Award-Winning English Tutors in Alexandria, VA

I take a hands-on approach to teaching and tutoring. I use strengths-based approaches to build on the student's strengths and abilities to help connect to content and be efficient in their learning and work habits. My strongest skills are in organization and strong work habits!

...the classroom and beyond. I have been employed as a tutor at a community college in Fredericksburg, VA, and as a preschool teacher in Garrisonville, VA. Working with people of all ages, I've found that everyone can benefit from the individualized instruction a tutor can provide. Even the most intellectually gifted students may require a second opinion or emotional support, and those with intellectual disabilities may exceed all expectations given a teacher that is patient...

...teaching experience and love to help students reach their academic goals. I started tutoring in undergraduate. I tutored students in kindergarten through ninth grade in reading, writing, and math. After undergraduate, I provided academic coaching to middle school students. Next, I was a paraprofessional for students with learning disabilities and autism. Last, I taught kindergarten. I have a wide range of tutoring and teaching experience, and I love to help students get excited about learning....

...starts with understanding how each student thinks, where their strengths lie, and what kind of guidance will help them thrive. Whether we're tackling research methods, academic writing, or challenging coursework, my goal is to make the process approachable and even enjoyable! I've worked with students from all backgrounds. I'm especially passionate about mentoring students who may feel unsure about their abilities at first; I've seen firsthand how much can change with the right support and...

...regardless of my audience. I can tutor math in a variety of subjects, including chemistry, physics, and statistics, and understand real-life application for difficult subjects. I always stay flexible with my learning style, and can teach units and subjects in a variety of different ways. I believe the "right" way to solve a problem is however it's most easily understood. I can teach broad subjects or simply go over a worksheet, and will do whatever...

...in tutoring an array of subjects (e.g., reading/ literacy, writing and mathematics), I am enthusiastic about tutoring subjects such as Spanish, Statistics, Psychology, and other subjects. Spanish is a language that has afforded me the opportunity to travel, work, and develop friendships across the Americas, which is why I love teaching and tutoring those who want to build their language skills in either Spanish and/or English. Statistics and Psychology are subjects related to my profession...

...Language Arts Content Lead and Special Education teacher for a small charter school in DC. I have a Masters of Education in Literacy Leadership from American University. I've taught reading intervention at the elementary and middle school level. As a Special Education Teacher, I am able to pinpoint the reading needs of a student and propose the correct intervention. As the ELA Content Lead I ensure that the curriculum is prepared so that all children...

I find joy in reading and creative writing. Reading not only allows you to learn about current events but also allows you to revel in the beauty of fiction. Strong reading skills create strong, inquiring minds. BA in Communication Studies and Master's in Early Childhood Studies.

...particularly enjoy tutoring for NREMT test prep, anatomy/physiology, and editing medical and PA school admission personal statements. I have passed the NREMT three times, and my students have a 100% pass rate for PANCE and NREMT-B. I incorporate real-life examples from my career in emergency medicine into my lessons to help students remember key concepts and understand anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. I was accepted to two top-10 PA programs and scored in the 92nd and...

...are just as important. The time I've spent working with Girl Scouts and youth programs has refined this into my dedication to build a positive learning experience, with clear goals for each session, so that we can tackle the challenges as a team, with the student leading the way. When not tutoring, I enjoy reading (I'm in a memoir phase currently), playing with my dog, Darwin, spending time with friends and family, and exploring D.C.

...adult student at Towson University, and I'm studying to be an English teacher. I'm a firm believer that everyone can enjoy reading and writing, and each person writes and learns differently which I believe to be the beauty of English and part of why I want to teach it. When I was younger I was a student who struggled immensely, but the truth is I found the passion for it, and that passion became success.

...year of college, I was appointed as the Classical Studies Department tutor for Latin. One of the things I enjoy most about tutoring students in Latin and Italian is helping them build a stronger foundation in their native English language as well as in the foreign language. Over the course of my years as a tutor, I have seen my students expand their vocabulary and rhetorical skills in English through their study of foreign and...

I am a second grade educator who loves seeing students grow! ... Every student is like a crayon; all different, all sharp and all an awesome part of completing the box!... Discuss their needs and where they feel they are in their academics.... Giving them tools to be successful across all content areas.... Constant encouragement and celebrating the small success!... Motivate them to keep trying and redirect my instruction.... Give them skills to assist with...

...BS in Biotechnology. My favorite subjects in school were Language Arts, Science, and Mathematics. And to this day, I still have a passion for these subjects with a little artistic value added. I have over 10 years of tutoring and homework help, children and adult. I have over 5 years working with children in general. I have over 3 years teaching ESL full-time. I am happy to help you or your children reach desired educational...

...sessions always improved their grades. Students could expect to go from earning a D or C in the class to a B or A when they used the methods taught for improvement in the course. I always enjoyed working on a one-on-one basis from the course material and directly working on the assignments with them, or in small study sessions where we could hold discussion groups. I enjoy reading and writing, jogging, visiting art museums,...

...Bond series, and I tear through John Grisham books. For my money, there is no better feeling than when a quality fountain pen flows with ease along well made paper. A little about my tutoring style. I consider myself more of a guide than an answer checker. Perhaps its more to do with the subjects I tutor, but I've found that simply telling someone the answer doesn't do them any good. Sure, in the short...

...students with history, political science, or other social science courses. In addition, I have years of ESL experience, and have a TESOL certificate certifying my professional skills in teaching English. In addition, I am a published author, and was a Senior Editor for the Fletcher Security Review, so I would be happy to help with any writing or editing tasks. Lastly, I have taken the SAT and GRE and scored in the top 5% on...

...a recent Harvard Law graduate who just moved to D.C. Currently, I am taking some time off before starting a job at a law firm. While in college at the University of Virginia, I tutored international teaching assistants, 100 and 200-level French students, and 9th grade English students at a local high school. I have also given informal counseling to law school applicants. I am a people person who can put students at ease and...

...National Honor Society and continued throughout and after college. I now operate my own tutoring company Expert Instruction LLC. The primary goal of my tutoring service is to help students develop a growth mindset and enjoy the process of learning. I provide one-on-one instruction for all levels of math up to and including calculus, French language and standardized exams such as SAT, ACT, and GRE. It would be my pleasure to help more students as...

...which is a competitive journal only open to gifted writers. I wrote a piece of publishable quality standard and worked as an editor for a year on my law review's journal. I worked as a mentor for another student and helped her to become nationally published. I hope to primarily tutor students in writing and study skills but am open to tutoring in history and other subjects as well. I am passionate about writing and...