
Alex: Merrifield tutor
Certified Tutor in Merrifield, DC
...swim instructor. I have been fortunate enough to travel to several different countries in Central America, South America, Africa, and the Caribbean. I have done medical aid work in both Nicaragua and Haiti. My teaching experiences outside of academic instruction include 8 years of teaching Kenpo Karate, several years of swimming instruction for noncompetitive swimmers...
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University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Conflict Resolution

Mahak: Merrifield tutor
Certified Tutor in Merrifield, DC
...three SAT subject tests. I took various different prep courses to prepare and along the way learned so many different tips and tricks that stuck with me. My tutors helped me improve my score beyond my expectations, and I hope to do the same for my students. Since I have been on the other side...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience

Katherine: Merrifield tutor
Certified Tutor in Merrifield, DC
...to help learners achieve their goals, and determining what teaching methods will be most effective for each individual client. I believe that active student responding, personalized programs, and a focus on measurable goals are all important components of a successful learning experience. I hope to bring these same strategies to the students at Varsity Tutors!
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Human Development and Psychological Services
Florida Institute of Technology - Current Grad Student, Professional Behavior Analysis

Annie: Merrifield tutor
Certified Tutor in Merrifield, DC
...high school English, social studies, and essay revision. My favorite part of tutoring is helping a student figure out how to connect their real passions to the schoolwork that's troubling them. One student hated writing essays, but loved playing the guitar with his band. I helped him plan an essay about his experiencing performing for...
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Williams College - Bachelors, English

Rahul: Merrifield tutor
Certified Tutor in Merrifield, DC
...tutored in Economics and Physics, but I definitely most passionate about Mathematics. In my experience helping students prepare for the SAT, I primarily focus on teaching the Math and Writing sections as I have extensive knowledge on both the content and the format of the tests. I believe that it is important to impart important...
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University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering

Malcolm: Merrifield tutor
Certified Tutor in Merrifield, DC
...a local nonprofit, worked as a copy editor for the Italian branch of Google Ads, and performed a year of national service with the City of Philadelphia through AmeriCorps VISTA. In Fall 2016, I will begin my JD studies at the Georgetown University Law Center, where I hope to focus on international and human rights...
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Temple University - Bachelors, English; Italian

Cynthia: Merrifield tutor
Certified Tutor in Merrifield, DC
...outside of class. I speak Japanese and French, and I have taken the PSATs, SATs, 10 APs, and the GREs successfully. I would be willing to help with any of these subjects, with math, science, and languages being more of my strong suit, and I would be willing to drive to a location as well...
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Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience

Sophia: Merrifield tutor
Certified Tutor in Merrifield, DC
...knowledge in specific areas, and then tailoring that experience to the needs of the student. I think it is difficult, nearing impossible to learn in an uncomfortable or unwelcoming environment. I would like to help students feel comfortable, heard, able to ask questions and free to make mistakes in the process. I want to reinforce...
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St Johns College - Current Undergrad, History of Mathematics and Science & Philosophy

Michael: Merrifield tutor
Certified Tutor in Merrifield, DC
...entered Rutgers University, though I would never graduate. In December of 2011 I enrolled at ITT Technical Institute. I started tutoring at there in the fall of 2013. ITT Tech is also where I finally received my bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in July of 2015. Math is the subject I am most comfortable tutoring....
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ITT Technical Institute - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Technology

David: Merrifield tutor
Certified Tutor in Merrifield, DC
...Studies in Greece. I love working with kids, and I read and write children's books and young adult fiction in my spare time (as well as poetry and adult fiction). I love exploring ideas in fields from Literature to Neuroscience, and have a lot of experience working and volunteering in libraries. I have a side...
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Harvard University - Current Undergrad, English

Zac: Merrifield tutor
Certified Tutor in Merrifield, DC
I am a recent graduate from an international relations masters program. I am especially qualified to teach students in the social sciences. ... My teaching philosophy is to encourage questions and open discussion. I feel that active learning, where students are making the connections themselves is the most beneficial to them. Having a friendly and relaxed space for learning is important to me as well.
Education & Certification
St Johns University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Tufts University - Masters, Security Studies and Pacific Asia

Ryan: Merrifield tutor
Certified Tutor in Merrifield, DC
...social science at Sciences Po Paris, France's premier institute for politics and international relations. My studies in France focused on presentation skills, effective writing, and gaining knowledge in a variety of disciplines including math, history, law, and politics. I concentrated on economics and sociology, focusing my studies further on Europe and the transatlantic partnership. I...
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Sciences Po Paris - Bachelors, International Affairs and Transatlantic Relations
Georgetown University - Current Grad Student, European Studies

Madhu: Merrifield tutor
Certified Tutor in Merrifield, DC
...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 know that I am proficient in teaching math, computer science, Spanish, and exam preparation...
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Purdue University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Samuel: Merrifield tutor
Certified Tutor in Merrifield, DC
...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 conference planner and attendee. I helped produce musical theater and was a member of...
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Brown University - Bachelors, International Relations

Katherine: Merrifield tutor
Certified Tutor in Merrifield, DC
...relationship building, well planned lessons with clearly aligned and scaffolded practice and data-driven instruction to lead my students to impressive growth. While teaching at Thurgood Marshall Academy PCHS in DC, I integrated project based learning and blended learning through instructional technology such as IXl and Braingenie to remediate skill gaps and enhance the growth of...
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Religious Studies
Johns Hopkins University - Masters, Educational Studies (Urban Education Concentration)

Sarah: Merrifield tutor
Certified Tutor in Merrifield, DC
...life long love of learning, and because I believe that all children are capable of accomplishing amazing things if they have a committed support system. I tutor reading, writing, math, economics, french and test prep. Over a broad range of subjects, I particularly enjoy tutoring reading and writing. In my spare time, I enjoy practicing...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Undeclared

Ben: Merrifield tutor
Certified Tutor in Merrifield, DC
...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 motivations, strengths and goals. Learning is about exploration, discovery, and growth so it should...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Marketing
Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management

Katelyn: Merrifield tutor
Certified Tutor in Merrifield, DC
...Honor Society. I have been tutoring for six years, predominately working with high school students, and have completed over 300 hours of volunteer tutoring. I am very passionate about learning (some may say that I am a nerd!) and strongly believe in learning because one genuinely desires to become knowledgable in the subject, rather than...
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Religious Studies,

Matt: Merrifield tutor
Certified Tutor in Merrifield, DC
...I graduated from Johns Hopkins University as a Public Health major with a concentration in Immunology and Infectious Diseases. I then went on to complete a Masters program at Georgetown University in human physiology. Given the amount of schooling I have gone through myself, I have taken a wide range of subjects and more standardized...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelors, Public Health concentration in Immunology and Infectious Disease
Georgetown University - Masters, Biophysics and Human Physiology

Aleena: Merrifield tutor
Certified Tutor in Merrifield, DC
...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 feel comfortable enough with me to ask me anything. My hobbies include reading, soccer,...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Biopsychology, cognition, and Neuroscience
Case Western Reserve University - Master of Science, Physiology
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