Award-Winning Tutors serving Fairfax, VA

...in Physics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in May 2011. I was a Teaching Assistant of a Physics course for two years while I was there. I basically helped teach the class by making sure the students understood what the professor was saying during the lectures. I believe that stripping down a problem to it's simplest explanation and then building from there is the best way to learn something completely.

...dual degree in Journalism and History, both with the Comprehensive Honors award. During my time at UW, I taught public health and safety to groups of twenty to two hundred students twice a week for three years. I have over 150 hours of teacher training and countless hours in the classroom. Furthermore, I was the editor of our student newspaper, The Daily Cardinal, and have extensive writing-coaching skills in addition to a strong grasp on...

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.

...my community at the library. At my university, where I recently graduated magna cum laude, I spent three semesters tutoring in the Chemistry Tutorial Center and I spent a semester as a teaching assistant for a genetics course. I love tutoring because I get to use my knowledge to help other students perform well in school. I try not to tutor very formally and adjust my tutoring techniques to each individual student. I also like to...

...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 eyes when they finally understand the material after putting in the effort. However,...

...community outreach program designed to help inner-city children with their school-work while educating them about the environment. While working here, I researched and wrote about the beneficial effects education has. In 2012 I graduated with a B.S. in Environmental Biology, and since I've graduated, I've held tutoring jobs, an internship at the Environmental Protection Agency, an English school in Quito, Ecuador, and an international school in Washington, DC. I'm dedicated, energetic and creative, I'm fluent...

I am a recent graduate of Brandeis University where I double majored in Neuroscience and Health Policy. I am a veteran of the Montgomery County Public School system. I graduated from the International Baccalaureate Program at Richard Montgomery, and was an AP Scholar with distinction. I love working with people to help promote understanding, especially in the areas of math and science.... Teaching style should strongly depend on the student, else you risk either wasting time...

...into other areas of interest. While I am comfortable working with students in a variety of areas, I particularly enjoy tutoring students in organic chemistry. Many students find organic chemistry daunting, but it can really be fun! However, when you are struggling with any subject, success requires hard work and a good attitude (from you) and clear explanations, examples, and practice problems (from me). In addition to tutoring, I enjoy reading, spending time with friends...

...Geography) as well as a Conflict Resolution Certificate also from OSU. I love learning, am passionate about helping people succeed (seeing others have "lightbulb moments" is one of my favorite things), and have worked with students ranging from middle school aged, to college freshman through seniors, graduate students, and to adults. I was a TA and instructor during graduate school at Oregon State University (an environmental science/sustainability intensive writing course called Sustainability for the Common...

...student reach a goal, or understand something he or she did not before, I remember how much I love to teach. I know the feeling of struggling with a subject. I know that when you don't understand something, you can feel cut off, unheard, and sometimes hopeless. I also know that when you get help from someone who can really listen and understand what you need, it is such a relief. If you want an...

...minor in Mathematics at the University of Maryland, College Park. I have over five years of experience teaching dance, martial arts, and working as a tutor to children and adults of all ages. While I tutor several subjects, my personal favorites are mathematics and Spanish due to my love for numbers and languages. I believe that learning never stops. As a fellow student, I understand the frustration that comes along with a rigorous course load....

...excited to tutor students in Math. My focus in undergrad was statistics and I am studying for my actuarial exams now. I have taught both adults and younger students before and I am ready to help you learn about a subject that I love. Please contact me and we can find out how I can make your math life a little more fun and give you insight into how it all works!... Keep it simple and...

...something that needs to be adjusted for each student; however,I typically teach in a way in which the concept introduction is key before performing practice problems. I believe that although it may take a little longer at first to learn the "why" behind a subject, it produces greater understanding, and subsequently better test scores. Aside from academics, I enjoy reliving my days as a club-level collegiate fencer. I also enjoy cracking open a YA novel...

...in for directors when they were gone. During my college years I spent three years at Blossburg Elementary School working as a tutor for grades K-5. This was one of my most rewarding jobs. I was given the opportunity to work in small groups and often one on one with students who needed extra help. I learned a great deal of practical information from the staff there and from my experiences working with students of...

...math areas. During my time in High School I helped tutor my fellow peers in math; In college I tutored elementary school students in reading and math and middle schoolers about environmental issues; Lastly I was a TA for a web development course. In my free time, I love exploring the outdoors by going on hikes and doing art. I know math can be hard, but I am here to help make it easier!

...always thought I would be a pretty great teacher. I think people can understand how to do something better if they understand why it works. I want to make sure you leave understanding everything you need to know to thrive on your own. It will be a chill lesson that will help you understand the concepts, not just how to do something, because I think that fundamental understanding is the most important thing!

...more confidence I gained. Over the last 11 years, I have made my career in teaching at the undergraduate level. The experience is one that has come with its challenges, but has been so rewarding at the same time. The fact that I understand what it means to struggle in learning has made me a more effective educator and tutor. Once a student is able to identify the barriers to learning, it becomes a matter...

...Communication Engineering. With a strong academic foundation in analytical thinking and problem-solving, I bring both technical expertise and a passion for teaching to every tutoring session. Over the years, I've developed a strong passion for teaching Math and Science, especially at the elementary and middle school levels. I love helping students make sense of numbers and patterns, explore scientific concepts, and build the kind of problem-solving skills that serve them in and out of the...

...of medicine and public health in the nation. During my undergraduate time at the George Washington University, I studied emergency medicine and biology on a Presidential Scholarship. I am also a private admissions consultant for pre-PA students, offering personal statement/supplemental essay editing, and beginning-to-end advising support. Between undergrad and graduate school, I worked as an emergency department technician for three years in an academic Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, maintaining an active...

...tutoring for 14 years and I have tutored various students on various subjects. The subjects I am currently tutoring are Algebra, Algebra 2, Arithmetic, Elementary Math, Geometry, Pre-Algebra and Physics. My favorite subject to tutor is Math. Sometimes there are missing pieces that make the subject look impossible but once the student and I are able to fill in those gaps, it is so much fun! In my spare time, I love to read, play...