Award-Winning Tutors serving Tysons, DC

...my Bachelors of Science 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...

...students who needed extra help after school in reading, social studies, and FCAT prep. My favorite subject is reading, but I also love teaching math, science, and social studies. I am quite passionate about education and the opportunities that it can give people. In addition to tutoring, I am also an enrollment coordinator and education...

...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 am now a first-year master's candidate at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, where I continue my studies with a focus on migration, refugees, and Turkey. Among...

...math/physics/economics know-how, tricks, and tips I've learned over the years from taking dozens of courses from the high school level to the upper-most college level unto my students. Finally, having initially struggled with Physics and Math myself as a highschooler and college student, I'm in a unique position to empathize and guide students so they...

...students, and I have also taught Latin, history, and writing on the college level. In addition, I have also worked with high school students. I hold a B.A. in history and German studies from the University of Bielefeld, Germany, and am currently completing my PhD in Classics at the Johns Hopkins University. I enjoy learning...

...learned through past teaching experience that no two students think exactly alike, I facilitate learning by developing methods that cater to a student's personal learning style. I aim to make the learning experience feel less like a chore and more like an opportunity for self-improvement. Outside of tutoring, I indulge my addiction to crossword puzzles...

...honestly one of the more "fun" parts of my application. It was great to see how my students could eventually come around to seeing standardized tests as a puzzle, rather than a chore. I've since spent several semesters as an Introductory Chemistry TA during my undergrad at Amherst College, where I majored in Biochemistry and...

...moved to Washington, DC to join a policy research think tank. I have extensive experience in academic research on educational programs, human rights, and Latin American and Caribbean issues. My academic and professional experience has also involved reviewing and editing books and publications in Spanish and English. I am passionate about tutoring Spanish and helping...

...to tackle new challenges; as they begin to take the necessary steps toward becoming independent learners. I enjoy getting to know my students on a personal level as well. I love to hear about their hobbies, families, hopes and dreams. Outside of tutoring and teaching I enjoy spending time with my family at home or...

...overcome instructional challenges. Building relationships and meeting students where they are in the learning process is integral in working with students. The work has to be seen as a partnership, where students are encouraged to invest in their learning by taking ownership of the process, all the while receiving feedback and support from the teacher...

...history courses. I'm also qualified as a tutor for public speaking including composition and delivery. My style of teaching involves incorporating technology, games, and creative activities that help build true understanding, not just memorize facts and information. Outside of the educational realm, I'm an avid reader, a Nationals fanatic and a proud UVA Cavaliers fan.

...for science education and am currently working to understand and improve the way science is taught in American schools. I place a high value on education and believe that in order to get the most out of it, students should be challenged and take full advantage of all of their educational resources. It's very rewarding...

...school. I went to local elementary school and taught after school programs in computer science. Since then I have done some tutoring at a local library for students who needed homework help (high school) and have helped teach tennis at an after school program. I know that every student learns differently and I tailor my...

...summer, I worked with these students and helped them improve their skills in these areas. I have always found teaching these subjects very rewarding. I'm thrilled to see students understand the information and have the ability to do well in their classes. I'm very excited to start tutoring students enrolled in Varsity Tutors. I hope...

...Psychology (4 years), Government, both middle and high school, (10 years) , and various regional courses such as Latin America and Asia. I have also taught Geography (4 years). I have taught large and small classes, and I have experience tutoring. I have a lot of experience working with students who learn differently, and am very...

...I love to see the joy of learning in my students. I grew up in outside of Portland, OR. I received my my Bachelor 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...

...proponent of giving students a deeper understanding by relating unfamiliar topics with mastered concepts. I ensure that my students understand that math and science are increasingly important subjects to understand in this age of computers and technology based commerce. I am a huge sports fan (mainly football) and enjoy playing rugby. I am hooked on...

...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 learns and...

...by word of mouth ended up tutoring a number of students in the economics department. I am passionate about learning and took as many courses as possible in college including courses in chemistry, physics, biology and opera performance. I am also passionate about teaching. I live for that 'ah-ha' moment when you can see a...

...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 the message that not naturally knowing or understanding something is not a deficiency! It is simply an area in which one can make greater improvements, especially with...