Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Leesburg, VA

...GRE test prep, French, math or economics, my approach to tutoring is to find what strategies work best for the student and work on methods for students to be able to make progress both in and out of tutoring sessions. My favorite part of tutoring is seeing students improve and build confidence in areas they...

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.

...years. I have a BA in International Studies, with a minor in Business Administration and a certificate in Community Based Participatory Research. I am very interested in education, and I have spent lots of time studying different education systems and teaching methods. I believe that every single student has a unique way of learning and...

...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 my spare time, I enjoy watching and playing sports, spending time with friends, and reading...

...Assistant in a First Year Russian Course and a teaching assistant in a General Biology course. After my graduation from the George Washington University, I worked as a faculty member at the Trinity Washington University for 5 years and taught General Biology, Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology courses. I am also a certified Medical Technologist....

...tasks. After leaving the military, I completed graduate coursework for a master's degree in international affairs at Tufts University. Finally, I recently finished all academic requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from University of Maryland. I am a current substitute teacher in the DC public school system, with experience at the elementary, middle...

...school. I worked successfully with both kinds of students. My approach to tutoring is definitely gentle, but also firm in terms of expecting my students to work hard during the tutoring sessions and to work diligently on any homework I might assign. I am sensitive to the learning styles of my students and do everything...

...at math and have confidence in teaching all grade levels. I attribute my personal success in taking the ACT to a tutor, inspiring me to join the Varsity Tutors team. I have experience with many standardized tests, but I specialize in ACT and SSAT test preparation. My ability to effectively work with all ages allows...

...I then continued my education getting my Masters of Public Health with a concentration in Nutrition Education. I have always had a passion to help young adults so I decided to become a teacher. I am now enrolled in a Masters of Arts in Teaching- Secondary Mathematics Education. I want students to see the potential...

...at American University in Washington D.C., studying Political Science, Economics, and Finance. I have been working with kids since I was a kid, including teaching children with special needs, and coaching gymnastics for two years in high school. I love math, and I love teaching math. I am looking forward to helping you!

...and approaches, but no luck. I was able to find out what the problem was within 10 minutes, did a quick 15-min training, and sent her back to her mom who was beside herself in joy. I enjoy working with all ages of students, but especially with primary age students because they still have a...

...language classes (as a native speaker helping English speakers) and an introductory history course. These experiences have taught me that the most important approach to education is empathy and seeking to meet the student at their level, no matter where they are, and building from there. I tutor a broad range of subjects, and I...

...I am majoring in Public Health and on the Premedical track. I am from the suburbs of Chicago, but spend the school year in DC! I was, and still am, involved in many clubs at my high school and now my university that include my interests for the future. In high school, I worked with...

...help my students understand how mastering it can be fun. As author of an award-winning novel and a lifelong passionate reader, I can also instill a love of reading in those who might not have discovered it yet. It starts with truly mastering the content, even if you have to slow down a bit to...

...I love teaching and being able to watch my students learn and grow. Along with my experience teaching I also began tutoring when I was in high school. I did both peer tutoring as well as tutoring of students in elementary school. I enjoy working with students in that small group setting to help them...

...positive role model. Since graduating from UMD, I have been serving with AmeriCorps through City Year, a nonprofit organization that goes into schools to target student attendance, behavior, and course work with a near-peer relationship. In my spare time, I love to catch up with friends, read a good book, test out a new baked...

...a comfortable and fun learning environment, so I make sure that all of my sessions are informal and open, while still being very efficient. Let's learn together. I tutored students throughout pursuing my high school and college degrees. I have worked with high school students to study prealgebra, algebra, geometry, and calculus. I have experience working...

...(two articles), and in 2017, I had a non-fiction essay published in Multiples Illuminated: Life with Twins and Triplets, The Toddler to Tween Years. I love learning and strive to always promote an atmosphere that fosters a hunger and thirst for learning and excellence. I also have an especial love for children's literature, believing that...

...English from the University of Virginia and a Master's in Education from Shenandoah University that focused on teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, coaching championship debate teams and professional experience in politics , I am confident in tutoring English, ESL, Spanish, Government and History. In my travels I have communicated in Spanish, French, Portuguese...

...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...