Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Alexandria, VA

...particularly enjoy working on writing because it feels so satisfying to compose and read a well-written essay. I was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD as a child, and have worked hard building skills and habits to help me succeed in difficult academic and professional settings. I believe that patience and listening are crucial to being a good tutor, and that it is always important to give students a sense of ownership and control of the work that...

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...graduate of Allegheny College and NYU School of Law, and I've practiced as an attorney for the last ten years. I have a novel writing certificate from Stanford. Tutoring is one of my first loves, and I'm excited to work with you! I have several years of experience tutoring test prep, particularly the LSAT. I can help you get organized, feel confident, and put your best foot forward, whether it's for acing your next English...

Hi! I'm a neuroscience student at the University of Virginia. I've been tutoring students for three years in various levels of math and English.

...name is Ellis McKennie and I am excited for the opportunity to be a tutor with Varsity Tutors! I am a former college football player at the University of Maryland. I recently graduated from law school and live in Washington, DC where I work as an attorney for a big law firm. I am excited to have the opportunity to tutor students in areas where I have had a great deal of experience and I...

Learning Maths and Chinese can be so easy! 5+ yrs of teaching experience in SAT/ACT/IB Maths, covering fields of algebra, differential equations, calculus, trigonometry, geometry and logic. Adapting teaching to each student's unique needs.

...Jefferson High School for Sci/Tech. During my years at high school, I understood the struggle that many students face with the math portions of the SAT, and ACT, as well as the various subject tests that are required as well. I believe in the importance of preparing for these tests, and my experience studying for them has proven to be valuable. Some subjects I am quite passionate about, include math, biology and chemistry. In my...

...teaching particularly interesting and useful for students. My tutoring approach empowers students to take control of their own learning. I constantly expose students to practical exercises, encouraging them to take risks and to not be afraid of making mistakes. As someone who has a strong background in both the natural sciences and the humanities, I love exposing students to different ways of thinking so that they can develop a unique learning method based on their...

...love teaching middle school students. I have experience tutoring ESL (English as a Second Language), Algebra, test taking skills, Secondary School Admissions Testing, and essay writing skills. In my teaching, I like to incorporate detailed explanation, guided walk-throughs, and use of visual resources to teach difficult concepts. I am always open to answering student questions during sessions and also through email. Aside from tutoring, I love taking walks, reading, and cooking. I really look forward...

...in Entrepeneurship and Management and I'm currently working towards a masters. I tutor Math (Pre-algebra, Algebra, Pre-calculus, Geometry, and Trigonometry), SAT prep, ISEE prep and Financial Accounting. I am passionate about helping students to achieve their goals of success in academics or their goal of getting into a great college. I tutor by understanding the needs of each tutee and helping them through their weaker points. In my spare time, I enjoy doing yoga, learning...

...the idea of government service, which led to a ten year career in government and politics, first on Capitol Hill, and later for a major D.C. government relations firm. This experience gave me a strong working knowledge of our nation's government. While I found my career in politics quite fulfilling, I never lost my love and passion for learning and knowledge. In 2010, this passion led me to pursue a Master of Arts in American...

...work as a tutor through my university's peer tutoring program, as well as a course assistant in both Russian language classes (as a native speaker helping English speakers) and an introductory history course. These experiences have taught me that the most important approach to education is empathy and seeking to meet the student at their level, no matter where they are, and building from there. I tutor a broad range of subjects, and I am...

...have been privileged to be a tutor for the College of Engineering and Architecture teaching Introductory computer science classes alongside College Algebra up to Calculus 2. While I tutor a broad range of subjects as my skill and understanding permit me, I am most passionate about all subsets of Maths and introductory programming classes. In my experience tutoring, I have tutored individuals from middle school to collegiate students. I have achieved excellence and statistically supported...

...love the process of crafting an essay. Finally, I am strong in the skills of reading and writing test prep and enjoy sharing those skills with others. I believe that learning, at any age, must be student-driven, hands-on, and inquiry-based. I Ask questions - live in the mystery, rather than the answer. Outside of academia, I am a reader, writer, poet, teacher. I also practice yoga, play the saxophone and enjoy the outdoors.

...Certificate in Political Campaigning. While completing my Bachelor's Degree, I taught students weekly about voting rights and public policy for two years and I interned for a member of Congress for three summers in a row. I joined Varsity Tutors to help students become responsible citizens (and voters!) with a sound understanding of government, policy, and the economy. Although I am most passionate about government and economics, I can also teach essential academic skills including...

...essays and articles for clients. I am also a student, so I can better relate to the current teaching methods. Finally, I am brilliant and an expert test taker. I was in the top 3% of high school scholars in California, and I have continually made the deans list while taking both science and arts and humanities classes in college. In high school, I tutored freshman in math and english as part of my Key...

...with students, and I feel well-equipped to work with your child. My tutoring style begins without any assumptions about a student's needs, which I believe is critical to their success. The advantage of tutoring versus a large classroom setting is that I can direct lessons to your child's particular struggles and abilities. I will always begin a tutoring relationship by asking students where they feel they need assistance and together we will develop a plan...

...I'm Sahnnee! I currently live in Virginia, and I am pursuing my Bachelor's in Computer Science at Vanderbilt. I have been tutoring for over sevens years, specifically in mathematics. I have the most experience with tutoring younger children, but I also started tutoring other college students in some coding languages like Java and C++ in my first year of university. I have always enjoyed tutoring, and I hope I can help you on your journey...

...1998 its fun to work on science, math, and literature. I am wondering if you can gain some useful knowledge from our encounters as tuotor and student. I enjoy working with people to find simple wayds to reach great heights. Hopefully we can achieve that together. I taught GED to some adults and was pleased how weel they did on their exam. I went to the military and took school in top tier university's.

...in need, I have tons of experience in tutoring across various age groups. I am fluent in several different coding languages and have run several classes and workshops. I truly believe in an adaptive teaching style that works best for the student. As a debater, I have learnt that having strong communication skills is one of the most important qualities one can have, and I strive to use that principle when teaching.