Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Washington DC

...my Master's degree in Special Education. I completed my student teaching in the city of Pittsburgh, and am a licensed teacher in the state of Virginia, where I have been teaching for several years. While 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...

...random prompt to write or no prompt at all (yikes!). However, once I really honed in on my writing skills and what forms of writing were actually pleasurable for me, everything changed! One of my strong suits has always been organization byways of my study skills, methods, and preparation. I made an outline and study guide for everything! I then began making study guides for my classmates as well because they saw the success I...

...of Maryland. I first started teaching in South Korea in 2012, where I taught students ages 4-14 English, as well as art, math, and science, among other topics. Since 2016, I have been a full time adjunct professor in writing composition, teaching at the University of Maryland and American University. I try to make content engaging and approachable, and show how challenges can be fulfilling; my favorite part of teaching is to watch students grow...

...History and politics are my favorite subjects to teach, and I am an excellent writer. Essays, short stories, and research papers have always been a strength of mine. Throughout college, my peers sought me out for writing advice, and I often obliged them by editing their work. I volunteer to teach basic reading skills to the adult illiterate population in Baltimore, at the Greater Homewood Community Corporation, once a week. As an avid reader myself,...

Recent college graduate with experience tutoring culturally and linguistically diverse students in writing. Willing to provide feedback on drafts, help create outlines, and talk through writing prompts. Specialties in essay, resume, and cover letter editing.

...secondary education from Johns Hopkins University. I offer tutoring support with general ELA courses, reading literacy, college essays, poetry, fiction, screenwriting, essay writing, and studying for the SAT. Tutoring is a collaborative process, so I love to provide students with choices in their own learning. This allows students to take ownership of their own education and pursue curiosity-driven learning. In my spare time, I love to pursue my own curiosities by watching video essays and...

...I was entangled in these young people's experiences and they welcomed me with open arms. I began to learn Xhosa, which allowed us to share the role of teacher and student. My personal and professional experiences have shown me that education is the doorway, and community is the key. The best educators are not just ones who go to school and learn curriculum and strategies, but they are the ones who dig deep within themselves,...

...students throughout the semester on each major writing assignment. We prioritized iterative and individualized feedback tailored to the needs of each student. Therefore, as a writing tutor here, I focus on more than just a student's singular assignment, paper or essay. When I work with a student, my goal is to make an impact on their underlying writing process so that they walk away with concrete and transferable skills, as well as a confidence in...

...to lead students towards academic independence through connecting what they are assigned to learn with what they know well already or what they are skilled at, so that they don't feel as if they are approaching their task with no preparation. I would also like to aid in the development of strategies that are applicable to general assignments instead of focusing on learning a subject simply to get a certain grade on a test. I...

...difficult or easy for some, but continuing to do something that proves to be hard and discouraging is one of the hardest things to do in life. I wish to help instill a "never say die" attitude by aiding you in the skills I love that you wish to learn. When I'm not tutoring my primary passions, I focus the secondary ones: growing a vegetable garden, cooking and eating from said place, studying how famous...

...a writing tutor working with students in elementary school through high school and as an assistant teacher in elementary schools and 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...

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.

...minor in dance Since graduation, I have taught many students through dance, working with students in summer programs and have helped educate my coworkers on new technologies and processes. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Creative Writing, and Art. In my experience helping struggling students in any subject, I find that understanding how each student learns best makes for the most successful results. I often struggled in...

...is Alex. I am an avid writer at heart and am in the process of writing my own book. I'm here to help with English writing and reading. I have some skills in math and am not scared to pull out a calculator and crunch with you! I think that tutoring and giving back is so important because I had tutors growing up and they were life savers. Glad you are here and can't wait...

...in International Relations and Chinese Studies. My academic background equips me to tutor a diverse range of subjects, including English Writing (AP, IB, and non-AP/IB), History (Art History, European, World, American), Foreign Languages (Spanish, French, and Chinese), ESL/EL, Political Science, Economics (Macroeconomics and Microeconomics), and Social Studies. Among these subjects, I am most passionate about History and English. History captivates me as it intertwines my interests in writing, analysis, and cultural understanding, serving as a...

...the time to reflect the state of my current self, that I am in awe at how much I managed to do, even as someone who grew up with limited beliefs and a chiseled shell of a personality, all within a dysfunctional household. I knew that there would be more to my life. There should never be anguish in learning and failing. This is why I chose to tutor with VarsityTutors: so that you and...

History Major and Jewish Studies Minor from the University of Virginia. Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center. I enjoy working with students of all ages in a range of different subjects. I am committed to developing tailored learning plans designed to help each student achieve his or her goals.

...MS in Justice, Law, and Criminology. I've previously worked as an art teacher and instructor at a non-profit in Chicago and an in-class tutor for a high school English class through DCReads. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorites are English, essay writing, and SAT prep. I'm very passionate about early education and special education and find tutoring to be some of the most rewarding work. In my spare time, I like...

...for more than a decade and have lived in Dakar, Senegal and Brittany, France. In regards to my writing career, I have worked as a staff and freelance writer for publications, a copywriter for wellness and beauty brands, and a professional report writer in the education sector. As a French tutor, I get my students excited about learning by incorporating a variety of materials into my lessons from film clips to poetry; a fun way...

Hello! My name is Mallory, and I recently graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in North Carolina! I love math, science and reading and have even taught 9th grade! I am excited about working with you!