Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Washington DC

I am a lawyer in the Washington, D.C. area. I tutor in the test prep space - primarily for the SAT, ACT, and LSAT. I graduated from the University of Alabama in 2013, where I was a National Merit Scholar. I then spent...

...at Johns Hopkins University studying molecular biology and public health. My goal is to break down concepts into simple terms so that you can understand the concepts and be able to apply these concepts to even problems. I will be completely dedicated to helping you achieve your personal academic goals. My expertise is in biology specifically genetics but I can tutor in various other branches of biology. Due to the strong use of mathematics and...

...Cambridge in England and Pepperdine University in California. I have also studied abroad in Switzerland, Jordan, and Germany. While my degrees are in Religious Studies and Religious Conflict, I have a love for all things reading, writing, and the humanities. I believe that all students are capable of writing pieces of work that they are proud of, that reflect their voice and ideas, and that make a difference in their spheres of influence and throughout...

...set to apply to law school in the fall. I have years of experience working with children and teenagers in academic and non-academic settings. Additionally, I have a very diverse range of interests and hobbies, including being a varsity athlete, conducting on campus psychological research, and watching Jeopardy! I seek to make my sessions as "unboring" as possible, as I believe a combination of effective teaching and fun is unmatchable. If you are looking for...

I graduated college with Aerospace Engineering and Political Science degrees with honors and continue to do work that combines social sciences and STEM concepts.

...-- and I think, no matter your age, we all can appreciate to the transformative power of stories. Not everyone finds their words easily, and some even feel ashamed to take time to express themselves. But I was a ballet dancer for ten years, and I think my rigor, determination, and sense of balance passes on to my students. I like to explore the city with my friends, see a play on the weekend, or...

...Colorado and the University of York. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and my Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics. I have travelled extensively and lived abroad for many years. My teaching experiences include adults and children online in Japan; children in person in Samoa as part of my U.S. Peace Corps service; adults while living in China and children again living in the U.S. I am most passionate about tutoring in English,...

...reader and writer. Writing is a valuable skill that will take you far in college and even when applying for jobs, internships, and graduate schools. I love to work with students at all levels and students with different learning styles. My goal is to not only help students master the subject, but also to help them identify which study tools work best for them. Outside of academics, I am interested in gardening, playing piano, reading,...

...received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in German. I studied abroad in Berlin, Germany for two semesters, during which time I studied the German language, history, and culture Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, tutoring children of immigrants in California for the "No Child Left Behind" program; adults in Manhattan looking to improve their English (as I am a certified ESL instructor); and private clients in the Veneto region...

Hi everyone! I'm currently on a gap year between high school and college, working as an intern at The Hill (thehill.com) in DC. I'm super interested in politics, journalism, and civic engagement, and I will be starting at Yale next year.

I am a 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 help you reach your goals!

I want my students to learn! I love learning and want to share what I know! I know school and test preparation can be stressful. I remember taking the SSATs, PSATs, and the SAT and I remember that it wasn't all that much fun. However, with preparation, there are many rewards to learning, test taking and academic success! With hard work, preparation and a little help, my students will have lots to brag about too!

...effort, I feel confident in my ability to guide other students through a similar process. In terms of teaching experience, I taught ESL at a high school in Thailand, I co-taught Environmental Education to middle school students in Cameroon (in French), and I also tutored middle school students in math and Spanish while I was in high school. I have spent the past year in study groups with my peers, and feel very comfortable explaining...

I've tutored in London for over seven years, and I love the process of helping a student progress and gradually get better at a subject. It's what motivates me to keep teaching.

...directly to improved performance on assessments, essays, and standardized tests (particularly the AP exams). Additionally, I've always been one of those weird people who didn't hate their standardized test experience. As much as anyone can, I enjoy the puzzle of trying to figure out what the person who wrote each question is trying to get at. Moreover, I strongly believe that skill is learnable and through deliberate practice anyone can become confident in their ability...

...I have learned the importance of balance, sacrifice, and gained confidence; working in highly competitive environments that require teamwork. Making the transition from growing up in Lansing, Michigan to studying at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia has allowed me to develop greater independence and cultural awareness while learning to cope with the constant ambiguity of overcoming cultural barriers and other challenges. My in-depth study of Philosophy, in conjunction with the distinguished Honor System...

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!

...found the most success when I implemented exercises that connected ideas to the real world, like writing a letter to a congressperson. Additionally, I spent three years as an associate editor for the Harvard Crimson newspaper, a position that granted me experience both writing and editing articles as well as mentoring freshman writers one-on-one. I spent hours every week in the dining hall working with writers to copyedit both reported pieces and personal essays. As...

...DC and abroad. I have experience working in afterschool programs as a tutor in DC public schools with K-5 students, teaching and tutoring ESL to adult learners in DC, tutoring and co-teaching a 3rd grade classroom in Nicaragua, and teaching a 2nd grade class in Liberia. I'm comfortable not only with tutoring, but also as a teacher, using a curriculum (including Common Core standards) to craft an individualized learning plan for a student and finding...

...Science degree in Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University with a minor in Entrepreneurship and Management. In my previous tutoring experience, I've worked with students of ages ranging from 10 to 18. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite to teach are Math, Chemistry, Physics, and Test Prep, because they provide the greatest problem solving challenges. I enjoy working through difficult problems with students, because I believe that with the right guidance,...