Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in Alexandria, VA

...of Missouri. I have seven years teaching experience on both the high school and post-secondary level. I can assist students with standardized test preparation, Reading Comprehension and Writing. I have taught Government, English, World Religions, History and Psychology in the past. I scored in the top 98th percentile on the LSAT and specialize in helping students using proven techniques to increase their scores. Specifically, I can help students more easily break down the types of...

I am a recent graduate of Brandeis University where I double majored in Neuroscience and Health Policy. I am a veteran of the Montgomery County Public School system. I graduated from the International Baccalaureate Program at Richard Montgomery, and was an AP Scholar with distinction. I love working with people to help promote understanding, especially in the areas of math and science.... Teaching style should strongly depend on the student, else you risk either wasting time...

I am an experienced tutor. I can teach English and History at all levels. I graduated from George Mason University. In addition, I have a TEFL Certificate. I can also teach elementary and middle school math and science.

...was valedictorian!) and high scores on my SAT and Subject Tests in Math II and Biology. My PSAT was high enough that I advanced to the National Merit Semifinals. I genuinely enjoy learning and teaching math and biology, so at the very least I hope I can convey to my students that schoolwork can be interesting and fun! Furthermore, I understand the rigorous process of preparing for exams as well applying to some of the...

...have overseas experience due to living in Beijing for over nine years. Learning in a fully immersive environment allowed me to become fluent in Mandarin to a native proficiency. Over the years, I have assisted my peers in China with learning English and my friends in college with their Chinese. I am most passionate about tutoring Mandarin-related subjects because I can relate to the difficulties of learning Chinese as a native English speaker. Having taken...

My name is Dan Butler and I'm a recent graduate of the College of William and Mary. I work as a consultant in the DC area. My academic background is in history and government/political science and I enjoy sharing the knowledge I've acquired in those subject areas with others.

...have found that my skills have grown extensively through these courses, as I apply my mathematical knowledge each and every day of my studies. Additionally, I have held multiple positions in the Johns Hopkins Chapter of the Alpha Delta Phi, with the most recent being Philanthropy Chair. This position requires me to network, speak in public, and organize charity events for the benefit of the less fortunate. These experiences, among others, make me an excellent...

...school I have been passionate about tutoring. I have tutored first graders and college students, one-on-one or in groups ranging from two to twenty students, from basic fractions to multivariable calculus, and in English and in Spanish. Through all this range of tutoring experiences I am still enthusiastic about helping people learn. My degrees taught me to love math and Spanish, and I also enjoy teaching English and editing writing. My tutoring philosophy is to...

...I tutor students throughout Philadelphia, South Jersey and Wilmington DE. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania summa cum laude in May of 2014 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...

...the excitement in them as they acquire new skills and gain confidence. I have a unique approach that focuses on clarity first and then learning to add more force to one's writing. As someone who has studied two foreign languages and took honors English courses as a student, I have a deep understanding of grammar; I am also able to help my students understand how mastering it can be fun. As author of an award-winning...

...the help of a friendly and encouraging guide. I want to lead students towards academic independence through connecting what they are assigned to learn with what they know well already or what they are skilled at, so that they don't feel as if they are approaching their task with no preparation. I would also like to aid in the development of strategies that are applicable to general assignments instead of focusing on learning a subject...

...fourth year medical student at the University of Maryland. I've always loved to teach. I think one of the most exciting things about learning is to be able to pass it on to others. It is also one of the main reasons I have a passion for becoming a doctor. I went to University of Maryland, College Park for college and majored in English and Biology, my two favorite subjects. I also minored in Spanish.

...helping students of all levels find their voice. Reading critically and writing clearly are two of the most important skills students can learn, and I firmly believe every student can excel in these areas. My personal teaching philosophy is that learning should be fun. I will work hard to connect students' tutoring needs with their personal interests, whether it's making phonics practice into a fun game, or showing how literary concepts exist in popular culture...

...confidence, get ahead and enjoy an excellent school experience. I tutor ERB, ISEE, HSPT, SAT, ACT, and GRE test prep. I focus, not just on the test content and essay writing, but also on test-taking strategies that work. My goal is to help my students get into the school(s) of their choice. I also tutor Math, ELA, Social Studies, History, Reading, Writing and ESL. I help students develop their executive function skills to stay organized,...

...in German. I studied abroad in Berlin, Germany for two semesters, during which time I studied the German language, history, and culture Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, tutoring children of immigrants in California for the "No Child Left Behind" program; adults in Manhattan looking to improve their English (as I am a certified ESL instructor); and private clients in the Veneto region of Italy. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am...

I am a college graduate with experience tutoring students at all levels and an excellent academic record. I have also worked as a TA in an intro biology lab. I have taken the SSAT, SAT, various AP exams, and the GRE. In my free time I enjoy reading, running, baking, and live music.... It is important to determine what a student already knows, what concepts he or she is comfortable with, and if he or she...

...loved helping people, especially young children, improve and further their education. Since then I have tutored elementary and middle school math, high school chemistry, and reading comprehension. Working with students from my local elementary school is still one of my favorite ways to help my community. Currently, I am pursuing a degree in Sociology and Community Health at the University of Maryland. Other interests of mine include reading, fitness, cooking, and playing with my two...

Hello! I have several years experience tutoring a wide range of subjects, and am proud of my ability to tailor my lessons to each individual student's needs and abilities. I'm looking forward to working with you, so please shoot me a message and we can work together to improve those test scores!

My goal is to help you succeed academically. I believe that the best way to do this is to pay close attention to your unique strengths, weaknesses, and objectives, and to then tailor an approach that makes sense given your specific context. No two students are exactly alike, and I strive to embody this understanding.

...a minor in Chemistry. I am extremely passionate about science research and worked as a bioinformatician/data analyst at UVA's Center for Brain, Immunology, and Glia. During my four years, I have successfully applied for 3 research grants and 1 scholarship independently. I have published 1 paper in Nature and recently submitted another. I hope to become a medical scientist (MD/PhD) involved in translational medicine, so that I can develop and arm doctors and nurses with...