community. While I have tutored a variety of subjects and worked with students from preschool-aged to adult, I work best when tutoring high schoolers in reading and writing. I believe in a student-centered approach to education and I always structure my tutoring sessions around...

...University. I'm currently home for the summer, so I will be in the DMV area until September 2017. I have two years of experience in private tutoring, and have tutored elementary, middle and high schoolers, as well as adults. I have tutored algebra, geometry, Common Core, and French. I truly believe that each student's learning style is unique and rest assured that I will cater to your learning needs and get you the best results.

...subject should love what they are learning. Their fundamentals should be strong, so that as they go further in their study of that subject they will understand what is going on and why it is going on. If the foundation is strong the structure will hold. Of course it is always nice to get As, but I want to help people understand what they are learning and help them grow in that subject, not just...

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.

Hello! I am currently a first-year medical student. I graduated from undergrad with dual degrees in Biology and Psychology with a 3.9 GPA and in my gap year prior to medical school, I was a Fulbright recipient. My area of expertise is naturally in the sciences, but if you are interested in conversational Cantonese/Mandarin then I would be able to help too!

...summer math program into a virtual format due to the pandemic and subsequently tutored for them. My favorite subjects to tutor are middle school math, English, writing, and theater. I believe wholeheartedly in relating what a student is learning to their real life; I like to balance practicing skills with real world application of those skills. My math students were always the most engaged when I introduced interactive elements that connected their schoolwork to things...

I graduated from Howard University with a B.A. in English in 2015. In 2017, I graduated from Lesley University with an M.Ed in Special Education and an M.Ed in Elementary Education. Currently, I teach at a bilingual school in Washington, DC. I enjoy teaching and tutoring students of all ages. I firmly believe that every child can succeed with a great teacher and support.