Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Washington DC

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.

...starting graduate school at Georgetown, I worked as an assistant at a school for students with learning differences. Differentiation to help students where they are and get them to the next level is a foundational practice for me; I use some practices that have personally helped me as someone with dyslexia. I love random history (the history of salt, the reason we say the word OK, and everything in between) , true crime, everything British,...

...for working with young learners grew while serving as a language assistant in Spain, where I supported students in 1st through 5th grade in developing their English speaking, reading, and writing skills. That experience shaped my love for helping children feel confident as they grow academicallyand showed me how much fun learning can be with the right encouragement and tools. I specialize in tutoring elementary-aged students in English, reading, writing, grammar, and communication, with a...

I am a graduate of Villanova University. I received by Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Humanities. I am currently pursuing a Masters of Human Resources Management at George Washington University right outside of DC. While I tutor many subjects, I am most passionate about Psychology and Writing with the intent of obtaining a PHD in the future. I find the tutoring process to be very rewarding and I enjoy making new connections with students.

After studying journalism at Howard University, I jumped right into news writing. I enjoyed my time writing news reports both for radio and TV. The older I got, the more I started reading, and the more I read, the more I wanted to write. I decided to pivot from writing facts to writing fiction. The possibilities are endless and I love being able to explore the limits. Now having published four children's books and one...

I'm Lauren Ullman, a recent graduate of the University of Delaware with an Honors Degree of Distinction in English, and minors in Advertising, Journalism, and History. For two years, I worked as an Undergraduate Writing Tutor in my school's Writing Center, working with students on papers, personal statements, cover letters, drafts, citations, and anything writing related. I look forward to working with you on your assignments!

I am a recent graduate from The University of Miami, and currently hold a B.A. in Psychology, with Minors in Spanish and Public 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,...

...learned how vast the English Language was, the more effective I became as a communicator and an educator. My teaching philosophy is to "Teach Hope" which in turn breeds greatness. Enterprise and Entrepreneurship interests me outside of academia. Once a student learns enough to grasp a calling of vocation ...no matter the age, he or she must develop the proper framework to become autonomous and industrious so that they can contribute to society and create...

...have stories to tell and can learn from each other. I wanted to give people an opportunity to share their stories with friends, family, and future generations. Adults who enrolled in my course often seemed to focus on writing fiction, so I created the "Storytelling: Painting Pictures with Words" course. We focus on strategies to capture the attention of the target audience. I emphasize using imagery and engaging all of the senses in this course....

...helped start and was the founding tutor in Shepherd University's Writing Center and worked as a research assistant for a professor on her book. I have taught English/Language Arts in both middle and high school. I am very passionate about both reading and writing. I have taught theatre, ELA, career investigations, and journalism and helped develop a student led news program. I have also taught Classical Education which included intense studies in Shakespeare, Latin, and...

Hi guys! My name is Ria Purcell. I am a recent Bachelor's of English graduate of 2023 from Oregon State University. I am really looking forward to working with struggling children in terms of their studies. My particular teaching strategies include working with the student one-on-one and motivating them that they can do it! I never had any academic help growing up so I want to be that person for people that I never had....

...a wide range of subjects including English, Writing, and Math. I especially enjoy SAT prep and College Application Essay review. Not long ago, I was in my students' shoes, navigating the stressful college admissions process. A mentor helped me see the crafting of my application as not just as a task, but as a meaningful act of self-reflection. I now love helping students piece together authentic, compelling materials during this high-stakes moment in their lives.

I'm a U.S. Naval Academy graduate, with an MBA, and also a McGrawHill published author. In the last 10 years, I've written over 100 professional articles, and have been published in at least a dozen magazines and trade journals. Let's work together to make you a great writer! As a board-certified (American Society for Transportation & Logistics) professional, I can help you excel in course work related to that field. Over the last 25 years,...

...with a nonprofit in Prince George's County; I helped them adapt their summer math program into a virtual format due to the pandemic and subsequently tutored for them. My favorite subjects to tutor are middle school math, English, writing, and theater. I believe wholeheartedly in relating what a student is learning to their real life; I like to balance practicing skills with real world application of those skills. My math students were always the most...

...English, so my comments are constructive and encouraging, as well as thorough. I used to be very discouraged as a beginning writer and thought I would never be as good of a writer as others. It was in large part because of the support of others that I continued to try and improve greatly. I want to encourage others to continue to persevere as well and I think it's very important to be able to...

I am a three-time winner each of the Overseas Press Club and White House Correspondents' Association awards for my work as a war correspondent, with reporting from all seven continents. My poetry has appeared in several publications, including the book "Put Into Words My Love," and was selected for Color: Story 2020. I write most of my poetry while parallel parking or walking my dogs, Topsie and Batman. I have taught writing, journalism, media studies,...

...English Language and Literature from the University of Maryland College Park. I then became an AmeriCorps member with City Year DC and worked in a 6th grade classroom supporting students with attendance, academics, and behavior. I fell in love with education and was accepted to the Urban Teachers Center, an alternative certification program and graduate school with a residency model. Through UTC, I received a dual Master's degree from Lesley University in English Language Arts...

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!

Hi! I am a l graduate of the University of Virginia! I have years of experience tutoring students in Math, English, and Science. I additionally can help prepare students with SAT and ACT Prep. I am eager to work with all type of students utilizing different study strategies. Let me know how I can help!

...with a focus on international human rights. Prior to earning my BA I served a term in AmeriCorps NCCC before working for several years in the gaming industry. I have had a variety of experiences tutoring others, from volunteering to tutor English and test prep skills as a teenager to more extensive coaching and mentoring in my jobs. I assisted in tutoring and training other corps members in specific skills while in AmeriCorps, and in...