Top Reading Tutors serving Alexandria

Malcolm: Alexandria Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...of Philadelphia through AmeriCorps VISTA. In Fall 2016, I will begin my JD studies at the Georgetown University Law Center, where I hope to focus on international and human rights law. I love using teaching to build relationships and share ideas with his students! Though I teach a wide variety of subjects and enjoy them all for different reasons, I feel most comfortable teaching test prep (SAT, GRE, LSAT) and TOEFL. My teaching approach is...
Education & Certification
Temple University - Bachelors, English; Italian
LSAT: 167
GRE Verbal: 167

David: Alexandria Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...emphasize patiently guiding my student to the correct answer, rather than giving it to them. I believe this method is the best way for the student to master the material. I enjoy the "aha!" moment my students have when the concept finally clicks. In my free time, I work on my two tea businesses. During my senior year at Rice, I founded a student-run boba tea business. We currently have 13 student employees and continue...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 34
ACT Science: 32

David: Alexandria Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Alexandria, VA
I am a recent graduate of Brandeis University where I double majored in Neuroscience and Health Policy. I am a veteran of the Montgomery County Public School system. I graduated from the International Baccalaureate Program at Richard Montgomery, and was an AP Scholar with distinction. I love working with people to help promote understanding, especially in the areas of math and science.... Teaching style should strongly depend on the student, else you risk either wasting time...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Bachelors, Double Major: Neuroscience and Health Policy

Trevor: Alexandria Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...bonds, meaningful learning simply isn't possible. Of course, if we truly care about our students, we must be properly equipped to help prepare them for the educational standards they must meet, and more importantly, life after high school. I love English; the big questions it grapples with, its real world application, and the creativity it inspires in students. I strive to have that passion show every time I teach, as I truly believe in the...
Education & Certification
James Madison University - Bachelors, English
James Madison University - Masters, Education

Matthew: Alexandria Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...The University of Kentucky. I have been an educator for 11 years teaching English Language Arts with an emphasis on reading comprehension and writing. I have written Common Core curriculum for three different organizations including the District of Columbia Public Schools. I tutor Reading, Writing, Literature, and History. I love tutoring these subjects because they bring together great stories and allow students to develop opinions and skills that will inform them for life. My style...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelors, History
University of Kentucky - Masters, Educational Leadership

Erin: Alexandria Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...make the subject less intimidating and more fun. I believe that education is the most important part of personal development, as well as the most effective tool of global change, and that it can truly change lives. A goal I have is to learn as much about the world as possible, and I hope to share that passion about learning with my students. In my spare time, I enjoy swimming, exploring Washington D.C. and traveling.
Education & Certification
American University - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies

Abigail: Alexandria Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...double minor in Biology and Spanish. Having just moved to Washington, DC, I am loving getting to know my new home city! Aside from getting lost on the way to and from work, I like to read and write, play soccer, spend time outdoors, and spend time with my friends. I have previous short-term teaching experience in Peru and Spain, and am near-fluent in Spanish. I believe in the power of positive thinking, hard work,...
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Bachelors, Public Health (Minors in Biology and Spanish
SAT Verbal: 720
SAT Writing: 790

Doug: Alexandria Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...student. I worked with this student for two years and covered topics ranging from arithmetic and pre-algebra to U.S. history and government. I truly enjoy watching my students improve academically, and I have the most experience tutoring in German, U.S. government, U.S. & European history, and AP Human Geography. Having been both student and tutor for a considerable amount of time, I understand how important education is for young people. During college I swam competitively...
Education & Certification
Dickinson College - Bachelor in Arts, International Business & Management
George Washington University - Master of Arts, International Affairs

Navya: Alexandria Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...now, I am currently working to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in General Biology at the University of Maryland, College Park. I have past experience working with children at different summer camps. And, in high school, I was part of a club that created tutoring videos specifically tailored to students taking difficult courses at Poolesville High School. I can tutor multiple subjects, including math, biology, and environmental science. But, my favorite subject to tutor is biology,...
Education & Certification
University of Maryland-College Park - Current Undergrad Student, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 32

Juliana: Alexandria Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...Hill, since it was a chance to help other students with writing and foreign language studies. I love to read, write, and learn languages, so I studied journalism, international relations, and Chinese. After school, I moved to China and taught ESL to all ages as a teacher and private tutor. My classes were always designed to maximize variety and engagement so that students could not only have fun but also practice using the skills they...
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Journalism

Briana: Alexandria Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...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, I work part- time as a certified Pharmacy Technician and Wellness Ambassador for Rite Aid...
Education & Certification
Coppin State University - Bachelors, Biology, General

Erin: Alexandria Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...composition, as well as a Master of Letters degree from the University of Aberdeen in Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Literature. My past studies have included a wide variety of literary cultures and time periods, such as medieval, Victorian, and modern European authors; multicultural voices in American literature; the Japanese Noh theatre; early Irish hagiography; and the works of several Classical authors. As such, I have an appreciation for world literature and am practiced in critical approaches...
Education & Certification
St. Mary's College of Maryland - Bachelors, English and History
University of Aberdeen - Masters, Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Studies

Kirk: Alexandria Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...including currently, World History (10 years), Psychology (4 years), Government, both middle and high school, (10 years) , and various regional courses such as Latin America and Asia. I have also taught Geography (4 years). I have taught large and small classes, and I have experience tutoring. I have a lot of experience working with students who learn differently, and am very familiar with accommodation methodology for individual students. I currently teach at the Seton...
Education & Certification
Old Dominion University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
University of Maryland-College Park - Current Grad Student, Geography

Melanie: Alexandria Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...I earned my bachelor's degree from Dickinson College in 2021, where I majored in English and minored in Creative Writing and Italian. I tutor any subject related to reading or writing in the English language -- particularly the SAT Verbal and Writing sections, and the ACT English and Reading sections. I specialize in test prep, but am open to tutoring a broad range of subjects not limited to standardized test-taking. I am passionate about helping...
Education & Certification
Dickinson College - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 33

Nick: Alexandria Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...Law, and Society, while also completing a Minor in Applied Physics. I have a deep passion for both criminal justice and physics, and have written and edited a variety of papers in both subjects. In addition to law and physics, I am also fairly skilled with languages, having taken Spanish for six years, and Italian, Ancient Greek, and Latin for a year apiece. In addition to focusing on law, physics, and languages, I have also...
Education & Certification
American University - Bachelors, Justice, Law, and Society

Joelle: Alexandria Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...D.C. working as a reporter at a local radio station. I have a passion for the English language and my hobbies include reading and writing. I have been working on a writing a book of short stories since high school that I hope to finish and publish one day! In the meantime I am reading every book by Amy Bloom and Wally Lamb and blogging about my life as the wife of a medical school...
Education & Certification
University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelors, Journalism

Ted: Alexandria Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...Country coach and summer school instructor with the Center for Talented Youth. Aside from having strong content knowledge in various subject areas, I believe I am motivating, encouraging, and supportive of my students. Whether you hope to raise your grade in class, pass a test, or learn a better way to take notes, my approach to tutoring is based on your unique learning style. I look forward to helping you achieve your academic goals!
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science/Classics
Radford University - Master of Science, Education
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Vedant: Alexandria Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...incoming second year at UCLA, working on attaining a B.S. in Physiology and a minor in Science Education. I graduated high school with the IB Diploma. I've tutored math and biology pro bono locally in the Northern Virginia area for almost two years, as I love giving back to my community and honing my teaching skills. My style involves focusing on addressing knowledge gaps and trying to teach in engaging ways rather than just drilling...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Physiology
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

Mrunal: Alexandria Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Alexandria, VA
...in college I worked as a private tutor for high school students and was a teaching assistant for 2 classes in college. I also tutoring elementary school students in math. I currently work at Wells Fargo as an analytics consultant and enjoy tutoring students in math! I think the key to being a great tutor is having patience and remembering to smile! Students enjoy learning more when the teachers are also fun and happy. Outside...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Engineering
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 34

Angela: Alexandria Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Alexandria, VA
I am a constant learner with a passion for not only helping students achieve their highest potential academically, but also acquire some level of comfort, if not pleasure, from reading and writing. I thoroughly enjoy working with young people and find that the learning is always a two-way process when I interact with students.... I am always researching strategies and methods to help students connect with the subject matter and work through challenging assignments. I...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University - Bachelors, Journalism
University of Maryland-College Park - Masters, Library Science
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Is your child struggling with reading? Varsity Tutors can find you an experienced reading tutor in Alexandria with expertise and depth of knowledge, and one who can try to help students at all levels. Upon your contact, the tutor will listen to your areas of concern and evaluate your student's strengths and weaknesses. Using that information, they can develop a tutoring plan that will break down the fundamentals of reading and get them back on track with their assignments in school.
Reading is one of those subjects, when fully understood, will send your child on their way to success in whatever educational endeavor they pursue. Tutors love reading and a dynamic tutor in Alexandria, VA, could help your student learn to love reading, as well. Their tutor can provide a positive environment that makes reading easy to learn and understand, and keeps them actively engaged along the way in their educational process. Whether your child has trouble with sequencing, decoding, or compound words, the tutor we match them with will have multiple tools on hand to help them gain a firmer grasp of the written word, illustrating such concepts as fluency, rhyme, setting, genre, and prosody.
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