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Katherine: Brightwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Brightwood, VA
...includes creating measurable milestones to help learners achieve their goals, and determining what teaching methods will be most effective for each individual client. I believe that active student responding, personalized programs, and a focus on measurable goals are all important components of a successful learning experience. I hope to bring these same strategies to the...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Human Development and Psychological Services
Florida Institute of Technology - Current Grad Student, Professional Behavior Analysis
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Alyssa: Brightwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Brightwood, VA
...take into any educational experience. I have been teaching in the DC area for 3 years, and understand the demands of the Common Core Standards, PARCC, SAT and other exams. I am familiar with ELA and history content at both the middle and high school level, and I also enjoy teaching and reinforcing basic skills,...
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Trinity College, Hartford CT - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies, Spanish
Harvard Graduate School of Eduction - Unknown, Urban Education, Social Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 710
Alex: Brightwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Brightwood, VA
...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...
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University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Conflict Resolution
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770
Ariel: Brightwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Brightwood, VA
...suitable for groups, finding the right tool for the student will be central to my approach. My background is interdisciplinary and broad. I am a practicing attorney in Washington, DC with prior careers in technology consulting and intelligence analysis. I have bachelor and master degrees from Carnegie Mellon University, a law degree from Washington &...
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Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelors, Policy and Management
Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
Massiel: Brightwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Brightwood, VA
...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...
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University of Miami - Bachelor in Arts, Human and Social Development, International Studies, and Philosophy
William: Brightwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Brightwood, VA
I love working with students. I find it an exciting challenge because there are so many ways to be successful at it and I am looking forward to exploring as many ways as possible to help students learn.... There is no such thing as a bad student. There are only unmotivated ones and it is a teacher and tutor's responsibility to motivate them to learn.
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Morgan State University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
Alexandra: Brightwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Brightwood, VA
...Daily Cardinal, and have extensive writing-coaching skills in addition to a strong grasp on the English language. I am currently employed by an educational non-profit in Alexandria, Virginia and would like to spend time outside of my regular 9 to 5 job to help students succeed at test taking and excelling in the classroom.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, History and Journalism
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 32
Samantha: Brightwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Brightwood, VA
...for the student and work on methods for students to be able to make progress both in and out of tutoring sessions. My favorite part of tutoring is seeing students improve and build confidence in areas they used to be nervous about or dislike. One of the reasons I enjoy tutoring French is that I...
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Brown University - Bachelors, 1. International and Comparative Political Science 2. Economics
Johns Hopkins University-Schools of Advanced International Studies - Current Grad Student, 1. Conflict Management 2. International Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800
Jeanna: Brightwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Brightwood, VA
...strive for academic achievement. I graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I also received my TEFL certificate in 2012. I have taught English in South Korea for two years at an after-school academy. Since then I have also taught debate and juvenile justice civics class to middle school...
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University of Florida - Bachelors, Psychology
LSAT: 163
Daeyong: Brightwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Brightwood, VA
...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,...
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David: Brightwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Brightwood, VA
...read and write children's books and young adult fiction in my spare time (as well as poetry and adult fiction). I love exploring ideas in fields from Literature to Neuroscience, and have a lot of experience working and volunteering in libraries. I have a side interest in permaculture and systems design.... I believe strongly that each and every student possesses an innate attraction to learning. I think that the best avenue to fostering learning is to...
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Harvard University - Current Undergrad, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 780
Mahak: Brightwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Brightwood, VA
...my score beyond my expectations, and I hope to do the same for my students. Since I have been on the other side of the picture, I know what worked best for me and hope to incorporate those techniques in my own practice. I love teaching and the feeling it gives both me and my...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Manushi: Brightwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Brightwood, VA
...helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation...
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Georgetown University - Bachelor of Science, International Relations
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
SAT Verbal: 760
Andrew: Brightwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Brightwood, VA
...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...
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Bucknell University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
George Washington University - PHD, Cognitive Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Vedant: Brightwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Brightwood, VA
...an incoming second year at UCLA, working on attaining a B.S. in Physiology and a minor in Science Education. I graduated high school with the IB Diploma. I've tutored math and biology pro bono locally in the Northern Virginia area for almost two years, as I love giving back to my community and honing my...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Physiology
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33
Hannah: Brightwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Brightwood, VA
...I graduated from Macalester College, a well-known liberal arts school in the Midwest, where I majored in political science. I have had the pleasure of working with kids in a number of different environments, from volunteering in schools to working at childcare/preschool facilities. And, (mostly) unrelated to my tutoring abilities, I am also an old...
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Macalester College - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 32
Beda: Brightwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Brightwood, VA
...piano, but I also tutor voice, music history, and music theory. Music is an excellent way to build confidence, nurture creativity, and set personal goals. I'm a firm believer that everyone has what it takes to be a musician, and I try to encourage this attitude about learning with every student I work with.
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Shenandoah University - Bachelor in Arts, Musical Theater
ACT Composite: 31
Keith: Brightwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Brightwood, VA
...forward to being able to help your student (or you yourself) grow in the field you are currently grappling with. I have been fortunate to do well in my own academic pursuits: earning a Bachelor's in International Affairs & History from Georegetown University and a Master's in Education from Valparaiso University. I have taught for...
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Georgetown University - Unknown, International History
Valparaiso University - Masters in Education, Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Michael: Brightwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Brightwood, VA
...Studies at the London School of Economics and earned his Bachelor's degree, magna cum laude, in International Affairs at George Washington University. Michael scored a 174 (99.4 percentile) on the LSAT and has been tutoring the exam for two years to over 70 students. Michael has taught a number of other courses over a four-year...
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George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Columbia University in the City of New York - Doctor of Laws, Law Enforcement Administration
LSAT: 174
Tommy: Brightwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Brightwood, VA
...I'm Tommy, I just graduated from Notre Dame with a degree in computer science. My teaching style is simple and relaxed, putting an emphasis on what students know already and building from there. The biggest teaching mistake I believe exists is starting from a concept that a student doesn't understand and unknowingly confusing them more....
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
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