Award-Winning AP Physics 1 Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

I am a recent graduate of Brandeis University where I double majored in Neuroscience and Health Policy. I am a veteran of the Montgomery County Public School system. I graduated from the International Baccalaureate Program at Richard Montgomery, and was an AP Scholar with distinction. I love working with people to help promote understanding, especially in the areas of math and science.... Teaching style should strongly depend on the student, else you risk either wasting time...

...and the Caribbean. I have done medical aid work in both Nicaragua and Haiti. My teaching experiences outside of academic instruction include 8 years of teaching Kenpo Karate, several years of swimming instruction for noncompetitive swimmers and triathletes, and four years training college and graduate students at annual disaster response training exercises for the Consortium for Humanitarian Service and Education. I apparently aspire to have a resume similar to The-Most-Interesting-Man-In-The-World's. As a teacher, I try...

...experience, in high school I tutored younger students in biology and Spanish through a Spanish National Honor Society. After my freshmen year in college, I spent a summer abroad in Lebanon and tutored Lebanese students in Math, English, and SAT 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...

...at Boston University. In addition, I was a teaching assistant for biology and organic chemistry during my undergraduate career at Elon University. I am a first-year medical student who recently took the MCAT and successfully applied to medical school. I know how to master the material, and more importantly how to develop study techniques that lead to HIGHER scores. Hopefully, I'll be able to share my experience and perspective with any students studying for the...

...approach problems with increased skill and eventually confidence. A student's insight is important to solving mathematics and calculus problems. Sometimes this insight is based on physical intuition--but it does not need to be. I spend time to ensure that the student starts on a correct approach. With years of hands-on-experience in electrical engineering and physical systems, I am able to associate the equations describing a system with its behavior. If concepts in mathematics or physics...

...Georgetown University. I graduated from American University in May 2014 with a B.A. in Political Science, where I also completed the pre-medical program. After graduation, I had a research internship at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in a flow cytometry lab, which specializes in research for malaria vaccine development. After my research internship ended, I began attending the University of Maryland, College Park as a post-baccalaureate student seeking a second degree in General Biology...

...difficult subjects and am an avid learner myself. My tutoring style derives primarily from helping friends throughout the years. In my experience, there is almost no subject out of reach of a passionate and curious mind. I therefore strive not just to communicate content, but to instill a passion that will drive self motivated learning. Whether discussing The Great Gatsby or reviewing the Navier Stokes Equations for fluid dynamics, I am excited to share my...

...teaching and training NAVY personnel how to operate submarines and aircraft carriers in a one on one format. Through my experience I have gained a deeper understanding of how to adapt my teaching style to fit a student's individual needs. I enjoy helping students of all ages and learning levels, and I like to see the pride they take in completing difficult tasks. When I'm not working you can usually find me hanging out with...

I have always been surrounded my teaching my entire life as both my mom and sister are both educators. I have worked in-person with children as both a tutor and as a care-taker for last last several years. Although I am currently pursing an Aerospace Engineering degree at the University of Maryland, I thoroughly enjoy education and hope to help out as much as possible!

Hello! My name is Samir Nader, a student striving to learn as much as I can and to help others achieve the same. My goal is to be able to teach you in a way that allows you to not only learn the material, but to UNDERSTAND it. I will ensure that when you walk out of our tutoring session, you have zero questions and that you fully understand everything I have taught you.

I will work with you to meet your specific needs and ensure a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. I graduated from one of the world's leading international studies universities, The George Washington University, with a degree in International Economics. Using my academic skills, real-world knowledge and 7+ years of tutoring experience, we will work together to make sure you accomplish your goals (and have fun while doing so).

Hello! My name is Madeleine Cigan, and I am a second-year student at RIT majoring in Physics (minoring in French). I am a member of the Honors College and tutor numerous math and physics courses at the school's study center. Additionally, I am an active teaching assistant for the introductory course, University Physics I.

...of Science in Mathematical-Economics. I began tutoring Economics through my university's tutoring center, but soon branched out to local junior high and high schools where I focused on tutoring Math. While I always enjoyed tutoring undergraduate students, I found great satisfaction in teaching Math to struggling teenagers. From my experiences, I learned that anyone can tackle basic mathematical ideas if they are given proper patience and instruction. Furthermore, I have learned that every student has...

...entrepreneur and an inventor of global aircraft surveillance using satellites, with experience in International Business Development, Marketing, Product Development and Strategy in telecommunication industry. With a Doctorate in Physics, my knowledge of Physics and math is of the highest caliber. I have utilized math while teaching Physics and Business courses. I am an expert in all areas of Physics. I have experience teaching various Physics courses in University environment. With MBA in International Management and...

...it allows me to be more available to you, and I can utilize online tools to make your session with me even better. If you are somebody who prefers in-person lessons, I am still very happy to do that as well. Do you learn a specific way? No problem! My background in nursing and psychology has prepared me to work with many different learning styles. Aside from tutoring, I am a Registered Nurse and work...

...has studied an array of math and science courses throughout my college experience. I have established many methods of studying that make memorizing and understanding material simple. I have tutored college students in Hebrew and helped them achieve excellent marks. It is important to me that a student actively participates during lessons and is held accountable for their own learning. I strive to build my students' confidence to succeed while providing them with study skills...

...My time in University has helped me to develop an outstanding time management skill, especially as I had to work to supplement my income. My inspiration for teaching emanates from my own school experience; particularly because of my physics and math teachers. My physics teacher enthusiasm and my math teacher commitment always motivate me to work hard. My undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering has given me deep insight into physics and mathematical science. My skills...

...my students to memorize their textbooks, although sometimes that is necessary to succeed as well. I know from my own experience how much it matters to retain information in the long run instead of just cramming for short term exams, so expect my approach to be very focused on understanding and reinforcing key points. I've received all A's in math throughout high school (I was valedictorian!) and high scores on my SAT and Subject Tests...

I strive for thoroughness in my work. I specialize in math and physics, and I believe that the most fulfilling way to understand these subjects is to focus on the fundamentals. Building these subjects up from their root is my style, because they rely so heavily upon the basics. I will start at A and finish at Z, ensuring a great understanding of everything in between.

...Harvard College, and I love helping people achieve their goals. I am originally from McLean, VA, and I attended Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C. At Harvard, I study Earth and Planetary Sciences with a minor in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology. I am also a John Harvard Scholar, and I am passionate about the climate and how it is affecting ecosystems. I really enjoy teaching and interacting with everyone, and I am especially passionate about...