Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...based on the individual's needs and comfort level. I was a Psychology major in college and have been in counseling positions for the last 10 years. My approach involves spending some initial time discussing what the client's needs or concerns are in order to make sure I understand the goal. From there I discuss possible approaches, suggesting more than one to see what would work best for the client and motivate him/her the most, and...

...English tutor with a passion for teaching and helping students feel confident on test day -- and get the scores they want. I graduated magna cum laude from Boston College with a B.A. in English, and I am working on my Master's degree at New York University in Literary Reportage. I also have a degree in Documentary Film from George Washington University. I have worked as a writer and journalist for the past five years,...

...so that they feel comfortable when taking their tests or writing their papers. I'm a very positive person and I am a good listener. I will listen to the student to understand exactly where we should focus more attention on. Sessions with me will not only be filled with knowledge and understanding but also smiles and laughs. I love to swim, dance, shop, watch movies and hang out with friends. I look forward to working...

...help! I understand that every student is different, and that we do not all learn the same way. I seek to adapt to you. English is a difficult language to master, and I look forward to applying my knowledge and skill to improving your writing or reading. I earned my Bachelor's Degree from Allegheny College in 2006, and my Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from George Mason University in 2013. I am currently...

...State University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with honors and completed my pre-medical designation. Since graduation, I have worked on a wide variety of engineering projects, from NASA spacecraft to medical devices. I have also secured acceptance to medical school and am planning to attend next Fall. I am an experienced student in most Math, Science and Engineering specialties, but I am also passionate about English, Literature and History. I greatly...

I'm originally from Boston and I graduated from Wesleyan University in Connecticut, where I majored in Government and Sociology. During my junior year, I studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. After graduating, I moved to Washington, D.C. to pursue an internship in the federal government and I've stayed here ever since.

...learning, books, English, history, philosophy, words, and the beauty, logic, and subtleties of language. I am a creative teacher by trade and by nature, and find great satisfaction and joy in bringing out the best in my students. For me, few thrills equal the amazing symmetry, the intense dynamism, of the teacher-student relationship. I appreciate the challenges of teaching, and do not rest until my students "found what they are looking for."

...from Georgetown University. Upon graduation, I'll be working full-time at an accounting firm in the area. At Georgetown, I studied business (accounting and finance) and mathematics in college. I've always loved learning and like reading about an array of subjects, from chemistry to history. I also love to work with students, and have participated in various tutoring programs and teaching assistant positions throughout college. Outside of school, I like to travel around and take adventures...

...from Georgetown University Law Center this May. I attended undergrad at the University of Florida with a B.A. in Philosophy and Spanish. Since I was 15, I have helped students from 12-22 comprehend Spanish. I also tutor in personal statements, philosophy essays, and general essay writing for college students. My favorite section of the LSAT was Logic Games, so I tutor in this area as well. Spanish is my passion, as I have been studying...

...and American Literature, and a MA in International Relations. I have three years of experience teaching ESL in Taipei, Taiwan, to students of all ages, including adult business classes. I also worked for two years as an editor and writer with Caves Books Publishing in Taipei, on a range of English Language grammar curriculum materials. I enjoy teaching, as well as the dynamic and interaction that comes with being in a classroom and school community.

...Dartmouth College, where I double majored in Government and Anthropology. Currently, I am working as a Paralegal for a public interest law firm in Washington, DC. I have experience tutoring students at several different age levels. During my time at Dartmouth, I served as a study group leader in Governmental Statistics, where I reviewed homework assignments with students, explained central concepts and formulas used in statistics, and helped students prepare for their final projects conducting...

I am a rising college sophomore. I enjoy tutoring students of all ages. Aside from tutoring, I play basketball at the college level. After college I would like to attend law school in hopes of becoming a corporate lawyer. Overall, I really do enjoy helping people, whether it's with tutoring or otherwise. Later on life, I want to open an orphanage to raise kids.

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...University of Maryland, Baltimore County with a B.A. in history and a minor in music. I am currently finishing a two-year contract with Teach for America program in Memphis, where I teach first grade. I have worked with upper elementary students (grades 3-5) as well as high school students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about tutoring reading, writing, and history. I believe in building relationships with students and...

My major strength as a tutor is my ability to demystify advanced material by breaking it down into simple pieces using everyday language. I impress upon students that the only thing that makes a topic easy or difficult is whether they know it already, and my job is to help them turn difficult topics into easy ones. I emphasize effort over ability.

...should have access to quality tutoring and other resources that foster and promote growth and push students to realize their full potential. Tutoring is something that I have always done to give back to my community. I have been a tutor since I was in middle school and now as an attorney, I enjoy tutoring just as much as I did when I first started, if not more. I have worked with students from all...