Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in Alexandria, VA

I tutored at a writing center while an undergraduate student, and became an Advanced Certified Tutor through the College Reading and Learning Association. I also taught English classes in Russia for 2 years. I enjoy tutoring because of the opportunity it presents to constantly adapt lessons and teaching styles to best meet the needs of individual students.

...the opportunity to study five languages, and also tutored and taught English to adults and kids in the Charlottesville community. I recently returned from a year abroad in Taiwan where I taught English to children aged 6 to 16. Living in a foreign country is something I had always wanted to do, and I learned so much during my time there. I'm a lover of language learning, reading, writing, and running, not to mention teaching!

...are easier to ace than you think. I keep things stress-free and help my students of all levels stay motivated as their scores rise. I also love to teach reading, reading comprehension, and literature to students of all ages. I'm great with younger kids, and I have experience building skills and confidence in children who need help with reading and verbal skills. When I'm not tutoring or working, I love to cook, paint, work out,...

...succeed. I received my undergraduate degree from Duke University in Biology and Art, a unique combination which gives me a perspective on both the analytical and creative elements of successful learning. I received my PhD in Plant Biology from the University of California at Berkeley, where I taught both undergraduates and graduate students. This education and teaching experience along with subsequent work in science policy gives me the diversity of experience to help you find...

...for students ranging from elementary school to post-college students. I can also tutor test-prep and have extensive experience with test taking and receiving high scores in the GRE and SAT. My approach to teaching is to start from the basics, finding out first what basics my students are lacking and then preparing my lessons around that. I work with powerpoint presentations to teach the material and rely on worksheets and handouts to give students extra...

...My specialties are in GRE and SAT prep, and I have experience tutoring in both verbal and quantitative fields. I understand many of the tactics necessary to achieve high scores in these exams. With my education in business, I can also tutor in statistics, business analytics, and most healthcare management related topics. I believe that my main strength is being able to break complex ideas down into their constituent parts, and I like to plan...

...of Virginia with a Distinguished Bachelor's in Neuroscience. As a medical student at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, I am excited to provide growing students with the unique perspectives on typically difficult STEM subjects that I have learned myself over the past few years. I am deeply passionate about mentorship and teaching, and am excited to use the experience I have gained as a teaching assistant, mentor, and preceptor throughout college. I am...

...student at the George Washington School of Health Sciences and Medicine. Prior to medical school, I participated in the first FDA-approved human clinical trials in the U.S. on a novel cold plasma therapeutic device for cancer surgeries. I have also worked with Ascension Medical Educators, a clinical advising services firm for underrepresented and underserved minorities looking to enter the profession of medicine. I have tutored extensively around the world and am excited to inspire and...

I'm a former English teacher, published writer and currently employed by the Department of Education. I have a passion for helping individuals gain the tools they need to continually improve their quality of life.

I recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University, majoring in Environmental Engineering and Economics. Since coming to the east coast, I have tutored local Baltimore elementary students in elementary/middle school math and reading and writing. However, I also have experience teaching high school students for Science Olympiad, a common high school science competition. I am a super flexible tutor and believe that teaching styles should and can be adapted to every student's needs.

...high school and college, and I have continued tutoring in a professional capacity since then. I have helped many types of students learn a wide variety of subjects. I want to help others succeed, and I like helping people to learn. I find the most joy in seeing a students eyes light up when what I have been teaching them clicks in their heads. I enjoy tutoring one-on-one since I have found that engaging a...

...math and physics. As a tutor, I emphasize patiently guiding my student to the correct answer, rather than giving it to them. I believe this method is the best way for the student to master the material. I enjoy the "aha!" moment my students have when the concept finally clicks. In my free time, I work on my two tea businesses. During my senior year at Rice, I founded a student-run boba tea business. We...

...firm in Washington, D.C. Currently, I am a first-year student at The George Washington University Law School. I have taken the LSAT more than once and I am here to help future test-takers to work their way up to the 90th percentile and above on the LSAT. Patience and practice are two of the most valuable components of my teaching methodology. Preparing for and taking the LSAT is a stressful and tiresome process, but students...

...UVA. In high school I took AP Chemistry, AP biology, AP physics 1, AP Calculus BC, multivariable calculus/linear algebra, AP Government and politics, AP language and composition, AP Art, psychology/sociology, and AP French. I worked at Kumon and have experience working with preschool, elementary, and middle school students as well. I am very comfortable tutoring in math and science up to the high school/intro college level. I am passionate about teaching and it is important...

...for my Master's. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, from Writing and English, to Algebra 1 and Psychology. My favorite subjects to tutor are Math and Psychology, as they are both useful outside of academia. Some of my hobbies include cooking, playing sports, and spending time trying new things. I am a fun, enthusiastic tutor who enjoys seeing students become more confident in any subject material. I adjust my teaching style for every student...

...business doing private tutoring. I have continued to work with students of all ages in the areas of reading, writing, and math, and I have continued to prepare students for the SAT and ISEE. In general, about half of my students are doing test preparation and half are getting some kind of help with school. At the tutoring center where I worked, we had a number of students who were being tutored in order to...

...and can tutor in a broad range of subjects. In my experience, I've been able to help many struggling students prepare for their standardized tests and school exams by teaching them valuable study methods and breaking down the questions until they are able to grasp a deep understanding of the subject. Not only do we make outstanding improvements, but we are able to have fun and make discoveries through our engaging conversations. I believe curiosity...

I am a recent college graduate from American University with a passion for teaching reading, writing, and social studies/sciences! I believe experiential learning is most beneficial for students and will try to give my students enough examples about how material might be applied in the real world in my teachings.

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

...aged 18 to retirees who came from the DC metro area and countries all over the world. Working with such a varied student population taught me that there is no singular right way to teach a student. Diversity in education inspires innovation, experimentation and growth. As a teacher in an urban setting for the past three years, I have continued to grow as an educator. I have spent the last two years teaching middle school...