Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in Alexandria, VA

...to a wonderful group of students exclusively at Title 1 schools. Each of my students requires individualized attention and specific interventions in math and reading. I work with my team to analyze student data and to work with them to create interventions that bring students from a lower test score to passing test score. Before my work as a teacher, I worked on a pilot program with bringing their program into a St. Louis City...

I am a senior consultant specializing in journalistic essay writing and political research on foreign countries. In my spare time, I enjoy volunteering as an after-hours English/Language Arts teacher at Kramer Middle School and writing. I was a Math major at Williams College, class of 2015.... Students learn best when they learn how to think about problems instead of just memorizing lists of rules. Teaching should be customized for each student.

Hello! I am currently a first-year medical student. I graduated from undergrad with dual degrees in Biology and Psychology with a 3.9 GPA and in my gap year prior to medical school, I was a Fulbright recipient. My area of expertise is naturally in the sciences, but if you are interested in conversational Cantonese/Mandarin then I would be able to help too!

...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 for success. I am someone who likes to have fun, but not waste the time and resources of the family I am working for. I will keep your student engaged and highly productive while enjoying...

...Disorders with a focus on Deaf Education. Since graduation, I have become a Florida Certified Teacher and currently work for the Palm Beach County School District with Exceptional Student Education. I have participated in after-school educational programs and interned as a camp counselor at Camp Endeavor, a non-profit educational summer camp for DHH children ages 7-17 in Dundee, FL. In my experience I have educated students with intellectual, emotional-behavioral, and specific learning disabilities; I address...

...dedicated to the students I tutor. My focus is on creating a solid foundation for students to expand their own learning. I strive to make the subject they are dealing with engaging and accessible so that they can increase their performance and become successful, self-reliable students. I am originally from Puerto Rico, I went to college St. Louis, and studied in China for a year. I enjoy water sports, especially scuba diving and paddle boarding,...

...double minor in Biotechnology and Economics. Next year, I will be at the University of Michigan pursuing a Master's degree in Financial Engineering. I am fortunate to have a wide range of experience in teaching quantitative subjects (pre-algebra, algebra I/II, pre-calculus, calculus I/II/III, statistics, and economics), along with SAT & GMAT test prep experience. Additionally, I serve as a senior teaching assistant in Georgetown's finance department teaching introductory financial management to underclassmen.

...career sums up the approach I prefer to use. Good teaching means acting as a guide beside each student and it has worked well. With a BA in English from the University of Virginia and a Master's in Education from Shenandoah University that focused on teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, coaching championship debate teams and professional experience in politics , I am confident in tutoring English, ESL, Spanish, Government and History. In my...

...a Foreign Language certification through the University of Toronto. I am an excellent tutor because I am friendly, encouraging, and patient, and I have a passion for teaching high school students. I have first-hand knowledge of the rigor of AP courses, and I understand the stress that accompanies the PSAT and SAT exams. I am dedicated and hardworking, and I had academically successful high school and college careers. At Wake Forest University, I majored in...

...and Education, and an M.A. in English. During these years, I have been tutoring and teaching in a variety of subjects. I teach a summer course on creative writing, and another on college application essays. In the academic year I've working in classes including: Writing &; Culture; Detective Fiction &; Film Noir; International Horror Cinema; and Social Media &; Discourse. I've read and written in a wide range of genres, and my thesis work concerns...

...For example, I once had a 3rd grader who wasn't reading fluently, and her comprehension was below grade level. Her mom said she had tried so many people and approaches, but no luck. I was able to find out what the problem was within 10 minutes, did a quick 15-min training, and sent her back to her mom who was beside herself in joy. I enjoy working with all ages of students, but especially with...

...best way of teaching that to the student should be. After all, we all learn in very different ways! I am a recent graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park. I hold a Bachelor of Arts, double majoring in English Language & Literature and Cinema & Media Studies, with a minor in Creative Writing. I am most passionate about tutoring English subjects, like essay writing, grammar, reading comprehension, etc., as well as Film Studies...

...help students with their writing before it reaches a grader. I know the challenges students face and what teachers/professors are looking for in papers. Good study skills can also make all the difference to a student's efficacy and I enjoy finding what works for them! I take a positive, motivational approach to what is often a frustrating situation for the student. We will work together to meet their specific needs and learn self-sustaining skills. I...

...some time off before starting a job at a law firm. While in college at the University of Virginia, I tutored international teaching assistants, 100 and 200-level French students, and 9th grade English students at a local high school. I have also given informal counseling to law school applicants. I am a people person who can put students at ease and give them the confidence to approach their studies in new and creative ways. My...

...a concentration in international security issues. A lover of history and politics, I enjoy teaching students in these topics particularly, but also have a deep passion for writing and public speaking. I am also available for SAT and ACT test preparation. I find it extremely enriching to help students see the potential in themselves when it comes to a standardized test or a speech mainly because I remember being in the same positions not too...

...Juris Doctorate from UC Berkeley School of Law has not only facilitated me with great professional and personal opportunities, it has also provided me with invaluable experience that enables me to relate to aspiring law students and motivate them to reach their potential. I particularly passionate about tutoring individuals on the LSAT test because of the positive effect law school has had on my life. I believe I am an effective LSAT tutor because of...

Recently graduate professional skilled in Management, Program development, Strategic Planning, data analysis , quantitative assessment and Public Speaking. Strong professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Hearing and Speech Science from University of Maryland College Park.

...working at a language center, I experienced and became comfortable teaching various ages and levels. Aside from teaching, I also hosted regularly attended book clubs and entrepreneurship programs for youth. Despite only having formal experience tutoring English and other related subjects, I still have a passion for Mathematics. Growing up, I hated math because I thought I could never learn the subject. It wasn't until college, where I reconsidered the possibility. Through many tutoring sessions...

Hopefully, we can work together to help you achieve your learning goals. ... Anyone can learn anything with the right instruction.... Evaluate what they want to learn and what their learning style is.

...Education with a concentration in mild to moderate disabilities at Johns Hopkins University. I am a part time para-educator at an Elementary School in Silver Spring and I also work at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in Bethesda, MD. My tutoring experience began while I was obtaining my undergraduate degree. I tutored fourth grade mathematics and first grade reading. I just love helping others learn new material! I strongly believe that knowledge is power...