Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Rockville, MD

...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 (teacher: Don Sinta), guitar, ukulele, piano, recorder, and more. I am also a NAMACB board-certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and AAPNA registered Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist. I specialize in adaptive yoga for...

...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 struggle with Executive Function challenges, emphasizing the importance of both short- and long-term development over the course of a year through the building of healthy learning and study habits.

...at The Good and the Beautiful (two books, contributing writer to curriculum and library), Guideposts (two articles), and in 2017, I had a non-fiction essay published in Multiples Illuminated: Life with Twins and Triplets, The Toddler to Tween Years. I love learning and strive to always promote an atmosphere that fosters a hunger and thirst for learning and excellence. I also have an especial love for children's literature, believing that immersion in good books is...

...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 have tutored many of my fellow classmates from high school to college, never earning below an A myself in these classes. While I've studied and tutored many subjects, I am especially...

...graders at a Baltimore City middle school. I also served as an Americorps member in a teacher assistant/student mentor role with City Year at Miami Jackson Senior High. During the service term, I worked alongside a teacher to teach Algebra I to predominantly Spanish-speaking ESOL 9th graders. For most of my career, I taught English at secondary grade levels (6-12), utilizing my strong background knowledge from my bachelor's degree in English literature from Vanderbilt University....

...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 crucial to being a good tutor, and that it is always important to give students a sense of ownership and control of the work that they are doing. In my...

...opposite of their own and then be able to walk away from those interactions having not only gained new insight into the world but having also learned to appreciate the beauty of the differences. In my opinion, the most valuable gift a foreign language instructor can give a student is not fluency in the language of instruction, but rather, so deep a love and appreciation of the language and the culture of its people that...

...idea in a lesson or editing session, I normally explain the concept using a fun example, and then allow students to practice with an activity, leaving space for questions throughout. Much of my previous teaching experience comes from a program I volunteered with throughout college, where I taught civic education to 5th graders across the Greater Boston area every week. This experience especially taught me the importance of interactive lessons. I found the most success...

...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 consultant. But no matter the space, the mission remains the sameto meet children where they are and then to structurally and supportively move them forward. With Ms. Crystal as your child's tutor,...

...my knowledge in specific areas, and then tailoring that experience to the needs of the student. I think it is difficult, nearing impossible to learn in an uncomfortable or unwelcoming environment. I would like to help students feel comfortable, heard, able to ask questions and free to make mistakes in the process. I want to reinforce the message that not naturally knowing or understanding something is not a deficiency! It is simply an area in...

...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 range of students who require me to be versatile in my teaching methods. I believe every student should receive all the help they need in order to truly be...

...I am 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...

...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 a source of many future opportunities, and I also always encourage my students to foster critical analysis and writing skills that will help them excel in the classroom and...

...My name is Jacob Pleasure and I have worked in education for six years, all subjects within the umbrella of English being my specialties. I grew up as a slow processor, so I understand the 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...

...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 (grades K- Senior Yr. of college). I am currently a screenwriting and filmmaking instructor for Los Angeles nonprofit organization, Kids in the Spotlight, the EmpowHer Institute, and the Hurston...

...earned a B.A. in English Honors with a Concentration in Literature from George Mason University in December 2023. My academic journey, centered on literature and language, spans classics to contemporary works. Passionate about 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,...

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.

...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 teaching involves incorporating technology, games, and creative activities that help build true understanding, not just memorize facts and information. Outside of the educational realm, I'm an avid reader, a...

...a dedicated tutor with a background in creative writing and general education, I am passionate about fostering a love for learning in my students. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University 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...