Award-Winning AP English Language and Composition Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...questions that led us to the points he was trying to make. While not everything can be taught purely in this fashion, I try to make my lessons focus on principles and processes, creating a deeper understanding of the facts presented in class or in the textbook. I find that this technique works very well with math and physics, where understanding the theory is often the key to being able to see a problem and...

...students with the unique perspectives on typically difficult STEM subjects that I have learned myself over the past few years. I am deeply passionate about mentorship and teaching, and am excited to use the experience I have gained as a teaching assistant, mentor, and preceptor throughout college. I am most adept in biological, chemical, and physical sciences, and am also passionate about helping with college/medical school admissions and admissions exams (SAT, ACT, MCAT).

...happy to tutor in all things English, as this is my strength. I have scored at the 100th percentile on the SAT Reading Comprehension section, and highly on the Writing and other standardized tests assessing English ability. I have also been tutoring since I was in high school, and love to help students improve their writing and reading skills. It helps that I've also worked in the marketing field proofreading copy! I would be more...

...Law. Teaching is in my blood-my mother is a teacher, and she instilled in me the love of helping someone reach his or her potential with compassion and enthusiasm. I have been tutoring since middle school and I don't ever plan on stopping! My favorite subject to tutor is the LSAT, but I also LOVE English, US History, and World History. During my free time, I enjoy reading voraciously, sewing, and volunteering with my church.

...experience. My students have come from a variety of backgrounds, including special needs, and I always work hand-in-hand with parents to identify where the student needs the most help. I've taught Spanish, Hebrew, Arabic, Writing, and resume/career skills, amongst other topics. I believe that for a student to truly succeed, he or she needs to become engaged in the subject beyond the textbook. For example, that's why I incorporate music, art, culture, and media into...

...general homework help. I come from a suburban town near Houston, Texas, where I attended an international studies high school and gained tutoring experience through working and volunteering. I have worked as an assistant teacher for ESL (English as a Second Language) and volunteered as a tutor in both regular and AP subjects throughout my high school years. I have a BA in International Studies, with a minor in Business Administration and a certificate in...

...variety of subjects, but my favorites are Physics, Math, English, and SAT test prep. I strongly believe that every student has the capability to learn anything, as long as the teacher is willing to adapt the lesson plan appropriately. As such, I tailor my tutoring sessions to the individual student to ensure that no time is wasted. In my spare time, I enjoy riding my bike, playing computer games, and playing guitar.

...staff in community education techniques allowed me to refine my own abilities to transmit information. Working with a language barrier, I learned how to break down complex ideas into more concrete and understandable topics and deliver that information. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Literature, Writing, French, and both U.S. and World History. I enjoy helping students solve complex problems and learn critical thinking skills. In my spare...

...I do. I am originally from Los Angeles, but I moved to rural Pennsylvania for college. I fell in love with the east coast after my first fall season. I recently graduated from Bucknell University, Summa Cum Laude, with a final GPA of 3.93. I pursued 3 majors: English, History, and Spanish, and was the President of Bucknell Student Government from 2015 to 2016. I worked in the Bucknell Writing Center, where I received formal...

...can learn, and I firmly believe every student can excel in these areas. My personal teaching philosophy is that learning should be fun. I will work hard to connect students' tutoring needs with their personal interests, whether it's making phonics practice into a fun game, or showing how literary concepts exist in popular culture as much as they do in the classics. For fun, I enjoy running, music (I play cello and piano), reading just...

...no subject out of reach of a passionate and curious mind. I therefore strive not just to communicate content, but to instill a passion that will drive self motivated learning. Whether discussing The Great Gatsby or reviewing the Navier Stokes Equations for fluid dynamics, I am excited to share my enthusiasm for learning with a younger generation. I am currently working as a full-time engineer for NASA, but in my free time I enjoy mountain...

...experience tutoring Russian as a foreign language, and am most comfortable tutoring students in basic and intermediate reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. My philosophy on tutoring is crafting the pace and structure of each lesson to the student's individual needs and talents. It is important to provide a framework for each student to develop their own individual writing and learning style. In regards to test prep, learning content comes first, but learning how to...

...my students where learning and exams and homework lose their, often negative, connotations and, instead, become exciting opportunities that promote an insatiable intellectual curiosity and encourage a level of pride in a students recognizable accomplishments. The world is a scary place, especially for those who know little about it. One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching culture, is building a level of tolerance in students that allows them to come face to face with...

...working with all levels of learning. I earned my Ph.D. from Georgetown University in German Studies in 2012, and my MA from the University of Chicago in the Humanities. My main areas of expertise are in German and English language and literature, including an emphasis on writing, reading, speaking, and listening comprehension, as well as essay writing at all levels. I've taught at Georgetown University for seven years, and presently teach at the German Language...

...teaching and absolutely adore instilling a love for reading, writing, and literature in those that I work with. I know that these are not the easiest subjects to love, but I believe that by starting with materials a student is passionate about and working up to more daunting and difficult ones, love (or at least tolerance) can be achieved. To put myself through school I have been working as a special-needs nanny for a family...

...of William and Mary. In my tutoring sessions, I hope to capture the basics of the subject, establish an efficient but comfortable schedule, and progress from there according to the student's strengths and weaknesses. This may change depending on the student's needs however, as I understand each student has a different mode of learning. Above all else, having fun and enjoying our lessons is of most importance. I look forward to working with you and...

...For children, I believe that learning must be fun. I make sure students are fully engaged by making class interesting and exciting. I have had success with students who are struggling, students who are advanced, student who are on the spectrum, and more. I have a B.A. from George Mason University, as well as a TEFL certification. I'm happy to tutor students of any age. I look forward to working with you!

...start and was the founding tutor in Shepherd University's Writing Center and worked as a research assistant for a professor on her book. I have taught English/Language Arts in both middle and high school. I am very passionate about both reading and writing. I have taught theatre, ELA, career investigations, and journalism and helped develop a student led news program. I have also taught Classical Education which included intense studies in Shakespeare, Latin, and philosophy....

...strengths and challenges. I believe in creating a supportive environment where students can develop critical skills, such as reading comprehension and analytical thinking, which are essential for success beyond the classroom. I am particularly passionate about guiding high school students through the intricacies of literature and writing, helping them articulate their personal narratives in compelling college essays, specifically those tailored for T20 universities. My background includes managing a tutoring company in high school and mentoring...

...Biology, with minors in Chemistry and Art History; I am in the process of applying for graduate school to study Environmental Sustainability. My love of nature and the outdoors really strengthened my desire to pursue a career in environmental science. Although science is what I have chosen to study, I am extremely strong in the areas of reading, writing, editing, history and general social studies. In high school I excelled in AP Composition, Literature, World...