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

...University of Texas at Austin, University of Maryland, and Georgetown University. I received my BA and MA in English Literature and my PhD in Film Studies. I have also worked as a Grader for the AP English Composition test for 7 years. I am here to aid you in any stage of the writing process--from brainstorming ideas to editing a final paper. I specialize in finding a way to get the brilliant ideas in your...

...Sigma Honor Society. I have been tutoring for six years, predominately working with high school students, and have completed over 300 hours of volunteer tutoring. I am very passionate about learning (some may say that I am a nerd!) and strongly believe in learning because one genuinely desires to become knowledgable in the subject, rather than studying to master an exam. It is my utmost desire to watch my students grow and excel. In my...

...love teaching students to read and watching the enormous growth they make once things "click." I believe that every student has the potential to be very successful by building on what they know in small increments and growing confidence in their own abilities. I tutor many subjects but my favorites are reading and writing based- phonics, English literature, and reading comprehension. Reading has been a favorite hobby of mine since elementary school and I love...

I am a graduate of Elmira College. I received my Bachelor's of Science in Speech and Language Disabilities. Since graduating, I have taught children with and without various types of learning disabilities. I have participated in a multitude of trainings to improve my teaching abilities. I hold a TEFL certification as well as extensive experience with children of all ages.

...tutoring students one-on-one, or teaching in small groups, and have found particular success in assisting students with writing assignments - whether in Spanish or in English - and in a variety of subjects: English Literature, World Cultures, History, and Government/Political Science. Beyond teaching and tutoring, I am a "news and political junkie," enjoy reading both fiction and non-fiction, enjoy playing the trumpet and listening to Jazz and Latino Music, and for exercise, enjoy the occasional...

...on Accounting. I also received my Masters in Business Administration. I am a Certified Government Financiam Manager (CGFM) and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Throughout college, I tutored students from grades K-8 in the subjects of Reading and Math. I also tutored my colleagues in the subjects of Accounting, Finance, and Public Speaking. I enjoy tutoring in Accounting because I believe Accounting is a concept that each individual can use in their lifetime, whether it...

...impact. I have a strong passion and knack for literature and the written word. This is more than just a self-promotional claim. Over the course of my high school career, I collected over 23 international writing awards! Particularly relevant achievements include two Scholastic national gold medals for critical essays, the Scholastic American Voices Award, and publication in Scholastic's anthology, "Best Teen Writing of 2017." In short, you and your term papers are in good hands...

...top 98th percentile on the LSAT and specialize in helping students using proven techniques to increase their scores. Specifically, I can help students more easily break down the types of logic games and to distinguish between right and wrong answers in the Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension sections. I enjoy helping others obtain their educational goals, and would love to help increase your test scores, grades or simply to understand your subject area better.... I believe...

...and marketed company services to area high school students. I then attended the University of Virginia School of Law, where I was awarded a full tuition scholarship in part from my LSAT score. I also taught an SAT course for the same testing company during my time in law school. My teaching philosophy is simple: figure out what works for you and assisting you in achieving your best score. I'm pretty much always available to...

...language learners and guide them through hands-on activities emphasizing listening, speaking, writing, and reading skills. Besides the rudimentary tasks affiliated with instructing, teaching is about having patience for students who need more time to grasp particular concepts, while providing a caring and supporting atmosphere where they may blossom. Now, with a few years of teaching under my belt, I have developed a more defined teaching philosophy. Since having established clear teaching objectives through an emphasis...

...My name is Danny and I am a fourth year medical student attending the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. I am currently applying into a surgical specialty for residency and have been inducted to the Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honor society. I will be available for recurring tutoring sessions in the DC area! I have extensive experience tutoring students of all age ranges from elementary through undergraduate years in both...

...received my Bachelor's of Arts from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and will soon receive my Master's of Arts from Howard University. I specialize in tutoring English literature and history. As a historian, history is my strongest subject, as I generally teach historical topics as a narrative rather than just facts. I believe that identifying what a student's interests are, and how they learn the best, can improve their understanding of subjects. I enjoy...

...am excited to be tutoring with Varsity Tutors and look forward to seeing you in the classroom! I have my bachelor's degree in cross-cultural and religious studies and have several years teaching experience in a variety of subjects. My specialties are English, ESL, grammar, literature, reading, history, math and writing, as well as guitar and American Sign Language. With my experience, I am qualified to teach many other subjects as well. I love teaching, especially...

...Ms. Akpan (aka Ms. A) Hi there! My name is Ms. Akpan, but my students like to call me Ms. Ait's shorter, snappier, and a lot easier to remember. As a passionate math tutor for middle schoolers, I've spent over six rewarding years working with children, helping them tackle challenges, celebrate victories, and discover the joy of learning. Teaching math has shown me how to connect complex concepts to everyday life, turning frustration into "aha!"...

I have been teaching junior high and high school English for ten years. I am also an AP English Literature and Composition teacher and a certified ESL instructor.

...a test or in a class. I also specialize in writing and editing essays and am willing to help any student in any level improve their writing skills. Besides that, I took nine AP classes in High School and took six AP tests, receiving scores in the 4-5 level. I have experience working with students from ages 5-19 ears old and am always ready for a challenge. MY goal is to help every student that...

...bit of a language nerd, so I gain special satisfaction from crafting a robust argument or sticking the correct ending on a German adjective. Writing and German grammar are my favorite subjects to tutor. My ability to tailor my instruction to my students' individual needs and learning preferences is my greatest strength as an instructor. Whether a student needs visual aids, kinesthetic games, or cheesy Star Wars puns to make learning engaging and meaningful, I...

...and Creative Writing. I also have a Masters in Education. I am comfortable tutoring all levels English, grammar, writing, literature and related topics. I like to tutor in a way that allows students/clients to discover the answers for themselves instead of me simply telling them the correct way to do something. In my spare time, I am very involved in theater--both at the high school where I teach and also at my local community theater.

...my passion for teaching and education. I am most passionate about tutoring English Literature, World History and Philosophy, with a personal emphasis on reinforcing good study habits and learning techniques to improve both short- and long-term academic performance. I specialize in students on IEPs and who struggle with Executive Function challenges, emphasizing the importance of both short- and long-term development over the course of a year through the building of healthy learning and study habits.

...learning, and discovery is in my blood (though the passion for math never did quite transfer!). I have over ten years of experience as a tutor and teaching assistant, and can help students achieve their learning goals in a wide variety of subjects. I graduated summa cum laude/4.0 from both my graduate program in International Affairs at the George Washington University, and from undergraduate at Mercer University. While at Mercer, I triple majored in International...