(1060) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 20817
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Thomas
The Solution to your Physics Problem!
- $125 / h
- 8 ratings
- Washington , District of Columbia ( 20037 )
- 20 miles
I have a PhD in theoretical Nuclear Physics. After being a practicing Physicist for a number of years doing research in the US and Europe, I have taught all levels of Physics, first as an Assistant Professor of Physics and then in high schools, and have been certified to teach Physics in North Carolina, South Carolina, and presently certified in both Virginia and DC. At the college level, I have taught courses from the introductory level through quantum mechanics. At the high school level, I... Read more
Thuan
A PhD Educator and A Tutor with 10 Years+ of Experience
Hi there, I obtained my Bachelor of Science at the University of Virginia and completed my Master's at George Washington University and my PhD in Microbiology and Immunology at Georgetown University. My tutoring experience began in high school, where I tutored my neighbor's son. Since then, I have been teaching and working as a math and science tutor for 10+ years. Notably, I have worked as a Teaching Assistant for GWU biochemistry course and taught as a part-time faculty member at Cath... Read more
Kathleen
Energetic Math Teacher and Tutor
- $125 / h
- Chevy Chase , Maryland ( 20815 )
- 5 miles
I have been teaching high school math for the past 15 years. I have taught all levels - Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, PreCalculus, Calculus -- all regular sections and honors too. I love math, working with students, and helping them achieve success. I grew up in Northern VA and have been teaching at the same school in Bethesda, MD for the past 10 years. I work well with students, am patient, caring, thoughtful, and want to make sure they have confidence in their class and can improv... Read more
Allen
Experienced Tutor specializing in English and verbal test prep
- $125 / h
- Kensington , Maryland ( 20895 )
- 20 miles
I have been volunteering to tutor gifted high schoolers since 2003, and my love of language led me to spend several years in Spain teaching ESL in Madrid (and spending summers teaching on the beach). I learned a lot about how to keep a conversation engaging and memorable, and that I truly enjoyed making connections with people while helping them to learn and feel comfortable at the same time. I decided to pursue my Masters and PhD in Social Psychology, primarily studying group behavior and le... Read more
Sam
Architecture and Design, Rhino, GH, CAD, V-Ray, Enscape, Ps, Id, Is.
- $140 / h
- 130 ratings
- Washington , District of Columbia ( 20036 )
- 5 miles
I am Sam and I graduated cum laude in my major with a Bachelor of Architecture in 2013. I have received academic and professional awards of design excellence and international awards for design competitions. I am a professionally trained architectural designer that has worked nationally and internationally for over 10 years in all phases of design from concept to construction. I have completed numerous ground-up projects and work in other design disciplines like graphic, industrial, and furni... Read more
Cady
Johns Hopkins Physician Assistant/Fulbrighter: NREMT/writing tutor
- $145 / h
- 50 ratings
- Washington , District of Columbia ( 20016 )
- 40 miles
I am a board-certified Physician Assistant, trained at a top-10 program, Wake Forest University School of Medicine. I hold an additional Master's Degree in Health Economics from Johns Hopkins. I was also a Fulbright scholar in English teaching. With my unique background, I specialize in college/graduate/medical school application essays, and test preparation for the PANCE and NREMT exams. My former students have been accepted to prestigious medical and PA programs including the University of ... Read more
Mansfield
Law School Exam Tutor: Help for Law Students (1Ls, 2Ls & LLMs)
- $150 / h
- 13 ratings
- Washington , District of Columbia ( 20009 )
- 40 miles
Let's talk about you, and then talk about me. First, you: You already know that you must rock your law school exams. (That includes the bar exam, but we'll get there in a minute.) More than ever, your early success as a lawyer--getting a good law firm job, clerkship, public interest position, or teaching position--will depend on your law school grades, and your first year grades in particular. If you think you can ace law school by doing what you did in college, you will have a disappointi... Read more
Fred
Anxiety-Reducing Test Prep Tutor, Berkeley Math Grad
- $150 / h
- Washington , District of Columbia ( 20011 )
- 10 miles
Hello! My name is Fred. I've been a teacher most of my life in several subjects, including mathematics, English, history, and music. I have three masters degrees, including from UC Berkeley (math) and University of Maryland (history and library science), and an Artist's Diploma from Berklee College of Music (I recognize how unusual it is to have degrees from such similar-named schools!). I've taught at the high school and college level, and at two different test prep centers, including at St... Read more
Ellen
Ph.D. College Essay and Application Advisor
I specialize in assisting students with all stages of their college application process. I've worked as a writing tutor and editor for many years, including employment at my college writing center. Subsequently, I taught college students while earning a Ph.D. in U.S. History. Over the last five years, I have focused on the field of college admissions. In 2022-2023, I worked as a freshman admissions reader for a large public university, reviewing and rating hundreds of freshman college a... Read more
Amy
Conquer the college essay with author, journalist and writing teacher
- $150 / h
- 1626 ratings
- Silver Spring , Maryland ( 20904 )
- 40 miles
I am an award-winning author, journalist and corporate communications consultant. Bylines include The Wall Street Journal, NPR's magazine and Village Voice Media - among 200-plus published articles. My consulting clients include the World Bank, World Vision International and George Washington University. Helping hundreds of clients with college essays, I've assessed and addressed the competitive marketplace, enabling compelling prose positioned for admission. With my support, college essa... Read more