Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

I am a recently returned Peace Corps Volunteer with a passion for both teaching and learning. Dependable,dedicated and eager to serve others.Originally from Denver, I have recently relocated to the DC area and am enjoying it's diverse population.

...with over 50 years' experience in teaching a variety of subjects including litigation skills, Equal Employment Opportunity, labor and employment, constitutional law, and civics and government process. I have taught or tutored at all levels from high school through professional training and served for many years as the General Counsel of Graduate School USA, the Nation's premier Federal training institution, and as an instructor for the Federal Government in a variety of subjects. I greatly...

...skills one can possess, and with time, patience, and plenty of practice you can begin to find the words that have been eluding you. I have years of writing experience: as a grant writer for a non-profit, writing opinion pieces for national and international media outlets, and publishing poetry in literary journals and magazines. I can also provide instruction in other subjects such as US and world history, civics and government, advice for applying to...

...I am an experienced and energetic teacher with Varsity Tutors. For children, I believe that learning must be fun. I make sure students are fully engaged by making class interesting and exciting. I have had success with students who are struggling, students who are advanced, student who are on the spectrum, and more. I have a B.A. from George Mason University, as well as a TEFL certification. I'm happy to tutor students of any age....

...winner each of the Overseas Press Club and White House Correspondents' Association awards for my work as a war correspondent, with reporting from all seven continents. My poetry has appeared in several publications, including the book "Put Into Words My Love," and was selected for Color: Story 2020. I write most of my poetry while parallel parking or walking my dogs, Topsie and Batman. I have taught writing, journalism, media studies, political studies, foreign policy...

...my academic career, I have been blessed by so many mentors and teachers who have taken time to help me as an individual and to bolster my curiosity and dedication to learning. I am dedicated to be this inspiration for other students and to give back in the way I have been helped. I have tutored elementary through undergraduate in various sciences and math. I have a lot of experience tutoring students with learning differences...

...of writing experience. I enjoy teaching and absolutely adore instilling a love for reading, writing, and literature in those that I work with. I know that these are not the easiest subjects to love, but I believe that by starting with materials a student is passionate about and working up to more daunting and difficult ones, love (or at least tolerance) can be achieved. To put myself through school I have been working as a...

...Montgomery College and I am currently enrolled in a graduate program in Curriculum and Instruction for TESOL. I have extensive experience teaching English as a foreign in Brazil, and I have also tutored writing at the Washington English Center. My approach to second language teaching and writing is that students should always feel comfortable with making mistakes and that learning does not have to be painfully dullif you learn by making connections with things you...

...in proofreading their materials and am passionate about correct Grammar usage in the English language. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Russian, Spanish and English. I believe in the power of a good education, and that it is essential to find success in many areas of life and connect with people. In my free time, I enjoy playing piano, reading, learning new languages as well as working out...

...and even China, and loved having an audience to share my skills with. I have studied Chinese since 2013. After living and teaching English fully immersed in different parts of Taiwan for two years, I can read both traditional and some simplified! I use my artistic skills to make students experience fun, creative, and interactive with vivid visuals and hands on projects. In the past, my students' ages ranged from 5th grade to middle aged...

...and love helping students discover that same excitement for knowledge. Throughout college, I gained experience teaching peers through one-on-one conference presentations and training new members of the research lab I worked in. I also have hands-on experience working with children by offering homework help and tutoring through Kumon when babysitting. I have a strong background in science and tutor subjects such as Neuroscience, Psychology, and Biology. I also enjoy helping students with English and Creative...

...of the classroom a passion I bring to tutoring. As a tutor, I love to utilize interactive lessons that get students thinking creatively and analytically. When I introduce a new idea in a lesson or editing session, I normally explain the concept using a fun example, and then allow students to practice with an activity, leaving space for questions throughout. Much of my previous teaching experience comes from a program I volunteered with throughout college,...

...the leadership board for the writing-intensive club Writing Circle, acted as a copy editor on the main campus newspaper The Argus, and became an editor on a separate literary magazine, among other 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...

...life. While I enjoy tutoring all kinds of essay skills, english literature is my favorite. I love poetry, plays, and fiction classics -- everything from Shakespeare to Shelly! My dad is a lawyer, and has taught me the value of strong argumentation skills. I have published everything from short stories to journalistic articles, in my college paper or at The New York Times. Most students come to me for my encouraging spirit and fun attitude...

...be tutoring with Varsity Tutors and look forward to seeing you in the classroom! I have my bachelor's degree in cross-cultural and religious studies and have several years teaching experience in a variety of subjects. My specialties are English, ESL, grammar, literature, reading, history, math and writing, as well as guitar and American Sign Language. With my experience, I am qualified to teach many other subjects as well. I love teaching, especially on a one-on-one...

...your rear 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...

I am a current senior at the University of Maryland studying Criminal Justice and English Language and Literature. I love teaching children and using my own knowledge to help others foster an understanding of the same material that is their own.

...and private tutor, giving me the chance to tutor students of all levels, from high school to college. I teach a wide variety of STEM subjects including chemistry, math, physics, and biology, and have worked with students in large classrooms, small group settings, and one-on-one to help them succeed. I'm especially passionate about chemistry, math, and technical writing because I find them to be fun puzzles. My educational background and hands-on training in biomedical research...

...academic success. I am a creative and fun communications professional with extensive writing, editorial consulting, public 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...

With my years of experience tutoring a variety of subjects, I have learned that the best approach to working with students is to prioritize their wants and desires for their work. I am especially skilled in writing across all disciplines, and would be excited to help bring your goals and intentions to life on the page!