192 Falls Church Philosophy Tutors

...I grew up in the DC metro area and graduated with a National Merit Scholarship from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in 2004. From there I went on to graduate from Northwestern University (Evanston, IL, USA) in June 2008. I began as a philosophy major but ended up a chemist. I spent some time tutoring underclassmen in general... read more

..., Catholic University, is one of the oldest institutions of Catholic higher education in the US, and was originally founded for Catholic priests, monks and nuns who were seeking advanced degrees in theology and philosophy. As well as an extensive knowledge of Catholic history, particularly from the Council of Trent to the present, I have studied... read more

...) in English, I am well trained in the elements and mechanics of style that will engage your readers and communicate your meaning clearly and concisely. I currently teach writing and grammar to advanced ESL students in the Alexandria City Public Schools Adult Education program. Please read more about my philosophy and methodology in my subject description... read more

My tutoring philosophy: no one learns anything well if I just tell them the answer. Instead, using diagrams and pictures, I like to ask many questions, helping students figure things out in their own minds. This leads to deep, lasting knowledge, and more importantly, sharpened critical thinking and reasoning skills. The ultimate goal is that a student... read more

...am currently a theology teacher at Bishop O'Connell High School in Arlington Virginia. I try to make my classes engaging, challenging, and thought provoking. I have my M.A. in theology/religious studies but I also studied philosophy and anthropology for my B.A. I think that my wide background is useful in relating to students on an everyday level,... read more