Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Washington DC

...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 believe in guiding students to understanding by asking them the "why" questions that will not just lead them to the correct answer, but will help them to comprehend...

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

...as inquisitive. I want to know how a student is coming to their conclusions and gently helping to guide them on the right path and reinforcing their current understandings of the material. Outside of academia I love to listen to music and practice piano and guitar. On both instruments, I'm relatively proficient and love talking about music. Cooking and astronomy are also two hobbies that are near and dear to my heart outside of academia,...

Hello, 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...

...how to search for employment and internship opportunities. I am passionate about Writing and English as I have dedicated a great deal of my life to reading, researching, and writing, whether it was academic or for my own personal blog. I enjoy teaching the importance of word choice and clarity in successful writing, as well as emphasizing proper research and organizational skills. Since graduation, I have been working at the Women's Bar Association and Foundation...

...in Psychology. I plan to continue volunteering and tutoring students within my community. Some of my accomplishments include: top 7% of my graduating class, unweighted GPA of 3.8, weighted GPA of 4.6, Congressional Award winner, and 2022 Carson Scholar. I have had great experiences working with students, and I have gained a lot of experience and knowledge as an inclusion support counselor at summer camp where I supported special needs kids and helped to teach...

I'm a strong tutor who loves learning and teaching. I bring high energy, patience, creativity, and dedication to my lessons. I often build slide shows with compelling visuals and video to bring my lessons to life. I love to see my students succeed. I primarily teach English, writing, history, and French. I have a bachelor's degree in political science from Yale University and a master's degree from University of Maryland School of Public Policy. I've...

I am a graduate of Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's degree in English. I am currently finishing up my Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Full Sail University. Since graduating from FAU, I've worked with homeless...

...an M.A. in English. During these years, I have been tutoring and teaching in a variety of subjects and ages (from sixth grade to college!). I teach a summer course on creative writing, and another on college application essays. In the academic year I've working in classes including: Writing &; Culture; Detective Fiction &; Film Noir; International Horror Cinema; and Social Media &; Discourse. I've read and written in a wide range of genres, and...

Hi! My name is 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...

...skills, talents, experience and knowledge uniquely qualify me to meet various tutoring and writing needs. My additional areas of proficiency include: (i) Great passion for quality promotion of education and students' success. (ii) Flexible yet methodical educator who caters for a balanced teaching-learning process where student's learning styles and abilities are addressed. (iii) Excellent communication skills to enhance meaningful relationships with students. (iv) Reputation for aptitude in teaching, public speaking and writing. (v) Teaching, motivating...

Hello! 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,...

...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 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...

I am a veteran teacher who loves literature and the arts. I have been teaching for over 5 years in the Maryland and Virginia public school systems. I am passionate about writing, reading, and helping students succeed in those content areas. I am a creative thinker who enjoys servicing others!... I can help a student become an independent learner by scaffolding and differentiating their assignments until they are confident in being successful independently.... I would provide...

I got started tutoring when a professor at my university recommended that I apply to be a writing fellow, where I would periodically join English classes and work with the students in small groups on their writing. Through that, I found I enjoyed the work, and now I'm starting a graduate program in the fall and I expect to be teaching my first class next spring. Writing and communication skills are important for anyone in...

...graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2022 with a double major in Political Science, International Relations concentration, and African American Studies and a minor in Gender Studies. Following undergraduate graduation I worked in a middle school as a reading support tutor assisting students along their literacy journey. I work with students across different grade levels and abilities. I believe that all my students are capable of learning and accomplishing their goals, if only they had...

My name is Lindsey Woody and I really enjoy assisting with academic achievements. I have a BA and MA from the University of Southern California. I also have 7 years of tutoring experience which includes tutoring USC student athletes, teaching English in South Korea and teaching English, SAT, ACT and TOEFL preparation on eLearning platforms. I look forward to helping you reach your academic goals.

I'm currently an undergraduate student at New York University, studying Global Liberal Studies with plans in pursuing law for graduate school. My tutoring experience ranges from helping younger students develop foundational reading and writing skills to guiding older students through the competitive International Baccalaureate (IB) program. I specialize in writing - particularly essays and creative writing - Mandarin, and pre-calculus. Writing holds a special place in my heart, especially after completing the IB program myself,...

I am here to make your learning experience as smooth and pleasant as possible. All people learn differently, and I want to make sure you learn in the way that is right for YOU. I am a graduate of UVa with a degree in English. I love helping students feel confident in their work and have dedicated time in both high school and college to mentoring.

...a professional journalist (ABCnews.com), I speak reporters' language and have a strong sense for how to shape and position essays, stories and other writing assignments. While I tutor for a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Writing and History. I've tutored young students in reading comprehension and writing, and I've mentored young adults in writing and public speaking. I am a graduate of Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications and a...