Award-Winning Tutors serving Northeast Washington, DC

...useful for students. My tutoring approach empowers students to take control of their own learning. I constantly expose students to practical exercises, encouraging them to take risks and to not be afraid of making mistakes. As someone who has a strong background in both the natural sciences and the humanities, I love exposing students to...

...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!

...American University studying International Relations. I grew up in California in a bilingual household and have spoken French for my whole life. I attended an international school for nine years, in which French was the primary language. I enjoy everything that involves French, whether it be music, television, sports, or culture. Outside of school, I...

...In my experience tutoring thus far, I have focused on adapting to different ways of thinking. I am a firm believer that everyone works differently and that the best progress can be made when we take advantage of our own thought patterns. I appreciate the challenge that comes with tackling new subjects or tests and...

...how to treat students with the respect that they deserve, while also ensuring that they understand the material before them. In the long-term, I would like to work in the US government and help create foreign policy. For now, though, I'm interested in learning more about the foreign policy and national security challenges that face...

...degrees, in Biology, Biochemistry and Neuewent on to earn my PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Hawaii in 2009. I then moved out to Denver to do my postdoctoral work at National Jewish Health. Since completing that work I have taken a sabbatical from research and have been competitively racing stand...

...tutoring experiences had unique challenges and provided valuable learning opportunities. I gained familiarity working with a wide age range of students, from elementary school age to adult, as well as a wide variety of different learning styles. Outside of tutoring, I am currently a 2nd year medical student at Johns Hopkins. In my free time,...

...the year! When I'm not studying or tutoring, I enjoy baking sweets, playing my violin, playing volleyball with my little sister, or throwing a lacrosse ball with friends. And of course, spending some time here and there on Netflix. If you have any question, feel free to contact me. I look forward to working with...

...Masters in Comparative Social Policy at Oxford, in the UK. Before starting my Masters I worked with people coming out of human trafficking situations. During undergrad, I studied International Studies and Human Rights at the University of Chicago (where I graduated with Honors and the highest awarded bestowed upon a graduating student). I am a...

...your success to be my success- I will do everything within my capabilities to empower you with the strategies, confidence and positive attitude to do your absolute best on your test. Outside of academics, I am a huge music fan, and I love writing, producing, and listening to music of pretty much any genre. I'm...

...I played college baseball for 4 years. I'm from Florida so my favorite thing to do is spend time on the water wake boarding and fishing. I've always tutored in some way throughout my college career and love doing it. My main areas of focus are the DAT, NBDE part 1, GRE, GMAT, SAT/ACT test...

...with their own unique ways of learning. I find it most effective to work with students to solidify basic concepts so that they will be better prepared for much more advanced topics. With a good foundation, they will also have fun realizing their potential and want to learn more. In my spare time, I play...

...a research paper and crafting a thesis statement, to editing for clarity and grammar. After graduating, I lived overseas for a year where I worked as an ESL teacher. I worked in elementary school classrooms and developed lesson plans where students practiced English in an interactive environment to improve their conversational speaking and listening skills.

...writing consultant and French tutor at Washington and Lee University, I have a wealth of experience in terms of helping students perfect their writing and reach their foreign language goals. I am additionally qualified to instruct those students preparing for the GRE. A veteran test-taker myself, I excel at helping students familiarize themselves with the...

...think, but how to think. This way, they can apply their knowledge to any problem and actually retain what they've learned. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy watching TV (who doesn't?) as well as cooking. I also enjoy swimming, hiking, and exercising in general. I'm also very involved in working for campaigns in the public's...

...to refine my own abilities to transmit information. Working with a language barrier, I learned how to break down complex ideas into more concrete and understandable topics and deliver that information. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Literature, Writing, French, and both U.S. and World History. I enjoy...

...my high school history teachers that I decided to pursue history professionally. He not only made the subject interesting and exciting through creative and interactive projects, but also allowed and encouraged us to think freely and begin to analyze sources rather than to merely memorize dates. I would love to be able to do the...

...science, ecology, earth science, and biology, especially related to the Chesapeake Bay. I have helped many students gain confidence in science and math and I am able to work with of all learning styles. In my free time I enjoy camping, fishing, boating, hiking and any other activity that allows me to go outside!

...I anticipate completing the program and receiving a teaching license in December 2015. I have a deep interest in pedagogy and the learning process. I have taught French in a wide variety of settings to children, teenagers, and adults, at all levels. My experience teaching French includes four years at the Alliance Franaise, four years...

...GW. I love math and am capable of teaching any level from Basic Math to Calculus at any age group. I also teach Computer Science and am currently in the field of computer science as a Software Engineer for a private contractor. I take a personalized approach with my students because I believe that everyone...