Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Rockville, MD

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.

...Bachelor's degrees in Communications, Psychology, and English, I bring a well-rounded perspective to my lessons. My passion for writing and reading, combined with a background in data analytics and research methodologies, allows me to engage students in creative and analytical ways. As a 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...

...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 music, movies, and...

...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...

I believe that knowledge is power and that the only way to become truly aware of the impact that one can have on the world, is to educate one's self. I am #ALWAYS willing to go above and beyond to support those students that I teach.

...past I have worked as a substitute teacher and a tutor. I am a graduate of Juniata College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English, so Literature, Reading Comprehension and Grammar are my strongest subjects, but I also have a lifelong interest in and passion for history. My tutoring style is firm but friendly, and I always try to tie material to current events or things that might help a student relate to the...

...a while, but once I learned the beauty of writing, it became much easier to do. That is why I teach through appreciation; the more you learn to appreciate and have an understanding of the beauty of English and writing, the better you get at it. I am also fluent in Spanish and half Argentinian, so I can assist with spanish language and writing. The best way to teach Spanish is to have the student...

...I taught in DC from 2010-2014, teaching middle school math and 5th & 6th reading. As a dedicated reader and writer, I gained the invaluable experience of sharing some of my own personal reading strategies with my students. I was able to see significant gains from my students, specifically through their increased reading levels, outperformance of Washington, DC grade-level averages on quarterly interim exams, and the recognition of Tier 1 status by my school. I...

...born and raised in Washington D.C., learning to teach during my middle and high school years. Most of my teaching experience comes from teaching taekwondo to students of all ages for the past six years, something that I have continued with in university! While it is not an academic subject, the job has taught me patience and invaluable communication skills that apply to any teaching field. I have experience tutoring in multiple subject areas; however,...

...be back home in the D.C. area after four amazing years studying in Los Angeles, a college career which was punctuated by two professional experiences: a semester-long job back 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...

...Michael Hartsfield and I have been an English teacher for 24 years. I have a BA in 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...

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

...a tutor I assisted students with English and reading proficiency as well as helping students overcome English barriers. In addition, I created practice activities to help students improve their Reading Concepts especially in pronunciation and grammatical topics. In addition to elementary tutoring I have a focus in essay writing and editing specifically for college applications and admissions. In my free time I love to travel and even spent a semester abroad in Greece. My dream...

...world of creative writing and it was there that I first started tutoring other students in English and literary analysis. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English and Women and Gender Studies and I graduated Summa Cum Laude and a member of the honor societies Sigma Tau Delta and Phi Beta Kappa. Throughout my time as an undergraduate, I worked as both a teaching assistant and a writing consultant in the University's writing studio....

I'm a graduate from the University of Virginia having studied Economics & Psychology, with a minor in History, and I am currently obtaining my MBA from the Darden School of Business through the University of Virginia. I have been tutoring for about five years and I enjoy working with students to help them realize their passions for learning. I look forward to working with you!

Teaching, for me, is a wonderful chain reaction that never dies. My teaching philosophy prioritizes the student's learning process and their final takeaway from the classroom. Teaching is about empowering students to grow in their respective worlds and interact with other people effectively, and I am delighted to be a part of that journey for as many students as possible.

...with critically thinking about history, pop culture, and current events. And I run on the ethos that you learn best when you're having fun! I put a lot of emphasis on active learning, unique out-of-the-box activities, and students learning to celebrate what's uniquely wonderful about their tastes and sensibilities. Whether or not your student has larger aspirations for their art or is just looking for a hobby, I thrive on using art as a means...

...deal of experience working with children and adults of all ages. My general focus is in essay writing, grammar, punctuation and editing. My experience extents in editorial writing at a business journal, and I mastered a degree in Journalism/Writing. While substituting, I learned I have an immense joy in educating where I specialize in. I also teach SAT and ACT test prep.I am currently pursuing a teaching certificate. I have been teaching for 9 years...

...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...

...certificate track. I attended a small town private university, Lee University, for my undergrad where I earned my degree in Human Development with a business emphasis. I am currently working on achieving my Masters in Special Education at McDaniel College. My favorite subjects to teach/tutor is English and Social Studies. I enjoy making learning fun. I cater and differentiate my lessons to the individual students, making the lessons more impactful and enjoyable.