Award-Winning Tutors serving Fairfax, VA

...received her Masters from Teachers College, Columbia University. She has taught in elementary schools for thirteen years, including schools in Los Angeles, and New York City. In the her last three years in DC, she was rated "Highly Effective" based on instructional observations and student academic growth. Jessica also taught and volunteered for many years in the Dominican Republic and speaks Spanish. Jessica has taught K-5th grade (all elementary subjects), with an emphasis on literacy...

...and minored in Justice & Law. I have been tutoring students ranging in grade level and subjects since high school (over five years). I tutor a range of subjects now and have a particular passion for the humanities and math! I love watching students succeed and find their passion for learning--understanding concepts can be fun, and having the tools to understand makes all the difference! Helping students have that moment where everything "clicks," is my...

...can make informed decisions regarding their lives and the environment they live in. In addition, it allows me to share my vast knowledge and experience with future scientists and colleagues. I also want students to appreciate and value biological diversity and to leave my students with an increased sense of awareness. Below are several objectives I strive to achieve as an educator. Objective 1: Students should understand the relevance of biology to their lives. I...

I'm a former high school math teacher that now focuses on mathematics strategy for educators and schools. I still love to tutor mathematics because teaching is my favorite thing to do. I have experience tutoring students from pre-algebra to high school mathematics.

...a great opportunity to learn from each other. I'm a German native speaker with broad teaching/tutoring experience on all levels (Kindergarten to adults). Since my background is actually in Science (PhD in Molecular Biology), I also have experience teaching technical German to adults that need to learn German for business purposes. No matter what age or level you're at, learning German should always be fun. Therefore my 1-1 sessions are custom-tailored to the individual, well-balanced...

...boring and tedious task. We tend to retain fun, useless information that interests us the most, but most fail to realize how much power those known memories have on our potential to make new ones. One of the techniques that I teach my students is how to use that everyday “useless" trivia, and apply it to what they NEED to remember. I have a wealth of knowledge that I would love to share with my...

I received a Bachelor's with Honors in Government and History from Dartmouth College in 2015 and am currently pursuing a Masters in Security Studies with a focus in Technology and Security from Georgetown University. I've worked for the US Government since 2015 and for a small think tank covering Asia and technology issues. I am most passionate about history, social studies, and math. My wife is an elementary school teacher in the DMV.

...D.C. I have a strong passion in helping students become better students so that they may live life to the fullest! I am patient, flexible, creative and caring. I have a strong background in Occupational Therapy and my near future goal is to become a Special Education Teacher in Washington, D.C. I look forward to enhancing the skills of my students and providing them with resources they could use for a lifetime.

I enjoy helping students by making difficult concepts easier to understand and finding ways for them to overcome obstacles that may be getting in the way of their success.

My name is Sarah, and I am a recent graduate from the University of Virginia. I earned a BA with Highest Distinction in my Distinguished Majors Program: Political Philosophy, Policy, and Law. I have varied experiences tutoring and mentoring students of all ages. If you're looking for an optimistic, dedicated, and diligent tutor in the Social Sciences or English, I'd love to work together to reach your goals!

...my background in both science and engineering, I tutor for a broad range of subjects including but not limited to math/advanced math, biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, and writing. I tutor for standardized tests as well such as the SAT and AP exams as I am a high scorer in the exams. I have a passion for learning and teaching and am constantly adapting my teaching methods based on the needs and learning styles of different...

...of applying to medical school. I've tutored in various modes: as a tutor in math, reading, and writing for young inner-city children, as an SAT instructor, and as an educational volunteer at St. Elizabeths Hospital. I can work with and relate to a wide spectrum of backgrounds. Whenever possible, I am either playing the piano, bicycling across the city, volunteering at a couple different hospitals, shadowing physicians, or chilling out with good friends. I feel...

...I am really excited to tutor this summer! I have been editing writing and reading materials since my time as Editor in Chief of my high school newspaper. As someone with a passion for writing and reading, I feel that I can be of great service to anyone in need of a little help with any level from elementary to SAT, from middle school to AP level. With so much experience working with kids for...

...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 the advancement of society and improving passion for knowledge particularly in math and science....

...to help others get interested in the field by offering language tutoring in Russian. I graduated from Georgetown University twice, earning my BA in Russian and Government in 2017 and my MA in Russian Area studies in 2021. I am excited to get the chance to work with students as they explore the nuances of Russian language and have particular strength in Russian grammar. I have traveled twice to Russia and extensively in the Former...

My name is Dr. Jamaal Thomas! I am looking forward to being a positive change for you as you work towards becoming the best! I specialize in Psychology, Literacy, and Elementary Math. I am currently a Literacy and Executive Function coach for Wisdom Wins, LLC. I also conduct educational research, focusing on academic motivation, literacy strategies, and executive functioning in student learning.

...My name is Caitlin, and I'm an Education Major (BS Elementary Education) and Environmental Studies Minor at Roanoke College on my way to receiving my Elementary and Special Education Licenses in the State of Virginia. I am a recipient of the Federal TEACH Grant and can't wait to get started after my graduation in May 2021! I wish for all of my students to feel comfortable with their content, not be afraid to ask questions,...

...certain subject or problem, and videos that we talk about. I am a strong proponent of the environment and I try to get students to have the same appreciation and interest. As a prior collegiate athlete, I know it is important to have realistic goals and know how to organize them, which I try to instill in all the students I hope to encounter. In my spare time I run and participate in races, collect...

...Japan twice on language exchange, where I stayed with a host family and got to use my Japanese with my family and my peers. I also have an intermediate understanding of Korean, and I love helping people understand new concepts in language. I particularly enjoy conversation practice, because I feel the most rewarding part of language learning is being able to use what you learn with others in everyday contexts, which I hope to impart...

...I've worked with all ages on writing skills, reading comprehension, and the word-based sections of the SAT. My style of tutoring acknowledges the stresses and vulnerabilities that can accompany learning a new skill, and my first priority in a tutoring session is that my client feels comfortable and free to learn without judgement. I received my bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature and Film Studies and embraced my love of close reading and analysis....