Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors in Washington DC

...gaps for younger students, building partially from my own academic experience and partially from 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...

...and am a member of the National Society of College Scholars and Phi Eta 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....

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 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.

...To obtain my degree, I was required to prove mastery of math through Calculus I, Accounting through advanced topics, and at least an intermediate knowledge of Economics. Immediately after graduating, I began working at a public accounting firm, within walking distance of DC, specializing in auditing. My position brought me to clients all around the Northeast, from local DC businesses to multi-billion dollar organizations. I am currently the guitar instructor and co-owner of a private...

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

...kids' theater classes. I also have experience critiquing and offering feedback on plays by college students and professional playwrights. In both academic and artistic settings, I love language almost as much as I love learning about the people I'm working with and fine-tuning the ways I work with them. My goal is always to make the process as productive and supportive as possible. I see tutoring as collaboration between tutor and student. I like to...

...on education is that subject matter must be relatable for a student to care and to want to truly understand as opposed to just getting by. I try to present information in a way that is relevant to the student's interests or provide examples within a context that already exists for the student. I enjoy working with people of all ages; it is exciting to watch a small child light up when they understand something...

...all ages, including graduate students. I can help with all aspects of English Language including vocabulary, reading, researching, writing, proofreading, literature, and editing and more! When it comes to editing, I am able to spot any grammatical and spelling error right at the very minute I begin reading. Also, I can provide suggestions to make a paper sound better and create longer sentences, including creating resumes to look more appealing. I've been making study guides...

...Health. From being a student myself, I understand the important role that additional guidance and assistance plays towards a greater learning experience and overall education. In high school, I was an IB student and took all AP courses for core subjects (English, Spanish, Math, Science) in addition to IB program requirements. Additionally, I have experience with the ACT and SAT, and have coached students with test prep. I have worked with all ages in the...

Professional tutor committed to ensure your success in a diverse range of subjects. My credentials include BA, MA and an MBA. My industry certifications include SSGB and PMP. My global work experience include working in Asia, Europe and United States for Fortune 500 organizations and clients. My teaching and mentor-ship is grounded on real life experiences and examples. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.

...and literature in those that I work with. I know that these are not the easiest subjects to love, but I believe that by starting with materials a student is passionate about and working up to more daunting and difficult ones, love (or at least tolerance) can be achieved. To put myself through school I have been working as a special-needs nanny for a family with two small children, which has included a little bit...

...about managing school. My goal is to approach education as a collaboration of learners that can improve one's quality of life and enable change and progress, and help students become more independent learners through questioning and improving study skills. My personal professional interests include writing short fiction and memoire, editing, copyediting, curatorial work and art criticism. In my spare time, I particularly enjoy visiting art and history museums, drawing, painting, jewelry making, watching documentaries and foreign...

...studied Chinese since 2013. After living and teaching English fully immersed in different parts of Taiwan for two years, I can read both traditional and some simplified! I use my artistic skills to make students experience fun, creative, and interactive with vivid visuals and hands on projects. While living abroad I developed scripts and hosted virtual classroom collaborations with other educational institutions and leaders to display language exchange in English and Chinese! In the past,...

...I love poetry, plays, and fiction classics -- everything from Shakespeare to Shelly! My dad is a lawyer, and has taught me the value of strong argumentation skills. I have published everything from short stories to journalistic articles, in my college paper or at The New York Times. Most students come to me for my encouraging spirit and fun attitude because I always want to make learning a positive experience. Writing an essay or dissecting...

...I am willing to tutor all subjects, but my favorite subjects to tutor are ESL, essay writing, and reading and writing test prep. I love ESL because as 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...

...my absolute favorites are English and History. I have been tutoring kids and adults for 6 years and I enjoy all age groups. Many of the kids I have tutored are in elementary school but I am able to tutor anyone between the ages of 5 to adults. I enjoy tutoring English and writing the most because I was strong in this subject throughout my life. I feel that English is the foundation for other...

...and high schoolers learn anything computer related! I also have a background in teaching mathematics, business, and test preparation, involving professional level certifications. I have been a full-time teacher for over 3 years, and also hold certifications in CompTIA IT Fundamentals, A+, Security+, IT Healthcare Technician, as well as being a Cisco Academy certified instructor. I have a passion for learning and teaching that extends beyond the classroom, with years of experience in the IT...

...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 music, movies,...

...but also political science, history, and an array of other areas. In my undergraduate studies, I pursued English literature. My interests and diverse and my teaching style is dynamic, flexible, and fun. I try to encourage students to draw their own conclusions and their own approaches to the material, and help them develop not just proficiency but an actual interest in the material itself. In addition to academic things, I am a musician, writer and...