Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in Washington DC

...need to be while nurturing the whole child is evident in the way in which she maintains positive rapport with both students and parents. As a lifelong learner, she is constantly staying abreast of the latest educational trends and research to bring more opportunities to both her students and colleagues. ShaRhonda Cleckley has a BA in International Business, MBA in Marketing, and M.Ed. in Adult Education and Learning Theory. She is also a published author...

I have my Master's in Education for grades PK-12. I am proficient with PALs, Accelerated Reader, VA SOL objectives, vocabulary, and differentiating each lessons for every type of learner.

...to tutor is U.S. Government. It's the first subject I tutored, and I think it's one of the best examples of the importance of having a foundation when trying to learn something. All of the layers and nuances seem intimidating and peculiar at first, but once you get an idea of how and why everything is connected, it all starts to make sense and the material becomes a lot more palatable. One thing I learned...

...of an english degree. Having had good experiences with being tutored as a high school student, I came to prefer tutoring sessions in which I interacted openly and often with my tutor. I want to create a friendly, engaging environment with my students through constant interaction and dialogue that we can both benefit from. Since students today tend to dislike or under appreciate reading and writing, I want to make the learning experience as enjoyable...

I see my role as a tutor as one in which I first create an environment that facilitates learning while I provide the supplemental instruction. In this way, I will also be working to build the student's confidence to help them succeed in their academic pursuits.

...Northeastern Brazil. My favorite subjects to teach are Math and English, and my favorite subjects to learn about are History and Social Studies. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading, cooking, playing the cello, and performing on an improv comedy team. I love working with young people especially those navigating the transition from high school to college. It is an exciting stage of life, and one that I hope to make a little easier!

...student at the University of Virginia studying biomedical engineering. I have recently graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology where I first began tutoring for elementary and middle school student for their SOLs in subjects ranging from english to math. In my free time, I love to play softball and volleyball. I also am a big Arsenal fan but I will watch any Premier League game. When I'm not at school, I...

...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 science courses such as biology or physiology. I found that often times the best way to learn a particular subject is to know how to approach the material properly to make the most of the time...

...I have 5 years experience tutoring students throughout my time in high school and in college. I have previously worked for 2 years at KUMON where I tutored students in all levels of mathematics up to Calculus as I worked with students K-12. In my time tutoring through KUMON and also serving as a peer tutor in my school, I have worked with a diverse group of students and have used a multitude of different...

...and MCAT, scoring above the 95th percentile on both exams. As an engineer, I prefer to apply problem-solving approaches to learn material, rather than rote memorization. Throughout my time in high school and college, I have also come across my fair share of ineffective teachers, and so I have found many free online resources and creative learning techniques to help fill in the gaps. I enjoy working with students of all ages to not only...

Highly effective special and general educator dedicated to teaching, supporting, and uplifting students of all backgrounds.

...received my Master's degree in Public Policy from Georgetown University, and I currently work in the international development field. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English/Reading, Political Science, and History. I try to adopt an engaged tutoring style, and incorporate fun ways to learn and engage with material such as flashcards and games. I believe that pursuing an education is absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life,...

...been editing writing and reading materials since my time as Editor in Chief of my high school newspaper. As someone with a passion for writing and reading, I feel that I can be of great service to anyone in need of a little help with any level from elementary to SAT, from middle school to AP level. With so much experience working with kids for the past 5 summers, I know how to create an...

I'm a Maryland native who loves good music, dramatic movies, and travel. Another one of my favorite things is working with students from all walks of life; I've been happily tutoring and mentoring for more than four years. I practice student-centered tutoring, which means I like to spend a little more time in the beginning trying out various learning techniques (written, oral, movement-based) to discover which best helps my student succeed.

...Calc). Additionally, I am an ESL tutor for the Charlottesville Alliance for Refugees and have sufficient experience helping with English and writing skills. The most important to me when tutoring is to make sure that the student feels comfortable and open to sharing what they are struggling with content wise. I see my role as being the sounding board to their preexisting knowledge and understanding, and then subsequently helping them recontextualize the material that they...

I am a recent graduate of Northwestern University, where I studied Economics and Legal Studies. I have 7 years of tutoring experience, ranging from Kindergarten to SAT Prep. I currently work for Capital One, and I love football and basketball. I am a huge fan of movies, from chick flicks to Marvel movies. I love traveling, playing board games and exploring new cuisines. I love working with kids and helping them to understand new topics!

...as a biomedical researcher with a passion for working with students. I have a Bachelor's degree in Biology and minor in Spanish. I enjoy helping students learn and achieve academic success. I have been tutoring for about 10 years in variety of subjects including Math, Science, English and Spanish. My tutoring style is relaxed but disciplined with a focus on the methods for solving a problem and not just the answer itself. I look forward...

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.

...American University Washington College of Law and am currently concentrating on intellectual property law. Originally from California, I grew up speaking a mixture of Chinese and Vietnamese at home while learning English and Spanish in school. While I love learning new languages and about new cultures, I most enjoyed writing and reading in school. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, creating short films, and browsing independent book stores for leisure reading.... Students are the best...

...Teach for America before graduation. Teach for America places recent college graduates and working professionals in schools located in low-income areas. I moved to Phoenix upon graduation to teach elementary school in a public charter school. Since that time, I have taught fifth grade Math and History, middle school History, and second grade. In May 2013, I graduated from the Mary Lou Fulton College at ASU with a Master of Education in Elementary Education. I...