Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...and constructing a thesis for an essay is like putting them together. Algebra and Geometry are subjects that naturally lend themselves to puzzling. Each equation has a solution. I enjoyed learning these subjects, and I love sharing that with new people. When I am a student, the subject matter is the puzzle. When I am a teacher, my student becomes the riddle. There is a barrier between the student and the material, and it is...

...for various subjects ranging from Economics, German, Government and Biological Psychology. During this position I received my CRLA I Tutor certification and once won Tutor of the week award! I work very well with others as I am adaptable and cater to the needs of my students. I specialize in IB curriculum tutoring as I received my International Baccalaureate degree in 2011 and also tutor the German language, essay and writing editing as well as...

...my CELTA certification, which means I have extra experience working with English Language Learners. Although I am certified to tutor many different subjects, my favorite subjects have always been Social Studies, History, English, and Literature. I am a voracious reader and trivia buff who especially enjoys science fiction, fantasy, and history books. I am also a creative writer in my spare time, and I enjoy many different kinds of music and movies.

...Spanish teacher for both high school and middle school students. In addition to that, I have also been a Spanish tutor for high school and college students, as well as for U.S. professionals living overseas. My favorite subjects to tutor are Spanish and Philosophy. When tutoring, I typically let the student show what they know and, once I identify any gaps in their subject knowledge, I then start providing them with the help they need....

...had the opportunity to broaden my perspectives by pursuing courses outside of my major, such as calculus 3, business law, printmaking, and folklore. I also taught Taekwondo at the Student Recreation Center, working with everyone from novices to experts, to develop their skills for competition and advancing in rank. After graduation I pursued adventures as an AmeriCorps Child Services Specialist, where I assisted with refugee resettlement. This was a truly humbling experience, one in which...

...my home town. In small groups, I fostered a collaborative, inquisitive academic environment applying Socratic-method instruction and advanced level questioning and problem-solving attitude. It was as an AVID GDL that I realized my passion for preparing students for college admission and success. I expanded this passion out to the community, offering private sessions for students and parents navigating the college admissions process. Drawing on my background in learning and motivational psychology, as well as my...

...serve for the Marines Corps as a Communications Officer. My job requires me to work with enlisted Marines from Sergeants to Gunnery Sergeants. In addition to working in the military, I have 20 years of experience in education including teaching and tutoring both virtually and traditionally. In addition, I have 7 years of educational administrative experience. I am an expert in Standardized Testing such as STAAR, GRE, ACT, and SAT. I also tutor Mathematics, English,...

...college I continued my studies and received an M.A. in International Affairs from the George Washington University. As a graduate student I volunteered for the Washington, D.C. YouthBuild Public Charter School’s Tutoring & Mentoring program with an inner city high school student. I worked with this student for two years and covered topics ranging from arithmetic and pre-algebra to U.S. history and government. I truly enjoy watching my students improve academically, and I have the...

...the more able they are to master it for life. That being said, seeking guidance, assistance, and possibly structure when struggling with particular concepts and assignments is every bit a part of the independent learning process. It's cliche, but I do believe there are no questions that should not be asked, and that the unexamined life is not worth living. To me, the quest for knowledge reigns supreme, and the wisdom (along with good grades...

...a DC native and graduate of the College of William and Mary and Georgetown University, where I received an MBA. I have been lucky enough to have a career that has given me practical experience in the quantitative social sciences--including a grade of "Honors" in qualifying field exams--and a deep understanding of international relations and international business, along with fluency in more than one foreign language. I have teaching experience at the university level and...

...Molecular and Cell Biology student. I've studied at Berkeley City College in Berkeley, California, and the University of Montana in Missoula. I have ADHD, and love working with people with learning disabilities. I currently tutor Chemistry, Biology, the Verbal section of the SAT, and Math up to Algebra 2. I especially enjoy tutoring the sciences, as I find them endlessly fascinating, and love sharing my enjoyment of them. I teach from the ground up, putting...

...students when I was in high school, in subjects ranging from Algebra to Writing to Music to German. When I left Germany and came to the United States for college, I became certified to tutor Calculus I and the German language at Johns Hopkins University through their student-to-student tutoring service, "The Learning Den." Tutoring has been such a joy of mine because of the students I've been able to work with. Working together to get...

...a Grader for the AP English Composition test for 7 years. I am here to aid you in any stage of the writing process--from brainstorming ideas to editing a final paper. I specialize in finding a way to get the brilliant ideas in your head onto the page to make a coherent and complete argument. I also understand writerly paralysis, and we can work on strategies for creating a action plan for your writing. Come...

...starting with writing. I believe education is extremely important and that students should have access to as many resources as possible. I believe in actively involving the student in the tutoring session so they not only learn the material, they retain the material making them more likely to succeed in the future. During physical therapy school, I continued tutoring writing to both undergraduate and graduate students in addition to exercise science, anatomy and physiology, biology...

...as a Teaching Assistant. My passion for education led me to accrue seven years experience as a High School French teacher in New Jersey. Through additional experience in one-on-one instruction, such as Homebound Instruction and private tutoring work in both French and English, I have grown to treasure the degree of individual attention, immediate feedback, and flexibility of approach that tutoring offers. I love incorporating students' interests into exercises and examples, and I specialize in...

...year, I have taken a position in the northern Virginia area in the Forensic DNA field. Because of studying and working for several years in the science field, I love to tutor math and science. Throughout my schooling, I worked closely with students in after-school programs and in group tutoring sessions. I enjoy working with students and watching them excel in the areas they may find difficult. I am committed to determining the student's strengths...

...there in 2008 and began teaching at a transfer school in Brooklyn while attending graduate school part time. In 2011, I was awarded a M.A. degree in International Education. I finished my teaching career at a performance based assessment school in Manhattan before I moved back to MD in October. Although I am seeking a full time position outside of the classroom, I still enjoy supporting student learning. I know what it is like to...

...all levels in between. I also scored highly on the LSAT and would love to help other aspiring law students gain admission to the school of their dreams. My approach is simple. We figure out your personal goals, we make an attack plan to ensure those goals are met as quickly and fully as possible, and then we work diligently together to achieve that A+ paper, test score, school admission, or understanding of a difficult...

As a child, I struggled in math so I know exactly what it is like to hate and be frustrated with math. I believe my experiences have helped me to be an effective teacher and tutor for struggling students. I will be more than happy to help you understand math concepts, strengthen your math skills, and help you succeed in your course!... I believe teaching should cater to the holistic needs of a child. I believe...

Teaching and tutoring are my passion because they give me the opportunity to have a positive impact on my students' learning experiences as I help them reach their full potential. My experiences as a French Teacher's Assistant at Carleton College and a Summer Science Teacher at Breakthrough-Minneapolis have taught me to utilize different tutoring and teaching techniques to accommodate students with different learning styles. I look forward to working with you!