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.

...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 enjoy teaching and assisting students with meeting...

...you. Writing is not easy but it is one of the most essential and rewarding 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...

...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. I...

...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 and practical knowledge at Washington and Jefferson...

...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 such as ADHD, ADD, dyslexia and social...

...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 special-needs nanny for a family with two...

...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 are passionate about, you can do anything!...

...on International Studies and Languages. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, tutoring a variety of ages in English, Russian, and Spanish. I have worked with companies 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...

...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 adults! I am also a self-taught singer,...

...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 Writing. My teaching style is patient and supportive, and I focus on making complex concepts easy to...

...graders across the Greater Boston area every week. This experience especially taught me the importance of interactive lessons. I found the most success when I implemented exercises that connected ideas to the real world, like writing a letter to a congressperson. Additionally, I spent three years as an associate editor for the Harvard Crimson newspaper, a position that granted me experience both writing and editing articles as well as mentoring freshman writers one-on-one. I spent...

...high school to college, never earning below an A myself in these classes. While I've studied and tutored many subjects, I am especially passionate about cultivating a love for reading and writing in students of all ages. Sessions in essay planning, organization, and execution, for example, are often the most fun, as students' voices become clearer the more confident they are in their writing. In my spare time, I of course love to read and...

...learning 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...

...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 level, and I look forward to seeing...

...math and science for high school and below. My favorite subject to tutor is probably history because it was the first field I really fell in love with and hold a profound love for. My teaching philosophy is largely centered around getting students to critically engage with the material so they truly understand what they're supposed to be learning, while also making sure we don't fall behind in any areas. I'd describe my tutoring style...

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.

...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 experience help me bring real-world examples to...

...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 reading comprehension and writing, and I've mentored...

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!