Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Rockville, MD

...the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where I also studied computer science. After college, I became a self-taught web developer and Internet consultant who worked for small businesses as well as major entertainment companies such as Castle Rock and Warner Brothers. I am also a writer and editor, and I excel at helping students improve their writing skills. Additionally, I play a number of instruments, including saxophone, which I majored in at U of M...

...the Classics and Comparative Literature. Since graduation, I have been volunteering in local elections and at the Library of Congress, as well as working as a tutor to pursue my passion for teaching and education. I am most passionate about tutoring English Literature, World History and Philosophy, with a personal emphasis on reinforcing good study habits and learning techniques to improve both short- and long-term academic performance. I specialize in students on IEPs and who...

...instruct and support students with the MLA and APA specialized formats for papers. I also have mentored students to gold, silver, and honorable mention recognition in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. My approach to tutoring is one of mentor and support. I believe that revision is the biggest educator in personal writing and perfecting papers is the key to growth. It is my desire to see students find their own 'voice' in writing and...

...Wesleyan, I joined 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 offer tutoring support with general ELA courses, reading literacy, college essays, poetry, fiction, screenwriting, essay writing, and studying for the SAT. Tutoring is a collaborative process, so I love to provide students with choices in their own learning. This allows students to take ownership of their own education and pursue curiosity-driven learning. In my spare time, I love to pursue my own curiosities by watching video essays and documentaries and discovering new music from...

...Archives Center of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. While I have worked with students in Math, History, and Music, I particularly enjoy working on writing because it feels so satisfying to compose and read a well-written essay. I was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD as a child, and have worked hard building skills and habits to help me succeed in difficult academic and professional settings. I believe that patience and listening are...

...in England and in Spain, and Ive galavanted all around the rest of Europe and parts of northern Africa. Ive taught English in Poland, French in Italy, Spanish in Whales, and a little bit of everything here at home in the U.S. I believe in a healthy, attainable, and holistic approach to education. As a teacher, especially one of languages, literature, and writing, it has always been my goal to craft a safe learning environment...

...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 hours every week in the dining hall working with writers to copyedit both reported pieces and personal essays. As an editor, I make sure to provide sufficient guidance without overstepping. I also have further experience working with middle and high schoolers as a camp counselor, as well...

...voice! Whether they are writing them, reading them, analyzing them, or then using them to command the world's stage, WORDS HAVE POWER! Once young people tap into that power, their lives are forever changed. During my tenure, I have worked with thousands of students from coast-to-coast, from kindergarten through college, and from every background. We've crossed paths in the classroom, in enrichment programs, during my work as a nonprofit leader, and now as an education...

...through connecting what they are assigned to learn with what they know well already or what they are skilled at, so that they don't feel as if they are approaching their task with no preparation. I would also like to aid in the development of strategies that are applicable to general assignments instead of focusing on learning a subject simply to get a certain grade on a test. I will share my own strategies of...

...worked with homeless and foster youth in New York. Then, I traveled to California where I worked with AmeriCorps to counsel and tutor high school students in underserved communities. I am a proud advocate of education. To me, knowledge is power. With being a poet, I have a natural love and appreciation for words. This converted into my interest in English and Literature. Currently, I am a 6th grade Language Arts teacher. I teach a...

...current researcher working in clinical trials and a recent graduate from Boston University's Master in Public Health program. I completed my undergraduate degree from Georgetown University in Economics. I am a bilingual Spanish speaker and regularly interpret in medical setting. I am passionate about teaching and learning, and am available to tutor English, Spanish, Biology, Math, Statistics, History, Health, and everything in between. I look forward to connecting about how I can work with you...

...Asian Studies. I have experience tutoring English and political science at the college level and working as a teacher's assistant for an elementary school summer enrichment program. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, History, and Foreign Languages (Spanish and Korean). I am a firm believer that learning a language is one of the most vital skills a student can have in our global age and can be...

...importance of centralizing student preference and pace, letting that approach guide my tutoring approach. My resume demonstrates the wide variety of contexts in which I have worked, taking on responsibilities such as creating curriculums and lesson plans for full-scale, rigorous high school courses and privately tutoring elementary-level students in English literacy, grammar and vocabulary. I also speak Spanish at an advanced level and have a basic knowledge of most other subjects. Most importantly though, I...

...technology, and an AA degree in Theatre Arts. I am a former Warner Bros., OWN Network, The CW Network, and Hulu television writer, and I have over a decade of entertainment industry experience. I am the CEO of my own production company, Boss Up Productions, and I specialize in "script doctoring" services. I essentially help writers of all levels improve and develop their material. I offer instruction on screenwriting, filmmaking, producing, creative writing, and english...

...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 continuous discovery and appreciation for language's power. I aim to become an insightful scholar in the English field. Eager to tackle new challenges...

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.

...I completed my student teaching in the city of Pittsburgh, and am a licensed teacher in the state of Virginia, where I have been teaching for several years. While my expertise is working with K-6 students in math, reading, writing and standardized test taking, I've tutored students K-12 on algebra, geometry, English (including all AP courses) and history courses. I'm also qualified as a tutor for public speaking including composition and delivery. My style of...

...Maryland Global Campus, I also hold an Associate's degree in Technical Theatre Design and Production. With over 2 years of tutoring experience, I strive to create a supportive learning environment where students feel encouraged to express their ideas and develop their unique voices. My teaching approach emphasizes collaboration and creativity, allowing students to engage deeply with their work. I am motivated by witnessing my students' growth and confidence as they refine their skills, and I...