Award-Winning English Tutors in Washington DC

...students to develop opinions and skills that will inform them for life. My style of tutoring is what I call "gradual release:" we will set your goals and practice skills together until you are able to do them on your own! I love cooking, reading, and watching football and baseball, and enjoy mashing any of my hobbies together (want me to make a huge Super Bowl spread of food? Yes, please!). I look forward to...

I'm Erin and I'm a sophomore at American University. I know what it's like to struggle in a subject and I want to help in whatever why I can. Everyone learns differently and I will work with you until we find a way that works for you.

...school students as a math tutor. I am passionate about tutoring because of my own life long love of learning, and because I believe that all children are capable of accomplishing amazing things if they have a committed support system. I tutor reading, writing, math, economics, french and test prep. Over a broad range of subjects, I particularly enjoy tutoring reading and writing. In my spare time, I enjoy practicing yoga and exploring the greater...

...of a passionate and curious mind. I therefore strive not just to communicate content, but to instill a passion that will drive self motivated learning. Whether discussing The Great Gatsby or reviewing the Navier Stokes Equations for fluid dynamics, I am excited to share my enthusiasm for learning with a younger generation. I am currently working as a full-time engineer for NASA, but in my free time I enjoy mountain biking, spending time with family...

...Each time I see a student reach a goal, or understand something he or she did not before, I remember how much I love to teach. I know the feeling of struggling with a subject. I know that when you don't understand something, you can feel cut off, unheard, and sometimes hopeless. I also know that when you get help from someone who can really listen and understand what you need, it is such a...

...without looking at notes, then they can do good on any examination testing the understanding of that concept. Based on this philosophy, I think that the best way to teach is to create a more interactive form of learning, where both tutor and student are actively involved in the process. I like to teach using a lot of visuals, because I think that they tend to be more easily retained than just words. I also...

...recent graduate of the University of Richmond where I studied Public Health with a double minor in Biology and Spanish. Having just moved to Washington, DC, I am loving getting to know my new home city! Aside from getting lost on the way to and from work, I like to read and write, play soccer, spend time outdoors, and spend time with my friends. I have previous short-term teaching experience in Peru and Spain, and...

Background: I am a sustainable energy engineer with a strong background in math and science. I have worked on wind, solar and fusion energy systems for most of my career. Education: Cornell University - BS Mechanical Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology - MS Mechanical Engineering Personal Interests: I really enjoy the outdoors and spend as much time as I can hiking, camping and cycling. I would welcome the opportunity to help you with any questions you...

...grown to love watching a student's face light up after realizing they finally understand. There's nothing better than knowing you helped them get to that point. Currently a senior at BYU, I study Interdisciplinary Humanities and English. I'm the oldest of a large family in Maryland, just outside of DC. If all goes as planned, I'll be a graduate student at the University of Maryland-College Park next fall! I work with students of all ages.

...I am currently working at the NIH. I have experience tutoring college, high school, and middle school students. During tutoring sessions I like to pinpoint where the problem areas are and begin by working with students on the fundamentals. Once the basics are covered I like to work through problems together as a way to learn material, but ask that students spend some time studying topics at home/doing practice problems that we can go over...

...to my students. I do not train my students to recite facts and figures. Rather, I encourage them to become self-motivated learners by creating a positive experience that is tailored to each individual. My lesson plans are thus very flexible, and designed with the likes and interests of the student in mind. My goal as a tutor is to prepare students for academic evaluations while also setting them up to enjoy a lifetime of learning.

...strongest suit is writing. I read my friends' papers all the time - and really enjoy doing it! I can read anything from college essays, creative writing, or help you with the SAT writing/reading sections. I am also happy to help you brainstorm and talk through ideas on papers you haven't yet started. In my free time, I love reading, writing, cooking, hiking (or really, doing almost anything outside), and spending time with friends.

...so it shouldn't come as a shock that I can name all the U.S. Presidents in order both backwards and forwards. I love sports, especially baseball and the Atlanta Braves. I've been a Braves fan for as long as I can remember. I enjoy playing fantasy football, and if you ask my wife, I probably enjoy it a little too much. I have a 2 year old border collie/ shepherd mix named Darcy. I love...

...doors in ways we never knew were possible. I've seen this firsthand through my many years of experience. Since I was in university, I've tutored different people and seen the positive impacts that learning has. During my undergraduate career I worked with a community outreach program designed to help inner-city children with their school-work while educating them about the environment. While working here, I researched and wrote about the beneficial effects education has. In 2012...

...Having learned through past teaching experience that no two students think exactly alike, I facilitate learning by developing methods that cater to a student's personal learning style. I aim to make the learning experience feel less like a chore and more like an opportunity for self-improvement. Outside of tutoring, I indulge my addiction to crossword puzzles and enjoy foreign language studies and practicing guitar in my spare time. I believe that self-improvement, whether personal or...

...from Princeton University with my Bachelor of Science in Engineering in the department of Operations Research and Financial Engineering. I currently work in the Operations department of a medium-sized public charter school network in Washington, D.C. I have always enjoyed working with youth, both in and out of educational settings. Before and throughout college, I participated in several tutoring initiatives and worked with students of all levels. Between graduating in high school and starting freshman...

...Reed College with a BA in Economics last May. I just graduated from Yale University with an MA in International Development Economics. Since graduating I worked in Communications for Mercy Corps, mostly writing for their blog. Right now I am interning at an International Development Consulting firm, in their education team, in downtown DC. I think education is absolutely essential to shaping a person’s character, opinions, and success in life which is why I enjoy...

I tutored at a writing center while an undergraduate student, and became an Advanced Certified Tutor through the College Reading and Learning Association. I also taught English classes in Russia for 2 years. I enjoy tutoring because of the opportunity it presents to constantly adapt lessons and teaching styles to best meet the needs of individual students.

...I worked at the National Institute of Mental Health to study Schizophrenia, a disease of the brain that affects and debilitates many patients across the globe. Currently, I am a medical student in DC. I like exploring new cities, hiking, or trying new food and cuisines. During the winter, I love to snowboard. I am very excited to join Varsity Tutors to help you succeed in your educational journey. Hope to meet some of you!

...and summer school instructor with the Center for Talented Youth. Aside from having strong content knowledge in various subject areas, I believe I am motivating, encouraging, and supportive of my students. Whether you hope to raise your grade in class, pass a test, or learn a better way to take notes, my approach to tutoring is based on your unique learning style. I look forward to helping you achieve your academic goals!