Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...English as a Second Language (ESL) from George Mason University. I have been teaching ESL at Stratford University in Falls Church, Virginia for 3 years. I was also a Certified English Teacher of grades 7-12 in New York City public schools. I have a love of language and a gift for grammar that I enjoy sharing with students. I guide and encourage the students I tutor to build their Vocabulary, Reading, and Essay-Writing skills to...

...policy professional. My approach to tutoring emphasizes big picture ideas and building a student's sense of intuition. My best professors and teachers have emphasized that it takes more than memorization to be a good learner. Likewise, I try to make students comfortable with the subjects that they learn and help them feel like they're capable of navigating subjects on their own when studying, practicing, or doing homework. Some of my subjects include Economics, English, World...

...Mu Alpha Theta (a math honor society). I then joined the Spanish Honor Society and became a peer tutor for them. In college, I have worked as a Spanish tutor for the Waltham Group, which involves tutoring local high school students. Regardless of the subject, I greatly enjoy watching my students work hard and experience the feelings of accomplishment which accompany success. I love being able to work together with a student as a team,...

I am an undergraduate student at the University of Maryland pursuing degrees in Linguistics and Hearing and Speech Sciences. I enjoy tutoring in Spanish, Reading, Grammar, and History. I always enjoyed standardized test-taking because I felt very prepared; I hope to be able to teach the same tricks that helped me succeed to others so that testing can be less scary and more calm and rewarding!

I have had a lot of experience working in the classroom as a teacher's assistant, and mentoring students one on one as well. I received an education in the humanities, but I'm comfortable with all subjects at the lower levels as well. I like teaching because it gives me the opportunity to learn as well, along side the student.... When I begin working, the first thing I try to do is get to know the student...

I am originally from the Bay Area in California, and I am a first year student at American University in Washington D.C., studying Political Science, Economics, and Finance. I have been working with kids since I was a kid, including teaching children with special needs, and coaching gymnastics for two years in high school. I love math, and I love teaching math. I am looking forward to helping you!

...in American Studies and my free time at the great WKCR radio station. After graduation, I worked in the Archives Center of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. While I have worked with students in Math, History, and Music, I particularly enjoy working on writing because it feels so satisfying to compose and read a well-written essay. I was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD as a child, and have worked hard building skills...

...am just finishing my MA in Anthropology from Boston University. I also have an MA in Asian Studies from Cornell University. I love learning and working with lots of different people. I have spent extensive time living, studying, and researching in North India. I love traveling and meeting new people. These passions and educational experiences inspire my love of learning. I have experience teaching biological and cultural anthropology at Boston University. I have a BA...

...studied History and Child Development. I went on to teach with Teach For America, and I am currently in my 3rd year of teaching. Tutoring has been an interest of mine for many years. I started tutoring when I was in middle school, and I haven't stopped. I thoroughly enjoy working with students of all ages to help supplement their learning. I am looking forward to helping your child to meet his/her goals!

...When I returned, I took an AmeriCorps position as a tutor in basic math and reading skills for underprivileged youth, and later another tutoring position that allowed me to create my own curriculum for university students in Seoul. After graduating, I scored within the 98% percentile on the LSAT, and am happily headed to law school in Fall 2018, but right now I'm busy working as a legislative assistant at a non-profit law center and...

...many learning challenges. For example, I once had a 3rd grader who wasn't reading fluently, and her comprehension was below grade level. Her mom said she had tried so many people and approaches, but no luck. I was able to find out what the problem was within 10 minutes, did a quick 15-min training, and sent her back to her mom who was beside herself in joy. I enjoy working with all ages of students,...

...my family; I have a huge passion for the environment and the policy surrounding it and even hold an undergraduate degree in Environmental Policy! I am a strong supporter of family involvement and collaboration. And with that comes flexibility! Life is hard and tutoring should be here to make it easier - I try to be as accessible and flexible as possible when communicating and planning with families. If we seem like a good match...

...Biomedical Engineering in December 2012. While in high school and in college I worked as a private tutor for high school students and was a teaching assistant for 2 classes in college. I also tutoring elementary school students in math. I currently work at Wells Fargo as an analytics consultant and enjoy tutoring students in math! I think the key to being a great tutor is having patience and remembering to smile! Students enjoy learning...

...years. I enjoy working in youth development with adolescents and teenagers because it affords me the opportunity to watch growth and learning happen right before my eyes! I always looked up to my camp counselors, tutors, and older students when I was growing up, and I look to be the same role model for younger students today. I realize the importance of having a comfortable and fun learning environment, so I make sure that all...

...with all ages on writing skills, reading comprehension, and the word-based sections of the SAT. My style of tutoring acknowledges the stresses and vulnerabilities that can accompany learning a new skill, and my first priority in a tutoring session is that my client feels comfortable and free to learn without judgement. I received my bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature and Film Studies and embraced my love of close reading and analysis. I worked...

...I wish that I had someone to assist and push me past my limits, someone who had the patience to explain steps thoroughly and guide me through answering my questions. Although I didn't have such a person when I was younger, I would love to be that for others. It's important for me to show all my students that anything is possible with the right amount of dedication, patience, and support.

...each human being is capable of learning and has a primitive desire to communicate with the world around them. I understand there are expectations for that level of communication in the academic and professional world. I would like all my students to exceed the expectations of academic writing, become active participants in academic discourse and have their voices heard. I am confident I can teach the course in a way in which students understand and...

I am a Junior at the George Washington University, on track to obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Ever since I have come to university I found that I loved teaching fellow students and people who needed a bit more help with understanding. I can tutor many subjects, but I am most confident with coding related subjects, with my favorite right now being Java.

...and I graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in 2015. I have extensive volunteer tutoring experience, having worked with kindergarten and second grade students as a reading tutor and middle school students as a math tutor. I am passionate about tutoring because of my own life long love of learning, and because I believe that all children are capable of accomplishing amazing things if they have a committed support system. I...

...am a recent graduate with my M.A. in International Trade and Economic Diplomacy and have a passion for languages, mathematics, and economics. I am experienced working with both adults and kids, as I worked with my fellow classmates as a graduate assistant and grew up tutoring my little sister. I am patient, enthusiastic, and creative and look forward to working with anyone who needs help studying for a test or completing an assignment they dont...