Award-Winning Tutors serving East Riverdale, DC

...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 subject. I enjoy tackling hard problems and pushing students to grow and succeed academically. Whether it is simply tailoring an essay to get...

...a college student at Johns Hopkins University, and I've been tutoring in various subjects since the fifth grade. I'm happy to tutor students of all ages, and I'm a cheerful and patient tutor. I'm also willing to work in whatever setting is most comfortable for the student, whether that be a library, a home, etc.

...others. I'm good at making math understandable, in breaking it down to a simple form so that it's easier to comprehend. But teaching isn't about just teaching a subject. It's about connecting, about relating to the individual. So I strive to connect with my students on a personal level. When I'm not in the classroom,...

...Amherst College, where I majored in Biochemistry and Biophysics, magna cum laude. I'm also pre-med; I'm applying to medical schools now, for matriculation in the fall of 2014. I'm very passionate about science, particularly Microbiology. My enthusiasm and knowledge base are my best tools in creating learning environments which are stimulating and instructional.

...been utterly satisfied and some of them keep writing me while they pursue their education in graduate programs. I am most satisfied when I help my tutees understand the material by relating it to something that they already know. I am very enthusiastic about the variety of students Varsity Tutors offers and eager to share...

...in Washington, DC, where I took many courses in English Language Teaching. Most of my tutoring experience is in ESL and Algebra, both of which fascinate me, but I am also very passionate about SAT tutoring. I love seeing students improve their understanding of the material and come to enjoy studying and learning, especially when...

...tables, and tools for memorization and applied learning, in addition, to those who are, as I like to call them, "listening learners" where I use verbal communication and the art of conversation in ways that the student will remember and relate the material to their current lives. I have experience teaching and working with students...

I am an attorney with a background in finance and economics and an interest in history and political science. Throughout my academic career, I worked with a variety of students and enjoyed helping them master subject matter and prepare for tests. I look forward to helping students in the greater Washington area.

...especially well in the Baltimore City Prison. I do recognize that each student is an individual and may have different ways of learning material. Given this, I am very flexible and can easily cater to the needs that he or she may have. I look forward to helping you reach your academic potential!

...am here to help you get through any standardized testing roadblocks that are preventing you from getting where you want to be in life, as well as to help you achieve greater knowledge and skill purely for your own value. I specialize in reading, writing, Mandarin, and Spanish, and I am happy to work with...

...Affairs, Political Science, and Spanish, while also earning a minor in Latin and completing the Great Books program. My approach to tutoring is to be adaptive and motivating. Whether using interactive games and experiential learning, or simple mnemonics and test prep checklists, I am always exploring new ways to inspire students through a rich learning...

...only become accessible but even enjoyable. As a recent graduate from Wake Forest university, a top 25 ranked university, I can hope to help. During my time at Wake Forest University, I have helped many students as a member of a tutoring organization led by a doctorate of chemical teaching. Under his direction and through...

...tutored at a writing center while an undergraduate student, and became an Advanced Certified Tutor through the College Reading and Learning Association. I also taught English classes in Russia for 2 years. I enjoy tutoring because of the opportunity it presents to constantly adapt lessons and teaching styles to best meet the needs of individual...

...recently completed a degree in Biochemistry at St. Mary's college of Maryland and in the Fall I will be starting a PhD in Neuroscience at Vanderbilt University. I have spent 3 years in different research labs, doing work ranging from behavioral neuroscience to synthetic medicinal chemistry. My work has been presented at national conferences in...

...learning and am the product of some really excellent educators who I like to think inform my teaching style. My tutoring experience began nearly four years ago when I began working with an organization that helps prepare under-served students for the SAT and the college admissions process. I enjoyed breaking students' preconceived notions about what...

...students in test prep (SAT, ACT, SAT II subject tests), mathematics, and science. In high school, I have tutored younger students in mathematics and English. Throughout college, I have done private tutoring in SAT, PSAT, and math and science subjects. Also, I have worked with two students from China: I helped one boy with SAT...

...a joy for reading and writing and the way language can powerfully capture ideas and meaning. I firmly believe in establishing strong, individual working relationships with students: each student is different and each deserves a unique, specialized approach to meet his/her needs. This was very successful in my work as a high school teacher in...

...have taught Spanish and translation (English to Spanish) at the college level for several years, and I have also volunteered at a middle school helping students with their homework in different subjects. I am an avid reader and my love of learning led me to study and obtain three more degrees. I recently started practicing...

...strongly believe students learn best by having material presented to them from different angles and in different formats. In my free time I enjoy reading, fishing, and watching college football. I have also recently ventured into the Maker movement, but so far I’m not skilled enough to make much of interest! When asked, I still...

...I paid special attention to pursuing a vocation that would allow me to continue the lifestyle I have worked to lead since I was in middle-school: loving learning and loving other people. I am continuing my work with high-promise youth in the city of Trenton through the PEI Probation and Intervention program, seeking to introduce...