Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Alexandria, VA

...the different styles of writing in which a writer can get their ideas and messages across. Having a strong hold on these different styles and techniques of writing can apply to many other areas in life. When I teach, I believe in imparting this appreciation for the tools to be gained through English classes, and uplifting students to write more and more. In my spare time, I love to paint, sing, play violin and ukulele,...

...in Spanish and in English, and look forward to helping students reach their goals. I have experience tutoring, babysitting, and teaching swimming lessons to kids of all ages. In the summer of 2014 I studied abroad in Argentina at the Universidad de Buenos Aires. During this time my language skills improved immensely through classwork as well as through interactions with my host family and Argentine friends. While studying business, I found a passion for entrepreneurship...

...also taught Middle School Mathematics and 5th Grade Math. I am an excellent tutor because I listen to those I am tutoring to understand the fundamental misunderstanding that they are experiencing. I also bring a positive attitude and joy to the study of math that many students are missing. I am also excellent at connecting with students who have not found success in math, and help them discover why math is valuable in their lives.

I seek challenges and like to help others.

...have learned is the value of hard work, and how each of us can unlock an incredible number of opportunities and achievements with the right amount of dedication and discipline. It was this mindset that helped me succeed in High School and graduate as a valedictorian which, in turn, helped me get a scholarship to attend Loyola University New Orleans. While I was there I applied myself in equal measure and was able to graduate...

I am a young, motivated, and driven educator determined to enable and strengthen the knowledge and skills of all my students. I have over 3 years experience teaching and tutoring mathematics, science, state and SAT test preparation; I am a certified math teacher. Please contact me with an opportunity to match my desires to serve. I look forward to hearing from you soon.... "Helping someone is to give that person a fish to eat for the...

...ACT, and LSAT. I graduated from the University of Alabama in 2013, where I was a National Merit Scholar. I then spent one year in the Washington, D.C. area as a SAT/ACT instructor for a testing company, where I taught at four different area high schools and marketed company services to area high school students. I then attended the University of Virginia School of Law, where I was awarded a full tuition scholarship in part...

...on academic standing and involvement in extracurricular activities, allowing me to simultaneously pursue my undergraduate degrees and a Master's degree in East Asian Studies, area of specialization: China. In June 2012, I received my Master's degree and dual majors in Economics and Chinese, while attaining a minor in Asian Humanities. I have been tutoring mathematics, economics, and Chinese since high school. Most students come to me for Chinese lessons and help with standardized test preparation....

...such as crosswords or sudoku, and more complex ones. To me, all learning is like solving a puzzle. Unpacking each word in a Yeats poem is like gathering jigsaw pieces, and constructing a thesis for an essay is like putting them together. Algebra and Geometry are subjects that naturally lend themselves to puzzling. Each equation has a solution. I enjoyed learning these subjects, and I love sharing that with new people. When I am a...

...in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and as a PhD graduate, I have personally experienced that hard work and commitment do pay off when it comes to school. I am energetic and hard-working. I am very passionate for motivating and helping people in their personal growth to fulfill their potential. I currently teach at DeVry University and at Northern Virginia Community College. For many years, I have been teaching and tutoring...

...well. I like to take things at the pace of the student because every student is unique and has their own preferences that will help them improve the most. However, I also like to challenge my students, as sometimes they do not know their own potential and need a little boost to unlock it. Outside of tutoring, I love to play violin and tennis, as well as going on hikes with my friends.

It is easy to be ordinary, and it takes courage to excel and excel we must.

...been tutoring since 2018, both online and in-person. My students came with different goals and backgrounds - some wanted to take advanced level classes, some needed help after getting behind in their current ones. All of them have succeeded in the classes that I was tutoring and received good grades in those subjects. I tutor math (k-8, algebra 1 and 2, geometry), elementary and middle school English, as well as Russian. I am passionate about...

...a BA in Languages and Cultures of Asia from the 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...

...a great deal of experience working with children and adults of all ages. My general focus is in essay writing, grammar, punctuation and editing. My experience extents in editorial writing at a business journal, and I mastered a degree in Journalism/Writing. While substituting, I learned I have an immense joy in educating where I specialize in. I also teach SAT and ACT test prep.I am currently pursuing a teaching certificate. I have been teaching for...

I want my students to learn! I love learning and want to share what I know! I know school and test preparation can be stressful. I remember taking the SSATs, PSATs, and the SAT and I remember that it wasn't all that much fun. However, with preparation, there are many rewards to learning, test taking and academic success! With hard work, preparation and a little help, my students will have lots to brag about too!

...time so that our sessions can be as organized and rewarding as possible. I believe in making tests feel more like games than like exams, and to do this, I focus on testing strategy, which has proved successful for me during my SAT and graduate level exams. In addition to my background in test prep, english and math tutoring, I have also been a teacher of improv comedy at the Washington Improv Theater, and bring...

...I was 4th in my graduating class from high school with a 4.11 GPA and numerous AP credits. My favorite subjects to tutor are Math and English. During college I worked with non-profit organizations, including a literacy tutoring program, and was on the Mock Trial Team. I'll be attending Georgetown Law in the fall of 2018. In my free time, I like to read, horseback writing, and go to the beach with friends.

As an early graduate of Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, I am excited to not only prepare my students for academic success, but also provide insights into how to excel at elite universities. I hope to be both a competent instructor and compassionate mentor to all students.

I am a senior consultant specializing in journalistic essay writing and political research on foreign countries. In my spare time, I enjoy volunteering as an after-hours English/Language Arts teacher at Kramer Middle School and writing. I was a Math major at Williams College, class of 2015.... Students learn best when they learn how to think about problems instead of just memorizing lists of rules. Teaching should be customized for each student.