Award-Winning Middle School Tutors in Alexandria, VA

...teaching experience. I have taught English, Literacy, Humanities and Social Studies/History at the Middle School/Secondary Level. Some of my strengths are getting to know my students, identifying their strengths and weaknesses, and leveraging their interests in order to motivate them and build confidence. I hold very high expectations, but I always take the time to figure out what kinds of strategies and supports students need to be successful. I strongly believe in helping students develop...

...importance of both education and balance. In a society with an increasing demand for leadership, knowledge, computer skills, etc. I have taken it upon myself to help others rise to meet the demand. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. I also minored in Chemistry and Psychology. With this knowledge, I plan to pursue a Doctorate of Pharmacy from an accredited 3 or 4 year institution. Currently, I work part- time as...

...with a focus on culture and politics. I am minoring in Art History. Throughout college and in high school, I have tutored children within the United States and globally, usually ages elementary school to high school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Spanish, test prep, Writing, and History. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with...

...in Foreign Service program. I am looking forward to working with students on the Varsity Tutors platform! I graduated from Northwestern University in 2019 with a major in History and minors in German and Environmental Policy & Culture. I recently completed a Fulbright English Teaching Scholarship in Germany, where I taught at an upper high school and vocational school. I worked with students on English grammar and writing, and held weekly conversational groups. Prior teaching...

...back to Ghana where I lived till the age of 16. When I arrived in the USA I knew I was behind educationally. One thing I had lots of was desire and determination to become a medical doctor. Without my tutors I would not have made it. In medical school I volunteered at a GED center in Harrisburg, PA. I realized my first love: "teaching." As a physician you must be able to teach your...

...the University of Maryland in the Integrated Life Sciences Honors Program. I am a pre-medical student, having taken the majority of the required coursework and having passed my MCAT with a 515. I also received a 35 on the ACT. love teaching and have been teaching Math, Computer Science, Science, and English-related subjects for over 5 years. I would love to help tutor you in the subjects that you are passionate about!

...statement about my philosophy of teaching and learning. EDUCATION: PLTW Principles of Engineering and IED, Cal Poly Pomona, 2016 PhD and Masters in Science Education, Illinois Institute of Technology, 2010/2005 BS & BA, Washington State University, 1996 RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL ROLES: College (3 years) - Science Education Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Arlington (Online only, In-Person and Blended) Courses Taught: Grad Statistics, Research Methods, Qualitative Methods, Quantitative Methods, Philosophy of Science, Educational Psychology, College (6 years)...

...but may need to have it presented in different ways so that they understand. Over the years, I have learned many tricks for helping students succeed, and can bring that to my tutoring sessions. I am certified in Spanish, French, English and Social Studies at the middle school level, and I have tutored at the upper elementary and high school levels as well. I have lived and taught in both France and Spain, and traveled...

...the heart of Penn State country. I have been teaching and tutoring since my junior year at Syracuse University, and I enjoy it immensely. At Syracuse, I worked with a program called Literacy Corps, tutoring students from all over the city. After graduating, I entered an AmeriCorps program in Pennsylvania, teaching full time for a year. I feel that having tutored for so long and being so recently out of school gives me an advantage...

...I am currently a PhD student studying Microbiology and Immunology at George Washington University. I have been a tutor since middle school. Throughout middle and high school as well as college, I have tutored in all levels of science and math classes. I have also taken AP art classes in drawing and photography. In college, I have tutored, general biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry I, organic chemistry II, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, immunology,...

...to pursue my Masters Degree in Business Management. I graduated from James Madison University in 2011 with a double Bachelors of International Affairs and Economics, as well as minors in French, Chinese Business and Asian Culture studies. I'm fascinated by the international stage and love tracking the relationships between major players. Throughout my life I have excelled at mathematics; I was a member of our competition math team in middle school and high school, and...

...every point in my life I have been surrounded by people that I could turn to when I needed help. I have always been passionate about tutoring and teaching because it allows me to play that role in someone else's life. I have worked with all age groups from kindergartners to college students and excel at tailoring my teaching method to the student I work with. I recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University where I...

...my name is Quang, and I am excited to be a personal guide to help you navigate the challenges of your courses! I am a graduating senior from Georgetown University, majoring in Finance and Operations and Information Management. I have had extensive tutoring in many subjects, ranging from chemistry, mathematics, to Spanish, in my 5 years working as a tutor for both a company as well as at Georgetown. I am excited to see the...

...every student can learn, grow, and succeed. To meet the academic and emotional needs of my students, I have made it my mission to be innovative in my instructional and assessment practices with project - based learning, discourse, differentiated lessons, evidence based argument writing, and structured student - design lab investigations. Additionally, teaching during the Covid-19 pandemic makes meeting both academic and emotional needs more crucial than ever. Thus, the collaboration between colleagues or students...

...aspiring writer or an aspiring engineer, anyone can learn to do something new if they put their mind to it. I've worked with students who have been reluctant to try new things, but once they committed to learning something new, they were able to succeed and then go on to do amazing things. Tutoring allows me to connect with students and help them learn new skills that would be useful in their future careers. I...

...and British Literature. I do have a solid background in language as well. I am a living example were learning a new language opens up new doors to other cultures. A self-taught English learner, I wanted to be an example for others were hard work pays off. I taught English for elementary girls whose main language at home was only Arabic. Then, I decided to follow my dreams and study literature MA & Ph.D. I...

...K-12 in subjects varying from voice training and music theory to AP Language essay writing and reviewing. I am passionate about teaching students about the tools and methods of AP Language and Composition as well as AP Literature. I believe that the skills gained in these classes are vital to one's ability to write compelling arguments and analysis - a lifetime tool! Being an author, poet, and avid consumer of literature, I would say that...

...science. Teaching style: My teaching style consists of using many visuals and applications of the computer science concepts being taught so that the student can conceptually understand it and apply it to any problems. I like to do a lot of practice on different types of problems with the students so that they can really understand all the aspects of a concept. Once the students understand the concepts well, I go through quick and efficient...

...more. Currently pursuing a Computer Science: Data Science degree from the University of Maryland, College Park with a minor in Statistics. I tutor various math topics and select computer science topics as well. I believe that everyone has the ability to learn anything, they just have to be taught the way they learn best. I strive to create an environment where there are no dumb questions so students are not embarrassed by their inquisitiveness.

Hello. My name is Laura Pykosh and I am currently a Middle School Science teacher, but have also taught elementary for 15 years. Although I'm able to help in many content areas, my teaching/tutoring strengths include Reading, Writing, Science and STEM. I look forward to working with you!