Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Leesburg, VA

I have over 15 years of experience tutoring in STEM-related and language courses. I use the teach back method and it has proven to be most effective over the years.... If a student is struggling with reading comprehension, we will go through the text together. If a student doesn't understand the word, I will ask them what they think a specific word means, and will use the word in examples. If the student is struggling with...

...I enjoy tutoring English and writing the most because I was strong in this subject throughout my life. I feel that English is the foundation for other learning and it is necessary to be successful later. My tutoring style is very simple. I allow the student to lead the session and I watch to see...

...Ellis McKennie and I am excited for the opportunity to be a tutor with Varsity Tutors! I am a former college football player at the University of Maryland. I recently graduated from law school and live in Washington, DC where I work as an attorney for a big law firm. I am excited to have...

...volunteering at Hola! Tutoring with the local Hispanic/Latino community. While I have tutored a variety of subjects and worked with students from preschool-aged to adult, I work best when tutoring high schoolers in reading and writing. I believe in a student-centered approach to education and I always structure my tutoring sessions around achievable goals: ones...

...people-person who loves math! I earned my Masters degree in Industrial Engineering and I have extensive experience with test-taking and tutoring. I received my IB diploma in High School, and I have taken AP exams, the SAT, and the ACT. I have many test-taking tips and tricks as well as different studying techniques that will...

...to be a student not only means to succeed in school but to become a lover of knowledge. This philosophy has guided me since I started tutoring freshman year in college. My strengths lie in reading, writing, and all things humanities. I have a genuine love for tutoring and the subjects I teach, and I...

...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...

...elementary school and love sharing my passion for the language with others. Over the years I have supported different students including friends and family members on these specific subjects through both formal and informal tutoring opportunities. I have found these experiences to be extremely rewarding, and I look forward to working with more students. Learning...

...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 of just about any subject, both quantitative and qualitative. Outside of tutoring and projects in my field, I enjoy reading novels and short fiction, watching baseball and...

...worked at the White House during the Obama Administration. My policy portfolio included the Arts, Education, Energy, Environment, and Youth Issues. In my teaching and tutoring, I have worked with students from many backgrounds on several subjects, and in grades K-12. I have served as mentor for the DC College Access Program, helping low income...

...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...

...motivation. I've also worked at Mathnasium, tutoring math of course, and test prep. These experiences have allowed me to tutor a variety of students, refining my own teaching skills in the process. I am a big proponent of building strong content foundations for students, allowing them to master prerequisite skills before advancing to rigorous topics....

...great way to be able to teach more students. I excel at Writing, Literature, Grammar, and History, and I use to be pretty mean at Math and Geometry and have been reacquainting myself with those subjects over the past few months as I do not get a lot of Math practice as a lawyer! My...

...am not working or reading about the news, you can usually find me being active. I am a soccer fanatic as well as an avid hiker. And when I have no more energy I can be found parked on a couch enjoying a movie marathon. Thank you, and I can't wait to get started!... I firmly believe in teaching a student how to think critically. A student should not just be answering questions but understanding the...

...to make sure I set students up to succeed in their goals. I was admitted to practice law in the DC Bar in 2022. I received my JD from Penn State Law in 2018, my BA in English Literature and History from SUNY Geneseo in 2018, and have an AA in Humanities from 2015. I...

...school students at a local DC public school. I am a voracious reader and writer myself, and I have found that one of the most rewarding aspects of tutoring is helping students to reach an understanding of and master complex terms and concepts, and have fun doing so! I also loved studying and excelled in...

...helping students thrive academically and personally. My approach is tailored to address individual challenges and goals, ensuring a supportive and encouraging experience. Whether you're looking to strengthen your understanding of complex subjects or build confidence in your skills, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's work together to achieve your academic...

...of practice you can begin to find the words that have been eluding you. I have years of writing experience: as a grant writer for a non-profit, writing opinion pieces for national and international media outlets, and publishing poetry in literary journals and magazines. I can also provide instruction in other subjects such as US...

...in May 2012 with a degree in Government and English. I have taught middle and high school students in DC and South Africa, as well as tutored undergraduate students at Georgetown. I believe everyone has the necessary tools to be successful in the classroom. I am not an expert in any one subject, but I...

...practice for me; I use some practices that have personally helped me as someone with dyslexia. I love random history (the history of salt, the reason we say the word OK, and everything in between) , true crime, everything British, and film/theatre. Most of all, I love to teach. I tutor reading, writing, history, geography,...