Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Washington DC

...am an enthusiastic, outgoing student who values organization and detail. I received an IB diploma upon high school completion and BS in Biology from Colorado State University in 2011. I am currently enrolled in a paramedic certification program in the DC area. I volunteered as a tutor in college working with students from kindergarten to high school seniors. I am excited to help students understand confusing ideas and subjects. Knowledge is power and learning can...

I'm a college student at Johns Hopkins University, and I've been tutoring in various subjects since the fifth grade. I'm happy to tutor students of all ages, and I'm a cheerful and patient tutor. I'm also willing to work in whatever setting is most comfortable for the student, whether that be a library, a home, etc.

...pursue a career in academia. I have completed over 5000 in-person and online tutoring hours. With each of those hours, my students have been utterly satisfied and some of them keep writing me while they pursue their education in graduate programs. I am most satisfied when I help my tutees understand the material by relating it to something that they already know. I am very enthusiastic about the variety of students Varsity Tutors offers and...

...other, so no lesson plan should be rigid. Flexibility in education is key to a successful student. Coming from a family of educators, I have become a natural teacher. I enjoy helping students connect with new information and create a love of knowledge. Each student has the potential to be great. They key is for the students to find themselves within the work. And that is what we do; together we make a personal connection...

...however, is not a passive process. Engagement, learner control, learning orientation, situational and individual differences all play a strategic role in the learning process. My goal is to help individuals better understand the learning process as a whole; developing the skills necessary to perform and learn across a wide array of subjects and levels. My aim is to assist, teach, and inspire. Learning isn't an easy process. However, with the right mindset and the right...

...passion for learning and teaching, and especially enjoy subjects in the math/science discipline. I have been living in the DMV since June 2015, and definitely miss my outdoor adventures in the Ozark Mountains. I am very flexible for scheduling and would love to talk to you more either through email or on the phone. I am such a dork and really love making study guides, so if that's your kind of thing you should definitely...

...to Las Vegas to partner with Teach For America and work with students in underprivileged schools. I have always loved working with children and helping them accomplish goals and further their knowledge. I have dedicated my life to education as I believe that it is the key to a successful life. I always try to make learning fun and innovative, and I try to pass on my love of learning to all of my students....

...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 time, and I enjoy many different kinds of music and movies.

...also tutored students who needed extra help after school in reading, social studies, and FCAT prep. My favorite subject is reading, but I also love teaching math, science, and social studies. I am quite passionate about education and the opportunities that it can give people. In addition to tutoring, I am also an enrollment coordinator and education consultant for a school. When I am not working with students you can find me making art, going...

...a tutor, I want to help students not only get the right answers, but to actually learn the material. I have spent countless hours alone on homework and always wished that there was somebody who has been through the same kind of courses I had who could help me. I can be that person! I am currently pursuing a degree in education and one day would like to become a teacher. I am passionate about...

...University. I spent the last four years in the public school classroom, where I taught students from a variety of backgrounds. My teaching style tends to be hands-on and creative, and I do not believe that all students learn the same way. It is important to me to respect a student's learning style and adjust my teaching approach accordingly. While much of my experience comes from working with young students, I tutor a broad range...

...majority of my tutoring experience is in a variety of collegiate biology, chemistry, and sociology. I played volleyball all throughout high school, and my tutoring style reflects my history with sports. After all, school and game day are both all about practice! I currently work in human genomics while preparing for medical school, and I am certified by the College Reading and Learning Association as a Level 1 tutor. When I'm not studying for the...

I am a second grade educator who loves seeing students grow! ... Every student is like a crayon; all different, all sharp and all an awesome part of completing the box!... Discuss their needs and where they feel they are in their academics.... Giving them tools to be successful across all content areas.... Constant encouragement and celebrating the small success!... Motivate them to keep trying and redirect my instruction.... Give them skills to assist with...

...received high grades on for my students to look at to get an idea of what a good paper looks like. I also have references and a good understanding of writing in APA format for psychology research papers. In my opinion, one of the most important aspects of tutoring is establishing rapport with my students. I want my students to feel comfortable around me and have a means of contacting me if they have any...

...work. Some of my worst tutoring experience was working with an individual who was okay with getting a passing grade and not striving to get more. It makes me feel unfulfilled but gladly after a few weeks of working together, we pulled that C- to a B and from there he showed a bit more urgency and concern. I've also had some great experiences. I helped one middle school student bring up her grade in...

...for over ten years in many subjects including: Economics, English, History, Civics, Reading, study skills, etc. I am a great tutor because I infuse fun into each tutorial lesson. I have also differentiated assignments for students who may need additional explanations to help them better understand a given subject or topic. I am extremely patient with my students which is paramount in working with young people. In addition to tutoring, I enjoy acting and running.

...am a lifelong lover of learning, books, English, history, philosophy, words, and the beauty, logic, and subtleties of language. I am a creative teacher by trade and by nature, and find great satisfaction and joy in bringing out the best in my students. For me, few thrills equal the amazing symmetry, the intense dynamism, of the teacher-student relationship. I appreciate the challenges of teaching, and do not rest until my students "found what they are...

...history. I also love to work with students, and have participated in various tutoring programs and teaching assistant positions throughout college. Outside of school, I like to travel around and take adventures in and around the area, exploring museums and parks and cafes. I also enjoy playing the piano, boxing and running, and reading. I like to try new things and see how they go, success or fail; most recently, I've attempted to take up...

...watching the student's grades improve with the help of these sessions. Throughout high school, I served as a teacher's aid. I taught elementary level students, middle schoolers and high schoolers and feel very comfortable working with students of all ages. When tutoring, it is important to adapt one's teaching style to the learning style of the student. I am proud of my flexibility as a tutor in quickly assessing how my students best absorb information...

...was in middle school and now as an attorney, I enjoy tutoring just as much as I did when I first started, if not more. I have worked with students from all cultural and economic backgrounds and enjoy sharing my passion for learning with others. I have tutored in many different subjects with students of all ages. I sincerely enjoy tutoring, which is why I tutor in addition to my full-time job as a practicing...