Award-Winning HSPT Tutors serving Washington DC

...my PhD in Neuroscience in the fall at Johns Hopkins. I have been tutoring high school students outside of class in college and involved in STEM academics and research mentorship as well as a translation program from and to English 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,...

...high school and gained tutoring experience through working and volunteering. I have worked as an assistant teacher for ESL (English as a Second Language) and volunteered as a tutor in both regular and AP subjects throughout my high school years. I have a BA in International Studies, with a minor in Business Administration and a certificate in Community Based Participatory Research. I am very interested in education, and I have spent lots of time studying...

I'm a former Math Olympiad - and currently a business executive - who continues to mentor students and office employees, while also volunteering with young people in my community.... As a teacher, one needs to be a careful and patient listener, and always strive to find innovative ways to connect to each student, bearing in mind, each person has their own strength, weaknesses, and methods of learning.... Understand the student's goal (specific grade / score, placement...

...taught high school students in History, Political Science, and International Relations. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about the LSAT, ACT, US History, European History, and Writing. I very much enjoy teaching LSAT test preparation. It is a challenging obstacle for many students. However, once you understand what the test is trying to accomplish, it actually becomes enjoyable. Receiving a high score on the LSAT can open up a...

...their learning goals. Essentially, I believe that everyone has the ability to learn and to succeed in life. Currently, I serve as a tutor for undergraduate and graduate students studying various areas of Computer Science and Management Information Systems , Math, English and Cyber Security. As important, I am well versed in the APA and MLA citation styles and have tutored many undergraduate and graduate students on properly citing papers and essays as well as...

...teaching assistant in criminal law, criminal procedure, and advanced criminal procedure courses. Lastly, I gained practical experience by completing over 650 hours of pro bono legal services in his law school's criminal defense and community development clinics. In undergrad, I majored in political science with a minor in psychology. I am excited about the opportunity to assist students in understanding both fundamental and complex legal concepts that play a major role in our day-to-day lives.

...think they are struggling. During my time in the US Army Nurse Corps, I precepted student nurses during their clinical rotations and continued to do this as a civilian working at Arkansas Children's Hospital. I attended Temple University for 3 years to study athletic training prior to the decision to change my major to Nursing. I attended nursing school at Salisbury University and graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). I offer tutoring...

...spent my time in college doing just that. I have a great deal of experience working with different personalities, learning styles, and comprehension levels. When tutoring students, I like to make the experience as pleasant as possible. I've had my fair share of terrible teachers (haven't we all?!) and my goal is to remind my students that learning can actually be fun. I am adaptable, reliable and hardworking, and my first priority will always be...

I have been teaching Middle School Math for over 20 years. I love Math! I especially enjoy Algebra and Prealgebra, but I have taught at all levels. I have also done math enrichment for our entire school - grades K-8.

...to be a high school social studies teacher. I tutored peers in college in subjects like US History and political science, and I have worked with basic reading and math skills with New American elementary students in Vermont. During my junior year of college, I spent several months in Cuba, where I tutored both elementary school students and adults in English. Helping students understand new concepts is one of the great pleasures in life. I...

...Arts in Sociology focusing on Gender Studies. When I am not in school, I am tutoring! I started tutoring when I was 15, working with two elementary school kids; in kindergarten and 4th grade. I worked with them on everything from reading comprehension and counting to World History and long division. I learned how to be patient teaching a brilliant, incorrigible young man to read. After two years there I worked at a local college's...

...lifelong learner and educator. I have taught in public and private schools from Pre-K through MBA, with 39 years at the master's level. My strongest subjects are Test-taking Skills, English Composition, Reading Comprehension, and most Liberal Arts. I have been extensively trained in SAT / ACT prep, consulted for a test prep business, and am certified to teach Special Education, Visual Art and Montessori Early Childhood Education. Learning can be fun and all students can...

...many pieces that always fit together despite the challenge, and despite the fact that different learners see the pieces differently. My role as a tutor (and indeed a puzzle master), is simply helping to channel learners' abilities towards the best and most sophisticated methods of learning and applying important mathematical concepts and techniques. With a PhD in Political Science and Int'l Political Ecolomy, backgrounds in engineering, accounting, math and quantitative analysis, I bring diverse perspectives...

Very outgoing and energetic. Tries to make learning fun

...great, but the rewards were even greater when I was able to do so. Although I only had three weeks to share with these children, I believe that the information I shared with them helped build a foundation for their future, and not only inspired them to learn more of the English language, but also motivated them to excel in learning new information in order to excel in their lives. I believe that this principle...

...sessions (these assignments could be chosen from the textbook or I could formulate them myself). This method affirms student understanding of the subjects covered. Guarantees: I can guarantee you that if you follow the steps I pass onto you, I have no doubt that you will not only pass the class but also end up with an A. That's based on experience and not talk. Once you understand Math, you will love it. Once you...

Thanks to one-on-one help in middle and high school, I not only achieved stronger grades/test scores, but gained the confidence I will continue to use even beyond graduate school. I hope to give others the same invaluable tool set!... The ways I've always preferred to learn myself are typically the ways I teach. Once it seems like a student has a pretty strong understanding of a subject, I like to play competitive or timed games. It...

...Vietnam, and Taiwan for 13 years and I have worked with students from Pre-K to adult. I also speak Spanish and Korean, and am learning Mandarin Chinese. I have a deep cultural and historical understanding of diverse Asian and Latin American countries and that informs my approach as a teacher. I have a Bachelor's degree from the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, am a certified ESL instructor, and received my Teacher certification in 2020....

...league when I have time. I have an effervescent personality and genuine love for life. I love working with children and seeing them be successful is one of the most rewarding aspects of my life. I believe in fostering strong relationships with students, especially in the middle school years, because we all know just how tough they can be. Often students need someone else that they can lean on for academic and emotional support. I...

...knowledge or with other subjects. As a former French teacher, language and literature are my particular strengths. I love helping students tackle and master vocabulary, reading, literature, and writing (in English or French). However, I also enjoy math; a geek to the core, I sometimes work Algebra equations or calculate the angles in a regular shape just to keep my skills in shapes. I can comfortably provide tutoring in Algebra and/or Geometry as well as...