Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Rockville, MD

...Language) and volunteered as a tutor in both regular and AP subjects throughout my high school years. I have a BA in International Studies, with a minor in Business Administration and a certificate in Community Based Participatory Research. I am very interested in education, and I have spent lots of time studying different education systems and teaching methods. I believe that every single student has a unique way of learning and processing information, so it is...

...Sigma Honor Society. I have been tutoring for six years, predominately working with high school students, and have completed over 300 hours of volunteer tutoring. I am very passionate about learning (some may say that I am a nerd!) and strongly believe in learning because one genuinely desires to become knowledgable in the subject, rather than studying to master an exam. It is my utmost desire to watch my students grow and excel. In my...

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...

...I am able to help students with history, political science, or other social science courses. In addition, I have years of ESL experience, and have a TESOL certificate certifying my professional skills in teaching English. In addition, I am a published author, and was a Senior Editor for the Fletcher Security Review, so I would be happy to help with any writing or editing tasks. Lastly, I have taken the SAT and GRE and scored...

...provided with academically and developmentally appropriate instruction and supports. It is therefore my teaching and tutoring style to appropriately create, differentiate, and modify content and/or lessons to make them accessible, engaging, and rigorous for students with a wide range of ability levels and/or disability classifications. I graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a Master of Arts in History, degree by thesis, and served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in History and Women’s...

...in the D.C. area working on a presidential campaign and a semester-long stint as 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 free time here in D.C. I...

...law school to volunteering to tutor English and test prep skills as a teenager to more extensive coaching and mentoring in my jobs. I assisted in tutoring and training other corps members in specific skills while in AmeriCorps, and in my various roles in the games industry, I put together and led a variety of training sessions for new hires, as well as provided coaching and mentoring for colleagues. I understand the stress and fear...

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.

...My name is AaRron Smith. I am a United States Marine Veteran with over 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 love writing and telling a compelling...

...encourage on my part; as Peter Drucker said, "Knowledge has to be improved, challenged, and increased constantly, or it vanishes". My personal heroes and mentors have been people who have constantly challenged and encouraged me, far beyond my time with them. People are social creatures, and ideas, and therefore movements, events, and accomplishments, are always created through the sharing of knowledge, informed by an understanding of the factors, cultures, and information that surrounds it. To...

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.

...Hopkins University, the top-ranked #1 school of medicine and public health in the nation. During my undergraduate time at the George Washington University, I studied emergency medicine and biology on a Presidential Scholarship. I am also a private admissions consultant for pre-PA students, offering personal statement/supplemental essay editing, and beginning-to-end advising support. Between undergrad and graduate school, I worked as an emergency department technician for three years in an academic Level I Trauma Center and...

...program, which explores the way various texts interact including digital, academic, and functional everyday use and challenges students to bridge the gap between literature and communications studies. My thesis research focuses on students' learning and study habits, especial of English writing and composition, and the implementation of tools that encourage "basic" students towards higher education. In my own experience, I have struggled with motivation, but have been fortunate enough to encounter caring and dedicated educators...

...evident in the way in which she maintains positive rapport with both students and parents. As a lifelong learner, she is constantly staying abreast of the latest educational trends and research to bring more opportunities to both her students and colleagues. ShaRhonda Cleckley has a BA in International Business, MBA in Marketing, and M.Ed. in Adult Education and Learning Theory. She is also a published author of Navigating A Triple Pandemic: Educator's Edition. She resides...

...of a question or idea, complimenting said person of getting a concept right and doing well on a task (because people need a little affirmation to know they are doing well and can be too hard on themselves at times), and walking students through a problem and challenging them a bit if they show understanding and want to go at a faster pace. I believe everyone needs time, guidance, and nourishment in order to best...

...received my Bachelor's of Arts from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and will soon receive my Master's of Arts from Howard University. I specialize in tutoring English literature and history. As a historian, history is my strongest subject, as I generally teach historical topics as a narrative rather than just facts. I believe that identifying what a student's interests are, and how they learn the best, can improve their understanding of subjects. I enjoy...

...am a highly motivated recent graduate of Old Dominion University with plans to attend the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in the fall. I was once a student who needed a lot of help and consistently relied on a tutor for extra guidance, and can therefore relate to my students in many ways. Having a good tutor support system helped get me not only a D1 Football scholarship and but also the grades and...

...groups of students throughout the semester on each major writing assignment. We prioritized iterative and individualized feedback tailored to the needs of each student. Therefore, as a writing tutor here, I focus on more than just a student's singular assignment, paper or essay. When I work with a student, my goal is to make an impact on their underlying writing process so that they walk away with concrete and transferable skills, as well as a...

...always personalized, engaging, and goal-oriented, ensuring that every student learns in a way that works best for them. What I Can Provide? - Tailored lessons designed just for you - Interactive and stress-free learning experience - Proven strategies to boost understanding, retention, and critical thinking I believe learning should be both empowering and enjoyable. By creating a supportive and encouraging environment, I help students develop strong problem-solving skills and a growth mindset. Whether you're preparing...

...am a three-time 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...