Award-Winning AP English Language and Composition Tutors serving Washington DC

...from the properties of air to infectious disease spread. I thoroughly enjoyed working with the young children and can only hope that my efforts to plant the seed of scientific curiosity in them will not be in vain. Since relocating to Boston, I have not found an opportunity to work with students in an academic setting and I strongly believe that working with Varsity Tutors would be a great way to exercise my love for...

...with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Women and Gender Studies. Currently I am earning a Masters of Arts with a degree in Criminal Justice. I enjoy learning about new subjects but my absolute favorites are English and History. I have been tutoring kids and adults for 6 years and I enjoy all age groups. Many of the kids I have tutored are in elementary school but I am able to tutor anyone between the...

My goal is to help my students enjoy learning and to feel as confident as possible in subjects where they experience difficulties. I aim to set my students up for "small wins" as they master a more challenging subject, so that they can derive greater confidence and a sense of accomplishment as they learn.

...am a college Professor of English, which includes academic writing and literature primarily. I earned my Master's and Doctoral Degrees in English with an emphasis in American literature. I have been teaching at the college level for about 20 years. I believe that every student can develop their writing skills. More importantly, I approach writing as a learning skill, which means as you develop your writing skills, you simultaneously develop your learning skills necessary for...

...am a current college student at the University of Maryland as a Secondary Education and Government and Politics double major. I am passionate about the realm of education and creating change in my community. In the past I have worked with children aged 4-18 as a swim coach, which taught me the benefits of patience and versatility. I hope to eventually pursue a career in education policy, where I can help to enact necessary changes...

...My name is Theo and I'm a Writing Seminars major at Johns Hopkins. I really enjoy tutoring students of all ages and abilities, and have spent my time in college doing just that. I have a great deal of experience working with different personalities, learning styles, and comprehension levels. When tutoring students, I like to make the experience as pleasant as possible. I've had my fair share of terrible teachers (haven't we all?!) and my...

Hi! I'm Eileen and I'm excited to teach you any subjects you might be looking for any extra tutoring in :)

...am a junior studying Government and International Politics at George Mason University. I have considerable experience in teaching and tutoring others. Since early high school, I have tutored a wide range of ages and topics - from children learning science to freshmen in English 101. My teaching style focuses on coveying information in an engaging way. Much of the content, like history and politics, can sometimes be daunting - with dates, names, and events that...

...college students and professional playwrights. In both academic and artistic settings, I love language almost as much as I love learning about the people I'm working with and fine-tuning the ways I work with them. My goal is always to make the process as productive and supportive as possible. I see tutoring as collaboration between tutor and student. I like to start by helping a student discover what they find interesting about an assignment and...

...when you share the experience with your peers. I actively tutored through the English, Math and Science National Honor Societies in high school. I also have experience working for Kumon, tutoring younger students ranging from the ages of 4-11. I love seeing the excitement in younger learner's eyes as they see their determination pay off. This is just as wonderful as watching the relief on an older students face as they get through a challenging...

...have also tutored at the university level in writing centers, where I supported undergraduates with academic writing, research organization, and revision strategies. This range of experience allows me to understand and support the full progression of literacy development from learning to read to writing with clarity and purpose. I approach each tutoring session with patience, empathy, and a focus on individualized instruction. Whether I'm helping a child grasp reading comprehension or guiding a college student...

...most passionate about Foreign languages and Business. As a former HR Manager, I have had extensive experience working in a corporate environment as well. I am also a pursuing professional actress and filmmaker. I strongly believe that a rich education, be it academically or experienced, leaves a profound impact on one's life, opening doors for an enriched future. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, fitness, and spending time with my dogs.

...especially concerning AP Tests. Study skills and writing skills are another strong asset of mine as over the years I've had the opportunity to learn from teachers and peers alike, as well as develop my own strategies concerning these topics. I am currently working towards a double major in International Comparative Studies and Cultural Anthropology and am thinking about a minor in Education or Psychology. I believe that learning can be an eye-opening and comfortable...

...character. I will challenge and sharpen your critical and analytical skills, refine your ability to communicate effectively and with confidence, develop practical studying skills, and build writing skills for long-term use in test taking, college course work, professional settings, and even your next international adventure! I hope to motivate you to meet your goals and needs, help you learn how to review your own progress, and challenge the notion that growing your mind - to...

...Elementary Education with a minor in Psychology. In addition, I acquired 30 hours of Masters courses in Psychiatric Social Work. I taught in the D.C. Public School System for 22 years and retired in 2014. Teaching has been my since childhood. Playing "School" with my friends was a favorite summer past time. As I watched my mother teach, I thought it to be the most important job in the world. Observing the learning process is...

I am a college graduate with experience tutoring students at all levels and an excellent academic record. I have also worked as a TA in an intro biology lab. I have taken the SSAT, SAT, various AP exams, and the GRE. In my free time I enjoy reading, running, baking, and live music.... It is important to determine what a student already knows, what concepts he or she is comfortable with, and if he or she...

...I am working towards a Bachelor of Architecture and a minor in Italian Studies. Learning has always been a priority in my life, and teaching seems to be in my DNA, as I come from a line of teachers on my mom's side of the family. I found myself drawn to tutoring starting in elementary school when I took it upon myself to teach my younger brother basic algebra and found great satisfaction in watching...

...as Editor in Chief of my high school newspaper. As someone with a passion for writing and reading, I feel that I can be of great service to anyone in need of a little help with any level from elementary to SAT, from middle school to AP level. With so much experience working with kids for the past 5 summers, I know how to create an environment conducive for learning, as well as developing meaningful,...

...of the target audience. I emphasize using imagery and engaging all of the senses in this course. Over the years I have traveled extensively across the US. I have even been to Alaska three times. My overseas travel has included Norway, Ireland, the Netherlands, Japan, and South Korea. I was born in Ohio. My family moved to Miami, Florida at the end of my 4th grade year. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Child Development...