Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...with students in a variety of subjects, from the arts to core subjects. After graduation, I had the opportunity to work with a nonprofit in Prince George's County; I helped them adapt their summer math program into a virtual format due to the pandemic and subsequently tutored for them. My favorite subjects to tutor are middle school math, English, writing, and theater. I believe wholeheartedly in relating what a student is learning to their real...

...English with minors in Education and Creative Writing. I also have a Masters in Education. I am comfortable tutoring all levels English, grammar, writing, literature and related topics. I like to tutor in a way that allows students/clients to discover the answers for themselves instead of me simply telling them the correct way to do something. In my spare time, I am very involved in theater--both at the high school where I teach and also...

...I am currently a screenwriting and filmmaking instructor for Los Angeles nonprofit organization, Kids in the Spotlight, the EmpowHer Institute, and the Hurston Wright Foundation. I am also a regular visiting professor and guest lecturer at the prestigious Howard University. My greatest accomplishment is my induction into Full Sail University's Hall of Fame in 2023. Just google "Devan Renea" to find out more about my academic and career accomplishments! I look forward to working with...

...I feel that English is the foundation for other learning and it is necessary to be successful later. My tutoring style is very simple. I allow the student to lead the session and I watch to see what they need the most help on. I believe in helping the student learn but not doing everything for them. I am a bookworm and spend much of my free time reading the newest bestseller. I also enjoy...

I am excited to embark on this journey as a Tutor. I am very passionate about working with the younger generation and provide convenient and fun ways to learn, improve and set goals to accomplish. I love the aspect of combining my education experience and remote working into one. I look forward to being a support to our students.

I am a researcher, and evaluation expert with a Ph.D. in Political Science. I am eager to help high school, college, and graduate students improve the quality of their writing and prepare for reading/writing-based exams. In my spare time I enjoy listening to music, reading, and running outside.

I take pride in helping students learn and understand all the components of writing, including audience analysis, research, grammar, style, usage and punctuation. Writing is like a puzzle, and I excel at helping students navigate the process without taking away their writing "voice".

...imagination while building strong literacy skills. My tutoring style is warm, interactive, and student-centered. I believe in meeting students where they are and using creative, personalized strategies to help them thrive. Whether a child needs extra support or just a confidence boost, I aim to make every session engaging, effective, and positive. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy singing, writing, and exploring new places. I've visited over 40 U.S. states and previously lived abroad, and I...

...problem-solving skills, science, etc. I hold a PhD and postodoctoral experience in Biochemistry with Master's in Microbiology. I also hold a CDA course certification for working with early childhood learners. I love helping little learners to read, write, teaching English, Maths, Science, Social Science, History, and other professional advanced subjects. My students can expect to have fun while learning. I use various tools like flashcards, books, related study materials, resources, whiteboards, questionnaires, quizzes, etc. during...

...as an assistant teacher in elementary schools and kids' theater classes. I also have experience critiquing and offering feedback on plays by college students and professional playwrights. In both academic and artistic settings, I love language almost as much as I love learning about the people I'm working with and fine-tuning the ways I work with them. My goal is always to make the process as productive and supportive as possible. I see tutoring as...

...explain the grammar points to beginning students well and also teach methods of association to understand and memorize vocabulary and writing characters. I received As and A-s in college-level Intermediate Spanish, Korean, and Mandarin. I received competitive State Department scholarships for intensive language studythe NSLIY scholarship for Korean and the CLS scholarship for Mandarin. I enjoy learning foreign languages and think intercultural interaction is beautiful. I want to motivate others to learn foreign languages as...

...was a tutor for my high school's Writing Center during my junior and senior years of high school, an opportunity that I never took for granted. There is greatness in being able to work with people of all backgrounds and writing styles, helping them create something they can be proud of. What I was able to help with was not limited to academic writing but extended to college application essays, personal creative works, and even...

...made an outline and study guide for everything! I then began making study guides for my classmates as well because they saw the success I was gaining from organizing and optimizing my notes for maximum understanding and to ace exams. During my time at William Paterson University, I was nominated by my professor for a writing competition, Writing Across the Curriculum, for my outstanding research paper on Human/S*x Trafficking in the Dominican Republic and Haiti....

...poetry; a fun way to provide context to new vocabulary and lexical items. I view drilling exercises as a necessary evil, but I aim to prepare my students for real life experiences by prioritizing meaningful communication as well as grammar. As a writing tutor, I can help with academic and professional writing as well as fiction writing (fiction is my genre concentration at Sarah Lawrence). More specifically, I assist students in clarifying their ideas, fleshing...

...games, and meme references to help teach children! ( That was cringe but I felt it was important to include) I currently have my associate degree and I am on my 3rd year working toward my bachelor's degree. l My plan is to get my degree and work as a third grade teacher in the near future. I know a lot of tricks and what teachers may expect when it comes to graded work!

...Speaking, Leadership, Business Management, Ethics, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, or another area, I am here to guide you every step of the way. Throughout my diverse career, I have had the privilege of wearing many hats as a government executive, educator, leader, motivator, mentor, transformational speaker, author, and business owner. These experiences have given me a wealth of knowledge and practical insights that I am eager to share with you. My academic background, including a Ph.D....

...Tech with a degree in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation. At the VT Writing Center, I helped students of all backgrounds and disciplines get their thoughts on paper. From brainstorming to building structure and flow, I am a strong proponent of discussion as a basis for the writing process. In addition to my experience with undergraduate and graduate students, I have spent several years as an after-school counselor, educator, and mentor for primary and secondary...

...looking to improve their English (as I am a certified ESL instructor). While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Foreign languages and Business. As a former HR Manager, I have had extensive experience working in a corporate environment as well. I am also a pursuing professional actress and filmmaker. I strongly believe that a rich education, be it academically or experienced, leaves a profound impact on one's life, opening...

...those with IEP's I can do great with as well. My favorite subject to teach is English/English Language Arts. The English language is awesome and can be expressed infinitely through many ways of expression. I like to teach students how to write using their five senses for creativity as they can boost their vocabulary and writing content by tapping into their intrinsic self. As an emotional kid growing up, words were colorful and the more...

...through 12 to align with our productions. I love thinking of creative, real-world applicable lessons no matter what the topic. Before starting graduate school at Georgetown, I worked as an assistant at a school for students with learning differences. Differentiation to help students where they are and get them to the next level is a foundational practice for me; I use some practices that have personally helped me as someone with dyslexia. I love random...