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

...LSAT. Those who I have tutored in the past have shown remarkable improvement in their grades and test scores. I try to use mnemonic devices to help students remember important information, and I'm extremely patient since I know that some students take a little while to grasp certain concepts. Outside of academics, I'm a huge sports fan (mainly basketball and football). I play on a variety of rec league teams, I run 4-5 times per...

...Archives Center of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. While I have worked with students in Math, History, and Music, I particularly enjoy working on writing because it feels so satisfying to compose and read a well-written essay. I was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD as a child, and have worked hard building skills and habits to help me succeed in difficult academic and professional settings. I believe that patience and listening are...

...National Merit Scholar. I then spent one year in the Washington, D.C. area as a SAT/ACT instructor for a testing company, where I taught at four different area high schools and marketed company services to area high school students. I then attended the University of Virginia School of Law, where I was awarded a full tuition scholarship in part from my LSAT score. I also taught an SAT course for the same testing company during my...

...read, write, and learn languages, so I studied journalism, international relations, and Chinese. After school, I moved to China and taught ESL to all ages as a teacher and private tutor. My classes were always designed to maximize variety and engagement so that students could not only have fun but also practice using the skills they needed. When I worked as a news editor at a radio station in China, it was my job to...

...STEM subjects, literature and critical reading, and test prep. I earned my BS in Biology at the University of Dallas - a Great Books liberal arts college. I am a strong proponent of interdisciplinary, self-directed learning. In my work as a teacher, I make it a priority to help my students discover a love of learning, the skills to self-assess their needs and strengths, and develop an understanding of their own best learning style.... My goal...

...for ten years and I absolutely love helping students find joy in learning. I struggled as a student myself, so I encourage my students through fun strategies and hands on activities. I taught elementary for 8 years (grades 3-5) and high school for 2 years (Pre-algebra, Algebra I, English 11) and am more than welcomed to tutor in any of those areas. My favorite content to tutor is Math because math is all around us...

...writing skills, reading comprehension, and the word-based sections of the SAT. My style of tutoring acknowledges the stresses and vulnerabilities that can accompany learning a new skill, and my first priority in a tutoring session is that my client feels comfortable and free to learn without judgement. I received my bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature and Film Studies and embraced my love of close reading and analysis. I worked at the Writing Center...

...myriad of AP exams in high school, passing all of them, and am very confident with College Board tests. I have helped students in a variety of subjects, but my favorites are Physics, Math, English, and SAT test prep. I strongly believe that every student has the capability to learn anything, as long as the teacher is willing to adapt the lesson plan appropriately. As such, I tailor my tutoring sessions to the individual student...

Hi! My name is Ally Williams and I am an undergrad student at New York University. I study International Marketing with a Spanish Minor. I have been tutoring for 3+ years in Spanish, AP/IB High School courses, and college admissions. I love seeing students want to learn and see them progress!

Teaching, for me, is a wonderful chain reaction that never dies. My teaching philosophy prioritizes the student's learning process and their final takeaway from the classroom. Teaching is about empowering students to grow in their respective worlds and interact with other people effectively, and I am delighted to be a part of that journey for as many students as possible.

...something he or she did not before, I remember how much I love to teach. I know the feeling of struggling with a subject. I know that when you don't understand something, you can feel cut off, unheard, and sometimes hopeless. I also know that when you get help from someone who can really listen and understand what you need, it is such a relief. If you want an experienced, patient tutor who will really...

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!

...years of experience specializing in USACO preparation. My approach centers on fostering a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to explore complex concepts and develop their problem-solving skills. I am passionate about helping students succeed, and I strive to make each session engaging and tailored to their individual needs. By focusing on practical applications and real-world examples, I aim to inspire a genuine interest in computer science. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy coding challenges...

...I have been passionate about tutoring. I have tutored first graders and college students, one-on-one or in groups ranging from two to twenty students, from basic fractions to multivariable calculus, and in English and in Spanish. Through all this range of tutoring experiences I am still enthusiastic about helping people learn. My degrees taught me to love math and Spanish, and I also enjoy teaching English and editing writing. My tutoring philosophy is to personalize...

I am a global public health and policy veterinarian, veteran, and former linguist living in Washington, DC. I have more than five years of experience tutoring all sciences, English, and MCAT prep, among other subjects. I've lived on five continents and have three dogs and two cats, who are constantly wondering why I come home smelling like flying trapeze chalk.

Junior, Georgetown University. Majoring in Government and History.

I do not fit in stereotypical academic categories. I was a humanities focused liberal arts major, a graduate of the Great Books program at St. John's College. But there I rediscovered a love of math and science which has led me to pursue Physics. I am a hard science geek who loves to read, and I want to help students learn to love all subjects and succeed at them too.

...middle and high school students to good literature and helping them to find the right words for essays. I have a B.A. in English from St. Mary's College of Maryland and an M.A. in Education from Regent University. My teaching has included English for grades 6-12, American Literature, British Literature, AP Literature, DC British Literature, DC Composition and Rhetoric, and DC Literature and Composition. In addition to teaching, the moments I enjoy most with students...

...grad, Johns Hopkins master's candidate, and certified early childhood educator. At Yale, I studied History and Child Development. I went on to teach with Teach For America, and I am currently in my 3rd year of teaching. Tutoring has been an interest of mine for many years. I started tutoring when I was in middle school, and I haven't stopped. I thoroughly enjoy working with students of all ages to help supplement their learning. I...

...hope to attain a doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Child and Adolescent Psychology. I am very passionate about personal growth and mental health and believe that education is absolutely necessary for a quality life. I hope to preach the importance of academic growth and my appreciation for it to all of my future students! My favorite subjects to teach are elementary-level math and reading as well as writing and art. I am a very creative...