Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Alexandria, VA

...and took as many courses as possible in college including courses in chemistry, physics, biology and opera performance. I am also passionate about teaching. I live for that 'ah-ha' moment when you can see a concept click in a students mind. I believe in teaching not only how but why, and insist on finding real life applications to keep students engaged. When I am not tutoring I work for the Navy as a cost estimator...

...years I have supported different students including friends and family members on these specific subjects through both formal and informal tutoring opportunities. I have found these experiences to be extremely rewarding, and I look forward to working with more students. Learning has always been a fun and curiosity-driven process for me, and I always try to impart that same sensibility in my work. In my spare time, I enjoy reading books of all shapes, sizes,...

Current Student at the University of Maryland. Sophomore Mechanical Engineering major.

...Public Policy from Georgetown University, and I currently work in the international development field. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English/Reading, Political Science, and History. I try to adopt an engaged tutoring style, and incorporate fun ways to learn and engage with material such as flashcards and games. I believe that pursuing an education is absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart...

...why they are having trouble with a particular topic, and then applying the best methods that work for them for future subjects. My interests outside of academics include sports, particularly tennis. I am on the club team at Georgetown and love playing and watching. I also have played piano and skied for most of my life. These are hobbies that I enjoy doing during my free time and wish to continue for the rest of...

...Public Policy on the pre-law track. I love to engage with students and aid them in their path to success in the academic world. While I have tutored students in a broad range of subjects, I specifically enjoy teaching Math, Science, and English. In regards to standardized testing, I enjoy tutoring for the mathematics portion of the exam. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy reading, watching Netflix, and spending time with friends and family.

I have alway enjoyed teaching, starting while I was in high school with inner-city Chicago sixth graders, and continuing with identifying, training, developing and encouraging young talent in 25 years of business. I believe there always is an infinite world of information to learn and we should learn to enjoy and share what we learn.

...and beauty. He has had a special interest in Mathematics all of his life. Even though he preferred to play Scott Joplin on the piano, his sister made him learn J.S. Bach. That was a good thing: although Joplin is rompingly good, nobody but nobody develops a theme as Bach did. And that's some serious order, folks. The good Professor had the good fortune to take the highest Mathematics courses available in high school, which...

...Technical High School. I am also a patient teacher, with years of experience mentoring and leading my peers. Prior to university, I attended Brooklyn Tech, an elite New York City public high school that specializes in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Brooklyn Tech is considered one of the most prestigious and selective public high schools in the United States; admissions requires passing the Specialized High School Admissions Test. I have been taking tests all...

...reading. I am incredibly excited to work with students of all ages and backgrounds on a variety of subjects, including Spanish, English, SAT Verbal/Writing, History, etc. Whether you need an extra challenge or a new way of learning previously taught material, I can help you achieve your academic goals and prepare for your next steps in academia and beyond. It is my deeply held belief that success in school is achievable so long as you...

...have been an educator for ten years and I absolutely love helping students find joy in learning. I struggled as a student myself, so I encourage my students through fun strategies and hands on activities. I taught elementary for 8 years (grades 3-5) and high school for 2 years (Pre-algebra, Algebra I, English 11) and am more than welcomed to tutor in any of those areas. My favorite content to tutor is Math because math...

...to succeed in life. Currently, I serve as a tutor for undergraduate and graduate students studying various areas of Computer Science and Management Information Systems, Math, English and Cyber Security. As important, I am well versed in the APA and MLA citation styles and have tutored many undergraduate and graduate students on properly citing papers and essays as well as on writing in a scholarly manner required for graduate school. For the past 20 years,...

...feel it's important to put myself in my student's shoes to create a strong relationship that has a powerful effect on their progress. I enjoy helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, College Essays, Critical Reading, Writing skills, and Public Speaking. I am positive, passionate and dedicated to helping each of my students achieve their fullest potential. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, dancing, outdoor activities and the game of basketball.

...experience in using data to pinpoint specific skills that students need to understand larger concepts. I believe that assessments and testing answer some questions, but more importantly, they should also raise new ideas to individualize instruction for each student and their unique learning styles. I have worked over the years to develop effective professional development for teachers which has strengthened my own skills in tutoring students. I am passionate about education, love to learn from...

...for learning with others. In my experience, each student has a slightly different learning style, so I always try to patiently employ any number of different tutoring strategies to create a personalized learning experience. Outside of the tutoring world, I am an avid runner currently in training preparation for the U.S. Olympic Trials for Track and Field next summer. I have a curiosity for the world around me and have traveled extensively over the years....

...am often at home snuggling my cat Pickles while reading, puzzling, or trying out a new craft or passion project. You can also catch me out in nature hiking or camping with my family; I have a huge passion for the environment and the policy surrounding it and even hold an undergraduate degree in Environmental Policy! I am a strong supporter of family involvement and collaboration. And with that comes flexibility! Life is hard and...

...I have an advanced understanding for many high level maths, I also have the advantage of knowing how to teach and properly address the needs of a student. My teaching style varies from being cut and dry or very Socratic depending on your needs. My areas of expertise include all high school taught maths up to and including AP Calculus AB and BC and university level maths such as Calculus I, II, and III and...

...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 with children and helping them...

I am very passionate about helping students succeed in their educaiton. I believe one-on-one tutoring is the key to ensuring students are taught at their own pace and achieve full understanding of the material. I bring to the table my skills in math, reading, and writing. I am a freshman at Rice University studying philosophy and economics on the pre-law track.

...I'm an 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...