Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Washington DC

...the SAT. My style of tutoring acknowledges the stresses and vulnerabilities that can accompany learning a new 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...

...Studies. I have 9 years of experience as a teacher of English and French as second languages, tutoring SAT and ACT, assisting with the American college admissions process, and tutoring a variety of AP and IB subjects. As a lover of languages and a traveler, 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...

...mathematics and even longer than that tutoring. In fact, tutoring students as a high schooler made me realize I wanted to be a teacher. I love working with students one-on-one, since it helps me understand how their brain works. I love to learn new things. Currently, I am focusing a lot of my energy on mind brain education and on equity in the math classroom. Everyone can learn math and everyone can find beauty and joy...

...someone to understand the information they are studying brings me great joy! I love to read and write and communicate my ideas clearly to others. I have been teaching others all throughout my career, as a teacher, a director and manager in the business world, a contractor in the government and as a homeschool mom and co-op teacher for multiple classes. We never stop learning and I love to help others learn!

...helping people, especially young children, improve and further their education. Since then I have tutored elementary and middle school math, high school chemistry, and reading comprehension. Working with students from my local elementary school is still one of my favorite ways to help my community. Currently, I am pursuing a degree in Sociology and Community Health at the University of Maryland. Other interests of mine include reading, fitness, cooking, and playing with my two dogs!

...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 with homeschool students in all required high school subjects based on the state's curriculum requirements, so I am very familiar with the wide range of classes available to students these days, as well as...

...address each of their needs through goals and interventions I create, modify and implement based upon individual assessment. I feel it's important to put myself in my student's shoes to create a strong relationship that has a powerful effect on their progress. I enjoy helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, College Essays, Critical Reading, Writing skills, and Public Speaking. I am positive, passionate and dedicated to helping each of my students achieve their fullest...

...Education Issues. I enjoy tutoring a range of subjects, however, reading/writing/math for elementary students are key to student success in higher grades, and I enjoy working with psychology students in the high school or college environment. Having strong reading, writing and basic math skills sets up students for success in future endeavors. I'm passionate about students learning, growing and believing in their abilities to succeed. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my...

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.

...English. My time in Guinea cemented my love of working with children and teenagers, and I am currently pursuing a career as a teacher. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but am most passionate about French and History/Social Studies. As a tutor, I don't simply answer questions; I would rather give students the guidance and support to help them find the answers themselves. I look forward to serving as a friend and mentor to...

...prep at Lehman College of the City University of New York. I graduated from Hofstra University in 2007 with a master's degree in Physical Education and earned a B.S. in Sociology from St. John's University in 1996. Brendan has a very relaxed, patient demeanor while at the same time keeping the bar set high for his students and for himself. He is relentlessly positive and always is focused on keeping students encouraged and believing...

I have alway enjoyed teaching, starting while I was in high school with inner-city Chicago sixth graders, and continuing with identifying, training, developing and encouraging young talent in 25 years of business. I believe there always is an infinite world of information to learn and we should learn to enjoy and share what we learn.

I am originally from the Bay Area in California, and I am a first year student 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!

My aim is to not only help students succeed in their subject matter, but to ensure that they understand the greater concepts as well.

...with a Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts in Psychology, and I was born on Reunion Island( bonus points if you know where it is!). I had the chance to travel across Europe, and grew up in Paris, France. I grew up learning three different languages ( French, Creole and English) and took eight years of Spanish at school. As a native speaker, I think I would be an effective tutor and my ultimate goal is...

...am certified in Elementary Education and I also have a Master's in Education. I specialize in Common Core and PARCC preparation as well as differentiation of instruction for students. I also am very familiar with teaching Elementary Math, Reading, Phonics, Reading Comprehension, and test preparation. I love to challenge a student's learning style while also catering to their personal needs. Teaching is my passion and full time career and I love changing the lives of...

...read, write, and speak Telugu. Recently, I taught a group of elementary and middle school students the basics of Java (a programming language). While I am open to tutoring a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about computer science, math, and economics. Through tutoring, and being tutored myself, I have learned that enthusiasm, patience, time management, and relatability are some of the most important qualities of a successful tutoring session. I hope to...

...excitement in them as they acquire new skills and gain confidence. I have a unique approach that focuses on clarity first and then learning to add more force to one's writing. As someone who has studied two foreign languages and took honors English courses as a student, I have a deep understanding of grammar; I am also able to help my students understand how mastering it can be fun. As author of an award-winning novel...

...the pressure off by being lighthearted and enthusiastic. As long as the student feels comfortable with the progress he or she is making, that's all that matters. I will never define what is successful for my students, I always adhere to how they define their own success. As far as I'm concerned, we're a team, and I'm happy to do what it takes to help them meet their goals. As a graduate of Sewickley Academy...

...and Ancient Greek, and I occasionally tutored students learning Roman and Greek History. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Latin, European History, and anything to do with grammar! My teaching style is fluid; I like to incorporate other disciplines so that I can help my students develop their weaknesses by playing to their strengths. I believe strongly in the value of a liberal arts education, and I hope...