Award-Winning ISEE- Lower Level Tutors serving Washington DC

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...

...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 lot of doors for a motivated...

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.

...privilege. One may be born into destitute circumstances, but with their education can rise above their situation. One of the only things that a child should not have to earn is their right to knowledge. Education is a human right. Every single child should be fully equipped to chose their own path in life. Every student under my tutelage will be given access to the best I have to share so that they can make...

...new challenges; as they begin to take the necessary steps toward becoming independent learners. I enjoy getting to know my students on a personal level as well. I love to hear about their hobbies, families, hopes and dreams. Outside of tutoring and teaching I enjoy spending time with my family at home or on the beach. I also am an avid runner and exercise enthusiast and take pride in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.... I believe that...

...I remember walking through the halls of my school thinking that elementary education was a way I could have a gigantic impact on not just one person but groups of people. I had no idea what the real challenges associated with teaching were. It was a struggle but for those little people that attended my class daily it was a struggle that was worth fighting. I did then and I do now continue to look...

...quality education opens up a world of opportunity which is something I have experienced firsthand, and I welcome the opportunity to help others access a quality education. In my down time I like to read historical fiction and classic literature, I like to write historical fiction stories, I like to debate (on just about any topic), I like to catch up on television shows, and I like to go on the occasional run.... Be patient, understanding,...

...learning and studying from chores to enjoyable activities. Moreover, I strive to introduce you to a variety of skills, techniques, and ways of approaching schoolwork and test preparation to help you find what works best for you so that you can apply them both in our work together, and in the long term throughout your education. I hold a bachelor's degrees in education studies and psychology, and am currently pursuing graduate school in psychology. I...

...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 to Mexico on a Fulbright. I am Harvard-educated, and have received a fellowship to...

It is my goal to help students achieve their utmost potential by setting high goals and holding them accountable. I am committed to the success of all students and believe a collective pursuit of knowledge will improve our overall quality of life.

I am a music educator, and a special education classroom teacher of five years. My classroom experience has taught me the importance of differentiating lessons in order to reach individual students. I strive to use my knowledge and creativity to foster a positive, rigorous, and engaging because I believe that is what the educational experience should be.... I believe that every child and adult is capable of learning, but we all learn best in different ways....

...education. When I finished school I continued to take classes and also became certified in special education birth-12th grade and added an extension for middle and high school math. I love teaching and being able to watch my students learn and grow. Along with my experience teaching I also began tutoring when I was in high school. I did both peer tutoring as well as tutoring of students in elementary school. I enjoy working with...

...Junior Computer Science major. Originally from Lagos, I graduated high school at the age of 15. I took a year off to play sports and practice martial arts before coming to college in D.C. In the past I have attended numerous Hackathons including the Google DC Hack 2013, 2014 as well as 2015. I am also well versed in many programming languages including: C++, Python, HTML/CSS. I have been webmaster for multiple organizations including IEEE...

Engaging teacher during the day... engaging tutor in the evenings!

...on earlier work. When I help students with math, I guide them towards making connections and ensure that they understand how concepts are interrelated - the Pythagorean theorem and the distance formula, for instance. I believe that the best way to make sure a student remembers a theorem or formula is to teach them how and why it works. Therefore, whenever it is both possible and practical, I like to walk students through demonstrations of...

...I tutor Math (Pre-algebra, Algebra, Pre-calculus, Geometry, and Trigonometry), SAT prep, ISEE prep and Financial Accounting. I am passionate about helping students to achieve their goals of success in academics or their goal of getting into a great college. I tutor by understanding the needs of each tutee and helping them through their weaker points. In my spare time, I enjoy doing yoga, learning how to cook new dishes or watching a good movie.

...our lives and I genuinely enjoy mitigating the stress of students of all ages. Confidence in your ability to learn is a wonderful feeling that we should be striving to create in students and this confidence will hopefully spill over into other areas of life. Apart from tutoring, I enjoy walking along the waterfront, particularly when free food tents are present. I love watching hockey and basketball and am always excited to get in the...

...teach and I think the best part is sharing my knowledge over a variety of subjects and making connections to previous experiences or existing background knowledge. I tutor in all subjects: math, history, science, and language arts - in grades K-8th. I believe that teaching includes building interest and engagement with students. When they are interested in the topic, they are more willing to participate, ask questions, and ultimately master the content.

...tailored to the students that they are, not the students that they should be. Through my work with students, I hope to give everyone a strong support system and positive role model. Since graduating from UMD, I have been serving with AmeriCorps through City Year, a nonprofit organization that goes into schools to target student attendance, behavior, and course work with a near-peer relationship. In my spare time, I love to catch up with friends,...

I'm a graduate from the University of Virginia having studied Economics & Psychology, with a minor in History, and I am currently obtaining my MBA from the Darden School of Business through the University of Virginia. I have been tutoring for about five years and I enjoy working with students to help them realize their passions for learning. I look forward to working with you!