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

...a student not only means to succeed in school but to become a lover of knowledge. This philosophy has guided me since I started tutoring freshman year in college. My strengths lie in reading, writing, and all things humanities. I have a genuine love for tutoring and the subjects I teach, and I aim to create an open, informative, and effective atmosphere with my students, one that can shape them into philosophers or true lovers...

...with an array of subjects, from music to Spanish to writing/editing. I love helping students to excel at what challenges them most and what they love best, not that those things are mutually exclusive. School is hard! Everyone needs a helping hand once in a while, myself definitely included. I have been on both sides of the tutoring table, and I know what quality teaching feels like. Thank you for your interest in my profile!...

I am a patient and knowledgeable teacher. I'd be happy to help you for as long as you need, in the style that best works for you!

I have known since I was in high school that teaching and helping others learn was something that I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Sharing my passion for learning is just completely fulfilling and I can't think of any other job more rewarding. It's my goal to help everyone who comes to me understand what they are having trouble with, and to make them more confident with their learning.

Engaging teacher during the day... engaging tutor in the evenings!

...six years, and I am also passionate about teaching international relations, political science, history, English and writing, and helping with admissions tests to the best of my ability. A strong education has been essential to making me the individual that I am today, and I want to give other students that same opportunity to benefit and advance with education. I have tutored Russian to college-aged students and spent time in high school tutoring other students...

...speaker helping English speakers) and an introductory history course. These experiences have taught me that the most important approach to education is empathy and seeking to meet the student at their level, no matter where they are, and building from there. I tutor a broad range of subjects, and I am most experienced with conversational language learning, essay writing help, study tactics, and actively engaging with historical documents. Looking forward to getting to know you!

...physics. I am a lifelong mentor, tutor, and have taught physics and mathematics at the high school and college level. I truly enjoy seeing students understand what was once challenging to them. I have tutored in physics, algebra, geometry, and introductory python. I belong to a lot of professional STEM organizations, so I don't have a lot of free time. However, I garden, walk and run, as well as read in my spare time.

...reading something for the first or fiftieth time. I am passionate about everything I do, and that extends to education. I have taught students of all grades and ages, in summer camps and schools, and this hands-on experience guides my work with newer students. I like to think outside the box and encourage students to approach subjects from different angles, in ways they haven't considered before. Everyone learns differently, and I do my best to...

I have expertise in various middle and high school mathematics and science subjects, including ACT and SAT-specific questions. I graduated cum laude with a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering from Vanderbilt University, and have 1 year of private tutoring experience.

Hello! I am Sydney, a 22-year-old college senior. I currently study journalism and sociology at American University and plan on staying and working in DC after I graduate! I am passionate about reading, social justice, education, learning, and connecting with others. I can't wait to get to know my students and help them in any way I can!

...are writing them, reading them, analyzing them, or then using them to command the world's stage, WORDS HAVE POWER! Once young people tap into that power, their lives are forever changed. During my tenure, I have worked with thousands of students from coast-to-coast, from kindergarten through college, and from every background. We've crossed paths in the classroom, in enrichment programs, during my work as a nonprofit leader, and now as an education consultant. But no...

..."script doctoring" services. I essentially help writers of all levels improve and develop their material. I offer instruction on screenwriting, filmmaking, producing, creative writing, and english (grades K- Senior Yr. of college). I am currently a screenwriting and filmmaking instructor for Los Angeles nonprofit organization, Kids in the Spotlight, the EmpowHer Institute, and the Hurston Wright Foundation. I am also a regular visiting professor and guest lecturer at the prestigious Howard University. My greatest accomplishment...

...organization (2017) called Mentoring Youth & Teens' Health (MYTH) geared towards mental health awareness and youth development. I've also served as an undergraduate researcher for 4 years from Howard University to MIT to UCLA research experiences. I've represented my country and school on the national and international level via conferences and research presentations. I'm a Forbes Under 30 Scholar and a fellow at the Clinton Global Initiative. I'm passionate about utilizing epigenetic research and international...

...riddle, with their own secret combination that will spring the lock into their psyche. I love to put that puzzle together to unlock greatness. Follow your passion - these words were spoken to me years ago by my high school English teacher. Looking back, I wish I had the enthusiasm then as a student that he had as a teacher. This is my way of paying it forward. Hopefully my passion for learning will be...

...possible. Every student learns differently, and I enjoy using data and feedback to determine the best way to help them reach their goals. Not only do I have experience with French and Spanish languages, but have also spent time living in French and Spanish speaking countries and would be able to help prospective students plan for trips and/or other cultural exchange events. I am also happy to help with Math, SAT Prep, Reading, Writing, Grammar,...

...school, these were my favorite subjects to study and were the reason I chose to pursue chemical engineering. I can, however, tutor in various other subjects. I have worked as an Ambassador for a Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program. Here I tutored middle school and high school students in those subjects. I have not formally tutored college students. However, I help my fellow college peers with their studies. I am comfortable tutoring students of...

...sessions, I strive to make students comfortable with the material and confident in their abilities. I'm glad to work with you when you feel in over your head, when you want that little bit of extra polish, and at all times in between. I ask a lot of questions to encourage you to think through whatever it is you are trying to master. I love traveling and frequently take extended road trips around the United...

...minor in Chemistry. I am extremely passionate about science research and worked as a bioinformatician/data analyst at UVA's Center for Brain, Immunology, and Glia. During my four years, I have successfully applied for 3 research grants and 1 scholarship independently. I have published 1 paper in Nature and recently submitted another. I hope to become a medical scientist (MD/PhD) involved in translational medicine, so that I can develop and arm doctors and nurses with new...

...with a minor in political science. I am an IB graduate and IB diploma recipient with years of tutoring experience for students elementary through high school. I tutored most often in English, history, Spanish, biology, and chemistry. I was also an IB mentor helping high schoolers work through the diploma. My approach to tutoring is to cater to the way the student learns best. I am a visual learner and find color-coding and homemade study...