Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

I am a graduate of Georgetown University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I also have a law degree from Catholic University. I practiced law for a number of years but decided to pursue my passion of writing. I am a published writer and novelist. I also support organizations that support literacy and education. Reading and writing is fun! Let's get to work to improve your skills.

French/Greek/American marine biologist turned teacher! I have spent many years studying fish eggs and larvae (babies! So cute!) at an environmental consulting firm. However, as much as science gets me really excited, I really missed teaching! I changed careers and have now been teaching. After a year and a half abroad in Japan teaching French and English, I am now focusing on my masters in middle school science education. As a native French and English...

I am a current student at Virginia Commonwealth University. I am planning on receiving a Bachelor of Science in Psychology as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. I am extremely passionate about ensuring that my students not only achieve their academic goals, but that they also have a proper understanding of the material being taught.

I'm a recent college graduate with a B.A. in Politics. In college, I worked as a Writing Center Tutor for three years, where I helped college students develop their writing projects across the social sciences in humanities. As a Writing Tutor, I coached students through all steps of the writing process, from developing a research paper and crafting a thesis statement, to editing for clarity and grammar. After graduating, I lived overseas for a year...

Hello! My name is Stephanie and I am very excited about the opportunity to help students with reading snd writing assignments, especially college essays and dissertations. I have over 20 years of teaching experience in museum education, high school civics and government and college writing and research courses.

...and writing. I really enjoy tutoring and the unique sense of accomplishment that can be shared with a student while working through a problem and developing a stronger understanding for the subject matter at hand. Teaching runs in my family and my parents and older sister have instilled in me a desire to work in education and share my enthusiasm for learning with others. In my experience, each student has a slightly different learning style,...

...writing and love helping others with cover letters, CVs, statements of interest, college prep, copy writing and editing, and tutoring. I have experience coaching and tutoring (ESL, SAT prep, French, writing, business English, politics, etc.) and am so excited to help you however I can! I'm half French and a native French speaker. Passed SAT and ACT writing/reading with nearly perfect scores; have written two award-winning theses in my undergraduate and graduate studies. Looking forward...

I have had a lot of experience working in the classroom as a teacher's assistant, and mentoring students one on one as well. I received an education in the humanities, but I'm comfortable with all subjects at the lower levels as well. I like teaching because it gives me the opportunity to learn as well, along side the student.... When I begin working, the first thing I try to do is get to know the student...

I received my Bachelor Degree in Business with a focus on International Studies and Languages. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, tutoring a variety of ages in English, Russian, and Spanish. I have worked with companies in proofreading their materials and am passionate about correct Grammar usage in the English language. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Russian, Spanish and English. I believe in the power of a...

Hi there! My name is Ezra. I recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation. At the VT Writing Center, I helped students of all backgrounds and disciplines get their thoughts on paper. From brainstorming to building structure and flow, I am a strong proponent of discussion as a basis for the writing process. In addition to my experience with undergraduate and graduate students, I have spent several years...

I went to college at the University of South Carolina and am now a licensed attorney working on the Hill. I believe that with the right combination of practice and confidence, any student can reach their goals. ... I believe that the most important part of academic success is excitement and enthusiasm to tackle the material. It doesn't develop overnight, but with steady practice a student will be ready to reach their goals.... During a typical...

After many years of teaching and tutoring my enthusiasm for learning continues to grow. One lesson from early in my career sums up the approach I prefer to use. Good teaching means acting as a guide beside each student and it has worked well. With a BA in English from the University of Virginia and a Master's in Education from Shenandoah University that focused on teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, coaching championship debate...

Looking back at my education experience thus far, I feel fortunate to have had mentors guiding me and helping me reach my goals. The youth are vital to our community structure and I can possibly help aid their development by investing and maintaining my involvement in them. I have taught general, organic chemistry laboratories and currently tutor for analytical lectures and laboratories. I want to be part of a cause that has a genuine interest...

...in a diverse county, I have gained experience making NGSS curriculum accessible to students in ESOL and LAD programs. I have gained many valuable skill. I have engaged in many classroom and field-base experiences that involved co-planning lessons with both math and science teachers, differentiating lessons, developing assessments for all students, developing progress reports, and attending IEP meetings. I am committed to helping individuals with emotional and behavioral disabilities, as well as, individuals with intellectual...

...I have been privileged to work with diverse populations, addressing complex challenges and fostering resilience. This experience has honed my ability to communicate effectively, build strong relationships, and adapt my teaching strategies to meet individual needs. Whether it's providing emotional support, developing coping strategies, or teaching practical skills, my goal has always been to make a meaningful impact on those I serve. In my role as a tutor, I am committed to creating an inclusive...

...a language center, I experienced and became comfortable teaching various ages and levels. Aside from teaching, I also hosted regularly attended book clubs and entrepreneurship programs for youth. Despite only having formal experience tutoring English and other related subjects, I still have a passion for Mathematics. Growing up, I hated math because I thought I could never learn the subject. It wasn't until college, where I reconsidered the possibility. Through many tutoring sessions and long...

...particularly the SAT Verbal and Writing sections, and the ACT English and Reading sections. I specialize in test prep, but am open to tutoring a broad range of subjects not limited to standardized test-taking. I am passionate about helping students to achieve their individual learning goals and gain academic confidence. I strive to learn about each student's unique skills and interests so that I can help them apply their talents to a broad range of...

...a wide range of age levels and learning types. Math has always been my favorite subject to tutor because I know the difference a good math teacher can make. It was my 12th grade statistics teacher that pushed me to at least try taking a math class in college - a subject that I swore I would never take again after high school. Four years later, I graduated with a math minor and now work...

...a teaching assistant in the school's preschool, and worked my way up each year. I later taught Spanish, math, and robotics to elementary and middle school students, and tutored high school students in math and science courses. Eventually, I assumed the role of administrator of the high school program. My tasks in this position included devising an individualized curriculum for each student in order to ensure on-time graduation, teaching math and science courses to students...

...and older students when I was growing up, and I look to be the same role model for younger students today. I realize the importance of having a comfortable and fun learning environment, so I make sure that all of my sessions 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,...