Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Leesburg, VA

...same time, learning a new language can lead to insights about your own language and culture. When tutoring, I strive to help students meet their immediate (practical) goals while encouraging them to discover more about learning styles and strategies so they can succeed in all areas of study. In my free time, I enjoy arts...

...for academic achievement. I graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I also received my TEFL certificate in 2012. I have taught English in South Korea for two years at an after-school academy. Since then I have also taught debate and juvenile justice civics class to middle school and...

I am a recent graduate from an international relations masters program. I am especially qualified to teach students in the social sciences. ... My teaching philosophy is to encourage questions and open discussion. I feel that active learning, where students are making the connections themselves is the most beneficial to them. Having a friendly and relaxed space for learning is important to me as well.

...students using proven techniques to increase their scores. Specifically, I can help students more easily break down the types of logic games and to distinguish between right and wrong answers in the Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension sections. I enjoy helping others obtain their educational goals, and would love to help increase your test scores,...

...the Italian branch of Google Ads, and performed a year of national service with the City of Philadelphia through AmeriCorps VISTA. In Fall 2016, I will begin my JD studies at the Georgetown University Law Center, where I hope to focus on international and human rights law. I love using teaching to build relationships and...

...into any educational experience. I have been teaching in the DC area for 3 years, and understand the demands of the Common Core Standards, PARCC, SAT and other exams. I am familiar with ELA and history content at both the middle and high school level, and I also enjoy teaching and reinforcing basic skills, especially...

...the subject beyond the textbook. For example, that's why I incorporate music, art, culture, and media into my foreign language lessons- to make the subject come alive! Students I work with not only learn the material well, they also come away with a greater appreciation for how the subject being taught is real and applicable...

...experience teaching GRE and GMAT. As far as hobbies go, I enjoy reading science fiction, classic literature, and comic books. Rock-climbing is a big thing for me, as is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I'm also into dancing, including salsa, bachata, zouk, swing, and Argentine tango. Also I love science! I study it every day to make sure...

...originally from Los Angeles, but I moved to rural Pennsylvania for college. I fell in love with the east coast after my first fall season. I recently graduated from Bucknell University, Summa Cum Laude, with a final GPA of 3.93. I pursued 3 majors: English, History, and Spanish, and was the President of Bucknell Student...

...former middle school and high school teacher. I believe all students can succeed if give the right tools and support. I have experience working with students of all age/grade levels on subjects ranging from history, English, writing, math, and test prep. I believe in empowering students with the skills they can apply across their course...

...Classical authors. As such, I have an appreciation for world literature and am practiced in critical approaches to written texts. Over the course of my academic career, I have had the opportunity to study several languages, which has helped me develop a firm understanding of grammatical structures and compositional techniques. I have experience with academic...

...I extended my time in Latin America by teaching individual classes to adults at an English language institute. I am currently substituting at a bilingual charter school in DC for a variety of subjects. I studied Anthropology, Sociology, and Creative Writing at NYU and have extensive experience in literature, writing, and history courses. I received...

...George Washington University, so I'm comfortable teaching humanities and social sciences as well as math and science. Teaching is the most rewarding job I've ever had. I love working with students to find what motivates them, and helping to achieve their goals. I particularly love teaching social sciences and writing. It's so great to see...

...writing, social studies, and science. My teaching philosophy focuses on breaking things down so that they are simple and easy to understand, so that my students can be as successful as possible. Some of my interests outside of the academic world includes going to museums, movies, cooking, and being outdoors! I love being outside in...

...the Renaissance, and Colonization) and more recent American History. I am also proficient in Spanish, and I can supplement any high school Spanish course. My experience in the humanities also covers Linguistics, Sociology, Literature, and Writing. I believe History and Language are important aspects of a complete education and can be fun in the right...

...in Williamsburg, VA. I majored in English and received high honors for my senior thesis on women's poetry of the Beat Generation. While in school I volunteered tutoring adults in ESL and GED preparation. Currently, I tutor in all areas of English and Language Arts- from basic reading and phonics skills to AP Literature, ESL...

...eager to help new students. I served as a teaching assistant for Biology and Physiology courses in college. I formally taught at Huntington Learning Center. I tutored students anywhere from kindergarten to college for classes, and for ACT/SAT prep. I am currently a volunteer teacher at a community college teaching English to adult students. I...

...Asian and Latin American countries and that informs my approach as a teacher. I have a Bachelor's degree from the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, am a certified ESL instructor, and received my Teacher certification in 2020. I have been a TOEFL test prep instructor, taught literature and essay writing to ESL students, been...

...and horrific violence in Rwanda. I was determined to witness and document history and as a Journalist, I did. I was incredibly fortunate to have these amazing experiences, it shaped who I am and provided me with great insight and perspective. I worked with news and humanitarian organizations and eventually began writing and documenting humanitarian...

...significant experience in marketing, advertising, and copywriting. Background in making complex ideas accessible to all ages and experience levels. I have a BA in English from the University of Richmond and a MA from Johns Hopkins in Fiction Writing. And, as a former stand-up comedian, I can make learning a whole lot more fun! My...