Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...it! It has always been very gratifying for me to help students develop academically and improve their performances on important tests like the LSAT and SAT. I have an excellent academic record and have done very well on standardized tests such as the SAT and the LSAT. I understand the skills and strategies needed to succeed on these tests, and how to present them to students in a way that is helpful.

...High School. I plan on studying for a Bachelor's 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...

Robert loves to tutor and has a well rounded list of subjects. ... Learning is the key to everything. Understanding and connecting with each individual is the path to learning.... Take the time to get to know the student as a person. Also, rather than focus on what the student does not know, instead focus on what the student does know.... Make learning interactive.... Set goals. Tailor the learning to the student.... Start by focusing on...

...I went to Stanford, receiving a B.S. in Biology, and a minor in pre-med, so I'm quite strong with science. I have a lot of experience teaching disparate subjects. I have been teaching biology, chemistry, physics, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus to high school and university students for about 12 years. Similarly, have 12 years of experience with the SAT, ACT, and ISEE/SSAT, and about 4 years of experience teaching GRE and GMAT. As far as...

...about the LSAT, ACT, US History, European History, and Writing. I very much enjoy teaching LSAT test preparation. It is a challenging obstacle for many students. However, once you understand what the test is trying to accomplish, it actually becomes enjoyable. Receiving a high score on the LSAT can open up a lot of doors for a motivated individual. I am most passionate about helping my students achieve their goals on this formidable test. In...

...New York, with a degree in Mathematics. I also have minors in Education and Music. After graduation, I moved right to DC to begin working on my Masters in Education at American University. I plan to teach secondary Math in DC beginning with the 2014 - 2015 school year. I have been tutoring all through High School and College in an extremely wide range of subjects in Math. From Algebra I to higher level college...

...in classrooms and tutoring one on one at elementary, middle, and high school levels. I began tutoring as a high school student where I worked with other students in my school district tutoring mostly math and science. Then, before attending college I spent 6 months teaching English in Peru. Last year, as a sophomore in college, I was a TA for the Spanish Department, responsible for creating and executing my own lesson plans for two...

...my Master's degree in International Relations at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. I completed my B.A. at Brown University in 2013 with a degree in international and comparative political science and economics. I have experience working with students of a variety of ages from coaching an elementary school Science Olympiad team to working with adults prepare for the GRE after having been out of school for decades. Whether it's GRE test prep,...

...a week for three years. I have over 150 hours of teacher training and countless hours in the classroom. Furthermore, I was the editor of our student newspaper, The Daily Cardinal, and have extensive writing-coaching skills in addition to a strong grasp on the English language. I am currently employed by an educational non-profit in Alexandria, Virginia and would like to spend time outside of my regular 9 to 5 job to help students succeed...

...a BA in Classical Studies. I started volunteering as a tutor in high school and college, and I have continued tutoring in a professional capacity since then. I have helped many types of students learn a wide variety of subjects. I want to help others succeed, and I like helping people to learn. I find the most joy in seeing a students eyes light up when what I have been teaching them clicks in their...

...Howard County Public Schools. I work primarily with pre-k students with a variety of special needs and learning styles. I feel that my strengths as an educator are powerfully reflected in my ability to accommodate various learning styles, behaviors, and abilities while making learning an exciting, positive experience. Learners are diverse in every way, and each student requires unique strategies, motivators, and reinforcers to be successful throughout the learning process. I take pride in knowing...

...a ten-year-old teaching her little sister cursive so she 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...

...work with youth through adult. I've been working with students for many years. My favorite subjects are music and ESL because I have the most experience and educational background with these topics. My undergraduate degree is in vocal music and my graduate degree is in education curriculum, instruction and assessment. I will gladly assist you online. I will be your thinking partner while you work through your goals. My interest include performing arts, music and...

...at a time. From the teaching class I took, I learned that the best way to do that is to guide students in the right direction, but let them figure the answer out on their own. Im currently getting my Bachelors degree in Psychology at the University of Maryland, however I plan to continue on to get my Masters in Education. Outside of school, I love to spend my free time bowling, taking photographs, reading...

...English, History, Philosophy, Debate, Public Speaking, Writing, and Standardized Testing (especially SAT, GRE, and LSAT). I have 6 years of teaching and tutoring experience in classrooms, online, and in one-on-one settings. Additionally, I have experience working in the Department of Justice. My educational background includes a Bowdoin College BA in Government and Philosophy, Oxford University Visiting Student Year in Philosophy, Politics, Economics (PPE), and London School of Economics MSc in Philosophy and Public Policy.

Hi Everyone! I am a theoretical physicist with a passion for teaching. I want to make students enthusiastic about physics and math. I believe physics should not be boring. I like to relate the lessons to something from the students' own experiences. It helps them to be motivated and have a clear understanding of the lesson topic.

I am a lifelong learner who enjoys helping others learn as well. I currently am studying for my doctorate in Clinical Psychology and hold 2 master's degrees in Clinical Psychology (M.A. and M.P.S.). I work with kids and adolescents in my clinical training position and enjoy helping others work through obstacles.

...of Arizona here in Tucson, Arizona. For my undergraduate studies, I majored in Ecology and Environmental Biology, with minors in Chemistry and Art History; I am in the process of applying for graduate school to study Environmental Sustainability. My love of nature and the outdoors really strengthened my desire to pursue a career in environmental science. Although science is what I have chosen to study, I am extremely strong in the areas of reading, writing,...

...acknowledged my achievement and dedication. But it was not always so. Truth be told, I struggled greatly through high school. This path taught me, on a personal level, that not every student learns the same way. Therefore, my approach to teaching and tutoring is centered around uncovering the unique challenges each student faces, and then helping them build a set of tools that will empower them to learn in any environment, whether that's high school,...

...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 at my university and tutored undergrad students, then was a teaching assistant to the Writing Center's tutoring course. I also taught SAT and ACT prep courses...