Hi! I’m Amanda and I’m a Math and English tutor, with a focus on standardized exam prep. For the last 15 years, I have helped students get accepted to their top-choice universities. (read more)
...Feeling free to share confusions and uncertainties is a key part of the learning process. In addition, even more gratifying is if I can share (maybe even inspire) some interest in the subjects I teach as I've been fascinated by math and science virtually my entire life. I typically tutor anywhere between Bethesda, MD and Alexandria, VA. (read more)
...Throughout my education and career I have developed skills and interests in math, physics, problem solving, and teaching. These skills have been useful in accomplishing my own goals as well as in helping others accomplish their own academic pursuits. As part of my graduate studies I have taught undergraduates and given lectures in advanced graduate courses. (read more)
As your child's private tutor, I believe that my role is to provide both support and challenge in a positive learning environment. One-on-one tuition allows a student room to breathe and test their skills and understanding not without fear of failure, but without fear of the negative consequences t... (read more)
...In college, I tutored friends in Chemistry and Math, teaching problem solving strategies that they could apply to all of their quantitative classes. My approach to tutoring is to teach a game plan for solving a problem, letting the student sit and think hard on a practice question, then offering advice and guidance. The second step is crucial for growing a student's mind! (read more)