Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in Alexandria, VA

...preparing for entrance exams. My approach to teaching is to be collaborative and thorough. I always appreciated teachers who broke things down into simple pieces, explained things in a methodical manner, and never made me feel bad for not understanding right away. So I hope to do the same with all my students. At the end of the day, I aim to help all my students achieve their objectives. I'm a graduate from Georgetown University...

I specialize in tutoring Writing and the Humanities, having tutored for over three years at the Writing Center at the University of Maryland. I especially enjoy helping students overcome their anxiety and frustration about writing by breaking down the writing process into simple, manageable steps. My other specialties include helping high school students write college application essays, anything involving Literature or History, and the Baltimore Orioles.

...graduate in geology with a passion for education. Throughout my undergraduate career, I taught environmental science to high school students, and fell in love with the creativity and energy required as a teacher. I am passionate about inclusive teaching practices, and am committed to implementing effective and engaging learning methods. As excited as I am to tutor and teach students, I believe that the tutor-student relationship is two-way and I look forward to working with...

...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 student, the subject matter is the puzzle. When I am a teacher, my student becomes the riddle. There is a barrier between the student and the material, and it is my...

...of George Washington University. I received my Bachelor in Arts in Global Sports Journalism, which is an interdisciplinary major in Spanish, Latin American Affairs, and Journalism. I have a strong passion for Spanish and Portuguese languages and enjoy teaching students of all ages in both languages. I have studied abroad in Madrid, worked as a professional translator, tutor, and journalist, but in my spare time, I enjoy playing soccer and football, cooking, and walking my...

...enjoy teaching any topics related to Math, English, Economics, and Business. I am also quite familiar with the IB program as well as the SAT. I have always been passionate about helping people from underprivileged backgrounds achieve their educational goals. Therefore, I have worked as a volunteer tutor for many programs designed to help children that do not have access to other resources. I have also taken up a volunteer role as a tutor for...

...Law from Lafayette College in Pennsylvania, a Master's Degree in Asian Studies from the University of Hawaii, a Ph.D. in Music (Ethnomusicology) from the University of Maryland, College Park, and certification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. I have also worked as a museum educator at the Smithsonian. And now, I tutor, teach, and work as a director of an Asian Arts Center at Towson University in...

I received my Bachelor's Degrees in English Education and Theatre from Towson University. I love to tutor because I care about my students. I tune in to their level of understanding and work at whatever pace they need so that they can gain full comprehension of the material. ... In a typical first session, I really like to discuss your interests. I want to know what lights you up, so that our sessions can be the...

Rower, US Commerce Department worker, and word lover engaging superior writing, reading, analysis, and speaking skills to maximize students' capacities to excel in these areas. Easygoing and encouraging personality and specific life goal-focused tutoring provide students with rigorous and absorbing learning experience carrying them to amplified academic accomplishments!

I am a recent graduate of American University in Washington, DC, where I took many courses in English Language Teaching. Most of my tutoring experience is in ESL and Algebra, both of which fascinate me, but I am also very passionate about SAT tutoring. I love seeing students improve their understanding of the material and come to enjoy studying and learning, especially when the subject initially felt daunting.

...Carolina at Chapel Hill, which means I have extensive experience instructing writing and literature to students at many different stages of their college education. With a background in college-level instruction, I have a firm understanding of what instructors expect from college students’ writing and high school students transitioning to college-level work. My familiarity with the challenges that students face informs my approach to supporting students struggling with any and all aspects of the writing process,...

...an MBA. I have been lucky enough to have a career that has given me practical experience in the quantitative social sciences--including a grade of "Honors" in qualifying field exams--and a deep understanding of international relations and international business, along with fluency in more than one foreign language. I have teaching experience at the university level and have helped many students make their way through difficult topics. I have a good understanding of the needs...

...core concept of the subject. I understand that each individual learns in a unique manner, and so I will pay attention to each student and make sure they are receiving the highest quality tutoring service from me. Additionally, as a graduate with an engineering degree, I see how mathematical and scientific concepts can be applied to the real world and why they are useful. Using this knowledge, I can mentor students who are struggling with...

...worked as an analyst in the housing finance field. I'm passionate about teaching economics and statistics to students in an intuitive, understandable way that helps them not only understand the material for class, but be able to apply the material to the world around them. Outside of economics and statistics, I can also tutor for social sciences, math, and reading/writing. When I'm not at work or tutoring, I enjoy watching baseball and playing in my...

...have been tutoring or teaching for nearly 7 years: 3.5 years of tutoring elementary students during undergrad and 3 years of teaching high school. I earned my BA in International Studies and Spanish and my MS in Education, both from Johns Hopkins University. When I'm not thinking about educational issues or the next day's lesson plan, I'm going to concerts, doing yoga, or reading. I am incredibly excited to work with students of all ages...

I will work with you to meet your specific needs and ensure a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. I graduated from one of the world's leading international studies universities, The George Washington University, with a degree in International Economics. Using my academic skills, real-world knowledge and 7+ years of tutoring experience, we will work together to make sure you accomplish your goals (and have fun while doing so).

...urban studies, and Music, with a concentration in operatic vocal performance. At Yale, I received Phi Beta Kappa honors and graduated summa cum laude. I am available to tutor a broad range of subjects, with a focus on writing skills (from essay writing to critical thinking) and college counseling. I also am available to tutor for several standardized tests including the SAT and ACT, on which I received a perfect score. I work well and...

...as a musician and previously a competitive athlete, I have encountered obstacles throughout the learning process and understand the value of patience in overcoming them. I believe that I can serve as a motivator for others who might feel anxious about a certain academic subject. Finally, I consider myself to be organized and effective at time management; many years of balancing academics with sports, music, and school clubs and organizations have trained me to work...

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...

I am an energetic, patient and effective Tutor with over 5 years of Language tutoring experience. I taught English as a Second Language in Moscow, Russia and I've tutored French at a university in the United States. As a result, I have acquired a knack for explaining difficult grammar concepts and vocabulary to language learners of all languages.