Cynthia
Experienced Science and Test Prep Tutor
I am a fun tutor who has degrees in neuroscience and microbiology. I have coursework towards a PhD in Emerging Infectious Diseases and am currently looking into Public Policy and Biodefense PhD programs. I love science, and I have been tutoring for over nine years now. I have worked primarily with test prep, including MCAT, SAT, ACT, and GRE. However, I also love working with students of all ages. I am very flexible. I have experience tutoring students with ADHD and dyslexia as well as studen...
dyslexia
college counseling
proofreading
SAT reading
SAT writing
physical science
microbiology
ACT Reading
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Science
elementary math
elementary science
MCAT
I have worked with MCAT students for 3 years now, preparing them for this difficult test. My strengths are preparing for the verbal and writing sections, but I have also worked with students on the biological sciences section. I do not feel comfortable tutoring the Physics or Organic Chemistry sections.
literature
GRE
SAT math
biochemistry
algebra 1
American history
biology
grammar
geometry
prealgebra
writing
English
psychology
algebra 2
trigonometry
Minakshi V. from Aldie, VA
Cynthia was tutoring my daughter to prepare for ACT. She is a great teacher, punctual, organized, flexible, knowledgeable and reliable. She took the charge and came up with the plan for my daughter's prep. This was my daughter's first time taking ACT. With Cynthia's guidance, she got decent score. My daughter is planning to take ACT second time to improve her score as she will have more time to practice in summer and we plan to get Cynthia back to guide her.
Liz B. from Manassas, VA
Cynthia has started tutoring my daughter Molly in math. Molly has a unique learning style and has difficulty understanding math. Cynthia recognized how Molly learns right away, and after just one lesson, Molly is already feeling more confident. Can't say enough good things ....look forward to seeing ongoing progress and rising grades !
Catherine G. from Oakton, VA
My daughters really liked working with Cynthia to prep for the SAT. She was knowledgeable about how to approach the test in all areas, but also could focus on math. She is friendly, flexible, and patient. We'll definitely call her again if needed for the ACT or AP classes, or to help with college app essays.
Jason G. from Herndon, VA
Cynthia was fabulous. Our daughter's SAT scores went up 180 points after spending 2+ months with her. We are extremely pleased!
Jenny M. from Haymarket, VA
Cynthia was helping me prepare for the math portion of the GRE. She was very patient, and explained each problem in detail. She gave me many useful tips when taking the test that I wouldn't have otherwise known. She was brilliant!!
Tima Q. from Sterling, VA
Cynthia is a wonderful tutor. My daughter really likes her and she has helped with both Chemistry and Precalculus. I know that Cynthia will be a big help in my daughter's understanding on both of these subjects.
Vanessa A. from Ashburn, VA
Cynthia is wonderful and dependable! She arrives on time and my 17 year old feels he is much more prepared for his SAT test! We are so happy we went this route over the large SAT prep classes held at school!
Joan S. from Great Falls, VA
Cynthia makes you feel at ease and knows her stuff. She provides many good strategies for the GRE. Great tutor.
Mike C. from Potomac, MD
Cynthia taught effective test-taking techniques that helped my daughter do much better on the SAT II Math I Test. She clearly cares about her students and relates with them well!
Don B. from Leesburg, VA
Cynthia developed a good rapport with our son. She was very focused on the areas that needed development and the sessions were productive. Cynthia was efficient, pleasant and very accommodating of our son’s schedule. We would use her again.
Kimberly W. from Great Falls, VA
Cynthia is always on time, patient and very knowledgeable while tutoring my 17 year old for her upcoming ACT test. I have been very pleased and would highly recommend her.
Janine S. from Alexandria, VA
Cynthia is an outstanding tutor. She is tutoring my son for the SAT and SAT subject tests. Cynthia has an easy way of teaching. She knows the material and makes it easy to grasp. We appreciate her patience and positive manner. She takes the anxiety out of these exams and provides confidence instead.
Clement T. from Silver Spring, MD
My son worked with Cynthia for several one hour sessions and she was able to identify his weakness and provide immediate strategies for improving his ACT score. She reinforced those strategies with meaningful examples and also followed up by giving my son an assignment for the following week. She was thoughtful and knew how to motivate and connect with my child. Cynthia was prompt in her arrival to my home and stayed beyond the allotted time. I'm happy I had chosen Cynthia to work with my child to prepare for the ACT.
Carolyn W. from Falls Church, VA
Our first session included a thoughtful dialogue. I appreciated that she listened to my experiences as a parent and offered her observations.
Kylie K. from Fairfax, VA
Cynthia was very enthusiastic and helpful. She was patient and very encouraging. She can help in so many subjects, and we plan on using her as much as possible.
Holly H. from Centreville, VA
Cynthia was kind, patient and understanding of what we were needing for our daughter. Already scheduled the next two sessions!