Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving Washington DC

...real passions to the schoolwork that's troubling them. One student hated writing essays, but loved playing the guitar with his band. I helped him plan an essay about his experiencing performing for a crowd, and he discovered that essay-writing wasn't a punishment--it was another way to express himself. As a freelancer, I've worked as a writer for a test preparation company, giving me a solid background in test-taking strategies for the SAT and ACT. I...

...are using that strategy because they were encouraged to discover it for themselves and they understand why it works. Ultimately, I enjoy teaching because both the student and I can simultaneously improve in a process that never ceases to make us better. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy pretty much any activity that gets me outside, especially if that outside happens to be in the woods or near the beach (I am from Florida after...

...as they prepared to apply to American universities. During my undergraduate sophomore year, I tutored college-level chemistry and was a Teaching Assistant (TA) for a biology course. The summer after that I gained more experience tutoring middle/high school students in Math/English through community members. My duties often involved teaching novel concepts to students, assisting with homework, and breaking down difficult material into more understandable terms. I have a diverse and strong experience in mathematics, including...

...at Thurgood Marshall Academy PCHS in DC, I integrated project based learning and blended learning through instructional technology such as IXl and Braingenie to remediate skill gaps and enhance the growth of my students. At TMA, I led my students to impressive results on the PARCC, with 81% of students scored at a Level 3+, making TMA the fourth highest performing school in DC. I pursued my Masters of Science in Education at Johns Hopkins...

...As a tutor, I will be able to work with you across a broad range of topics. In terms of hobbies and interests, I enjoy discovering new music and collecting records. In the past, I have even hosted my own radio show. I also enjoy kayaking and playing sports including basketball and tennis. In addition, I enjoy cooking and exploring new cuisines, and I try to do this as often as possible.

...children ages 5-10. Then I began professionally tutoring through my high school when I was sixteen until I was eighteen. I assisted middle schoolers and high schoolers, ages 11-18, on their core subjects: math, reading, social sciences, and physical sciences. I also assisted them in Spanish (all levels), AP classes, PSAT skills, and SAT skills. My greatest strength is assisting students get more organized and take better notes when they are in class to facilitate...

...the awareness to budget your time, focus your attention on the problems that are most easily solved, apply a few heuristics that'll shave minutes off of some questions, and be comfortable throughout the testing process. If you do this, you'll give yourself a much better chance of success. The best schools teach the same subject matter as any other, but they surround you with talented, brilliant people who challenge you every day. At Varsity Tutors,...

...I completed 5 courses of college-level mathematics. In graduate school at UNC Chapel Hill and in my professional work, I have found a niche as an editor for written and data-heavy projects, which is a role I thoroughly enjoy. My favorite students to work with are the ones who are interested in learning the material, but need some extra time outside of class to wrap their head around concepts, or just need a different take...

...and cultural development of my students. Teaching and tutoring are lifetime pledges to show my students the goodness that is in them and in the world. By fostering an atmosphere of positive expectations from the outset, I imbue my teaching with a sense of faith by showing my students that I believe in them and in their ability to succeed. Knowing that all students have a right to high-quality education, I challenge my students during...

I have spent a lot of time tutoring people of all ages -- I have worked with preschoolers, kids in elementary school, and adults. I really like to learn and experience as much as I can: I spent a year teaching in Korea and another four months traveling the globe. I hope that my enthusiasm is infectious!

...graduation, I joined the US Peace Corps where I provided community health education at a village health center. Instructing village health staff in community education techniques allowed me to refine my own abilities to transmit information. Working with a language barrier, I learned how to break down complex ideas into more concrete and understandable topics and deliver that information. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Literature, Writing, French,...

...my parents and a library card that opened my eyes to a wealth of information. It's my goal to help others enjoy learning as much as I have! I first started tutoring in high school, and I've enjoyed helping students from kindergarten age through college work through challenging concepts to gain a better understanding of the material. I'm a strong believer that "hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard". Not all subjects come...

...Teaching to be a high school social studies teacher. I tutored peers in college in subjects like US History and political science, and I have worked with basic reading and math skills with New American elementary students in Vermont. During my junior year of college, I spent several months in Cuba, where I tutored both elementary school students and adults in English. Helping students understand new concepts is one of the great pleasures in life....

...English and minored in Creative Writing and Italian. I tutor any subject related to reading or writing in the English language -- particularly the SAT Verbal and Writing sections, and the ACT English and Reading sections. I specialize in test prep, but am open to tutoring a broad range of subjects not limited to standardized test-taking. I am passionate about helping students to achieve their individual learning goals and gain academic confidence. I strive to...

I am a constant learner with a passion for not only helping students achieve their highest potential academically, but also acquire some level of comfort, if not pleasure, from reading and writing. I thoroughly enjoy working with young people and find that the learning is always a two-way process when I interact with students.... I am always researching strategies and methods to help students connect with the subject matter and work through challenging assignments. I...

...middle school science and high school chemistry teacher, currently taking a break from the classroom. I specialize in STEM subjects, literature and critical reading, and test prep. I earned my BS in Biology at the University of Dallas - a Great Books liberal arts college. I am a strong proponent of interdisciplinary, self-directed learning. In my work as a teacher, I make it a priority to help my students discover a love of learning, the...

...third year dental student at the University of Maryland. I graduated from Saint Leo University with a biomedical sciences degree and a math minor. I played college baseball for 4 years. I'm from Florida so my favorite thing to do is spend time on the water wake boarding and fishing. I've always tutored in some way throughout my college career and love doing it. My main areas of focus are the DAT, NBDE part 1,...

...and enjoyment of math to younger students. Every time I tutor students privately or through these organizations, I find it extremely rewarding when a student finally understands a new concept, or applies a concept I have taught them to a real-world scenario. Though I particularly love to tutor students in programming (especially Python or Java) and all levels of math up to Calculus BC, I also find it enjoyable to tutor students in SAT English...

...and sciences, I am most passionate about Calculus and Chemistry. I especially enjoy working with students on ACT and SAT science and math. I value education highly, and I view myself as a life-long learner. I greatly enjoy learning and working through problems, and I hope that my enthusiasm is contagious to my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading (everything from Harry Potter to Richard Dawkins), knitting, golf, and traveling.

...a PhD candidate in English at the University of Maryland, where I teach a variety of college level courses, including composition and literature courses. I am very invested in working one-on-one with students on critical writing and critical reading skills. Both sets of skills involve analytical thinking, but they also involve creative thinking. It is the interplay between the analytical and the creative that I find most enjoyable about tutoring and teaching. In my free...