2,655 West Mclean Tutors

...In humanities related subjects, the ability to think critically trumps the ability to memorize facts; memorization only helps if that particular question appears on the actual test, whereas if one can think critically, the ability to deduce the answer will come naturally. I received a 192/200 on the PRAXIS I exam and a 200/200 on the PRAXIS II Subject... read more

...We covered everything from vocabulary to grammar - oh that 'dreaded' passive voice - to reading and translating. We read both prose and poetry - from Livy to Cicero to Catullus, Horace, and best of all Vergil. My goal is to make students comfortable with all the nuances of learning a foreign language, even an ancient one. A great part of this is... read more

...I've passed the DC and Maryland bar exams and have over 10 years' experience preparing would-be law students for the LSAT. I've recently begun working with students on bar exams. I've worked with adults and secondary school students to prepare them for the TOEFL test. I also taught English at a Korean university for four years in the Peace Corps... read more

...This data is up-to-date as of 4/11/2013. Note: The best way to maximize success is to give me frequent updates on the student's progress in school. This way I can evaluate how effective we are as a team and make changes and recommendations as needed. I enjoy tutoring. I'm good at it for these reasons: I empathize with students' challenges, I like... read more

...In my experience, students may struggle with geometry because they are unused to thinking visually, or they have difficulty grasping the logical constructs necessary for proof. I can assist students in any aspects of geometry. Additionally, I am familiar with the MCPS curriculum. Prealgebra typically includes subjects such as graphing, properties... read more