Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

I have taught and tutored for years and bring a lot of enthusiasm and dedication to my students. I like to approach subjects with a tenacious and creative attitude, recognizing that we all learn differently.... I think learning is a very personalized endeavor, and I pride myself on tailoring my efforts to individual students. I like to make learning fun, engaging and rewarding.

I want my students to learn! I love learning and want to share what I know! I know school and test preparation can be stressful. I remember taking the SSATs, PSATs, and the SAT and I remember that it wasn't all that much fun. However, with preparation, there are many rewards to learning, test taking and academic success! With hard work, preparation and a little help, my students will have lots to brag about too!

...and know they'll find support if they occasionally fail. Meanwhile, attention to detail is crucial because, oftentimes, poor writing is due to a few bad habits. As a tutor, it's my job to notice these kinds of patterns and help my students overcome them. I also studied Spanish for six years, and received a proficiency certification from my school. When I'm not writing, dancing, or being an amateur foodie, I enjoy reading Spanish magazine articles.

...am currently working to complete my Teaching English as 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...

...experience, there is almost no subject out of reach of a passionate and curious mind. I therefore strive not just to communicate content, but to instill a passion that will drive self motivated learning. Whether discussing The Great Gatsby or reviewing the Navier Stokes Equations for fluid dynamics, I am excited to share my enthusiasm for learning with a younger generation. I am currently working as a full-time engineer for NASA, but in my free...

...Secondary Political Science. As someone with graduate degrees from two top UK universities as well as in the US, I am a very qualified tutor. I have been a tutor for over 15 years including managing a tutoring program at a community organization for students in grades K-8 for three years. I have tutored in Math, Social Studies, English and History. I also offer assistance with university admission essays, masters/phd thesis and dissertations. I have...

...and learn. I love working with students who have previously "hated" math or felt that they are just not a "math person" (this goes for other subjects as well, but I hear it most often in math. I always tell these students they have just not yet found their passion, and I love helping them to discover it. Working with students who struggle to understand grade-level material is my passion, I also enjoy working with...

...and study habits. I also very much enjoy working with individuals to prepare for standardized tests, including college admissions tests. I also have experience as a job coach for adults in a local GED program. In that position, I helped individuals to craft resumes and practice interviewing techniques. That position allowed me to work with individuals to develop a long term career plan that would help them achieve their goals. In undergrad at the University...

...insurance company, a pension fund, or a bank. I know first-hand that math is very useful! My goal is for students to develop a conceptual understanding of the math they're learning, so they can understand what the formulas are doing and how they might apply in the real world. Beyond that, the key is practice, practice, practice! Besides doing a lot of math, I'm an avid reader who likes to stay active, so you might...

...their native English language as well as in the foreign language. Over the course of my years as a tutor, I have seen my students expand their vocabulary and rhetorical skills in English through their study of foreign and classical language. I firmly believe that by grasping the roots of language, students will set themselves apart as writers, not only for standardized tests and in college, but throughout life. During my time off from school...

...my classes wanting to know more, and I love when students come back to me with projects they started to do on their own or concepts they are trying to learn beyond what I taught them. My goal is for students to truly conceptually understand the basics of these concepts so that they are prepared for harder concepts later in life. Teaching experience: During the COVID-19 pandemic, three of my colleagues and I created a...

...University. I also have an MA in Asian Studies from Cornell University. I love learning and working with lots of different people. I have spent extensive time living, studying, and researching in North India. I love traveling and meeting new people. These passions and educational experiences inspire my love of learning. I have experience teaching biological and cultural anthropology at Boston University. I have a BA in anthropology and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies from...

...at a large construction company, which I love. I spend my time at work analyzing drawings, planning building sequences, coordinating between trades, and solving constructability issues as they come up. When I'm not at work I enjoy cooking big meals and taking yoga classes. Cooking is a great way to utilize my creative side, and yoga helps me relax and refocus my energy on what's important in life. On the weekend I go for hikes...

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.

...Ellis McKennie and I am excited for the opportunity to be a tutor with Varsity Tutors! I am a former college football player at the University of Maryland. I recently graduated from law school and live in Washington, DC where I work as an attorney for a big law firm. I am excited to have the opportunity to tutor students in areas where I have had a great deal of experience and I look forward...

...interpreter, Alliance Medical Ministries and Urban Ministries of Raleigh. During my summers off from interpreting school, I worked as a summer studies instructor for Duke University's Talent Identification Program. I taught a class that was a mix of Introductory Psychology and Abnormal Psychology (essentially a 200-level college class) to gifted rising eighth and ninth graders who had scored highly enough on their Scholastic Achievement Tests to qualify for Duke's program. There I worked with them...

...just had my first book published titled Budget Superpower - How Russia challenges the West with an economy smaller than Texas'. I am passionate about global affairs, history, geography, politics, and writing. Recent articles of mine include - Taiwan's evolving military calculus - https://asiatimes.com/2023/05/taiwans-quest-to-upgrade-battle-readiness-is-evolving/ - Government involvement in the international drug trade - https://asiatimes.com/2023/02/how-complicit-governments-support-the-drug-trade/ - Shakeups to the global arms industry as a result of the war in Ukraine https://asiatimes.com/2023/04/the-war-in-ukraine-shaking-up-the-global-arms-industry/ - ISIS and Taliban attempts to...

I am a professional physicist/engineer, who also loves teaching and enjoys helping his students to master the subjects. I will always work hard and persistently with you until you understand the topic at hand and I will do my best to help you bridge any gap in knowledge that obstructs your way to success.

...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 based on their personality and preferred method to learn. I love to keep students motivated and interested in a subject while also...

...judicial law clerk for the presiding judge of the criminal division at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Prior to clerking, I worked as an associate at a reputable law firm where my practice focused on white collar defense, internal investigations, and complex commercial litigation. During law school, I completed internships at U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia's Homicide Section and the Office of International Affairs. Additionally,...