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

My name is Sarah, and I am a recent graduate from the University of Virginia. I earned a BA with Highest Distinction in my Distinguished Majors Program: Political Philosophy, Policy, and Law. I have varied experiences tutoring and mentoring students of all ages. If you're looking for an optimistic, dedicated, and diligent tutor in the Social Sciences or English, I'd love to work together to reach your goals!

I aspire equally to knowledge and goodness. I am committed to encouraging students and adults to respect, inspire, and learn. Education is a force multiplier and promotes a balance of intellectual curiosity, engagement, leadership, and service in the pursuit of excellence: academic, civic, and moral.

...truly help students understand the foundational components of their subject areas. Specifically, I love helping students with SAT test prep, math, and essay writing, as I believe I have mastered the college admissions process, having gone through it not too long ago myself. As a current student, I understand the standards many teenagers are held to and the stress many of them are faced with, and thus would like to impart my knowledge and experience!...

...favorite subject to tutor is Algebra because it is so richly layered with meaning for me as an individual and as a person. It fascinates me how these equations can be interpreted from different perspectives, depending on what there needs to be solved, what angles things need to be structured at for efficiency, what speed roller-coaster can max at, etc. I am passionate about helping students because I believe that when we learn, we grow....

...in Missoula. I have ADHD, and love working with people with learning disabilities. I currently tutor Chemistry, Biology, the Verbal section of the SAT, and Math up to Algebra 2. I especially enjoy tutoring the sciences, as I find them endlessly fascinating, and love sharing my enjoyment of them. I teach from the ground up, putting complex ideas into simple, understandable terms, and I love answering the question 'why?' Outside of my academic pursuits, I...

...them to make connections within their own mind, rather than just talking at them for an hour. I have developed an awareness and sensitivity to the unspoken feelings and patterns that allow me to gently guide students in the direction they want to go. I am not bringing expectations or my own desires to a session, but tuning into what the client needs in every moment. I have certain strengths in various subjects, by teaching...

I am a recent graduate of Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio holding a BA in Drama and Chinese Area Studies. I come from a family of creative educators. I have experience teaching and mentoring writing, reading, Chinese language, and English language immersion for native Chinese speakers. I love working one-on-one with young people to develop their academic skills while also giving them an example of supportive interpersonal interaction.

...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 learn....

...Language (ESL) from George Mason University. I have been teaching ESL at Stratford University in Falls Church, Virginia for 3 years. I was also a Certified English Teacher of grades 7-12 in New York City public schools. I have a love of language and a gift for grammar that I enjoy sharing with students. I guide and encourage the students I tutor to build their Vocabulary, Reading, and Essay-Writing skills to help them succeed in...

...Policy course in my program, working mostly with foreign students struggling to grasp the sophisticated concepts presented in class. Prior to attending Georgetown, I earned a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Government & Politics and History from the University of Maryland, College Park. Between degrees, I worked as a Youth Development Professional at an elementary school Boys and Girls Club, which made me appreciate opportunities to teach and mentor students at all ages and at...

...and numbers. I left my job at Lindamood Bell to get my MBA in Entrepreneurship and Women's Sports from the University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Business. While I'm not tutoring these days, I am the Head Coach for the George Washington Women's Ultimate team, and work towards a future where female (and nonbinary and gender-nonconforming) athletes are respected and paid as much as male athletes. I love tutoring high school math and would...

...get the most excited to teach the science of reading and skills of writing! I am currently getting my Master's in Early Childhood Education from the University of Colorado at Denver and have experience in 1:1 tutoring as well as small group settings. I have also taught in mixed grade classrooms, with small class sizes focused on individualized instruction. I hold prior experience in virtual tutoring as well as in person. When I am not...

...Prior to that, I worked for a nonprofit organization in New York City which provided education to low-income adult students who were preparing for the high school equivalency exam. I began my career in education as a Health and Physical Education Teacher in the Bronx, NY. Brendan has also taught and tutored high school aged students in test prep at Lehman College of the City University of New York. I graduated from Hofstra University in...

...degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in Education Policy. The focus of my past research and tutoring has been on assisting struggling students to reach their full potential. Although I have experience in tutoring many topics, I believe my true success has been working with students in English, Social Studies, and study and organizational skills. I have been trained in using academic interventions in both traditional and online settings. In my work, I...

Hi, I'm Claudia! I love using the outdoors as a classroom and an opportunity for exploration and expression. I've spent the last several years working with all age groups, from toddlers to college freshmen, to make learning as fun as it is important. Ask me about mollusks or the American South (or anything really)!

...since my little sister was born, I have acted as her mentor and guide, both academically and professionally. I have extensive experience tutoring high school students in AP Biology, Honors Biology, and Honors Biochemistry. Last summer, I designed the curriculum and taught a seven-week intensive course on SAT Critical Reading and Writing. As a high school student, I didn't have much luck with my own SAT tutors. I have since taken my own personal experiences...

I am a new college grad with experience as a teacher's aide through high school. I have experience proofreading and offering writing advice, as well as tutoring in a variety of subjects. I like to use a hands-on, interactive approach to tutoring, often bringing in outside materials, such as film, and encouraging a dialogue between myself and my students. I'm happy to help you reach your great potential!

...they can endure. Also, I encourage my students to think critically about our lessons outside of our tutoring sessions so that they can communicate their ideas effectively as responsible and productive members of our democracy. I remind my students that effective communication in writing comes with mastering the conventions of edited American English so that their writing flows intelligently and coherently with grace and sophistication. As my students write this way, they become stronger versions...

...laude with a degree in English Literature, where I received departmental honors for my senior essay. During my time at Columbia, I was accepted into their Oxbridge Scholars program and was given the opportunity to study abroad at Cambridge University. In addition to my love of literature, I'm passionate about teaching and have been tutoring or working jobs in education since I was in middle school. Most recently, I worked as a high school English...

...in Languages and Cultures of Asia from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I also have my CELTA certification, which means I have extra experience working with English Language Learners. Although I am certified to tutor many different subjects, my favorite subjects have always been Social Studies, History, English, and Literature. I am a voracious reader and trivia buff who especially enjoys science fiction, fantasy, and history books. I am also a creative writer in my spare...