Award-Winning English Tutors in Alexandria, VA

...not all learn the same way. I seek to adapt to you. English is a difficult language to master, and I look forward to applying my knowledge and skill to improving your writing or reading. I earned my Bachelor's Degree from Allegheny College in 2006, and my Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from George Mason University in 2013. I am currently teaching College Composition classes at the Northern Virginia Community College, and would...

Hello! My name is Stephanie and I am very excited about the opportunity to help students with reading snd writing assignments, especially college essays and dissertations. I have over 20 years of teaching experience in museum education, high school civics and government and college writing and research courses.

...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 as experience teaching elementary schoolers within the museum space. Although I tutor a broad array of subjects, I'm most excited about working with students on...

My aim is to not only help students succeed in their subject matter, but to ensure that they understand the greater concepts as well.

...tutor include English, writing, visual arts, reading, and history. I graduated from Loudoun County High School in the top 5% of my class, and am currently obtaining my bachelors in Psychology from the College of William and Mary. In my tutoring sessions, I hope to capture the basics of the subject, establish an efficient but comfortable schedule, and progress from there according to the student's strengths and weaknesses. This may change depending on the student's...

...development, math areas such as calculus, and key science courses such as biology and chemistry. Personally, I enjoy teaching computer science since it speaks more to my practical experience now in research and personal interests. As a tutor, my number one goal is ensuring students are confident in their desired subjects. I cultivate this through solidifying the foundational concepts and strengthening their problem-solving abilities, effectively ensuring the student has mastered both theory and application.

I enjoy teaching and learning. I think teaching is a process of sharing the tools and information I have gained through education and life. I have a natural intellectual curiosity about a multitude of topics and enjoy learning about new things. I think learning is a life long process that should be fun and inspirational.

...to help my students get into the school(s) of their choice. I also tutor Math, ELA, Social Studies, History, Reading, Writing and ESL. I help students develop their executive function skills to stay organized, and develop healthy, sustainable study habits. I offer coaching for calendaring, effective planner use, Cornell note-taking, folder organization with Google Drive/Classroom, and project planning. I have an MBA and a BA in Art History from the University of Warwick, England. I...

I graduated college with Aerospace Engineering and Political Science degrees with honors and continue to do work that combines social sciences and STEM concepts.

...with the greatest potential for improvement, and then set a study schedule so that you can stay on track with your goals. This way, the process will feel a lot more manageable and you can focus your energy on more important things (like maybe your personal statement)! As previously mentioned, I also have experience working with younger age groups. I enjoy working with children and sharing my love for reading with them. You can probably...

...William and Mary. In 2024, I received my Master of Teaching from the University of Virginia. I have been with Varsity since 2020, and have tutored over forty K-12 students in reading, writing, middle school math, and beginner Spanish. I am passionate about education, and craft curriculum to each student's specific strengths and weaknesses. I always strive to create a learning environment in which students are not afraid to make mistakes and challenge themselves.

...essays and articles for clients. I am also a student, so I can better relate to the current teaching methods. Finally, I am brilliant and an expert test taker. I was in the top 3% of high school scholars in California, and I have continually made the deans list while taking both science and arts and humanities classes in college. In high school, I tutored freshman in math and english as part of my Key...

...a hard time understanding something, I try to incorporate real life scenarios or even fake silly scenarios in order to help them understand better. Outside of my studies, I have a few fur babies that depend on me. I currently have 4 cats, and one beautiful Great Dane puppy that I am raising. I love to binge watch Netflix whenever I have the time. I am currently watching "How to Get Away with Murder." I...

...and help solidify the student's understanding of the subject matter. With a better understanding, it is expected that the student will be motivated to approach problems with increased skill and eventually confidence. A student's insight is important to solving mathematics and calculus problems. Sometimes this insight is based on physical intuition--but it does not need to be. I spend time to ensure that the student starts on a correct approach. With years of hands-on-experience in...

I have a certificate in TEFL and an enthusiastic attitude to creating an inclusive and enjoyable classroom environment.

...spent 15 years in the Navy on submarines dealing with Nuclear Weapons. I have a wide background and am passionate about helping others. To me, tutoring is a place where the foundation of learning begins, and a strong foundation on the topic builds actual knowledge that stacks to make one far better in that subject. I am passionate about IT and have witnessed significant changes in this area over the past four decades.

...years of teaching and tutoring experience, I am excited to bring my passion for teaching to Varsity Tutors My proven track record of helping students improve their academic performance, coupled with my ability to develop personalized learning strategies, aligns perfectly with your mission to provide individualized education to students. I am confident that my expertise in various teaching methodologies and my strong interpersonal skills make me an excellent candidate for this position.

Hey excited learner! My Name is Katelyn Gassman and I am stoked to learn together! I graduated from Radford University and received a bachelor's specializing in special education and literacy. I taught for over 10 years and love making learning student centered. I want to incorporate hands on techniques and differentiating for all learners to promote students to want to be lifelong learners!

...different cultures and systems of beliefs. I also worked during COVID-19 as online middle-school teacher for girls. This challenging yet rewarding opportunity to teach students in difficult times made me happy for I was always there ready to lend a hand for my girls. Whether it was in the morning or at midnight, I always replied to their messages! Meanwhile, COVID-19 did not stop me from tutoring other students and giving them reinforcement. Once I...

...the Media Production Specialist. I managed two broadcast journalism studios, an audio booth, as well as numerous computer labs with Mac and PCs. After working in this position for almost a year, I was promoted to the Theater Services Coordinator of the School of Communication. There I manage technology, run events in the theater, as well as edit educational videos for professors. My background as of recent is primarily in technology, but I have a...