Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Alexandria, VA

...with a BA in Cultural Anthropology and a Certificate in French Language and Literature. My tutoring career began in high school as a member of the National Honor Society and continued throughout and after college. I now operate my own tutoring company Expert Instruction LLC. The primary goal of my tutoring service is to help students develop a growth mindset and enjoy the process of learning. I provide one-on-one instruction for all levels of math...

...in a variety of subjects, but my favorites are Physics, Math, English, and SAT test prep. I strongly believe that every student has the capability to learn anything, as long as the teacher is willing to adapt the lesson plan appropriately. As such, I tailor my tutoring sessions to the individual student to ensure that no time is wasted. In my spare time, I enjoy riding my bike, playing computer games, and playing guitar.

...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 students to achieve their individual learning goals and gain academic confidence. I strive to learn about each student's unique skills and interests so that I can help...

...have years of experience tutoring students in test prep (SAT, ACT, SAT II subject tests), mathematics, and science. In high school, I have tutored younger students in mathematics and English. Throughout college, I have done private tutoring in SAT, PSAT, and math and science subjects. Also, I have worked with two students from China: I helped one boy with SAT prep and editing his college application essays, and I tutored the second girl in GMAT...

...directly teaches programming to hundreds of students. We have held a combination of virtual and in-person lessons, resulting in semester long workshops at local middle schools. I am also the President of our school's National Math Honor Society, an organization dedicated to promoting the education and enjoyment of math to younger students. Every time I tutor students privately or through these organizations, I find it extremely rewarding when a student finally understands a new concept,...

...GRE at Varsity Tutors for 5 years, in person and virtually to individual students, and I was rated in the top 10 percent of tutors by students. Prior to working at Varsity, I taught at Princeton Review for 2 years, teaching the GRE in a classroom setting. I received a score of 730 on my Verbal Section and a score of 770 on my Quantitative Section. I use the ETS GRE text, as the Educational...

...bachelor of arts in political science at Yale University, I served 8 years as a combat arms officer in the US Army. I coached, trained and mentored soldiers and junior officers in a wide variety of tasks. After leaving the military, I completed graduate coursework for a master's degree in international affairs at Tufts University. Finally, I recently finished all academic requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from University of Maryland. I am...

...English and phonics in small groups and one-on-one sessions. I also led extra-curricular activities in environmental education, drama, music, art, and writing. I graduated from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. I majored in English and received high honors for my senior thesis on women's poetry of the Beat Generation. While in school I volunteered tutoring adults in ESL and GED preparation. Currently, I tutor in all areas of English and Language...

I am a middle school science and high school chemistry teacher, currently taking a break from the classroom. I specialize in STEM subjects, literature and critical reading, and test prep. I earned my BS in Biology at the University...... My goal is to help my students become more effective self-directed learners - to be able to identify their own weak spots and understand the best ways to improve.... My first session is always an assessment session....

...and have served as both writer and editor for two of my school's publications. Meanwhile, I am often the de facto editor for my family. Editing has taught me that the best way to foster good writing--and by extension, learning--is through positive encouragement and good attention to detail. Positive encouragement is important because I believe anyone can write well if they're confident and know they'll find support if they occasionally fail. Meanwhile, attention to detail...

...wanted to always be surrounded by people who were learning, too. Tutoring is my way of scratching that itch now that I'm not in school. I want to understand the way YOU learn and help you do it. I attended the University of Iowa on a full, merit-based scholarship, and graduated in 2014 with a degree in the Philosophy of Human Rights. During my time at the University, I received A+'s on essays and tests...

...algebra, trigonometry, and calculus to high school and university students for about 12 years. Similarly, have 12 years of experience with the SAT, ACT, and ISEE/SSAT, and about 4 years of experience teaching GRE and GMAT. As far as hobbies go, I enjoy reading science fiction, classic literature, and comic books. Rock-climbing is a big thing for me, as is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I'm also into dancing, including salsa, bachata, zouk, swing, and Argentine tango. Also...

My academic background includes an undergraduate degree in International Relations and a Master's in Applied Math and Statistics, which I am currently pursuing. Outside of school my interests are reading, music, TV, working out, exploring the city, traveling, and generally keeping an open mind.... I like to adapt a teaching session to a student's strengths and learning styles. My focus in test prep is to develop deductive and inductive reasoning skills to ensure that all possible...

I am an attorney with a background in finance and economics and an interest in history and political science. Throughout my academic career, I worked with a variety of students and enjoyed helping them master subject matter and prepare for tests. I look forward to helping students in the greater Washington area.

...all ages. It was my own youthful fascination with the natural world which led me to study science - the kid in me is what helps me connect with children. I place an emphasis on giving each child the tools they need to figure things out for themselves, especially for math and hard sciences such as chemistry. When students learn the correct way to approach problems, they learn not only their subject, but they learn...

...people learn about their potential in a constructive and encouraging environment is something that I really appreciate. As a high school student, I was tutored for almost all four years and I realized the effect that 1-on-1 time has on a student who is either struggling or just needs some focused study time. While this is my first experience being a tutor, I know that I am proficient in teaching math, computer science, Spanish, and...

...students in my community at the library. At my university, where I recently graduated magna cum laude, I spent three semesters tutoring in the Chemistry Tutorial Center and I spent a semester as a teaching assistant for a genetics course. I love tutoring because I get to use my knowledge to help other students perform well in school. I try not to tutor very formally and adjust my tutoring techniques to each individual student. I...

...education when I worked as a co-teacher with Peace by Peace, where I taught non-violent conflict resolution skills to fourth grade students during my senior year. It was rewarding to watch the students grasp new concepts, test new teaching strategies, and see the results. After graduation, I joined the US Peace Corps where I provided community health education at a village health center. Instructing village health staff in community education techniques allowed me to refine...

Every student is capable of learning no matter what. With the right teaching they can succeed.

...the United States I began a rigorous one-year post baccalaureate premedical program at Bennington College in Vermont. This was an incredibly challenging experience, in which I not only learned physics, chemistry and biology, but I also learned to be strategic with my time, and get the most out of my classes and homework. Upon completing the premedical program with flying colors I took the MCAT in mid July 2015. As someone who struggled with math...