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

...also working at an alternative private school as a substitute teacher and tutor for middle and high school students. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about philosophy- but then again, what ISN'T philosophy? I love to encourage students to use their intellect, independence, and self-advocation to challenge and question the world around them (making them philosophers too!) Outside of traditional education, I also love working with students to figure...

I am a lifelong learner who enjoys helping others learn as well. I currently am studying for my doctorate in Clinical Psychology and hold 2 master's degrees in Clinical Psychology (M.A. and M.P.S.). I work with kids and adolescents in my clinical training position and enjoy helping others work through obstacles.

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.

...adult student at Towson University, and I'm studying to be an English teacher. I'm a firm believer that everyone can enjoy reading and writing, and each person writes and learns differently which I believe to be the beauty of English and part of why I want to teach it. When I was younger I was a student who struggled immensely, but the truth is I found the passion for it, and that passion became success.

...health professional who loves writing, literature, and learning new things. I'm passionate about helping students harness the power of words to tell compelling stories and express their thoughts clearly. I'm also an expert in writing personal statements, resumes, and cover letters for college or grad school applications. Whether you want to improve your writing skills, enhance your reading comprehension, or create a standout application, I'm here to guide and support you! Let's work together to...

...math, English, and biology to pre-K through middle school students. At my high school, I tutored beginning Latin, peer-reviewed papers, and worked as the costume supervisor for several productions. For two summers, I had a costume internship at the Sitar Arts Center and worked with six- to seventeen-year-olds. In my spare time, I read, kayak, hang out in my hammock, and train in jiu jitsu. Of the subjects I tutor, I am most passionate about...

...with their research and writing skills. Between undergrad and grad school, I taught English in rural France to high-school students, and loved seeing the improvement and learning from my students over the course of the year. My Master's degrees in History and Library and Information Science are from the University of Maryland. Because of my passion for aerospace history, during my time at UMD I worked as a teaching assistant for a course on NASA's...

...and Cultures of 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...

...the classroom, I focused on remedial English and phonics in small groups and one-on-one sessions. I also led extra-curricular activities in environmental education, drama, music, art, and writing. I graduated from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. I majored in English and received high honors for my senior thesis on women's poetry of the Beat Generation. While in school I volunteered tutoring adults in ESL and GED preparation. Currently, I tutor in...

...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 in biology, I can also tutor in both of these areas. Lastly, I often write as a hobby and take numerous humanities credits at Hopkins so I can confidently...

...off and still feel like you're not making the progress you want to on your own. So, I'd like to be that aid to keep you on that upward trajectory and make sure you succeed! I received my Associate's Degree in Arts from College of the Desert and my Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz. I primarily tutor in the social sciences and social studies, but have retained enough...

...Criminal Justice. This fall I will be attending the University of Maryland King Carey School of Law! I have an array of tutoring experiences, beginning in high school when I tutored elementary and middle school kids in subjects ranging from math and science to social studies and English. In college I was an active research assistance, and assisted in student teaching. Even after college, during a volunteer trip abroad, I got the chance to help...

...State University 13 years ago and went straight to law school at Washington and Lee University right here in Virginia. One of my favorite parts of my current job is interacting with law student interns and paralegals and teaching them about the law. I do not get to do that often enough though, and so I thought of tutoring as a great way to be able to teach more students. I excel at Writing, Literature,...

I have worked both part-time and full-time for independent schools for 8 years, and now, I am excited to develop my abilities on this platform! "Creative" and "knowledgeable" are adjectives used to describe me, and they are my defining strengths as a teacher. Over time, I have also honed the focus and organization that now define me as an educator. This effort made me driven, hardworking, and nurtured a sincere empathy for my students.

...great personal satisfaction. I have a bachelor's degree in English from Towson University and a master's degree in library science from the University of Maryland, College Park, and I lived in Spain during college to improve my Spanish and expand my cultural appreciation and understanding. I greatly enjoy tutoring in writing and Spanish because language and communication are my most natural talents, and communication is an essential skill for any person. My teaching philosophy is...

Hello! I'm a second-year college student currently attending Oberlin College for Creative Writing and Comparative Literature, and planning to minor in Spanish and Musical Studies. I tutor Middle School and High School reading and writing, essay writing help, AP Literature and Spanish levels 1 and 2. I've studied Spanish for over ten years and I'm very passionate about language, especially how it works both grammatically and artistically to communicate ideas and arguments.

...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. I pursued 3 majors: English, History, and Spanish, and was the President of Bucknell Student Government from 2015 to 2016. I worked in the Bucknell Writing Center, where I received formal education and instruction in tutoring and mentorship.

...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 ages of 5 to adults. I enjoy tutoring English and writing the most because I was strong in this...

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.

...teaching students about the tools and methods of AP Language and Composition as well as AP Literature. I believe that the skills gained in these classes are vital to one's ability to write compelling arguments and analysis - a lifetime tool! Being an author, poet, and avid consumer of literature, I would say that my favorite part of English is the different styles of writing in which a writer can get their ideas and messages...