Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Washington DC

...deal of experience in teaching students with a variety of special needs. I began my career as a teacher in 1992 and worked full-time in middle schools and high schools teaching English, Humanities and Social Studies courses. I've taught at two of the Top 100 high schools in America. I received a number of awards during my career, and my students' standardized test scores were always first within my school and grade-level. In 2009, I...

I see my role as a tutor as one in which I first create an environment that facilitates learning while I provide the supplemental instruction. In this way, I will also be working to build the student's confidence to help them succeed in their academic pursuits.

...history, English and writing, and helping with admissions tests to the best of my ability. A strong education has been essential to making me the individual that I am today, and I want to give other students that same opportunity to benefit and advance with education. I have tutored Russian to college-aged students and spent time in high school tutoring other students as well. Furthermore,. I taught music lessons to elementary students for three years...

...love of data drove me to major in Statistics at Virginia Tech where I graduated Summa Cum Laude with my B.S. in Statistics and minors in both Business and Economics. After school, I began work in the field of Data Science and currently have 3 years experience in this field under my belt. I have past experience with private tutoring as well as public tutoring through Kumon. In my spare time, I enjoy spending my...

...coaching, or mentoring session away. While working with students at all levels from youth to adults as well as professionals seeking to elevate their careers, I implore a philosophy rooted in a comprehensive, hands-on approach that not only fosters growth but also builds lasting confidence. Whether you're aiming to improve in Life Skills, Relationships, Wellness, Language Arts, Math, Social Sciences, Study and Organizational Skills, Test Prep, College Prep, Public Speaking, Leadership, Business Management, Ethics, Psychology,...

...local middle and high school. I have experience tutoring in middle school English, math, and science, and high school English, social studies, and essay revision. My favorite part of tutoring is helping a student figure out how to connect their real passions to the schoolwork that's troubling them. One student hated writing essays, but loved playing the guitar with his band. I helped him plan an essay about his experiencing performing for a crowd, and...

I've been teaching, tutoring, and helping people develop their potential and skills since I was seventeen, when I began sharing Shakespeare with children. I've worked with students from preschool to adult, in settings from community centers, churches, and university. I delight in seeing someone master a concept and increase their self-esteem.

...grades and Comprehension Toolkit for the upper elementary and middle school students. I have tutored High School students in American Literature, English Composition, and Creative Writing Courses as well as in writing their college application essays. I ask open ended questions that encourage students to think critically about their work from a different perspective. I love working with all students. I use a highly structured, yet also highly positive approach because my first and foremost...

...even though I know a lot of students find it difficult, I like showing them ways it can be enjoyable if not fun! I know it's tough and I'll never make you feel bad for not knowing the answer--but I'll make you feel good when you finally get it! I can explain things in a million different ways until I find the right method for the individual student. Plus, I'm super-funny and awesome.

...the areas of reading, writing, and math, and I have continued to prepare students for the SAT and ISEE. In general, about half of my students are doing test preparation and half are getting some kind of help with school. At the tutoring center where I worked, we had a number of students who were being tutored in order to become very advanced in their studies at school and to gain admission to highly selective...

...with project - based learning, discourse, differentiated lessons, evidence based argument writing, and structured student - design lab investigations. Additionally, teaching during the Covid-19 pandemic makes meeting both academic and emotional needs more crucial than ever. Thus, the collaboration between colleagues or students and myself is key to establishing and maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment during a very emotional time for all. Therefore, I actively participate in professional development utilizing differentiated strategies and techniques...

...service sorority where I spent time volunteering with Best Buddies (building friendships between college students and people who have special needs in the Pittsburgh area), the Jewish Community Center, Pitt Dance Marathon (which raises money for organizations such as the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation), and Relay for Life. I was a member of the Sigma Alpha Lambda Honors Society, and on the executive board for Best Buddies. Throughout my time in the School of Education, I...

...Madison University, or for Mathnasium since 2009. I specialize in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus 1. I feel comfortable working with students of all ages and aptitudes. I have experience working with students with special needs, brain injuries, and ADHD. I am passionate about teaching math because each student thinks and learns differently. I always try to explain math in a way that makes sense to the student I'm working with. If a...

...Economics courses have allowed me to continually increase my mathematical knowledge, whether that be in applying calculus to economic situations or understanding statistics at the business level. I am very skilled 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...

...life. From this life we can encourage others. I believe that this spark needs to be fed with love, and from this spark all good, positive, and healthy things grow. Speech is one of the most powerful tools we have to touch one another. Proper communication can mean the difference between lighting a path to happiness and being lost in an unknown world. My goal as a composition instructor is to introduce students to college...

...a music and education professional, who can 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....

...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 organization dedicated to promoting the education and enjoyment of math to younger students. Every time I tutor students privately or through these organizations, I find it extremely rewarding when a student finally understands a new concept, or applies a concept I...

...my life's passion in my very first economics class. It is my favorite subject to tutor and I love to keep up my self learning in advanced concepts. While taking economics courses I started tutoring by helping struggling students through classes we had together, and by word of mouth ended up tutoring a number of students in the economics department. I am passionate about learning and took as many courses as possible in college including...

I want my students to learn! I love learning and want to share what I know! I know school and test preparation can be stressful. I remember taking the SSATs, PSATs, and the SAT and I remember that it wasn't all that much fun. However, with preparation, there are many rewards to learning, test taking and academic success! With hard work, preparation and a little help, my students will have lots to brag about too!

I am a recent graduate from UMBC's Information Systems program. I have been tutoring privately for the past six years, ever since High School. I do mostly math, but can provide homework help in a variety of subjects. I work primarily with Middle School students, but also have experience with High School and College students. I believe that every student learns differently, and I seek to determine the learning style of each of my students.