Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...could place out of second grade. (She did.) I was lucky to come from a highly academic family that emphasized education. I loved learning so much, I wanted to always be surrounded by people who were learning, too. Tutoring is my way of scratching that itch now that I'm not in school. I want to understand the way YOU learn and help you do it. I attended the University of Iowa on a full, merit-based...

...a minor in education. While at Middlebury I also earned my secondary education teaching license and went on to teach full time as a high school social studies teacher and then a middle school special education instructor, designing and implementing curriculum for one-on-one instruction in all subject areas. Most recently I earned a Master of Science degree from the University of California San Francisco where I became a registered nurse, nurse-midwife, and women's health nurse...

I seek to work with all of my students to ensure that they meet their personal goals (and, ideally, even exceed those goals) in an environment where learning is encouraged by making the subject easy to understand, mutual respect, and laughter.

I am a passionate educator currently residing in the DC area. I graduated in 2015 from the University of Georgia with a degree in Science Education. I have much experience working with students of all ages from summer camps, student teaching, City Year, mentoring, and tutoring. I love working with young people of all ages and am excited to get started!

...my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering this spring. After graduation, I will be pursuing a PhD in Aeronautical Engineering. Before college, I tutored high school students in Algebra and Pre-Calculus. I have a broad range of subjects that I can tutor, as I have earned A's in many different subjects while in high school and throughout my college career. Mathematics, however, is the subject that I am most effective at tutoring, as I have...

...I am a native of Newark, NJ. I love teaching. I have a Masters degree in Elementary Education and a Bachelors in Criminal Justice. I have tutored since I was in High School. I have always loved children and being able to make a difference in the lives of others. I am very big on reading/language arts and writing. I do lot of visual and audio type of learning strategies, and I use a lot...

...Jack, and I am a graduate of Loyola University Chicago with a B.A. in environmental policy, a B.S. in environmental science, as well as a minor in political science. I am interested in environmental issues, including climate change, and staying informed on US politics. I truly enjoy learning, and I'm qualified to tutor in a wide variety of subjects. I hope to impart my enthusiasm and experience so that you can achieve your academic goals!

...Degree in Computer Science at a top 20 university, with a focus on education technologies. I've always been passionate about education, founding an organization called Pyoneers that directly teaches programming to hundreds of students. We have held a combination of virtual and in-person lessons, resulting in semester long workshops at local middle schools. I am also the President of our school's National Math Honor Society, an organization dedicated to promoting the education and enjoyment of...

...at UCLA, working on attaining a B.S. in Physiology and a minor in Science Education. I graduated high school with the IB Diploma. I've tutored math and biology pro bono locally in the Northern Virginia area for almost two years, as I love giving back to my community and honing my teaching skills. My style involves focusing on addressing knowledge gaps and trying to teach in engaging ways rather than just drilling problems!

...architecture student in the School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation at the University of Maryland. In addition to a Bachelor of Planning & Preservation at the University of Maryland. In addition to a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, I am pursuing a minor in Construction Project Management. Science in Architecture, I am pursuing a minor in Construction Project Management. An adept leader with strong communication and management skills, I am also An adept leader with...

...an analyst in the housing finance field. I'm passionate about teaching economics and statistics to students in an intuitive, understandable way that helps them not only understand the material for class, but be able to apply the material to the world around them. Outside of economics and statistics, I can also tutor for social sciences, math, and reading/writing. When I'm not at work or tutoring, I enjoy watching baseball and playing in my kickball league!

...Vanderbilt University. I have five years of tutoring experience in topics including pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, Hebrew, Torah, Jewish studies, and high school physics. I love tutoring any math related subjects and making sure it is fun and engaging for the student. I believe that no two students learn the same so I cater my lessons to their unique needs. We will work together to make our sessions interactive, engaging, and effective.

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.

I tutored at a writing center while an undergraduate student, and became an Advanced Certified Tutor through the College Reading and Learning Association. I also taught English classes in Russia for 2 years. I enjoy tutoring because of the opportunity it presents to constantly adapt lessons and teaching styles to best meet the needs of individual students.

...planning & design. After taking nearly all the AP & IB social studies courses my high school had to offer, I headed to Chapel Hill where I majored in environmental studies and minored in city & regional planning. Since graduating from UNC I spent a year working in Bangkok, Thailand, followed by six months working in Cape Town, South Africa, and four months working in Auckland, New Zealand. After all this globe-trotting I spent a...

...International Relations with a concentration in international security issues. A lover of history and politics, I enjoy teaching students in these topics particularly, but also have a deep passion for writing and public speaking. I am also available for SAT and ACT test preparation. I find it extremely enriching to help students see the potential in themselves when it comes to a standardized test or a speech mainly because I remember being in the same...

...and academic backgrounds. AVID trained, IB MYP, and GT certified, she has led conferences at Advanced Academic Institutes and school-based learning circles for her colleagues. Her passion for meeting students where they are to get them to where they 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...

...their best effort. I meet students where they are, at any age or level, to strengthen their skills and achieve their goals. When it comes to English and Writing tutoring, I regularly work with adult learners approaching university as first generation college students, international NGO professionals improving their written communication, and US military service-members prepping for career development exams. From those experiences, I have learned to communicate clearly and efficiently, helping students achieve understanding and...

...needs to work it out in order to make it stronger. I believe that when the brain (student) makes mistakes it often means it's trying to figure out how to do something. Therefore, mistakes are ok, it's the brains process of learning. I prefer a student make mistakes with me, so we can make corrections together and practice for consistent accuracy and independence in the future. I've been a special education teacher for almost a...

I'm a Washington, D.C. communications professional with a career devoted to women in politics. After working for political campaigns and studying at Clemson University, I made my way to our nation's capital to work in the non-profit space and complete my graduate degree. In my career, I have led social media campaigns, organized in political advocacy, and now, I work in political communications focusing on bolstering women's representation and the political participation of moms.