Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...a PhD program in my home state of Oklahoma, I decided to move to my favorite place--Washington DC! In addition to my years in school, I also taught Composition I and II my last year of my MA program , and tutored both in my MA program and for the Athletic Enhancement Center for my BA program! I've dealt with students across ages and levels of intellect, and I CANNOT WAIT to meet with you...

...is Om Desai and I am a Junior Public Health Sciences Major at 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...

Anyone can learn another language, comparative/applied linguistics and simultaneous translation/interpretation at any age. I use multiple intelligences, multimodality and authentic integrated strategies to make your language learning journey one with ease, proficiency and fluency in four skills and fun!

...Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. I center my teaching philosophy around confidence-building rooted in deep conceptual understanding. I enjoy tutoring a wide variety of subjects and grades, but I particularly enjoy getting to teach and develop the close-reading skills of my students. Close-reading, critical analysis, and clear writing are the foundations for any ELA, history, or social science class. Those are also some of the hardest skills to learn in a classroom setting. With our...

...graduating. I have a passion for math and science as well as a particular interest in reading and writing. I really enjoy tutoring and the unique sense of accomplishment that can be shared with a student while working through a problem and developing a stronger understanding for the subject matter at hand. Teaching runs in my family and my parents and older sister have instilled in me a desire to work in education and share...

...There I pursued a double major in economics and philosophy, as well as a minor in environmental studies. As a student-tutor I enjoyed helping student grapple with difficult concepts and enjoyed watching them succeed. While I have a broad interest in economics and statistics, I particularly enjoy macro-economics and monetary theory. I hope to one day teach at the university level. In addition, I enjoy reading literature, running, biking, and cooking in my spare time.

...are proud of their work. While I have studied a range of subjects, I am most passionate about tutoring in English language, literature, writing, and art. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Maryland, where I majored in English language and literature. In college, I took many art electives and since then I have used that experience to work as an artist. I was a teacher's assistant for English business writing...

...school and high school teacher. I believe all students can succeed if give the right tools and support. I have experience working with students of all age/grade levels on subjects ranging from history, English, writing, math, and test prep. I believe in empowering students with the skills they can apply across their course work. No two students learn exactly the same way and I spend time getting to know personal learning styles to better tailor...

...in helping students better their vocabulary, reading comprehension, and essay writing skills. My teaching style is to work together with the student to help them arrive at the correct answer on their own, which I find leads students to be far more likely to remember how to do the problem on test day. I'm very patient and focus heavily on those areas where a student is weakest. When I'm not working, I love to travel,...

ESL and English tutor with over 15 years teaching experience. Taught grades 1st to adult. Over 6 years of tutoring experience. TOEFL prep. Teacher Prep. College Board prep. I believe that you remember what you learn in comparison to what you were taught. I hope to help you learn so that you can obtain your goals in life. I currently teach and tutor at Montgomery College in Maryland.

...a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Drama. My primary concentrations, also the subjects of my dissertations, were religious themes and portrayals in Early Modern and Renaissance literature, particularly Shakespeare, as well as the political and socioeconomic impact of language and creative arts education in the 21st century. I have completed graduate level coursework at Reed College, the University of Texas at Austin, and Johns Hopkins. I have four years of classroom teaching experience...

...be. Why couldn't I become someone who loved sports and math? Am I really who I tell myself to be? Fear had been controlling me from a young age, shoveling away behaviors that would have been deemed as directing too much attention to myself, and thus drawing unwanted focus to mistakes made. I worked fervently to fit into the shell that others had created for me, as both they and I shied away from change....

...learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and expressing their difficulties. My approach is student-centered, focusing on building a strong foundation of understanding before moving on to more advanced topics. I use a variety of teaching methods, including visual aids, practical examples, and interactive activities, to cater to different learning styles. Moreover, I emphasize the importance of developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. My goal is not only to help students excel academically but...

I have extensive tutoring experience in the past. Before law school and after college, I worked as an assistant director of a Learning Center, and a big part of my job was working on test prep with students. I enjoyed my work, and I was successful at it because I was able to develop connections with my students and alter my teaching style to meet their needs, while still staying within the structured curriculum.

Hello! I'm a recent college graduate with a degree in human biology! I'm well-studied in biology and chemistry, having taken graduate courses in undergrad. I also took many classes in literature and English while in school, as it's one of my passions. I have lots of experience mentoring and teaching children ages 5-18, and am so excited to help you learn!

...student in any level improve their writing skills. Besides that, I took nine AP classes in High School and took six AP tests, receiving scores in the 4-5 level. I have experience working with students from ages 5-19 ears old and am always ready for a challenge. MY goal is to help every student that I tutor confident in the area that they need help in so that they can become self-sufficient in the future.

...subjects such as Calculus, Economics, Spanish, Organic Chemistry, Computer Science, and American History. Whether its been drawing mechanisms for reactions or conjugating verbs, Ive always had a passion for learning and understanding. My experience as a dedicated student with a knack for learning made me want to put my skills to good use by becoming an academic tutor. I started in high school as a peer mentor and weekly tutor for students struggling with learning...

...Ethics, Peace, and Human Rights at the same school. I have worked with a wide range of students from elementary school through college. I have been accepted to a variety of excellent universities, including Brown University, Boston College, University of Massachusetts, University of New Hampshire, University of Vermont, American University, George Washington University, Clark University, Syracuse University, Wheaton College, and St. Michael's College. I am most passionate about tutoring writing, reading comprehension, international relations, history,...

...younger learners, and sometimes volunteered for my school's tutor services. I have been a soccer coach for the last 4 years, and have since learned a lot of patience and creativity to stay engaging regardless of my audience. I can tutor math in a variety of subjects, including chemistry, physics, and statistics, and understand real-life application for difficult subjects. I always stay flexible with my learning style, and can teach units and subjects in a...

...to general assignments instead of focusing on learning a subject simply to get a certain grade on a test. I will share my own strategies of time management, relaxation, memorization, and preparation if needed and use those to help build new sets of strategies specific to each student's wants and needs. Learning should be as much of a positive experience as possible, and I'd like to help students along in their journey.... I want students to...