Award-Winning Summer Tutors in Washington DC

...try to apply this method to test preparation, so that students aren't just following a test-taking strategy because they were told to, they are using that strategy because they were encouraged to discover it for themselves and they understand why it works. Ultimately, I enjoy teaching because both the student and I can simultaneously improve in a process that never ceases to make us better. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy pretty much any activity...

...pursuing a Bachelor's degree at the University of Virginia, where I plan to study Business, and I graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in 2015. I have extensive volunteer tutoring experience, having worked with kindergarten and second grade students as a reading tutor and middle school students as a math tutor. I am passionate about tutoring because of my own life long love of learning, and because I believe that all...

I have a Masters in Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education, and more than 6 years teaching experience. I have taught English, Literacy, Humanities and Social Studies/History at the Middle School/Secondary Level. Some of my strengths are getting to know my students, identifying their strengths and weaknesses, and leveraging their interests in order to motivate them...... I believe in creating authentic curriculum that allows students to tackle real world problems and challenges. I find that...

...to think about learning in their free time. For that reason, I target my tutoring to each individual student, trying to give examples the student can relate to, and assigning challenging work the student will be interested in. A student who loves history will not learn to read from a passage about molecular biology. Practicing on history-focused passages can impart the necessary skills to the student, who can then apply those skills to any passage,...

...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 he discovered that essay-writing wasn't a punishment--it was another way to express himself. As a freelancer, I've...

...strategy is not working, so that we can then find numerous work arounds. I know the feeling of being so overwhelmed that learning suddenly seems impossible. In order to move past that, we will first discuss your current approach. Then together we will develop a new strategy. I am personally an auditory and visual learner, and struggle to stay focused in lectures lasting more than 30 minutes. Therefore, my strategies for my own success and...

I am a second grade educator who loves seeing students grow! ... Every student is like a crayon; all different, all sharp and all an awesome part of completing the box!... Discuss their needs and where they feel they are in their academics.... Giving them tools to be successful across all content areas.... Constant encouragement and celebrating the small success!... Motivate them to keep trying and redirect my instruction.... Give them skills to assist with...

...Science and reading at the elementary level; and writing at both the elementary and graduate levels. My favorite subject to both teach and tutor is anything related to history - examining different perspectives and their influence on later decisions is something which I find truly fascinating. I earned a degree in English Literature, with a minor in History, from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, GA, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching, with a...

...manipulating equations and writing extended essays. My favorite subjects to tutor are Math, Physics, History, and Engineering. During tutoring sessions, I strive to make students comfortable with the material and confident in their abilities. I'm glad to work with you when you feel in over your head, when you want that little bit of extra polish, and at all times in between. I ask a lot of questions to encourage you to think through whatever...

...all business-related courses: economics, marketing, leadership and teamwork, accounting, even public speaking. I also have a strong background in Civics and Government, from when I received my Bachelor's Degree in Criminology and Justice Studies at The College of New Jersey. I minored in French and have been studying and learning the language since I was a child. Another strength of mine is paper and essay writing - I loved it when professors would assign a...

...excited to be working with Varsity Tutoring. Teaching has always been a passion of mine. From TAing as an undergraduate, to coaching ultimate frisbee at the college level, to simply working with classmates to help them understand tough material, I appreciate working with other people to help them achieve their goals. I am working as a tutor part-time while I prepare to enter a masters degree program in Urban Planning at UCLA in the fall...

...I currently work in higher education, working with individuals pursuing graduate school. My favorite subject to teach is anything with elementary school children. With older children, I enjoy many subjects such as reading, writing, social studies, and science. My teaching philosophy focuses on breaking things down so that they are simple and easy to understand, so that my students can be as successful as possible. Some of my interests outside of the academic world includes...

I have been tutoring for six years in Math, Physics, Chemistry and Spanish. I started self-employed tutoring younger students. I have also tutored high school and college students and have enjoyed every single minute of it! No student is the same, and with my experience, I have learned to adapt to different tutoring and learning styles. Accommodating to a student's needs is something challenging but extremely rewarding. I look forward to meeting you!

...a variety of science and math subjects but I am most passionate about biology and neuroscience. Throughout my years of taking science courses in high school and college, I have become skilled at breaking down and organizing complex science concepts into much simpler and manageable concepts to understand. I believe this will really help the students I tutor to learn and grasp the material. It truly brightens my day to see the excitement in students...

...Accounting through advanced topics, and at least an intermediate knowledge of Economics. Immediately after graduating, I began working at a public accounting firm, within walking distance of DC, specializing in auditing. My position brought me to clients all around the Northeast, from local DC businesses to multi-billion dollar organizations. I am currently the guitar instructor and co-owner of a private music lesson studio. I love teaching and hope to assist students with Math and Business...

I am a recent graduate from an international relations masters program. I am especially qualified to teach students in the social sciences. ... My teaching philosophy is to encourage questions and open discussion. I feel that active learning, where students are making the connections themselves is the most beneficial to them. Having a friendly and relaxed space for learning is important to me as well.... Get to know the student. Figure out what they want to...

...Speaking. I enjoy tutoring in Accounting because I believe Accounting is a concept that each individual can use in their lifetime, whether it be on a personal or professional level. When I tutor, I am very attentive to my student by asking questions and being interactive. I use applicable examples related to the students as a way to further explain the concepts. I am very patient because I believe that each student can attain the...

...my undergraduate and graduate studies, I have tutored German and Mathematics, and I am eager to continue my work at Varsity Tutors. My goal is to become a teacher, either at the High School or College level. I believe that education and the process of educating are two-way streets, during which both parties learn and evolve constantly. Success, especially in tutoring, comes from building strong, personal relationships with each student, getting to know one's student, and...

...Honor Society. I have been tutoring for six years, predominately working with high school students, and have completed over 300 hours of volunteer tutoring. I am very passionate about learning (some may say that I am a nerd!) and strongly believe in learning because one genuinely desires to become knowledgable in the subject, rather than studying to master an exam. It is my utmost desire to watch my students grow and excel. In my free...

...throughout high school and college and I have experience with students ranging from elementary school through college in various subjects. My favorite subjects to tutor are elementary math and reading, as well as high school and college English and biology. Education is very important to me and I have the desire to help every student reach their full potential. I find it very rewarding to work one-on-one with students and I look forward to making...