Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Arlington, DC

...a teaching assistant at the collegiate level for Physics I: Mechanics, which was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. A key reason I've chosen to be a tutor is the happiness it gives me when my students have finally understood something they have been struggling with. In high school, I tutored two...

...I can better understand how to best help you, being patient while providing examples to provide understanding of a question or idea, complimenting said person of getting a concept right and doing well on a task (because people need a little affirmation to know they are doing well and can be too hard on themselves...

...to be tutoring with Varsity Tutors and look forward to seeing you in the classroom! I have my bachelor's degree in cross-cultural and religious studies and have several years teaching experience in a variety of subjects. My specialties are English, ESL, grammar, literature, reading, history, math and writing, as well as guitar and American Sign...

...the Orton-Gillingham Plus course and have experience working on a curriculum for students with dyslexia and other language-based differences. I became very interested in understanding and working with students who have learning challenges. I believe all students can become independent readers and I want to use my knowledge and expertise to help them. I think...

...these students and helped them with their resumes for jobs and their applications for graduate school. Also, during my experience as a Psychology graduate student, I have worked with many children, adolescents, and adults with carrying degrees of learning styles and learning abilities. Over time I have learned multiple skills, tips, and techniques to help...

...school chemistry to advanced history, Spanish to elementary school math. For the past five years, I have mastered a range of educational strategies while tutoring students individually and in large groups, developing curricula and mentoring college applicants. In this time, I have spent thousands of hours working with students, and I feel well-equipped to work...

...lower test score to passing test score. Before my work as a teacher, I worked on a pilot program with bringing their program into a St. Louis City charter school. In this position, I worked with students from 5th to 8th grade who were reading and doing math at a 1st grade level and up...

...undergraduate education at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Neuroscience and Economics. I am a current medical student at UVA. I love teaching and have been teaching since college and am always eager to help new students. I served as a teaching assistant for Biology and Physiology courses in college. I formally taught at Huntington...

...professional tutor with over 10 years of classroom teaching and school administration experience. I have taught primarily middle and high school students, particularly students with special needs. I hold a PhD in Special Education and I utilize my experience as a special educator to adapt to the teaching needs and learning styles and abilities of...

I am currently finishing my Spanish and International studies degree. I am fluent in Spanish and am looking forward to working with you. I have experience in teaching English as well as Spanish. I look forward to helping you become the best student you can be!

...The University of Maryland, College Park in 2012. I am currently obtaining my Masters of Science in Education with a concentration in mild to moderate disabilities at Johns Hopkins University. I am a part time para-educator at an Elementary School in Silver Spring and I also work at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in...

...of academia, I believe everyone should have access to education and the help they need to either master a subject or pass whatever test that stands as a hurdle. My goal is to make sure I set students up to succeed in their goals. I was admitted to practice law in the DC Bar in...

...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 of tutoring is what I call "gradual release:" we will set your goals and practice skills together until you are able to do them on your own! I love cooking,...

...in which we received our high school diploma and Associate of Art degree simultaneously. Since the program focused on health science, we took several science college courses such as Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology, and a First Aid and CPR class. These classes propelled me to know I want to study a field...

...tutoring and mentoring students since I was 12. I enjoy working with students not only to improve their scores and grades, but also their academic confidence! I live and breathe Biology, which was my college major as well as the field in which I actively work. In addition to Biology, General Chemistry and GRE preparation...

...time I went a step further and helped my students write original poems and autobiographical screenplays as a way to explore and share their various struggles. The success of "Strong Voices" and the amazing students I met through the program make it one of my proudest achievements to date. Since graduating from Washington College I...

I enjoy seeing students thrive in and out of the classroom. I am a husband, dad, teacher, and singer. I have tutored students from 1st-6th grades. I have done group and individualized tutoring. Being able to connect with the student and see positive results, either through test scores or comprehension, has been rewarding for me.

...certified educator with over 12 years of verified student achievement results. I am patient, consistent, flexible and have access to multiple teaching strategies that serve as a strong skill set to help students learn and grow. Knowledge provides students with the keys to unlock great opportunities in life. Its my promise to open up the...

...to ensure that mastery takes place in our sessions through interactive lessons. My story begins in high school when I was assigned to complete my mandatory volunteer hours at an after school program in Washington DC. Here I gained my first experience tutoring younger students in various subjects such as Math, Language Arts, Reading and...

...actively involved in the homeschooling community. I homeschooled my older two children through high school and my younger two children through 8th grade. I also taught enrichment classes in the areas of math, science, music, and art to students of all ages in a homeschool co-op, for a total of eight years.