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

I am finishing my PhD in Environmental Engineering at Princeton University and hope to teach at a liberal arts college when it is completed. I have benefited from many great mentors in my life and hope to provide similar opportunities to students through this platform.

...an area in which one can make greater improvements, especially with the help of a friendly and encouraging guide. I want to lead students towards academic independence through connecting what they are assigned to learn with what they know well already or what they are skilled at, so that they don't feel as if they are approaching their task with no preparation. I would also like to aid in the development of strategies that are...

...an undergrad at Connecticut College, and I am currently working towards a Master of Arts in Teaching to be a high school social studies teacher. I tutored peers in college in subjects like US History and political science, and I have worked with basic reading and math skills with New American elementary students in Vermont. During my junior year of college, I spent several months in Cuba, where I tutored both elementary school students and...

...working as a forensic DNA technologist in Northern Virginia. I graduated from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA with my Bachelor's in Biochemistry and my Master's in Forensic Science and Law. I was drawn to this major because of my interest in science as well as mysteries (especially Nancy Drew as a kid!). In my free time I enjoy hiking, kayaking, playing tennis, working on arts and crafts, and traveling My love of learning started at...

...teacher. I believe all students can succeed if give the right tools and support. I have experience working with students of all age/grade levels on subjects ranging from history, English, writing, math, and test prep. I believe in empowering students with the skills they can apply across their course work. No two students learn exactly the same way and I spend time getting to know personal learning styles to better tailor their learning experience.

...as an undergraduate at Yale University. While I am available to tutor a wide variety of subjects and tests, including the ACT, I am most passionate about History (as if you couldn't tell already), and I am very excited to teach new students everything that I've had the chance to learn over the last five years. My tutoring experience includes providing general homework help for children with special needs, both in home and at school,...

...studied Physics at the University of Maryland College Park. I took a myriad of AP exams in high school, passing all of them, and am very confident with College Board tests. I have helped students in a 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...

...in Writing Seminars, with additional coursework in Literature, History, Psychology, Sociology and French. I have tutored variously-aged students in different subjects: high school students in English and the SAT Critical Reading and Writing sections; elementary school children in literacy; and adults in basic math. I have also taught World Religions to students at the Columbia University High School Summer Program, and creative writing/literature to high schoolers at the Young Writers Workshop at University of Virginia,...

...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.

...and foremost an educator. I've taught children, adults, high school and college students, as well as graduate students. My main teaching experience is with college students, but I enjoy the challenges of 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...

...favorite subject to tutor is writing and composition skills- I love helping students of all levels find their voice. Reading critically and writing clearly are two of the most important skills students 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...

...Johns Hopkins University studying molecular biology and public health. My goal is to break down concepts into simple terms so that you can understand the concepts and be able to apply these concepts to even problems. I will be completely dedicated to helping you achieve your personal academic goals. My expertise is in biology specifically genetics but I can tutor in various other branches of biology. Due to the strong use of mathematics and statistics...

...than they were when they arrived. First and foremost, my students come to the classroom to learn, in whatever form learning may take. I remind my students that this is a collective process: the student has an obligation to work hard and to desire improvement, and the teacher has an obligation to meet the needs of his or her students, giving them the tools they need to learn. I plan to bring this teaching philosophy...

...on track to receive two Bachelor of Arts degrees: one in English, with a focus in creative writing, as well as one in Neuroscience and Behavior. During my time so far at Wesleyan, I have joined the leadership board for the writing-intensive club Writing Circle, acted as a copy editor on the main campus newspaper The Argus, and become an editor on a separate literary magazine, Route 9. I am also participating in a research...

I am a recent graduate from an international relations masters program. I am especially qualified to teach students in the social sciences. ... My teaching philosophy is to encourage questions and open discussion. I feel that active learning, where students are making the connections themselves is the most beneficial to them. Having a friendly and relaxed space for learning is important to me as well.... Get to know the student. Figure out what they want to...

...order to best grow into the person they desire to be. It takes time to better yourself. Starting something new is usually difficult or easy for some, but continuing to do something that proves to be hard and discouraging is one of the hardest things to do in life. I wish to help instill a "never say die" attitude by aiding you in the skills I love that you wish to learn. When I'm not...

...a double major in English Literature and German. While at Calvin, I had the pleasure of being a conversation group leader, tutor, and teacher's assistant for various college-level German courses. Since graduating, I have gained additional tutoring experience teaching grammar, literature, and composition to middle school students at a home-school tutorial. I have always been a bit of a language nerd, so I gain special satisfaction from crafting a robust argument or sticking the correct...

...Asia from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I also have my CELTA certification, which means I have extra experience working with English Language Learners. Although I am certified to tutor many different subjects, my favorite subjects have always been Social Studies, History, English, and Literature. I am a voracious reader and trivia buff who especially enjoys science fiction, fantasy, and history books. I am also a creative writer in my spare time, and I enjoy many...

...where I studied English Literature and Psychology. In college, I took advantage of scenic Charlottesville, Virginia to enjoy hiking, rowing, and other outdoor activities. After college, I joined Teach For America to teach in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. I am currently a first grade teacher, which is a perfect fit with my passion for literacy. I love teaching students to read and watching the enormous growth they make once things "click." I believe that every...

...an undergraduate student at the University of Pennsylvania. I'm studying Political Science and English, with other directed concentrations in French and Marketing courses. I'm based in Philadelphia and also attended high school in the city, so I know my way around extremely well and would be happy to meet with your student or child wherever is most convenient for them! Please message me if you have any questions, I'm very responsive and always available to...