Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Washington DC

...started tutoring back in 10th grade when I created my high School's first after-school tutoring service, Success Program, where students come after school and seek help from 7 tutors including myself. Students that are in need of tutoring struggle to grasp the concepts thrown at them and I experiment and try various methods to make the concepts as easy to comprehend and applied. There is no shame in asking questions and that is what I...

...a student. During college, I studied biology and economics and minored in math. I love math and the sciences and those are my favorite subjects to tutor. There is nothing that makes me happier than seeing my students explain a concept that was previously confusing for them. My teaching strategy relies heavily on understanding my students' learning styles and catering tutoring sessions to best fit how my students like to learn. When working through practice...

I am a freshman at the University of Maryland at College Park and a computer science major. I love teaching and watching students further their abilities in all areas. If allowed, I will strive to make every student of mine succeed in whichever course I teach them in.

...is to guide the student and help them gain confidence and eventually be able to understand the subject without my help. Therefore, my style of tutoring involves teaching the core concept of the subject. I understand that each individual learns in a unique manner, and so I will pay attention to each student and make sure they are receiving the highest quality tutoring service from me. Additionally, as a graduate with an engineering degree, I...

...area working on a presidential campaign and a semester-long stint as an eight grade math and English tutor in a L.A. school. These job experiences, along with my time at Occidental, have imbued in me a passion for working towards improving the quality of and students' interest in education. I am particularly passionate about doing this by tutoring in history, writing, literature and Spanish. In my free time here in D.C. I enjoy taking advantage...

...patient teacher, with years of experience mentoring and leading my peers. Prior to university, I attended Brooklyn Tech, an elite New York City public high school that specializes in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Brooklyn Tech is considered one of the most prestigious and selective public high schools in the United States; admissions requires passing the Specialized High School Admissions Test. I have been taking tests all of my life and am excited to...

...Breakthrough Collaborative Teaching Internship at their Miami, Florida location teaching 5th and 6th grade science, where I a was again responsible for my own lesson plans, classwork, homework and quizzes. I am very interested in working with Varsity Tutors as I absolutely love working with children, especially in a teaching capacity. I enjoy the challenge of working through a topic with a student, thinking of all the possible ways to approach a problem or explain...

...from Gugulethu, one of the most violent cities in the world. I helped young people use theatre as a vehicle to express themselves and tell their stories. What I didn't realize immediately was how much they were impacting my life. I was entangled in these young people's experiences and they welcomed me with open arms. I began to learn Xhosa, which allowed us to share the role of teacher and student. My personal and professional...

...encouragement are essential to students' growth and success, but I also have high expectations for my students and want them to reach their full potential. In addition to helping students with specific subjects, I also like to teach them to become more independent by showing them them proper study habits and organizational and time management skills. I think the use of technology is a critical component of education today, and try to incorporate it in...

...at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, studying International Development and Economics but during the summer I'm located in Silver Spring, Maryland. In high school I completed an International Baccalaureate diploma along with several AP classes. In my free time I love to draw, paint, and read. Currently I'm exploring environmental education through an internship with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. I'm a visual learner myself and am strong in the humanities and writing!If you have...

...of positive expectations from the outset, I imbue my teaching with a sense of faith by showing my students that I believe in them and in their ability to succeed. Knowing that all students have a right to high-quality education, I challenge my students during our tutoring sessions to do more than absorb material for an examination or a paper. I keep their eyes on the big picture of their work as they practice self-discipline,...

...I'm thrilled to be working on the Varsity Tutors platform. Having tutored since high school, I've grown to love watching a student's face light up after realizing they finally understand. There's nothing better than knowing you helped them get to that point. Currently a senior at BYU, I study Interdisciplinary Humanities and English. I'm the oldest of a large family in Maryland, just outside of DC. If all goes as planned, I'll be a graduate...

I love music, good food, and the mountains. I am passionate about anything that combines learning and science. I live to empower others through self-discovery.

...of literacy in various classroom settings. I received my BA in English from the College of William and Mary and I received my MSEd from the University of Pennsylvania. I am certified to teach Secondary English and History. Throughout my academic career, I experienced a variety of ups and downs, but the one thing that made learning accessible and enjoyable for me was having great teachers. I'm honored to have worked with really passionate, intellectual,...

...at the University of Maryland-College Park double majoring in Psychology and Sociology. After completing my undergrad, 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...

...a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Foreign languages and Business. As a former HR Manager, I have had extensive experience working in a corporate environment as well. I am also a pursuing professional actress and filmmaker. I strongly believe that a rich education, be it academically or experienced, leaves a profound impact on one's life, opening doors for an enriched future. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, fitness, and spending...

...the University of Southern California and I'm extremely passionate about helping students gain confidence in their reading and writing skills. I tutor reading and writing (at an elementary school and ESL level), and I also teach the Reading and Writing sections of the SAT. I am a native English speaker and have received in A's in all of my college-level writing classes thus far. Every student has different strengths and learning styles, so I always...

...Norse, Old Irish, and German. I love finding the patterns in languages and using language change to understand how ancient people thought about the world around them. My particular specialty is in kingship rituals, and I wrote my senior thesis about kingship sacrifice in Iron Age Ireland. I love travelling, and Ireland is my favorite place out of the many countries I have visited. When I am not teaching and tutoring, I enjoy dancing, knitting,...

...a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Spanish at the University of Maryland, College Park. I have tutored students within my community as well as low-income students through an online platform for the past four years. My philosophy for teaching is simple; it is to ensure that my students truly understand what they are learning. I believe that understanding concepts better prepares students to apply concepts. I am most passionate about Math...

...love helping others with cover letters, CVs, statements of interest, college prep, copy writing and editing, and tutoring. I have experience coaching and tutoring (ESL, SAT prep, French, writing, business English, politics, etc.) and am so excited to help you however I can! I'm half French and a native French speaker. Passed SAT and ACT writing/reading with nearly perfect scores; have written two award-winning theses in my undergraduate and graduate studies. Looking forward to working...