Award-Winning Tutors serving McLean, DC

...passion so they can reach their true potential and not let academics stand in the way of a bright future. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but my strengths include standardized tests and writing, which can make a huge impact upon a student's educational goals. I am very personable and I want students to...

...I try to have fun and be grateful every day. I enjoy my day job as an IT Specialist with Peace Corps, a federal agency whose values I share and whose work I love. My goal as a tutor is to help students discover their individual path to learning. Students do this by identifying their...

...because of rumored difficulty. I gain nothing but pleasure in helping students dismantle their fear and in it's place blossom passion. The only thing I love as much as physics is being able to teach it to others, spreading the inherent beauty of the subject as far and wide as possible. With physics comes mathematics,...

...the country). I have a very strong background in the social sciences, the humanities, English (grammar + lit), and French (language, culture + politics). In addition to the aforementioned subjects, I tutor students in the ISEE (having taken them myself, as a student). Most recently, I taught English as a Foreign Language to over 200...

...2008 and began teaching at a transfer school in Brooklyn while attending graduate school part time. In 2011, I was awarded a M.A. degree in International Education. I finished my teaching career at a performance based assessment school in Manhattan before I moved back to MD in October. Although I am seeking a full time...

...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...

...moved to China and taught ESL to all ages as a teacher and private tutor. My classes were always designed to maximize variety and engagement so that students could not only have fun but also practice using the skills they needed. When I worked as a news editor at a radio station in China, it...

...to me by my father: Education hasn't changed since Socrates. It's about relationships. I approach every day of instruction with this in mind. Only through cultivating these relationships and understanding our students can we truly impact their lives. Without these bonds, meaningful learning simply isn't possible. Of course, if we truly care about our students,...

...understand something they were struggling with. Thats why I hope to tutor as many students as I can handle. The thing I enjoy most about teaching is the opportunity to help students learn. I enjoy knowledge, both the receiving and the giving thereof, and Im looking forward to being able to help your student (or...

...and encouraging environment is something that I really appreciate. As a high school student, I was tutored for almost all four years and I realized the effect that 1-on-1 time has on a student who is either struggling or just needs some focused study time. While this is my first experience being a tutor, I...

...think tank. Prior to starting at SAIS, I worked at a non-governmental organization working electoral reform and assistance projects in Jordan and Libya. I completed my undergraduate education at Brown University in May 2015, graduating with an honors degree in International Relations. Outside of class, I was heavily involved with Model United Nations as a...

...teaching strategy relies heavily on understanding my students' learning styles and catering tutoring sessions to best fit how my students like to learn. When working through practice problems, I enjoy using the "teach-back" method to enhance repetition and to ensure that my students really understand the concepts. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy baking...

I graduated college with Aerospace Engineering and Political Science degrees with honors and continue to do work that combines social sciences and STEM concepts.

...them master coursework, tackle challenging projects, and confidently prepare for exams. Later, as an Adjunct Professor, I brought the principles of Business Process and Forecasting to senior undergraduates, sparking curiosity and fostering critical thinking. Post-graduation, my journey took me beyond academia as I coached and trained both technical and non-technical professionals in data manipulation, econometric...

...feel I have learned from her great ways to teach complex subjects. I also earned perfect writing scores on my SAT and GRE. I would love to tutor in writing and reading, hopefully helping students achieve their own personal scores. I have experience working with children, ranging from first grade to rising college freshman. I...

...for the GMU Women's Ultimate Frisbee team and enjoy crafting and DIY. I tutor a variety of science and math subjects but I am most passionate about 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...

...the subjects of Reading and Math. I also tutored my colleagues in the subjects of Accounting, Finance, and Public Speaking. I enjoy tutoring in Accounting because I believe Accounting is a concept that each individual can use in their lifetime, whether it be on a personal or professional level. When I tutor, I am very...

...Certificate in French Language and Literature. My tutoring career began in high school as a member of the National Honor Society and continued throughout and after college. I now operate my own tutoring company Expert Instruction LLC. The primary goal of my tutoring service is to help students develop a growth mindset and enjoy the...

...Bacteriology and Food Microbiology. In addition, to teaching I also lead study groups in Microbiology and instructed students in independent research projects. I am currently a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Maryland, College Park, where I conduct research in food safety and Microbiology. In this position, I am the lead Microbiologist in a USDA-funded...

...my freshman year in a residence dedicated to students who were passionate about studying abroad and exploring the world. The following year I took on the role of Student Instructor and led a class of 15 in conversations about the current state of world affairs, the effects of globalization, and how to effectively assimilate and...