Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Rockville, MD

...a action plan for your writing. Come to me with your large writing projects, but also something simple such as a response paper or journal--with a few tools, we can make writing a stress-free process of personal expression. I am also available for personal essay writing, resume writing, screenwriting/creative writing, and application writing. I am a huge movie buff--in fact I regularly teach film and television classes at the university level, so I'm always excited...

I am a graduate of Georgetown University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I also have a law degree from Catholic University. I practiced law for a number of years but decided to pursue my passion of writing. I am a published writer and novelist. I also support organizations that support literacy and education. Reading and writing is fun! Let's get to work to improve your skills.

I'm a college student at Johns Hopkins University, and I've been tutoring in various subjects since the fifth grade. I'm happy to tutor students of all ages, and I'm a cheerful and patient tutor. I'm also willing to work in whatever setting is most comfortable for the student, whether that be a library, a home, etc.

...the students I tutor. My focus is on creating a solid foundation for students to expand their own learning. I strive to make the subject they are dealing with engaging and accessible so that they can increase their performance and become successful, self-reliable students. I am originally from Puerto Rico, I went to college St. Louis, and studied in China for a year. I enjoy water sports, especially scuba diving and paddle boarding, and reading.

...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 breaking students' preconceived notions about what they could and could not do, and I value the interpersonal relationships with my students that I was able to create and maintain to this day. I graduated with my undergrad in 2012 with degrees in International Relations and Spanish, and I was awarded Distinguished...

...test taker. Test taking can involve a lot of repetition and practice, but I strive to help students see the underlying patterns and tricks of the questions. I also have experience with public speaking--I gave speeches to large audiences and "special guests" on two official occasions--and can not only help students with delivery but also with mental preparation. As a Political Science student, I have written many essays on various topics, including development and environmental...

...a positive experience. Writing an essay or dissecting a book really boils down to the art of storytelling -- and I think, no matter your age, we all can appreciate to the transformative power of stories. Not everyone finds their words easily, and some even feel ashamed to take time to express themselves. But I was a ballet dancer for ten years, and I think my rigor, determination, and sense of balance passes on to...

I was born and raised in the Washington, DC area. I graduated from Boston University and currently am an MA candidate in Economics at American University. I have a background in writing and economics. I enjoy writing, learning foreign languages and math. I strive to teach about the quantitative analytical techniques that I learn and that students need to know. ... You are only teaching well if you are also learning new techniques and new ways...

...the course of my years as a tutor, I have seen my students expand their vocabulary and rhetorical skills in English through their study of foreign and classical language. I firmly believe that by grasping the roots of language, students will set themselves apart as writers, not only for standardized tests and in college, but throughout life. During my time off from school I enjoy gardening, fishing, cooking, and when I have the chance, traveling...

...all that matters. I will never define what is successful for my students, I always adhere to how they define their own success. As far as I'm concerned, we're a team, and I'm happy to do what it takes to help them meet their goals. As a graduate of Sewickley Academy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio, I currently possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. I am currently attending Loyola...

...degrees in both Government and History. I attended Robinson Secondary School, a primarily IB school, and took as many IB classes as I could in addition to AP Government. My tutoring experience is primarily with elementary school-age, but I have great rapport with kids K-12. I attended an IB high school (Robinson Secondary School) and took as many IB courses as possible in addition to some AP classes. I will work with students to help...

...and helping them be better prepared to learn on their own outside of tutoring time. All the while, allowing me to develop a finer understanding of the content through teaching and becoming a better communicator and teacher. Though I did eventually stop scholastic tutoring to pursue my passion of healthy food and cooking, my learning and teaching has never and will never stop. True learning happens not with specific material or method but when the...

...helping students to develop English language skills and understand their unique learning styles. I am currently available to tutor literature, writing, reading, grammar and SAT prep. Based on the student’s needs, I will design my tutoring sessions to review academic concepts and teach new ones to fill gaps in the student’s knowledge base. I can also help students with test strategies and teach them approaches to different types of SAT questions, if testing is the...

...tutoring method involves a one-on-one approach with the student. I identify the student's strengths and weaknesses through asking the student to identify their strengths and weaknesses as well as observing the student to get an idea of what areas he or she needs more help with in their class. For test prep lessons, I have my students try to figure out how to do certain problems. I explain the steps to help them solve it...

...in students' successes. I have some knowledge to share, whether it be in SAT/ACT test prep, math, writing, or college apps, and it's fun and satisfying being able to empower others to succeed. In my free time, you'll catch me on my couch (watching a lot of TV -- I'm as sharp-tongued as Lorelai Gilmore), at a pool (playing water polo), at a random sporting event (writing about it for various newspapers), or taking classes...

...Certificate in French Language and Literature. My tutoring career began in high school as a member of the National Honor Society and continued throughout and after college. I now operate my own tutoring company Expert Instruction LLC. The primary goal of my tutoring service is to help students develop a growth mindset and enjoy the process of learning. I provide one-on-one instruction for all levels of math up to and including calculus, French language and...

...I have taught high school English and math courses at all levels, from remedial to Advanced Placement. I currently teach senior English courses, including Advanced Placement Literature and composition. During both my undergraduate and graduate studies, I served as a tutor for both math and English for college students, and as a TA (teaching assistant) in English and Linguistics. In the last several years, I have taught test preparation courses at Gallaudet University for teachers...

...relations and publishing experience in both Seattle and Washington, DC. Having been a professional journalist (ABCnews.com), I speak reporters' language and have a strong sense for how to shape and position essays, stories and other writing assignments. While I tutor for a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Writing and History. I've tutored young students in reading comprehension and writing, and I've mentored young adults in writing and public speaking. I am...

...private school setting and worked extensively with study groups and tutoring throughout my college career. After wrestling through testing myself, I am now helping others with the GRE and SATs, AP and IB exam prep, college admissions, essay writing, K-12 math, English, Spanish, and elementary Hebrew. I have worked with younger students, undergraduate students, and adults in three countries and with a plethora of organizations. I look forward to meeting new people!

...trips; and personally presenting motivational assembly speeches. A high level of communication, organization, and creativity was developed through the interactive sessions with pupils; many of the activities and lessons were planned, lead, and delivered independently and with input from school teachers. I found the impact I made in the positive and productive direction, decision, and achievement of the young pupils to be extremely rewarding. In June 2010, I was selected to be a part of...