Award-Winning Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...Virginia. I have worked in a ALS/BLS 911-county system, private interfacility transports, critical care transports, and in an Level 1 Trauma Center Emergency Department. I have my NREMT and state licenses. Besides being an EMT, I have also tutored all age levels from elementary school student to college students. I currently work in as an EMT in an Emergency Department while I attend Nursing School. I like to help other people learn and understand, especially...

...With over 15 years of experience I have developed a deep appreciation for education and mentorship. I find great fulfillment in breaking down complex topics and making them accessible to learners at all levels. As a physician, I understand the importance of strong foundational knowledge.My teaching approach is student-centered, focusing on identifying individual learning styles, addressing knowledge gaps, and fostering confidence. I believe that learning is most effective when students feel supported, respected, and engaged....

...I worked with them on everything from reading comprehension and counting to World History and long division. I learned how to be patient teaching a brilliant, incorrigible young man to read. After two years there I worked at a local college's tutoring center. I specialized in College Algebra and essay composition, but worked on many other subjects as well, including organizational skills and study habits. After a year of working at the college I started...

...participants. During graduate school, I also tutored fellow graduate students. At this level the focus is on sharpening skills that are already there. The graduate school mentor-tutor is more of an advising type role giving students other ideas to tackle their problems OR how to deal with a "difficult" professor. In the end, it is all about the journey! You can learn all things with time and patience. Most of the time it is confidence...

...Asian and Latin American countries and that informs my approach as a teacher. I have a Bachelor's degree from the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, am a certified ESL instructor, and received my Teacher certification in 2020. I have been a TOEFL test prep instructor, taught literature and essay writing to ESL students, been a judge at multiple English speech competitions, been a teacher trainer, and am an experienced public speaker. How can I help...

...teacher with years of experience teaching children and adults how to improve their English skills. I am fluent in Spanish, and I also have experience with East-Asian and European learners. I'm a New Jersey native, and I can help you perfect your English grammar, pronunciation, and ability to use colloquial sayings properly. Get in touch and we can discuss a program that will address your needs. Whether you want to improve your conversation skills or...

...meaningful. With years of experience in both classroom and one-on-one settings, I'm skilled at adapting to different learning styles and creating customized plans that fit each student's goals and needs. My background includes early intervention, literacy instruction, academic writing, and test prep, and I'm comfortable supporting students from elementary through graduate school levels. Above all, I strive to create a supportive and encouraging space where students feel empowered to ask questions, take risks, and grow....

...Bowie, MD in May 2013. My favorite topics to tutor would have to be Algebra and Calculus. Algebra is one of the fundamental topics of Math and Calculus can be applied to an array of different subjects. I believe that Math builds upon itself and without a proper foundation it is impossible to move forward. Because of this, once the student grasps a concept in one problem I have them repeat the process until they...

I am a practicing artist and cultural worker with a passion for curatorial practice, art administration, and elevating the social impact of art engagement. I am most concerned with practicing empathy, diversity, and inclusion in the ways that we study and create art.

...studying cell biology and genetics. I especially love to tutor math and biology using fun tips and tricks that make learning easy. In addition, I love language and have extensive English and Spanish experience across many different levels. I believe everyone should experiment with new methods of learning to understand what works best for them. My main focus is helping students break down content into small, easy to understand parts that ensure full understanding.

...and physiology. I have also taught a summer research course on climate change for high school students, and done presentations on plants and insects for many youth groups. I am a firm believer that communication is the key to learning. The way that I understand material may not be the way that makes the most sense to others, so I strive to work with students to connect the concepts and facts in a way that...

...to make sure he/she is really understanding what I am explaining. I always try to provide real life scenarios where certain formulas are applied. This approach helps the student remember the equation or even reconstruct it again based on the scenarios discussed. Everything in Math is applied in our daily life but we are unaware of it because we do not pay attention to it but that does not mean it does not exist. After...

...believe students should be given the opportunity to explain and explore where and why they think they are struggling. During my time in the US Army Nurse Corps, I precepted student nurses during their clinical rotations and continued to do this as a civilian working at Arkansas Children's Hospital. I attended Temple University for 3 years to study athletic training prior to the decision to change my major to Nursing. I attended nursing school at...

...of the honor societies Sigma Tau Delta and Phi Beta Kappa. Throughout my time as an undergraduate, I worked as both a teaching assistant and a writing consultant in the University's writing studio. After graduating, I chose to continue my academic journey by pursuing my Master of Arts in Literature. While the program I attended unfortunately became defunct, I completed 18 credits towards my degree and, because of my prior experience, had been awarded a...

...college years. I love Math because (1) I comprehend it well (2) I enjoy teaching it to others, and (3) I find that being strong in math can translate beneficially into other aspects of life, even when we don't immediately realize it. I consider myself a visual learner, which affects the way I teach others; for example, I bring a portable white-board with me, in order to write/draw the concepts that I am communicating verbally....

I am a new college grad with experience as a teacher's aide through high school. I have experience proofreading and offering writing advice, as well as tutoring in a variety of subjects. I like to use a hands-on, interactive approach to tutoring, often bringing in outside materials, such as film, and encouraging a dialogue between myself and my students. I'm happy to help you reach your great potential!

...includes instruction of the laboratory component of General Biology and the laboratory component of Vertebrate Physiology at American University. I specialize in high school and college biology level instruction as well as EMT training instruction. My teaching philosophy is centered around context. Context is vital in making sense and establishing connections in fields like biology that can be tedious and overwhelming at times, particularly in the college setting. Clarifying context and establishing a solid background...

...the University of California, Santa Cruz, and will soon receive my Master's of Arts from Howard University. I specialize in tutoring English literature and history. As a historian, history is my strongest subject, as I generally teach historical topics as a narrative rather than just facts. I believe that identifying what a student's interests are, and how they learn the best, can improve their understanding of subjects. I enjoy music, movies, and travel.... To teach history...

Neuroscience Professor educated at The Ohio State University and award winning teacher of Neuroanatomy to Med Students at UT-HSC of Houston, I am now dedicating my tutoring efforts to Varsity tutors. My teaching philosophy is narrative, meaning, I start from first principles and tell a story about the subject in a logical and enthusiastic manner. I enjoy chess, cooking, and raising my family.

...been academics, career advice, or standardized testing, I have always helped those around me strive to do better. My parents raised me to be kind and understanding, but I also have the courage and ability to be honest in order to help people improve themselves. I spent four years in college as an editor of a constitutional democracy journal, culminating in the position of editor in chief, so reading, writing, and editing are definitely my...