Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Washington DC

I aspire equally to knowledge and goodness. I am committed to encouraging students and adults to respect, inspire, and learn. Education is a force multiplier and promotes a balance of intellectual curiosity, engagement, leadership, and service in the pursuit of excellence: academic, civic, and moral.

...grade classroom teaching and my final seven weeks in a special education classroom in order to receive my certifications. I am now certified to teach Elementary Grades K-6 as well as Special Education Grades K-6. Along with teaching in New York State, I spent four months in Aix-En-Provence, France and worked with children. I have worked with all ages, all types of students with learning disabilities, and all types of energy levels in the classroom....

...they are and build from what the student knows. Whether it is due to class size, student confidence or even the general lack of understanding tutors can act as buffer in such situations that affect the student's' overall education. In tutoring, as for many other instructional based programing, such situations can arise, but the general difference is that the tutor can dissect the content and build understanding alongside the student on a smaller scale. The...

A teacher should be a learner. He or she should be learner of himself, his students, of knowledge, and of life as a whole. When he has achieved this; it is then that he can become an excellent teacher to his students.

...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 that my students look forward to learning and gain confidence to tackle new challenges; as they begin to take the necessary steps toward becoming independent learners. I enjoy getting to know my students on a personal level as well....

Hello! I am Kris. I am very excited to teach and learn with you! Remember your success tomorrow starts today!

I am a healthcare professional with an international degree in dentistry and a US graduate degree in biomedical sciences with a focus on immunology, from University of Alabama at Birmingham. I tutor a variety of courses and I believe that no knowledge is ever wasted. This I bring to fore in my tutoring as I allow my students to learn with an open mind and overcome their learning challenges. I enjoy reading, travelling and cooking.

...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.

...to promote success and positive outcomes for students. I have an Associate degree in nursing, a Bachelor degree in healthcare administration and I Master degree in nursing and healthcare administration. In addition, I have two more classes before I complete my Doctorate in healthcare administration. My favorite teaching subjects are nursing, administrative and health topics. On this platform I am teaching healthcare administration, nursing, psychology, and anatomy and physiology. Integrity, fairness and courageousness are three...

...is. I am a fun-loving, free spirited individual. I think learning should be a fun experience and I work hard to ensure all of my students enjoy the time we spend filling their brain with knowledge. I educate through song, dance, art, and any other medium necessary. I take the time to build relationships with my students to ensure I know what way is best for them to learn, receive, and retain all material to...

...& speaking and writing/grammar. I have additional experience tutoring academic subjects such as elementary math, reading, writing and sol test prep. I have experience teaching and tutoring learners of all ages and of all skill levels. I use fun games and engaging activities. I use interesting stories and texts when teaching reading comprehension. I teach key strategies for improving scores. The strategies I teach will serve any student well beyond the walls of the classroom.

As a devoted college student with a strong passion for social media marketing, Youtube content development, and much more. I am truly excited to work as a developing college student. Throughout the past few years, I have tutored students ages 8-18 in history, English, and social studies.

I recently completed my first year as a Mathematics and Economics major at the University of Virginia. I have strong quantitative skills and tutored students in STEM-related subjects throughout high school. I particularly enjoy teaching math. I love working with kids and am passionate about making learning fun!

...where 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 students as a Teacher's Assistant and a math tutor to help develop students' confidence in a subject as well...

Think you can't? I know you can. I have proven experience that motivated students can learn anything they want when provided with the right opportunity and handed the correct tools. Since 1996 I have had a long, successful history of helping struggling students improve their grades, confidence, and competency in math.

...the fundamentals so they can understand more advanced concepts. I started tutoring over 12 years ago during college with America Reads where I earned "Outstanding Mentor." While my tutees scores vastly improve, I am concerned about the child's total success. I not only seek to give them the right tools to succeed but also encourage them to believe that when they try, they can improve and succeed. An example of my work includes a student...

I am a graduate of Northwestern University, where I studied Journalism and English Literature. Since graduation I have worked professionally as a journalist and in France as a tutor. My customized approach works to empower my students to reach their academic goals and teach them to be lifelong learners and problem solvers. I tutor a variety of subjects focused mainly on English, literature, journalism, history, reading, writing and study skills.

...and methods should be tailored to the students that they are, not the students that they should be. Through my work with students, I hope to give everyone a strong support system and 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...

...experience. I have taught primarily middle and high school students, particularly students with special needs. I hold a PhD in Special Education and I utilize my experience as a special educator to adapt to the teaching needs and learning styles and abilities of my students, which gives them a tailored and therefore more rewarding learning experience. I like knowing that I have helped someone achieve and succeed by encouraging them and supporting them.

...in-between. As a diligent student who is continuously striving to learn more myself, I am knowledgeable and well informed in a range of subjects. I've always been excited about the opportunity to help my fellow students grow. I find it genuinely rewarding and enjoyable to help my peers learn and understand new things, and I always bring enthusiasm to my tutoring work. Overall, I offer a combination of tutoring experience, strong social skills, enthusiasm, and...