Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...commitment to helping students navigate these new challenges. My journey began just before the pandemic when I first started as an ESL tutor in Chevy Chase, MD. It was then that I discovered my passion for teaching and the rewarding experience of helping students overcome language barriers. Working with diverse learners, I developed skills in fostering effective communication and engagement. This experience inspired me to expand my tutoring services to include other subjects, allowing me...

...certified middle school educator with over four years of classroom experience, I am passionate about supporting students in reaching their full potential, both academically and personally. My background in teaching social studies has allowed me to foster critical thinking, curiosity, and real-world connections in young learners. I also specialize in helping students develop strong executive functioning skills such as organization, time management, and effective study habits. Whether it's building historical understanding, mastering note-taking, or learning...

I am a recent graduate from Tulane University with a degree in finance and a degree in political economy. I am passionate about helping students connect different topics in their schooling and applying them to their own lives. I...

...helping people succeed. My whole life, whether it has been academics, career advice, or standardized testing, I have always helped those around me strive to do better. My parents raised me to be kind and understanding, but I also have the courage and ability to be honest in order to help people improve themselves. I spent four years in college as an editor of a constitutional democracy journal, culminating in the position of editor in...

...My favorite subject to tutor is reading because reading lays the foundation for all other learning. I am passionate about instilling the love of learning in others and I use that passion to help students become successful not only in what I am teaching but in life as well. I think it is critical to have confidence in what you are doing and feel pride in your accomplishments. In my spare time, I love to...

...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 as well. Furthermore,. I taught music lessons to elementary students for three years during my college years. I am excited to meet new students and to help them achieve their...

My name is Emily, and I am about to finish my last semester at George Mason University as a forensic science major with a minor in forensic psychology. I am available to tutor U.S history and psychology. My favorite subject is history, and I hope to help everyone enjoy learning about history.

...currently an undergraduate student at James Madison University where I am majoring in Computer Information Systems. I thoroughly enjoy teaching any topics related to Math, English, Economics, and Business. I am also quite familiar with the IB program as well as the SAT. I have always been passionate about helping people from underprivileged backgrounds achieve their educational goals. Therefore, I have worked as a volunteer tutor for many programs designed to help children that do...

...some of my favorite subjects to teach are reading, writing, French, and world history, but I also love turning standardized test prep into a game to help students succeed while having fun. I personally struggled with the math sections of college admissions exams when I was in high school, but ended up with a near-perfect score, and would love to share my knowledge with others. I speak French, Arabic, and Russian in addition to English.

...a graduate of Whitman College, where I received a B.A. degree in History, with minor degrees in English and Economics. I received master's degrees from the London School of Economics (Economics/Economic History) and the University of Washington (History). I have taught and tutored young adults and adults in various subjects, but my favorite subjects are probably History, English, and High School Economics. My approach to education is to find ways to teach that align with...

...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 crucial to being a good tutor, and that it is always important to give students a sense of ownership and control of the work that they are doing. In my free...

...subjects with enthusiasm, I have always been especially passionate about the humanities. Back in University Park, I tutored students in English, French, ESL, and I was the teacher's assistant for three years for Geography 495B, a cultural geography course. I also worked at the CIU-10 Development Center for Adults, where I taught lessons in geography, English (reading/writing), and test preparation. I spent the first half of 2014 in Montpellier, France, where I attended Université Paul...

...I also enjoy tutoring History, Geography, Business, and Government. Outside of tutoring I enjoy kayaking, running, and I am pursuing a private pilot license as well. I also spend much time studying and practicing mathematics in pursuit of my new degree. Seeing students succeed in areas where they have difficulty is truly rewarding for me. I believe that students learn best when a tutor can instill in them the meaning of underlying concepts when solving...

...so much that I pursued two majors, attended classes at international universities, and earned a separate certification to teach. I look forward in pursuing further degrees in German studies, Russian studies, and Holocaust studies among many other options I am considering. I work in very collaborative subjects: theatre, dance, writing, film, directing, etc. so my passion lies in working with people. I want to share my knowledge with other people, encourage their own ideas, and...

...a graduate of the State University of NY, College at Geneseo, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. Since then, I work at WRAIR as a research assistant conducting sleep research. I am very passionate about psychology and hope to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology in the near future. I want to give back to students in the same way people invested in me as a child. I have experience tutoring elementary-aged children,...

...an experienced tutor who has worked with elementary to college level students. I also spent a lot of time teaching and training NAVY personnel how to operate submarines and aircraft carriers in a one on one format. Through my experience I have gained a deeper understanding of how to adapt my teaching style to fit a student's individual needs. I enjoy helping students of all ages and learning levels, and I like to see the...

...am a recent graduate of Williams College with a major in asian studies and extensive coursework in economics. I am really excited to be a tutor and share my knowledge of Mandarin and economics. I have been studying Chinese for 9 years now and lived cumulatively in China for over a year! I have a passion for the language and the culture (and food), so I hope to share this love! Since I have been...

...And this was not mandatory, thereby instilling self-discipline in our participants. During graduate school, I also tutored fellow graduate students. At this level the focus is on sharpening skills that are already there. The graduate school mentor-tutor is more of an advising type role giving students other ideas to tackle their problems OR how to deal with a "difficult" professor. In the end, it is all about the journey! You can learn all things with...

...believe everyone is best when challenged, though there is no simple way to do so. Everyone is their own 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...

...graduating with my AA this April. I will then venture out to the University of Central Florida where I will be pursuing my B.A. in International and Global Studies. I am able to tutor in most subjects, from your typical Algebra to Public Speaking. My absolute favorite subject to tutor, however, is algebra. My father is an accountant and I guess he passed the "I love math" "gene" onto me. I have a very simple...