Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in Alexandria, VA

I have spent a lot of time tutoring people of all ages -- I have worked with preschoolers, kids in elementary school, and adults. I really like to learn and experience as much as I can: I spent a year teaching in Korea and another four months traveling the globe. I hope that my enthusiasm is infectious!

...Geography. I have plenty of experience tutoring other college students in a wide range of academic disciplines, and have also helped assist students of varying ages in their preparations for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and GMAT. I know that standardized tests can be a source of anxiety for many, but I believe that with appropriate preparation and study techniques anyone can master their required standardized test. I consider your success to be...

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.

...courses. I'm happy to adapt to the student's needs in terms of what content to cover and the length and rigor of the course. I also make sure I am available to students outside of class via e-mail in case they have any questions. I graduated from Vanderbilt University with a BA in History and English, then attended GWU to obtain my MA in U.S. History. My hobbies include cooking foods from different cultures, and,...

...Biology and Spanish. Having just moved to Washington, DC, I am loving getting to know my new home city! Aside from getting lost on the way to and from work, I like to read and write, play soccer, spend time outdoors, and spend time with my friends. I have previous short-term teaching experience in Peru and Spain, and am near-fluent in Spanish. I believe in the power of positive thinking, hard work, and self-confidence. I...

...from Pacific University in Eugene, OR. In the future, I hope to teach aspiring teachers in a college of education. Teaching is truly a passion of mine - I believe that students deserve to work with someone who respects and affirms them, helps them develop self-efficacy, and pushes them to reach their potential. To that end, I adapt my teaching methods to fit the student, and always seek to apply what we're learning to real-world...

...from The University of Pennsylvania. I have always had a passion and a knack for all types of math and hands-on mechanics. When I was in high school, I restored a 1966 Morris Minor which is the British car that preceded the Mini Cooper. Over the summers I would tutor kids in my neighborhood in math and work on my car. In college my favorite classes were my mechanical labs, robotics, and environmental sciences. After...

...potential in a variety of subjects. As an MBA grad, I am well versed in all business-related courses: economics, marketing, leadership and teamwork, accounting, even public speaking. I also have a strong background in Civics and Government, from when I received my Bachelor's Degree in Criminology and Justice Studies at The College of New Jersey. I minored in French and have been studying and learning the language since I was a child. Another strength of...

I recently moved to D.C. after graduating from Brown University with a B.S. in Chemical Biology. While in college, I had the opportunity to become a teaching assistant for both introductory and upper-level biochemistry courses, which I truly enjoyed. By using the insights I have gained through my experience as a teaching assistant, I would love to help students out by facilitating their learning process. I look forward to hearing from and meeting you!

...the health professions. Since graduating I have been assisting with clinical research at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and am hoping to return to school to earn my Masters in Healthcare Administration. My tutoring experience began in college, where I worked with student athletes as well as chemistry and biology students at school. What first started as me assisting friends in my classes turned into something I really enjoyed, especially when it dealth with health...

...and leadership skills to local high school students. Since then, I've taught students of all levels and subjects, from high school geography to graduate-level ecology. While I studied conservation science and ecology as a graduate student at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, I got my bachelor's degree in International Relations from the George Washington University, so I'm comfortable teaching humanities and social sciences as well as math and science. Teaching is the...

...in pre-med, so I'm quite strong with science. I have a lot of experience teaching disparate subjects. I have been teaching biology, chemistry, physics, 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....

...through many difficult concepts on my own. This helps immensely when it comes to tutoring, as I have personal knowledge of some of the struggles students are facing. I tutor general biology at a college and high school level, and this includes AP Biology prep. I also tutor for standardized college entry exams, particularly the ACT. I enjoy biology simply because of the fascinating subject matter, but I especially enjoy test prep because it allows...

...my Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience (with a pre-medical focus) and minor in Sociocultural Anthropology, both of which were earned at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (Class of 2009). Throughout all of this, I have accumulated a great amount of research experience within the realm of molecular biology and data-driven neuroscience. Currently, I am tackling the arduous process of applying to medical school. I've tutored in various modes: as a tutor in math,...

...experience. Ive taken the ACT, SAT, and GRE, and received high scores on the AP English Language/Literature, Spanish, US History, US Government, Art History, and Microeconomics exams. In addition to these subjects, I love all things writing and can help you craft, draft, revise, and rewrite any style of paper or writing project. In my free time, I enjoy yoga, cooking, and trivia, and even won a game on Jeopardy! this past fall.... My approach to...

...rights. Working with CTY has been an amazing experience; there's nothing better than teaching a subject that I'm passionate about and having my students understand and internalize the complex material. I believe that every student is capable of success; my job as a tutor is to help them overcome academic roadblocks. I work with my students to find interesting and exciting new ways to attack a subject; I know from experience that by connecting academic...

I am a Public Policy masters student at Georgetown University. I previous studied Economics at the College of William and Mary and the University of Saint Andrews. I am interested in tutoring Test Prep, Algebra1/2, and AP US Government. I am open to tutoring online or in-person.

...am currently working at the NIH. I have experience tutoring college, high school, and middle school students. During tutoring sessions I like to pinpoint where the problem areas are and begin by working with students on the fundamentals. Once the basics are covered I like to work through problems together as a way to learn material, but ask that students spend some time studying topics at home/doing practice problems that we can go over during...

I am here to help you learn, grow, and achieve. With patience, and dedication, we will accomplish every educational goal you set for yourself. I have a background with algebra, and affinity for writing. I look forward to hearing from you!... Knowledge develops through patience. In my opinion, the only way to learn is through trial and error. Sometimes, when we run into obstacles and confusion, it can be really frustrating. I am here to help...

...of analytical thinking. When tutoring, I ask students for their goals in the course, whether they are an art student needing a math credit, or an engineering student who needs to prepare for further courses in the future, I am prepared to help students with their goals. Furthermore, I always review the basics that form the foundation of a math topic as just a little explanation of a previous topic will engage students with the...