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

...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 in Northern VA...

...students transitioning to college-level work. My familiarity with the challenges that students face informs my approach to supporting students struggling with any and all aspects of the writing process, including time management, idea development, argumentation, research, drafting, revising, organization, and editing. Whether students are working on their college applications or preparing an analytical essay, I assist students in all stages of the research and writing process. From the early brainstorming stage to the final draft,...

...activities. I also participated in a research lab that uses eye-tracking equipment to help improve literary efficiency in adults. During my time in the lab, I presented at international conferences and earned the title of co-author on a scientific manuscript. I have tutored many of my fellow classmates from high school to college, never earning below an A myself in these classes. While I've studied and tutored many subjects, I am especially passionate about cultivating...

History Major and Jewish Studies Minor from the University of Virginia. Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center. I enjoy working with students of all ages in a range of different subjects. I am committed to developing tailored learning plans designed to help each student achieve his or her goals.

...Danielle and I am excited to meet you and/or your student. I have a passion for helping people meet their educational goals. With 10 years of experience in a classroom environment and over 3 years' experience teaching virtually I bring knowledge, energy and a personal touch to the classroom and tutoring environment. Let's meet and discuss how I can help you or your child improve - reading skills including decoding, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension....

...and psychology major with a minor in leadership studies at Christopher Newport University who loves to read and write. I love both learning and teaching, and I'm a very social person. I am eager to share my experiences of success (and failure) to help my students do well in their own experiences. I love to travel and experience new things, and I love to integrate my experiences into my learning and my life. I have...

...I have lab managerial responsibilities. My research mentor is apart of the School of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, so I have access to a resources related to these subjects as well. I frequently mentor college undergraduates, present current research in lab meetings, and edit any writing or grants for the lab. I tutor students in a broad range of disciplines from Pre-K to college-aged; however, I am most passionate about public speaking, essay editing,...

...moved to Charlottesville where my husband was finishing his law degree. I had the great privilege of teaching at Monticello High School for two years and recently moved to the Fairfax area. Working one-on-one with students was always the highlight of my teaching day, which is why I am now focusing more on that aspect of teaching. While teaching full-time, I also had the opportunity to work with students in other subject areas such as...

...Michael Hartsfield and I have been an English teacher for 24 years. I have a BA in English with minors in Education 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...

...area working on a presidential campaign and a semester-long stint as an eight grade math and English tutor in a L.A. school. These job experiences, along with my time at Occidental, have imbued in me a passion for working towards improving the quality of and students' interest in education. I am particularly passionate about doing this by tutoring in history, writing, literature and Spanish. In my free time here in D.C. I enjoy taking advantage...

...I graduated from high school when I was 16 years old and went on to study Theater at the University of the Arts. After my freshman year, I volunteered for an organization called "Art for Africa" in Cape Town, South Africa. There, I worked with 150 primary and high school students from Gugulethu, one of the most violent cities in the world. I helped young people use theatre as a vehicle to express themselves and...

I do not fit in stereotypical academic categories. I was a humanities focused liberal arts major, a graduate of the Great Books program at St. John's College. But there I rediscovered a love of math and science which has led me to pursue Physics. I am a hard science geek who loves to read, and I want to help students learn to love all subjects and succeed at them too.

I am a first year medical student who is passionate about both STEM and the humanities. I would love to talk about study strategies and learning techniques that can improve the way you learn. I have been a tutor since 2017 and empowered students to excel at everything from SOLs and SAT to the MCAT

...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 him make progress over time. One of my favorite tutoring experiences was enabled through my Calculus class in high school - a group of my classmates and I taught Calculus concepts to 6th graders by conducting hands-on experiments, and they all caught on quickly. To me, helping others overcome...

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...

...is what makes a student a lifelong learner who doesn't shy away from a challenge or the unknown. I like to inject fun and humor into learning and am the product of some really excellent educators who I like to think inform my teaching style. My tutoring experience began nearly four years ago when I began working with an organization that helps prepare under-served students for the SAT and the college admissions process. I enjoyed...

...specific areas, and then tailoring that experience to the needs of the student. I think it is difficult, nearing impossible to learn in an uncomfortable or unwelcoming environment. I would like to help students feel comfortable, heard, able to ask questions and free to make mistakes in the process. I want to reinforce the message that not naturally knowing or understanding something is not a deficiency! It is simply an area in which one can...

...am a certified ESL instructor). While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am 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...

...2011, I was awarded a M.A. degree in International Education. I finished my teaching career at a performance based assessment school in Manhattan before I moved back to MD in October. Although I am seeking a full time position outside of the classroom, I still enjoy supporting student learning. I know what it is like to struggle in a class (I still cringe when I think about geometry!) and I would love to help someone...

...student-tutor relationships through a student-centered approach to tutoring that accommodates the many forms writers and their writing may take. With this, I am prepared to work with ESL students as well as students with disabilities. In addition to tutoring experience, I have gained a passion for English and writing through this role. I had the honor of representing my university at the Association for Core Texts and Courses (ACTC) Undergraduate Conference in March 2024, accompanied...