Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...in Linguistics and a Certificate in Teaching 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...

...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 History, and Chinese. Because my professional field emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, I like to stay curious about these subjects and consider myself a lifelong learner...

...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, both looking to reach an ultimate goal. When the goal is reached, it is extremely gratifying for both...

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!

...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 and habits to help me succeed in difficult academic and professional settings. I believe that patience and listening are crucial to being a good tutor,...

...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 in anthropology and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies from...

...certified early childhood educator. At Yale, I 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...

...much, I wanted to always be surrounded by people who were learning, too. Tutoring is my way of scratching that itch now that I'm not in school. I want to understand the way YOU learn and help you do it. I attended the University of Iowa on a full, merit-based scholarship, and graduated in 2014 with a degree in the Philosophy of Human Rights. During my time at the University, I received A+'s on essays...

...a tutor to have is patience. That is ultimately one of my greatest strengths. Another strength is pronunciation in English, both for adults & children. I speak other languages, so I pay close attention to pronunciation. My background includes specialized training in brain growth and development, from crib to cane, basically. How can that help your child? Well, I really know how memory is formed, retained, and recalled, and what it looks like when something...

...the science of reading and skills of writing! I am currently getting my Master's in Early Childhood Education from the University of Colorado at Denver and have experience in 1:1 tutoring as well as small group settings. I have also taught in mixed grade classrooms, with small class sizes focused on individualized instruction. I hold prior experience in virtual tutoring as well as in person. When I am not teaching I am often at home...

...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 more when the teachers are also fun and happy. Outside of work, I love traveling, cooking, and playing Candy Crush on my phone!... Making it enjoyable...

...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 of my sessions are informal and open, while still being very efficient. Let's learn together. I tutored students throughout pursuing my high school and college...

...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 at the Writing Center at my university and tutored undergrad students, then was a teaching assistant to the Writing Center's tutoring course. I also taught...

...worked abroad as an ESL teacher in Morocco. By working at a language center, I experienced and became comfortable teaching various ages and levels. Aside from teaching, I also hosted regularly attended book clubs and entrepreneurship programs for youth. Despite only having formal experience tutoring English and other related subjects, I still have a passion for Mathematics. Growing up, I hated math because I thought I could never learn the subject. It wasn't until college,...

...it a light and science calls it life. From this life we can encourage others. I believe that this spark needs to be fed with love, and from this spark all good, positive, and healthy things grow. Speech is one of the most powerful tools we have to touch one another. Proper communication can mean the difference between lighting a path to happiness and being lost in an unknown world. My goal as a composition...

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.

...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 tutor reading, writing, math, economics, french and test prep. Over a broad range of subjects, I particularly enjoy tutoring reading and writing. In my spare...

...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 quite...