Top English Tutors serving Washington DC
 
Nathan: Washington DC English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Washington, DC
Hey there! I specialize in mathematics and English for students of all ages! Being a bit on the younger side myself, I believe it's important to share knowledge and gain a better understanding of the world we live in. Hablo espaol tambin!
Education & Certification
Northern Virginia Community College - Associate in Arts, Business Administration and Management
American University of Puerto Rico - Bachelor in Arts, Accounting
 
Tah-jai: Washington DC English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Washington, DC
...Health (MYTH) geared towards mental health awareness and youth development. I've also served as an undergraduate researcher for 4 years from Howard University to MIT to UCLA research experiences. I've represented my country and school on the national and international level via conferences and research presentations. I'm a Forbes Under 30 Scholar and a fellow at the Clinton Global Initiative. I'm passionate about utilizing epigenetic research and international policy to achieve justice for marginalized communities...
Education & Certification
Howard University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
SAT Math: 730
 
Anna: Washington DC English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Washington, DC
...University. Next fall, I will begin my Master's Degree in Politics and International Studies from Cambridge University. I am eager to help students in writing, history, government, and Spanish. In my spare time, I volunteer as a student educator at a DC-based nonprofit that uses Division 1 athletes as health instructors. As a tutor, I want to promote a safe environment for students to ask questions, grow in confidence, and learn something new!
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelor of Science, International Relations
University of Cambridge - Master of Arts, Political Science and Government
 
India: Washington DC English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Washington, DC
...or simply gaining confidence in their abilities, I am dedicated to providing patient, engaging, and effective instruction. I have experience aiding students with 504s/IEPs. I strive to create a safe space where students are comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and exploring new ideas. My goal is to empower them to become independent, lifelong learners. My favorite subjects to tutor in are history, literature, reading and writing. I have experience with essay creation, NHD, and document...
Education & Certification
Liberty University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Louisiana State University-System Office - Master in Management, Human Resources Management
 
Allison: Washington DC English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Washington, DC
I'm a senior Computer Engineering major at George Mason University. I have experience tutoring math and computer science. Additionally, I've volunteered to tutor ESOL on my own time. I have a lot of experience with kids and have taught swim lessons as well as Sunday school classes in my free time.
Education & Certification
George Mason University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, General
 
Kelsey: Washington DC English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Washington, DC
Experienced with elementary curriculum and differentiating tasks for below and above average achievers. Extensive behavior training and practiced with task management and building intrinsic motivation. Studied in German culture and language and very confident teaching levels 1 and 2 to build a foundation of grammar, verb usage, basic conversation vocabulary, and cultural contexts.
Education & Certification
Western Governors University - Bachelors, Special Education
 
Tori: Washington DC English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Washington, DC
...combination learners. Next, we have exposure, where the learning material is presented in a way the student will understand best in accordance with his or her previously identified learning style. Afterwards comes application, where the student is given targeted exercises and real-life context to better comprehend and work with the material. Finally we have analysis (where together we analyze the information and its meaning), synthesis (where the student and I make a study guide and...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Finance
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 730
 
Brendan: Washington DC English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Washington, DC
...master's degree in Physical Education and earned a B.S. in Sociology from St. John's University in 1996. Brendan has a very relaxed, patient demeanor while at the same time keeping the bar set high for his students and for himself. He is relentlessly positive and always is focused on keeping students encouraged and believing in themselves. Brendan's former students speak fondly of his ability to break down challenging topics and present them in a simple,...
Education & Certification
St. John's University - Bachelor of Science, Sociology
Hofstra University - Master of Science, Physical Education
 
Keenia: Washington DC English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Washington, DC
...take ownership of their learning while also receiving the support they need to succeed. My commitment to education extends beyond the classroom. I understand that each child is unique, and I tailor my teaching methods to meet their individual needs. Whether working with students who require extra support or those looking to advance their skills, I strive to make learning an enjoyable and rewarding experience. I am not only focused on academic growth but also...
Education & Certification
Nova Southeastern University - Master of Science, Special Education
Nova Southeastern University - Master of Science, Educational Administration
State Certified Teacher
 
Carrie: Washington DC English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Washington, DC
...I studied English literature, as well as art history and business administration. My past tutoring and writing coaching experience is primarily volunteer-based. I've worked with an adult client learning English in preparation to take to the GED, a young adult client studying for the LSAT, and a few high school students applying to college. I enjoy working with students on writing, humanities subjects, and standardized test prep. I'm particularly eager to help students succeed on...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 700
 
Jennifer: Washington DC English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Washington, DC
...finishing my MA in Anthropology from Boston University. I also have an MA in Asian Studies from Cornell University. I love learning and working with lots of different people. I have spent extensive time living, studying, and researching in North India. I love traveling and meeting new people. These passions and educational experiences inspire my love of learning. I have experience teaching biological and cultural anthropology at Boston University. I have a BA in anthropology...
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Cornell University - Master of Arts, Asian Studies
 
Shannon: Washington DC English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Washington, DC
I believe that all students have the potential to be successful, some just have different ways of getting there. I'm finishing my 5th year teaching special education. I have taught in a high school, middle school and elementary school. I love teaching and I love the opportunity to help students learn. Outside of teaching, I enjoy spending time with my husband and son, reading, sewing and crocheting.... My teaching philosophy is that every student can learn-...
Education & Certification
Iowa State University - Bachelors, Elementary Education, Special Education
 
Miriam: Washington DC English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Washington, DC
...I also volunteered with a student group that tutored adults in the Durham community that were learning English as a second language. Each of these tutoring experiences had unique challenges and provided valuable learning opportunities. I gained familiarity working with a wide age range of students, from elementary school age to adult, as well as a wide variety of different learning styles. Outside of tutoring, I am currently a 2nd year medical student at Johns...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine - Current Grad Student, M.D.
 
Krystal: Washington DC English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Washington, DC
...of in the classroom experience. I have taught English, History, Math, Reading and Science. My main areas of expertise are English and Reading. I am also a Special Educator, and I have great experience with teaching, reteaching, and differentiating lessons to meet the needs of all learners. Every child has the ability to learn. It is just a matter of finding the way they learn best. Once that is accomplished, the possibilities are endless.
Education & Certification
Towson University - Bachelor of Science, History Teacher Education
Towson University - Masters in Education, Special Education
 
Deletta: Washington DC English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Washington, DC
...of these experiences, I always felt a sense of shame about needing tutoring. I felt I wasn’t smart enough, or good enough, or that something was wrong with me because I couldn’t grasp the concepts and formulas with as much ease as my classmates. It didn’t matter that I excelled in reading, language and writing skills: I was still ashamed. It wasn’t until high school and being in classes with teachers who spent as much...
Education & Certification
Goddard College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts
Towson University - Master of Fine Arts, Theatre Arts
 
Marjorie: Washington DC English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Washington, DC
...for elementary and middle school. My bread and butter is phonics. I honed many of my public speaking skills as a past member of the local Japanese-English Toastmasters club, a conference speaker at AdieCon 2021, and many presentations for work, study, and church. My goal as a tutor is to help you enjoy the journey to your final destination by creating measurable goals to get you there. Seeing progress is so rewarding! This journey can...
Education & Certification
Andrews University - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Rehan: Washington DC English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Washington, DC
...concepts per session. I will stay on the same topic until the student fully understands it, so the pace will be set by the student. I will also give practice worksheets for the students to attempt, and I'll go over them in the next session. In an online environment, I'll be able to walk students through examples and concepts by sharing my iPad screen and showing my work there. As long as my students have...
Education & Certification
University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
 
Alexandria: Washington DC English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Washington, DC
...is essential to personalizing teaching techniques so that they are conducive to the students' learning styles. Additionally, I aim to build my students' confidence in their abilities, so that they do not get discouraged when dealing with more difficult concepts. My goal is for my students to become independent learners, so that over time, the tutor-training wheel can come off, and the students will feel confident and comfortable enough in their own abilities that they...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Verbal: 710
SAT Writing: 780
 
Imani: Washington DC English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Washington, DC
...grades of k-5. Education is very important to me as I studied Education and received a bachelors in the subject. I am very qualified and enjoy making learning fun and engaging for all learners, as every student learns differently. I am very inclusive and very well equipped to meet the needs of all learners as I also hold a certification in Special Education. Looking forward to meet with you and your student soon ! :)
Education & Certification
Towson University - Bachelor of Science, Special Education
 
Hannah : Washington DC English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Washington, DC
Hi! My name is Hannah Rollins and I am a freshman at UVA. I tutored Math and Spanish all throughout high school and teaching is one of my passions!
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Private English Tutoring in Washington DC
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Varsity Tutors can find patient and experienced Washington DC English tutors if your student needs extra help with their English lessons in school.
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How is Washington DC English tutoring different from classroom learning?
One of the main differences between private lessons and classroom learning is the fact that your student gets to study in a one-on-one academic setting. During these personalized lessons, they receive 100% of the attention of their mentor, which is perfect when they have questions to ask about a topic they are struggling to understand. Since there are no other students to accommodate, a private instructor doesn't need to rush their explanations. You or your student can also ask as many questions as necessary in order to gain a deeper understanding of the topic you are trying to learn.
Washington DC English tutoring makes it easier for instructors to give instant feedback to students. If you or your child make a spelling mistake or have some issues with grammar and sentence structure, your mentor can correct these immediately. Instant feedback is important not just for correcting mistakes on the spot but also for making sure that you and your student are able to apply the new knowledge on future exercises.
Private sessions with Washington DC English tutors don't need to follow a strict curriculum, so you and your student can skip topics you already know and focus on the ones that you find challenging. With this flexible approach, your student can pour their efforts into exercises that can have the most impact on their skills. If your child already excels in identifying synonyms and antonyms but needs to improve their skills in conjugating verbs and using the proper tenses, their mentor can divide the lesson time in such a way that your student gets more practice on the topics they need help with. Skipping topics is something that your student can't do in a classroom set-up since the teacher needs to follow the curriculum and make sure that every student is able to grasp the topic they're studying before moving to the next one.
What are the benefits of having me or my student study with Washington DC English tutors near me?
Studying through Washington DC English tutoring allows you to be in charge of your own learning. We know that each student learns at a different rate, so if you or your child need more practice with spelling, writing proper commas in dates, city and states, and lists, or discriminating between transitive and intransitive verbs and direct and indirect objects, they can work on exercises with their tutor as long as they need to. They can even repeat topics if they're not yet confident with their skills, and their tutor can guide them throughout their practice.
If your student finds it hard to focus in the classroom, you will appreciate the distraction-free learning environment of private lessons. Since there are no other students or activities that might break your student's concentration, it could be easier for them to focus on the task at hand during their sessions with Washington DC English tutors. When they are focused, they can finish a task faster and could understand new concepts better.
Another benefit of private instruction is that your child gets to leverage their natural learning style when studying. Astute Washington DC English tutoring instructors can assess your child's strengths and weaknesses and use the information they find out about them when deciding on their teaching methods. If your student is a visual learner, for example, their instructor can teach them grammar rules through illustrations on flashcards instead of just writing the rules on a handout or list format. They can also use colored tables or graphs to help your child memorize verb tenses. If your student is an auditory learner, their mentor can include a lot of recitation or listening tasks when they are teaching your child new vocabulary words, synonyms and antonyms, or suffixes and prefixes.
Students are not the only ones who benefit from the assistance of Washington DC English tutors. Parents like you can also learn valuable teaching techniques you can use to continue providing support to your child outside of their tutoring sessions. Their instructor can share tips or recommend tools like text-to-audio apps your child can use to quickly convert text they want to read into an audio file so they can practice English using both sight and hearing.
The assistance that private instructors provide also helps parents free up some time to attend to their personal commitments. You can let your child work with expert tutors for their homework so you can finish other tasks you need to do.
How can I fit Washington DC English tutoring into my student's schedule?
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Online lessons also give more flexibility when it comes to the location where your student can set-up their study area. As long as there's an internet connection, your student can log into our platform and meet their instructor via video chat. They can attend their lessons in the comfort of your home or at locations like the Georgetown Public Library or the Watha T Daniel-Shaw Library.
We've also made sure that you and your student have all the tools you will need for an interactive and smooth online session with Washington DC English tutors. When you and the mentor want to collaborate on an assignment, they can use the shared document editor on the platform. If the instructor wants to provide additional visual cues or prompts to your student when they are working on an exercise, they can use the digital whiteboard for this purpose.
Perhaps the most important feature of our platform is its capability to record the sessions. If your child needs to review any important reminder, new words they learned, or any other topic they discussed during their lessons, they can simply watch the recordings of past sessions on the platform.
How can I get myself or my student started with Washington DC English tutors near me?
If you or your student are struggling with English, there is expert support available for you. You can study in a supportive, online learning environment with the guidance of patient and knowledgeable mentors.
Reach out to the educational consultants at Varsity Tutors if you would like to know more about the benefits of private instruction. We can connect you with expert and patient Washington DC English tutors in as little as 24 hours.
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