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

...first job as a tutor is to analyze each student's learning style, strengths, weaknesses, and motivations and tailor an individual growth plan for that student based on those findings. Tutoring, like teaching, is both art and science. My experience in working with thousands of students over the years has taught me crucial elements of both aspects and I am very anxious and excited to bring my skills to your learner to maximize his or her...

...am a hardworking and dedicated individual who enjoys learning for the unadulterated sake of learning. It would be an honor to help you or your child love learning as much as 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....

...am currently a Sophomore at the University of Georgia studying Exercise and Sports Science with the hopes of becoming an Athletic Trainer. I first began tutoring in middle school. I went to local elementary school and taught after school programs in computer science. Since then I have done some tutoring at a local library for students who needed homework help (high school) and have helped teach tennis at an after school program. I know that...

...help you or your child improve - reading skills including decoding, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. -ESL skills including listening, reading, speaking and writing English - elementary math - science and social studies In addition to being an educator I am also a mother. I understand the desire as a parent to see my child succeed. Let's work together to help your child reach their academic potential. I look forward to seeing you soon!

...visual arts, reading, and history. I graduated from Loudoun County High School in the top 5% of my class, and am currently obtaining my bachelors in Psychology from the College 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...

...graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Iowa State University in May of 2017. I then worked as a research assistant at the University of Chicago. In college, I loved sharing the knowledge and material that I learned over the course of my schooling. As an undergrad, I worked as a teaching assistant under the supervision of a professor and a graduate student. As a tutor I plan to give my best...

...school in Southeast DC, and as such have really developed hands-on and behavioral management skills with children. Furthermore, I focused on early literacy skills and teaching techniques that I believe make me a good tutor. My literacy tutor training combined with both my undergraduate degree in English and graduate degree in Gender Policy, makes me a good tutor because I have both the teaching experience and the academic knowledge to help those who need it....

...evident in the way in which she maintains positive rapport with both students and parents. As a lifelong learner, she is constantly staying abreast of the latest educational trends and research to bring more opportunities to both her students and colleagues. ShaRhonda Cleckley has a BA in International Business, MBA in Marketing, and M.Ed. in Adult Education and Learning Theory. She is also a published author of Navigating A Triple Pandemic: Educator's Edition. She resides...

...with individuals to develop a long term career plan that would help them achieve their goals. In undergrad at the University of Illinois, I completed a degree in International Business and Marketing, with a minor in French. I then went on to get my Master's Degree in Public Administration at Cornell University. While there, I interned with both local and federal governments, which taught me how to write and communicate to a variety of stakeholders....

...Some choose Starbucks frappuccinos, some choose pizza delivery, and one girl insisted I come shopping with her after the session and offer fashion tips, though thats usually not in the job description. The direction that my experience with each student takes is independently influenced by who they are, what they want, and how they learn. How sessions are crafted is almost entirely in the students hands, but the one component that remains constant across the...

I'm a recent Yale grad living in Washington, D.C., where I work for the Washington Nationals. I'm a lifelong sports fanatic and love helping out those seeking to meet their academic goals!

...strong education has been essential to making me the individual that I am today, and I want to give other students that same opportunity to benefit and advance with education. I have tutored Russian to college-aged students and spent time in high school tutoring other students as well. Furthermore,. I taught music lessons to elementary students for three years during my college years. I am excited to meet new students and to help them achieve...

...I do in our session is boost your confidence. I am patient and I like for you to ask me any questions you have. I want you to learn the skills necessary to write A+ papers! The classes I have taught include writing, humanities, humanities with an Africana emphasis, literary theory, American literature, British literature, women's literature, and African American literature. But I can tutor you in any subject as long as there is a...

...and was given the opportunity to study abroad at Cambridge University. In addition to my love of literature, I'm passionate about teaching and have been tutoring or working jobs in education since I was in middle school. Most recently, I worked as a high school English teacher. Whether it's a higher score on the (P)SAT or ACT, a critical eye on a tough essay, or something related to my arts interests, I can't wait to...

...rhetoric, writing, and language. After college, I went into communications; I worked with both local and national associations. After several years, I decided to return to school for a Master in Teaching. I earned an MA in Teaching from the University of Maryland, University College concentrating in Secondary English Education. Upon graduation, I began working for the largest public school system in Maryland where I remain presently. In my near-decade of classroom instruction, I have...

...guys! My name is Ria Purcell. I am a recent Bachelor's of English graduate of 2023 from Oregon State University. I am really looking forward to working with struggling children in terms of their studies. My particular teaching strategies include working with the student one-on-one and motivating them that they can do it! I never had any academic help growing up so I want to be that person for people that I never had. My...

...ESL, essay writing, and reading and writing test prep. I love ESL because as language learner I love the progress of watching a student master a language and stay curious about a culture. I am passionate about writing and love the process of crafting an essay. Finally, I am strong in the skills of reading and writing test prep and enjoy sharing those skills with others. I believe that learning, at any age, must be...

...love to teach and I think the best part is sharing my knowledge over a variety of subjects and making connections to previous experiences or existing background knowledge. I tutor in all subjects: math, history, science, and language arts - in grades K-8th. I believe that teaching includes building interest and engagement with students. When they are interested in the topic, they are more willing to participate, ask questions, and ultimately master the content.

...a writer and communications strategist who works in crewed planetary exploration at NASA. I'm currently based in Washington, DC, and live just a few blocks from the Capitol. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and a Master of Liberal Arts in journalism from the Harvard University Extension School. I'm also currently pursuing a Master of Music in music production from Berklee...

...I remember thinking I didn't even know what I didn't know, and I had no idea where to start or how to ask for help. In our sessions, we can be candid. We can struggle openly and find conclusions together, and I promise to work with you to help you not only navigate the issues at hand, but gain the skills to keep doing it on your own. I can't wait to meet you!