Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Alexandria, VA

...real world" from Brandeis University, learning is mistakenly perceived by many of my peers as nearly finished; however, the learning process is always ongoing and changing. Learning happens every day and it is often unseen or even unknown to many people. My personal philosophy is also my personal philosophy in playing/watching sports: the fundamentals and little things are the big things. Whether it is playing ultimate frisbee, basketball, football, by doing the small things correct...

...in a city called Fredericksburg not too far south from the DC area. Physics is both my career and passion. One of the things I have come to notice in my previous tutoring is that students sometimes fear a subject 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...

...Nursing. I completed my bachelor's degree in Film Production from Emerson College in 2007. Before returning to school, I taught high school students with emotional and learning disabilities in a variety of subjects, including math and science. I also spent a year in AmeriCorps, where I was a residential counselor for students in a residential academic program here in Baltimore. There's no one right way to learn and I believe students are most successful when...

...Liberal Arts and Sciences, a BA in Liberal Studies, a minor in History, and a Masters in Reading and Literacy from Walden University. In addition to my degrees, I became certified to teach K-6 in all subjects, Mathematics and Sciences 4th-9th, and History 9th-12th. For the last five years, I have taught in a variety of grades as well as schools from 1st grade all the way up to 8th grade Mathematics. During this time,...

...from Georgetown University. This is in addition to my Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience (with a pre-medical focus) and minor in Sociocultural Anthropology, both of which were earned at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (Class of 2009). Throughout all of this, I have accumulated a great amount of research experience within the realm of molecular biology and data-driven neuroscience. Currently, I am tackling the arduous process of applying to medical school. I've tutored...

...the University of Maryland College Park. I took a myriad of AP exams in high school, passing all of them, and am very confident with College Board tests. I have helped students in a variety of subjects, but my favorites are Physics, Math, English, and SAT test prep. I strongly believe that every student has the capability to learn anything, as long as the teacher is willing to adapt the lesson plan appropriately. As such,...

...International Relations at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. I completed my B.A. at Brown University in 2013 with a degree in international and comparative political science and economics. I have experience working with students of a variety of ages from coaching an elementary school Science Olympiad team to working with adults prepare for the GRE after having been out of school for decades. Whether it's GRE test prep, French, math or economics,...

...Science major. Originally from Lagos, I graduated high school at the age of 15. I took a year off to play sports and practice martial arts before coming to college in D.C. In the past I have attended numerous Hackathons including the Google DC Hack 2013, 2014 as well as 2015. I am also well versed in many programming languages including: C++, Python, HTML/CSS. I have been webmaster for multiple organizations including IEEE Howard University...

...Public Schools and in Chicago Charter Schools. Additionally I was a instructional coach for Chicago Public Schools. I am currently in the DC area getting my doctorate at George Washington University in education. I am certified in both Special Education and English. Additionally, I work with alternative teaching programs to certify potential teachers who want accreditation in Washington, DC. Currently, I have directed many interests toward writing. I helped co-author a book, "Why The Sun...

...of Arts in History. I received two prizes for my senior thesis, and was a Yale Journalism Scholar. At Yale, I worked as a French tutor for two years and served as a Sports Editor at the Yale Daily News. After college, I served for two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the West African nation of Guinea-Conakry. There, I taught 5th grade full-time in French to 60 students in a village elementary school...

...Arts in the History of Science with a focus on global health and health policy. Since graduation, I have worked in Washington, D.C. at a healthcare research and consulting firm, helping hospitals business development and strategy. From these experiences, I have significant experience with various forms of writing (e.g. academic or personal essay, research brief), and thoroughly enjoy helping others with their writing as well. Other areas of interest for me include History, Literature, English,...

...them for future academic success. I'm a rising sophomore at UC Berkeley, studying Economics and Public Health. I love working with others, getting involved on campus, and spending time with family and friends. In high school and freshmen year of college, I was on the Speech Team. Getting to know the speech and debate community has been truly amazing, and I know my passions shine through with everything I do. I also enjoy listening to...

...Beach where I study and will receive a Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering. During my time studying, I have worked at East Los Angeles College for 4 years teaching a wide range of Mathematics to the students there. I would work with students in private sessions and, on occasion, lead a study group for students enrolled in the same class. I believe the private sessions were more effective because they focused on each student's...

...in Engineering Physics. For six summers I taught science, technology, engineering and math to underserved children around the country as a mentor and a site director for the Summer Engineering Experience for Kids(SEEK) program. I was also a Frostburg State University tutor for two and a half years; tutoring students in a variety of math and physics courses. While I continue to tutor this wide array of courses, I most enjoy tutoring algebra, calculus I...

...background involves a BS in Physics with minors in Mathematics and Secondary Education. My education minor involved 2 semesters of extensive practicum and volunteer work with students of all ages. I have been working with private clients and students enrolled at a math learning center for the past 6 months. I have been commended by both my colleagues and my students for my calm, relaxed, and often humorous approach to a math-learning environment. Math is...

...Delaware State University. I earned a Master's of Public Administration at Widener University. I culminated my educational attainment by earning my Doctorate in Management in Organizational Leadership at the University of Phoenix. While working towards each of these degrees respectively, I worked at an Elementary School tutoring both emotionally disturbed and traditional students. I also tutored students at the undergraduate and graduate levels of college, while a student. I tutor a multitude of subjects. Of...

...of Science in Applied Mathematics with a second major in Computer Science. I'm currently taking a semester off to research what I hope to be the topic of my senior thesis. I tutored elementary school students in math just outside of Washington, D.C. for a year and worked as a private tutor for a family in Seoul, South Korea when I studied abroad. In the latter experience I tutored the mother in English and her...

...the last six years, I have had the 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 finishing his law degree. I had the great privilege of teaching at...

...Hill, where I graduated with a B.A in Economics and International Studies. I then continued my studies at UNC Law School, where I graduated with a Juris Doctorate and as a member of the International Law Moot Court Team. I practiced corporate and white collar criminal law for seven years at some of the top law firms in the world. My passion is teaching, and I have tutored extensively during my undergrad and law school...

...a B.A. in Public Policy. During college, I also took all my pre-medical classes and plan to attend medical school in the future. I tutored math, science, Latin, and English throughout high school and the first years of college. I also have experience working with ESL students as I previously volunteered to teach English in a classroom setting for a group of students aged 16-24 during a 5 week volunteer project in India. My favorite...