Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...tutor is to high achievement. Standardized tests are crucial to college applications, and I know the ins and outs of many of these tests, especially the SAT. I am most passionate about literature and writing, which are also my favorite subjects to teach. I have tutored several students of varying ages in the past. I have won numerous awards for academic achievement, beginning with acceptance into the competitive Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth program...

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...a law student but I have two years of high school teaching experience and I worked at Mathnasium with students in grades K-12 for a year and a half before that. As a math teacher, I taught Algebra 1 and Algebra 2. I can cover all math topics through Calc 1, but I do prefer Algebra 1 and 2 and below. I'm also available for SAT/ACT prep and for help with LSAT logic games!

...of Nutrition in George Mason University. My strong nutrition background allows me to provide student information they may need. Also, I recently prepared GRE test and did well on the quantitative reasoning. I improved my score from the 67th percentile to the 87th percentile in 1 month. So, I would like to share my methods and experience to other students who want to have a better performance in a short time. As a Mandarin native...

...handle on Reading and Writing. I have gotten A's on all my English Courses at Baylor and have written several essays and research papers. I have a love for reading whether it is articles or books and have read an extensive amount. I even wrote articles for a website as a staff writer for a short period of time. I have a passion for teaching and I strongly believe that any student has the ability...

...Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, and I tutor in a wide range of subjects including Elementary School Reading and Writing and the SSAT - Upper Level. I have mentored elementary, middle, and high school students throughout college. Additionally, I have personal experience in writing college application essays and in using different study or organizational methods that work for me. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, walking, and participating in various types of community service.

I am an experienced tutor specializing in high school and college-age materials, including standardized tests such as the ACT and SAT. I believe that the ultimate goal of teaching is to enable to student to function independently of the tutor. Therefore, I instill in my students not only an understanding of the core subject matter, but also key skills such as critical thinking and logic.

...the "a HA!" moment. My teaching style is highly interactive and I believe in working together with a student to find the solutions instead of presenting the answers. This is the way I learned best in school, and it is the way my kids learn best when I help them with their elementary, middle and high school math classes today. In other words, my student and I will look at a problem from many views,...

My goal is to make you pass your examinations and enjoy the course in the process. I will be your closest partner all the way to the passing score .

Graduate with a Masters Degree in International Relations and Global Security. I have experience mentoring and tutoring in social studies, history, and reading. I believe in incorporating current issues to help students understand history, politics, and writing.

...I would support college students with improving their writing and grammar. My first experience with private tutoring began when I graduated from college and began my teaching career in Madrid, Spain on a Fulbright. During this time I worked with students as an ESL teacher in a local high school. During my time there I also tutored students in their home as a way of supporting others and making extra income to live abroad. Upon...

...attended a non-traditional private school through high school and as a result have great appreciation for the value of hands on learning approaches, the importance of adapting to the learning style of each student as an individual, and the importance of fostering a sense of joy or pride in the student regarding the value of their own learning and work. I am not rigid in my approaches to learning and I look forward to working...

...to giving students the individual attention they need to learn and flourish. With a master's degree in English and experience with students of all ability levels, I'm eager to help you crush standardized tests, essays and writing assignments, and literature or language arts courses. I'm also a lifelong biology enthusiast; I believe science and math can be interesting and rewarding to anyone, not just "STEM people". Let me share my skills and excitement with you!

...with both teaching math and working with students one-on-one. I studied Social Policy, with a focus on Education Policy, as well as Economics and Spanish as an undergraduate at Northwestern University, where I graduated Summa Cum Laude. My undergraduate experience solidified my decision to pursue a career working with young people. I am now a graduate student in Social Work at UC Berkeley where I work with foster youth in a case management and counseling...

My name is Samantha and I am a 6th grade teacher in Washington, D.C. I grew up in Pennsylvania outside of Philadelphia. I attended the University of Delaware and then received my Master's Degree from Trinity Washington University.

...of my daily life. As part of the GIVE organization, I tutored both elementary school and middle school students in a variety of subjects, which include math, science, reading and writing. I was also a part of the Math Honor Society and Science Honor Society, where I helped students in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Biology, and Chemistry. I have continued my passion for helping students through the Cornell organization EYES, encouraging young engineers and scientists,...

I have a strong academic background(MS, George Washington University) in computer science and am experienced in teaching programming language(Graduate Teaching Assistant, George Mason University). I am also experienced in all math subjects after grade 8.

...really enjoyed working with you. You were instrumental in helping him survive this tough year in English and in giving him the skills and the confidence he needed to succeed on the AP History test. We really appreciate all of your hard work, time and attention." - Dawn Jacobs, mother of Derek ABOUT ME My own written and verbal communication has been honed by training in English Language and Literature at the top-ranked University of...

...Childhood Education. I am currently in my fifth year of teaching in DC Public Schools. I began my teaching career as a Special Education teacher -- I taught grades pre-k to 2nd in a small group, resource setting for three years. During my fourth year of teaching, I switched to general education (1st grade). I am currently teaching 1st grade and I truly enjoy teaching our "little learners". As an educator, I am passionate about...

...the content we read and write today, and compare it to the great works of the past. I believe that students learn best when they are learning something they find exciting and engaging, and that is my priority as a tutor. You are guaranteed a fun session with me! When I am not doing class-related work or tutoring, I love to write poetry or read for pleasure. I have recently come to love audiobooks! I...