Award-Winning Tutors serving White Oak, DC

...Robertson Fellow for Government Service and am committed to working for the government for 3 years upon graduation from my masters program! I dream of working for the State Department in Latin American Affairs. I am excited to be a Varsity Tutor and look forward to working with students in a variety of areas including...

Robert loves to tutor and has a well rounded list of subjects. ... Learning is the key to everything. Understanding and connecting with each individual is the path to learning.... Take the time to get to know the student as a person. Also, rather than focus on what the student does not know, instead focus on what the student does know.

I am an attorney with a background in finance and economics and an interest in history and political science. Throughout my academic career, I worked with a variety of students and enjoyed helping them master subject matter and prepare for tests. I look forward to helping students in the greater Washington area.

I love to teach writing, reading and test preparation. I have been involved in teaching and education for more than fifteen years, beginning as an English teacher in Montgomery County. I have also worked as a private tutor, editor/copyeditor and technical writer. I look forward to working with you. ... I like taking 5 minutes, putting the books to the side, and asking the student to tell me about themselves, what they like to do, and...

...a tutor, helping freshmen students in my program review a semester's worth of material in preparation for final exams. Since graduation, I have been developing a career in marine science and policy, doing field research as well as internships with prominent organizations. I spent six months working as a substitute teacher in Maine classrooms ranging...

...subject that causes ire in the eyes of many a college applicant, but was 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...

...struggled in math so I know exactly what it is like to hate and be frustrated with math. I believe my experiences have helped me to be an effective teacher and tutor for struggling students. I will be more than happy to help you understand math concepts, strengthen your math skills, and help you succeed...

...of Transnational Law. Before entering law school, he completed his Master's degree in Development Studies at the London School of Economics and earned his Bachelor's degree, magna cum laude, in International Affairs at George Washington University. Michael scored a 174 (99.4 percentile) on the LSAT and has been tutoring the exam for two years to...

...December 2012. While in high school and in college I worked as a private tutor for high school students and was a teaching assistant for 2 classes in college. I also tutoring elementary school students in math. I currently work at Wells Fargo as an analytics consultant and enjoy tutoring students in math! I think...

...in both the non-profit and business worlds. As a political candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates, an executive director at a regional non-profit, and an entrepreneur, I am able to bring to the student valuable life experiences along within an academic setting. My professional career has taught me the value of active listening and...

...Financial Engineering. I currently work in the Operations department of a medium-sized public charter school network in Washington, D.C. I have always enjoyed working with youth, both in and out of educational settings. Before and throughout college, I participated in several tutoring initiatives and worked with students of all levels. Between graduating in high school...

...school. I went to medical school and earned my MD (medical degree) in my country, Ethiopia. After I graduated I worked in Hawassa University and Health Sciences College as an instructor. I delivered lectures for students in areas of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology and nutrition for over two years. I used to also give one-on-one...

...I have been teaching college writing courses such as Introduction to Academic Writing, Writing about Literature, and Advanced Composition since 1999. Throughout most of my undergraduate and graduate studies, I tutored students in reading, writing, and grammar. Also, I taught and tutored students preparing for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) from 2003-2011. Teaching and tutoring...

...privilege to teach English/Language Arts to students ranging from 7th grade to 12th grade, and I have loved every second of it. I began my teaching career in California, earning my teaching credential in Secondary Education at California State University, Sacramento. After teaching there for four years, I moved to Charlottesville where my husband was...

...I went on to obtain a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Howard University in Biology with a emphasis in Microbiology and Nanotechnology. While at Howard, I taught courses in General Microbiology, Pathogenic Bacteriology and Food Microbiology. In addition, to teaching I also lead study groups in Microbiology and instructed students in independent research projects. I...

...him for a lifetime (Chinese Proverb). This adage can be applied to a myriad of lessons; but for a teacher is our goal each year; for every child. I applied to Prince Georges County Public School at the behest of a friend and went on several interviews. On my last interview, the principal asked me...

...to dental schools for admission in 2016. I have tutored many students throughout my time in both high school and university particularly in algebra and introductory biology/ecology. Although I am not pursuing a career in the subject, I have taken various advanced classes in meteorology and atmospheric science and enjoy tutoring students passionate about the...

...three years, where I helped college students develop their writing projects across the social sciences in humanities. As a Writing Tutor, I coached students through all steps of the writing process, from developing a research paper and crafting a thesis statement, to editing for clarity and grammar. After graduating, I lived overseas for a year...

...has an aha moment and I know that the student understands a concept that was a mystery to them previously. I have the ability to take concepts and teach them in different ways. I tailor my tutoring to fit the learning style of the student. I think that is really important because it is very...

...into status, but with education they can navigate their network and privilege. One may be born into destitute circumstances, but with their education can rise above their situation. One of the only things that a child should not have to earn is their right to knowledge. Education is a human right. Every single child should...