Math and Physics Tutors Who Know DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia Schools
Your student isn’t “bad at math” — one bad experience convinced them they were. Our specialty is rewriting that narrative into one of confidence, wonder, and joy.
“I have LITERALLY watched frustration melt into absolute understanding of the subject.” — Patrick R., Parent · Read on Google ↗
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Everything changes when math empowers students
It’s not tutoring. It’s becoming. Behind every “I’m bad at math” is a student who stopped believing they could figure it out. That belief is the real problem — and it’s the one we solve.
First-Time A's to Ivy League
Our students have been accepted to Stanford, Princeton, UC Berkeley, Yale, Columbia, Dartmouth, and Cornell.
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When Math Changes Their Future, the Future Changes for Everyone
This is what it looks like.
In 3 minutes, see why we believe math and physics aren’t just school subjects — they’re the keys to everything your student dreams about.
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The Alexander Difference
Passion + Purpose = Empowered
When math serves your student’s passion, it has purpose. When it has purpose, something remarkable happens — they become empowered to use education to achieve their dreams.
Personalized Matching = Student Passion
We start by learning what lights your student up — music, sports, art, science, anything. Then we match them with a tutor who shares that passion and shows them how math is the hidden engine behind the things they already love. When math serves something they care about, it stops being a chore.
“Sam has a really nice and easy communication style and once he found out that my daughter loves soccer he added a lot of soccer themes to his teaching (angles, corners, distance etc.). My daughter really liked his style and she was more than happy to continue with Sam as her tutor.”
— Mihir M., Parent · Read on Google ↗
Deep Understanding = Purpose
Most students survive math by memorizing formulas — until one curveball on the test sinks them. We teach the why behind every equation, deriving formulas and connecting them to the real world. When your student truly understands the math, they can solve anything a teacher throws at them.
“After the first session with Tyler he came home and could not stop talking about Physics… Last week our son came home from a Physics class literally jumping up and down. He had been able to explain a process in class as one of the only ones because Tyler had explained it to him in an interesting conversation they had the day before.”
— Yasmin D., Parent · Read on Google ↗
Confidence First = Empowers Students
There’s no such thing as being ‘bad at math’ — only bad math experiences. A harsh teacher, embarrassment in class, one bad test — and suddenly your student decides they can’t do it. We rewrite that story. With a supportive tutor who believes in them, ‘I can’t’ becomes ‘I’ve got this.’
“Krishann has improved my daughter’s math skills, has also improved how she feels about math, and this translates to improving how she feels about herself as a learner… If they had their own school, we would enroll full time.”
— Susan C., Parent · Read on Google ↗
This is what happens when everything changes.
“It’s such a relief to know that my kids are going to be able to advance in math and science in ways that I personally can’t help them.”
Everything changed for these families.
Our family has worked with Alexander Tutoring for Pre-Calculus Honors and AP Calculus. Rebecca has been a phenomenal tutor for our daughter both years, helping her to regain her innate love of math and get excellent grades in the process. Rebecca excels at demystifying complex concepts and making the work fun and accessible. Jill and Travis, who manage operations, calendaring, and other logistics are super responsive and easy to work with. The whole team listens and works to make sure the schedule and tutor relationship are good matches for your student's unique needs. They are great!
Highly recommend Alexander Tutoring. Caleb is an outstanding math tutor. After my highly advanced 15-year-old missed five weeks of school, Caleb quickly and efficiently used homework-based lessons to get him fully caught up. He connected extremely well with a teenager, explained concepts clearly, and made the sessions engaging and effective. We are very grateful and highly recommend him to any family looking for exceptional math support.
James has been a great resource for our student, and math has become a favorite subject this year. The availability and flexibility of scheduling and zoom sessions has also be terrific, as we can keep up lessons even if we are traveling or have to shift things around through the semester to accommodate other school activities and sports. Highly recommend Alexander Tutoring!
My daughters had Jonathan for Chem, Pre-Calc and Calc. He's fantastic! Can't recommend him enough. If your kids' teachers aren't as clear as you'd like them to be, ask Jonathan's help to steer your kids to a clearer understanding. You won't regret it.
Alexander Math and Physics tutoring is truly a superior tutoring service. My daughter was really struggling with math and physics at the beginning of her Freshman year and after starting tutoring once a week her marks started improving immediately! By the end of the year, she achieved an A+ in physics and an A in math! Sean was not only excellent in working with my daughter, he was very organized, reliable and accommodating if I ever had to change the day, or get extra sessions for finals etc.. My daughter has more confidence going into Sophomore year and we couldn't be happier with this excellent tutoring service. This was an amazing success story and I very highly recommend this tutoring service to everyone!
Today our child stood at the board in an advanced university Chem class. Recalling the tutor from Alexander Tutoring and the common sense way he explained complex problems, and the patience and confidence he gave. Problem solved! Foundational lessons are worth the difficulty, and nobody, nobody does it better than Sean Alexander and his talented crew.
My daughter is a senior at high school and is doing honors Physics. She wants to enroll for the AP physics tests as well. During her classes at high school she was struggling with the physics,so we decided to ask Sean for help. Our daughter said that Sean can explain it very well and she was so relieved that she can understood much better the theory. It gave her a big push for her self esteem and that she will not fail in her honors class physics. Highly recommend Sean!
My daughter Anna worked with Olivia to brush up on her math and science for her SAT/ACT tests. Anna found the time she spent with Olivia very useful and enjoyable, and is now much more confident, which we've also seen reflected in her results. Olivia and Sean were also very flexible, and always tried to accommodate our requests to modify the schedule, etc. I would definitely recommend Sean's service.
Sean is a great instructor. He works well with all types of students. My child with some learning difficulties did well under his tutoring. I sat in on several sessions and was really impressed with his style of teaching. He has a lot of patience.My 2nd child used Sean's summer program to gain some confidence in math! I highly recommend Sean.
Sean has tutored our son who is currently a junior in high school for the past 3 months. Math has always been a strong subject for our son and for whatever reason it has been a struggle for him in the last year or so. Not only was he suffering in math my husband and I were worried that he was also losing interest in math which had always been one of his best subjects. Ever since Sean has started working with our son his math grade has dramatically improved and we think he is starting to like math again.
We have lived in San Francisco for 14 years and my 3 children have attended public school. MOST of the time they have enjoyed great or fine teachers. When my daughter got to high school, the math teacher she had for Algebra 1 was not good. My daughter is curious and works hard. Math is not her favorite subject but she worked hard and still could not understand and got D & grades. As a parent, I’m not as concerned about grades. I want to know my children are making the effort they are capable of most of the time, showing up and trying. I also want them to learn and understand. Much of my high school math career was a total waste and I learned very little. If you don’t learn Algebra 1, it’s a hot mess as you don’t have the necessary foundation and once in calculus, if you make it that far, most mistakes are algebraic according to a principal we had with a PHD in Math. My daughter got another terrible teacher for Geometry. Even the school counselors would speak openly about this teacher being one of the worst in the School’s history. My daughter was trying hard and yet not understanding and getting terrible grades. After studying really hard for a test and feeling confident she understood, I remember watching her face fall one Saturday night as she checked her test grade and got a D. As a parent I didn’t know what to do Because we were watching Khan Academy videos and she was studying and still not understanding. My friend Laura told me about Sean Alexander tutoring and my daughter started with Olivia a few years ago. Immediate improvement in understanding and therefore grades. We had such a good experience with Olivia and Sean that we signed both of our teens up for the math intensive program in the summer of 2018. My kids went once a week with a tutor named Charlie to learn about algebra one and really focus on algebra basics. My daughter ended up getting a 700 on the Math portion of the SAT. She did take practice test and she did the tutoring with Alexander tutoring. She did not do any other test prep. She couldn’t believe she did better on the math portion than the language portion as she loves History and English. Our son was starting high school last fall and after his sisters experience with the math teachers, we wanted to get ahead of the issue and so he took the math intensive program just like his sister. Our son, like many do, struggles with focus and impulse control and I told this to Sean. Doing the summer intensive program relieved so much stress to the entire school year. We didn’t even do the tutoring during the school year. We tried to save money by doing online tutoring from Growing Stars (I think that is the name) and my kids thought it was boring and dreaded it and told me they really didn’t need the tutoring because what they had learned in the summer was caring them through in their classes. They both did fine all year. If you do you want to do the tutoring in the school year , I would sign up now and early because it does fill up. We took a risk and didn’t sign up because my kids felt confident they were going to be OK and they were. This summer my son, who will be a sophomore fall 2019, is meeting twice weekly with Felix. On Tuesday they meet at the library for physics and Thursday at the library for Geometry. I have learned that engaging your kids in the summer a little bit pays off a huge amount during the school year. My children do really well with the one on one tutoring and we have found it is a great investment. It’s not cheap because these are knowledgeable tutors and they have to pay SF rent too! We haven’t done any other test prep (because the free one at the high school for a day) and my daughter is doing really well on her ACT and SAT math scores but more importantly to me, she understands math! She is willing to sit and do all the practice tests on her own because math doesn’t intimidate her anymore. Like all of the tutors, Felix is exceptionally organized
James has been helping my daughter with Algebra and Geometry for a couple of years now. She is grateful to him and wishes he were her classroom teacher. We feel lucky to have his help. THANK YOU JAMES!
DianaSoy madre de 2 Niños y están asistiendo a la tutoría la verdad sus tutores son personas muy capaces en enseñar ,enfocados en cómo ayudar a los niños , ellos personalmente me invitan para seguir motivando a mis hijos en continuar haciendo un equipo para lograr la meta de ellos me gusta porque como madre aveces me bloqueo en ver cómo a cambiado con este encierro de la pandemia y ellos están ahí pacientemente apoyando a mis hijos ,tener alguien que los apoya les da seguridad y aparte es bueno porque aprenden a interactuar con alguien más que está enfocado en apoyarlos , académicamente yo puedo decir que está tutoría es una buena inversión para nuestros hijos.
They provided extremely helpful support for me as I made my way through a pre-calc course after 30 plus years away from mathematics. I realized after a couple of weeks of class that I was not going to survive without extra help and sought out Alexander Tutoring for assistance. My very accomplished tutor met with me on a weekly basis to sort through problems I was having with concepts and homework. Together we were able to mend the extensive holes that had developed in my memory of basic concepts. I was very pleased to receive an A- in the course after so long away from the subject. I give Alexander Tutoring an enthusiastic endorsement for anyone of any age who is struggling with math.
Georgia, thank you for your good work with Devin. He has become a more confident math and physics student and he appreciates your calm, positive vibe.
Ray is a terrific tutor who connects with his students and is so skilled at building understanding. Thank you Ray!
Ray has been tutoring my daughter for 2 years. His patience and expertise has helped my math hating daughter enjoy success in her math classes.
How it Works
Getting started is simple.
Getting support is simple and risk-free. We focus on understanding your student first, then building confidence and momentum step by step.
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1. Book Your Risk-Free Lesson
No credit card. No commitment. No catch. Just a conversation about your student — who they are, what they love, and where they’re stuck. After the session, you’ll receive a complimentary skills assessment that pinpoints the foundational gaps holding them back — yours to keep no matter what.
2. Find the Perfect Tutor
The #1 factor in your student’s success isn’t the curriculum — it’s the chemistry. We match based on personality, passions, and learning style. Not the right fit? Try another session at no cost. You get as many trials as it takes. You’ll know when it clicks — you’ll see the fire in their eyes.
3. Watch Everything Change
Your student gets weekly one-on-one mentoring plus nightly office hours for homework help — all backed by our Full Semester Guarantee. No contract. Cancel anytime. Confidence builds. Grades follow.
Washington, DC Tutoring at a Glance
- Who teaches
- Mathematicians, physicists and engineers with degrees in their field, not college students. Meet the team.
- Subjects
- Every level of math from pre-algebra through calculus and AP Calculus, physics through AP Physics, chemistry, and SAT Math, ACT Math and ACT Science.
- Format
- One-on-one and online for students across Washington, DC, on a shared digital whiteboard where your tutor writes the math in real time. Lessons follow your student’s school, class and test calendar.
- What it costs
- $895/month on Dedicated Tutor: a weekly one-on-one session, nightly office hours, monthly progress reports and direct tutor access. Homework help alone is $295/month, and the Rocket Star Track adds a second weekly session for $1,745/month. See all plans.
- The first lesson
- Risk-free, with a skills assessment and a 30-day game plan that is yours to keep. If the match isn’t right, try another tutor at no cost.
- Results
- Dedicated Tutor and Rocket Star Track plans are backed by our Full Semester Guarantee: not satisfied at the end of the term, full refund. In our four-year study of 147 students, math growth averaged about twice the national projection.
The DC-area schools we know inside out
High school
Northern Virginia: Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology · Langley
Montgomery County, MD: Walt Whitman · Poolesville
Middle school
BASIS DC · Thomas W. Pyle Middle School (Bethesda, MD) · National Cathedral School
Elementary
Sidwell Friends · Georgetown Day School
College
Georgetown · George Washington University · American University · University of Maryland · Virginia Tech
Most tutoring gets a student through Friday’s test. That’s not what we’re for.
Your student learns where every formula comes from — so a problem they’ve never seen stops being a threat. They stop asking whether something will be on the test and start asking why it works.
What makes your math and physics tutors different?
Your student works with a practicing mathematician, physicist, or engineer — someone who uses this material professionally, not a college student a chapter ahead in the textbook. We recruit nationally because that’s the only way to find them.
What that means in practice:
- Tutors with graduate-level training and professional research experience
- A derivation-first method — nothing gets memorized that could be understood instead
- Nightly office hours, so homework help doesn’t wait for the next session
- More than 15 years of one-on-one tutoring, with 270+ reviews across Google and Yelp
- First-time A’s in Calculus and 700+ SAT Math scores
Our work across DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia spans schools including Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Walt Whitman, Langley, Poolesville, Georgetown, GWU, American University, Virginia Tech and the University of Maryland.
Every session is one-on-one and online, which is why it doesn’t matter where in the DMV you are. We match on subject, personality and interest rather than zip code. If the fit isn’t right, you get another match at no cost, as many times as it takes.
How do you match a student with the right tutor?
Nobody’s first session is really about math. It’s about finding out whether this person is going to make them feel stupid again.
Our tutors are matched on personality and interest before subject — a physicist who races bikes, a mathematician who plays in a band. When the match is right, a student stops bracing and starts asking questions. That’s the moment the tutoring actually begins.
If it isn’t right, you get another match at no cost, as many times as it takes. About 80% of our students click on the first try, 95% by the second.
What math and physics subjects do you tutor?
Complete K-12 & College Math Tutoring in Washington D.C.
Alexander Tutoring offers private tutoring in the following subjects: Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, and more in Washington D.C.
With us, students will:
- Actually enjoy math
- Show their friends how to do math & physics problems (the ultimate confidence booster)
- Understand concepts on a deep level (not just memorize them)
Washington D.C. Math Tutoring Programs:
- Elementary Math Tutors Washington D.C.:Building foundations (K-5)
- Middle School Math Tutoring Washington D.C.: Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1
- High School Math Tutors Washington D.C.: Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus
- AP Calculus Tutoring Washington D.C.: AP Calc AB/BC, AP Physics
- College Math Tutoring: Supporting Georgetown, GWU, American University, and University of Maryland students
- Adult Math Tutoring Washington D.C.: Professional development & returning students
Lessons line up with what your student’s school teaches, based on Virginia’s Mathematics Standards of Learning (for Northern Virginia students). For grade-by-grade detail, see our guides to 7th grade math, 8th grade math standards and 9th grade Algebra 1, or see all of our tutoring locations.
Do you tutor elementary school math?
Many young students struggle with math not because they can’t do it—but because of a single discouraging moment: being put on the spot in class, getting lost after a school transfer, or just falling behind in a fast-paced classroom.
At Alexander Tutoring, we match students with real mathematicians and physicists who specialize in breaking down complex ideas into fun, accessible lessons. Our elementary sessions focus on:
- Addition & subtraction
- Multiplication & division
- Fractions
- Confidence-building drills and assessments
Once students feel safe and capable, math becomes fun—and progress follows quickly.
Do you tutor middle school math?
Key topics we focus on include:
- Algebraic expressions and equations
- Integers and rational numbers
- Ratios, proportions, percent
- Order of operations
- Central tendency & data interpretation
We don’t teach shortcuts. We teach understanding.
Our tutors emphasize deriving formulas and grasping mathematical logic, giving students the kind of insight that sets them apart as they move toward algebra and advanced math.
Which high school math and physics courses do you cover?
Students attending top-tier high schools like Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and Langley in Northern Virginia, and Walt Whitman and Poolesville in Montgomery County, Maryland, encounter some of the most rigorous academic standards in the country.
To succeed in this environment—and prepare for college admissions—students must master:
- Algebra I & II
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Precalculus & Calculus
- AP-level coursework
- SAT & ACT Math
- College-level math prep
At Alexander Tutoring, we go beyond test prep. We teach students how to derive what they’re learning—so they understand the why, not just the how. That deeper understanding leads to true math fluency and academic independence.
Our SAT and ACT Masterclasses are especially popular with DC-area families aiming for top schools like Georgetown, GWU, American University, George Mason, and the Ivies.
Preparing for admissions tests? Read how to improve an SAT math score or see our SAT and ACT tutoring.
Do you tutor college math?
College math courses at Georgetown, GWU, American University, and University of Maryland can be fast-paced and unforgiving. Oversized lectures and limited TA time often leave students overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn.
Our tutors—real scientists and mathematicians—are experts in:
- College Algebra
- Geometry & Trigonometry
- Statistics
- Calculus I, II, III
- Linear Algebra
- Physics for STEM Majors
We’ve helped pre-med students, engineering majors, and business students at the DC area’s top universities navigate even the most demanding coursework with clarity and confidence. Our sessions are patient, personalized, and focused on long-term understanding—not last-minute test survival.
Do you tutor adults returning to math?
Whether you’re:
- Taking math prerequisites for nursing or grad school
- Preparing for the GRE or other entrance exams
- Transitioning into data science or coding
- Just trying to feel confident with math again
Our tutors will design a personalized learning path built around your schedule, goals, and current level. From basic algebra to advanced calculus or physics, we support adult learners with patience, clarity, and respect.
At Alexander Tutoring, we know it’s never too late to conquer math—and we’re here to help every step of the way.
Meet our Math & Physics Tutors
We scour the country for math and physics tutors like Rebecca.
We recruit nationally to find the best — not just the most credentialed, but the most passionate.
Rebecca M.
Rebecca triple-majored in Physics, Theatre, and Secondary Education — and that was just the beginning. She’s since earned a Master’s in STEAM Curriculum Design and a Master’s in Chemistry. She fell in love with physics watching Star Trek as a kid, and she brings that same sense of wonder to every session. Whether your student is an artist, a performer, or a future engineer, Rebecca meets them where they are.
- B.A. Physics, Theatre & Secondary Education (triple major)
- M.Ed. Curriculum Design, STEAM Integration
- M.S. Chemistry
- Specializes in AP Physics, Calculus, and students who “hate math”
If it doesn’t work, you don’t pay. Period.
We’re so confident in our method that we guarantee your results for the entire semester. If you’re not satisfied at the end of the term, we’ll refund every penny. No fine print. No partial credits. A full refund.
No other tutoring company in the country offers this — because no other tutoring company gets results like ours.
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