Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Leesburg, VA

I am a constant learner with a passion for not only helping students achieve their highest potential academically, but also acquire some level of comfort, if not pleasure, from reading and writing. I thoroughly enjoy working with young people and find that the learning is always a two-way process when I interact with students.... I am always researching strategies and methods to help students connect with the subject matter and work through challenging assignments. I...

...speech tutor, but can help others with writing, reading, and also academic English as well. I have lived in the US all my life, so I know what an English teacher looks for and wants. Lastly, I really love art. I have been working as a freelance professional photographer since 2011. I have a strong...

I strive to help both struggling and ambitious students in a way that is tailored, effective, and efficient.

...& Brain Sciences and Criminal Justice. While I have a background in tutoring a variety of subjects, I do have a soft spot for psychology, sociology, and the humanities. I enjoy tutoring because it is a great opportunity for me to learn along with students. Being able to adapt how I teach in order to provide...

...understand concepts and reinforce skills learned in their class. However, I also love helping students prep for SAT, GED, MBLEx, and other standardized test and even give proven ways to relieve test anxiety. My goals when working with a student is to help them feel comfortable with whatever they are trying to achieve. I hope...

...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,...

...to high school trivia competitions. I have a bachelor's degree in theatre and digital video from James Madison University. With an MFA in Creative Writing Fiction from George Mason University, I have an education in English and narrative structure. I've spent the last five years working at a college, most recently in admissions and application...

...of the strongest ones. My teaching experiences in 6th, 5th, and 3rd grade, as well as my peer tutoring in college, have given me a range of strategies for helping students learn to be effective readers and writers. As a bookworm and writer myself, I strive to find the strategies that I myself use that...

...published researcher and writer, I understand the importance of clear communication and critical thinking, which I incorporate into my tutoring style. Whether it's through public speaking, writing, or research, I help students connect with content in a way that is both engaging and practical for real-world applications. I am an expert in standardize testing prep,...

...and went on to study Theater at the University of the Arts. After my freshman year, I volunteered for an organization called "Art for Africa" in Cape Town, South Africa. There, I worked with 150 primary and high school students from Gugulethu, one of the most violent cities in the world. I helped young people...

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.

...language learner I love the progress of watching a student master a language and stay curious about a culture. I am passionate about writing and love the process of crafting an essay. Finally, I am strong in the skills of reading and writing test prep and enjoy sharing those skills with others. I believe that...

...research, I explore storytelling intricacies, cultural contexts, and language evolution. My focus extends to interdisciplinary studies, exploring literature's intersection with philosophy, psychology, cultural studies, and feminist, gender, and sexuality studies. Through my research, I seek to understand the human condition through language, bridging theory with practice. Beyond academia, this journey is a personal odyssey of...

...4 years of experience in photojournalism and storytelling for the military. I received my certification from the Basic Public Affairs Specialist Course at the Defense Information School (DINFOS) in Fort Meade, MD. While there I learned storytelling, and military journalism and advanced my knowledge of the English language, its syntax, and its grammatical structure. I...

I have a certificate in TEFL and an enthusiastic attitude to creating an inclusive and enjoyable classroom environment.

...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...

...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 history (the history of salt, the reason we say the word OK, and everything in between)...

...top 5% of my class, and am currently obtaining my bachelors in Psychology from the College of William and Mary. In my tutoring sessions, I hope to capture the basics of the subject, establish an efficient but comfortable schedule, and progress from there according to the student's strengths and weaknesses. This may change depending on...

...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...

...an eight grade math and English tutor in a L.A. school. These job experiences, along with my time at Occidental, have imbued in me a passion for working towards improving the quality of and students' interest in education. I am particularly passionate about doing this by tutoring in history, writing, literature and Spanish. In my...