Award-Winning Essay Editing Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...and high school students in French Language and Culture through the French Honor Society. I was also trained through my highschool's Writing Center and spent two years helping high school students with their analytical and persuasive essays. My goal when tutoring is to help students understand their material while also improving their learning strategies, so I focus on finding a balance between working through examples and prompting the student with questions.

...the arts of language and literature. I earned my BA in Philosophy at St Mary's College of Maryland and my MA in Ancient Languages at the Catholic University of America. I have tutored privately, as have also taught 1st and 3rd grade in the public school system. I want to help prepare young people for adulthood by bettering their writing skills, in addition to instilling in them a true love for reading. My goal is...

...of grammar; I am also able to help my students understand how mastering it can be fun. As author of an award-winning novel and a lifelong passionate reader, I can also instill a love of reading in those who might not have discovered it yet. It starts with truly mastering the content, even if you have to slow down a bit to do so. I would be honored to tutor you and/or your student! (I...

...M.A. degree in International Education. I finished my teaching career at a performance based assessment school in Manhattan before I moved back to MD in October. Although I am seeking a full time position outside of the classroom, I still enjoy supporting student learning. I know what it is like to struggle in a class (I still cringe when I think about geometry!) and I would love to help someone who is facing similar struggles...

...undergraduate student at Cornell University. I'm currently home for the summer, so I will be in the DMV area until September 2017. I have two years of experience in private tutoring, and have tutored elementary, middle and high schoolers, as well as adults. I have tutored algebra, geometry, Common Core, and French. I truly believe that each student's learning style is unique and rest assured that I will cater to your learning needs and get...

Hello! I graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in international politics. I have experience tutoring and teaching all grade levels, from elementary-schoolers to adults. In my sessions, I like to focus on problem-solving strategies, critical thinking skills, and tips to write cleanly and with style. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading, writing, and U.S. history I hope to share my love of these subjects with my students!

...that the best way to foster good writing--and by extension, learning--is through positive encouragement and good attention to detail. Positive encouragement is important because I believe anyone can write well if they're confident and know they'll find support if they occasionally fail. Meanwhile, attention to detail is crucial because, oftentimes, poor writing is due to a few bad habits. As a tutor, it's my job to notice these kinds of patterns and help my students...

I am originally from the Bay Area in California, and I am a first year student at American University in Washington D.C., studying Political Science, Economics, and Finance. I have been working with kids since I was a kid, including teaching children with special needs, and coaching gymnastics for two years in high school. I love math, and I love teaching math. I am looking forward to helping you!

...I am happy to assist others with their psychology classes, tutoring gives me a chance to take a break from it all and indulge myself in the other subjects I love! Outside of what must sound like an incredibly academic life, I do find time to entertain myself. I love going to museums and am definitely interested in some recommendations for the must-see museums in Baltimore. I'm a huge theatre lover, and I sometimes dabble...

...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 work...

...My background is interdisciplinary and broad. I am a practicing attorney in Washington, DC with prior careers in technology consulting and intelligence analysis. I have bachelor and master degrees from Carnegie Mellon University, a law degree from Washington & Lee University, and am licensed by the bars of Virginia and Maryland. I was raised in Tucson, Arizona and have lived many years on the east and west coasts as well as abroad. I speak Russian...

...critically and write effectively are some of the strongest ones. My teaching experiences in 6th, 5th, and 3rd grade, as well as my peer tutoring in college, have given me a range of strategies for helping students learn to be effective readers and writers. As a bookworm and writer myself, I strive to find the strategies that I myself use that will help everyone, even those who don't love reading or writing as much as...

...middle school students to licensed psychologists obtaining continuing education credits. Reading and writing - I have written multiple publications and presentations within the field of psychology. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions. My theory is that we work better when we have a knowledgeable, caring and supportive mentor guiding and challenging us. If you feel like this would be a fit for your learning style, please schedule a session!

I have a passion for writing and a lot of experience working with people of varying abilities. While I am new to Varsity Tutors, I am not new to teaching online. For the the last 15+ years I have taught and tutored at a local community college. I take a fun and flexible approach to tutoring. I look forward to working with you. "See" you soon!

...profession. I also became a certified ESL instructor teaching students of all levels. From beginners to advanced speakers, my style remained the same, with an emphasis on conversation, grammar correction and listening exercises, and I especially enjoyed tailoring my lesson plans to meet the needs and interests of my students. My tutoring strengths are in English, Writing, Public Speaking and Pronunciation. My teaching experience continued when I moved back to Washington, D.C. and became a...

...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 guess that my favorite part...

...classroom; however, helping students thrive, grow, and achieve is still an exciting challenge that I'd like to stay connected too. I started tutoring when I was in high school (working with younger children). This carried forward to college working for my campus's writing center, and continued into my career as a classroom teacher. I can help an elementary student with whatever subject they might need, and a middle school or high school student with literature...

...I am currently a computer science major at Vanderbilt University. I have five years of tutoring experience in topics including pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, Hebrew, Torah, Jewish studies, and high school physics. I love tutoring any math related subjects and making sure it is fun and engaging for the student. I believe that no two students learn the same so I cater my lessons to their unique needs. We will work together to make our...

...Comer Children's Hospital at UChicago Medicine. Throughout my time tutoring students of ages K-12, I have had the most experience in STEM topics including math and science as well as Spanish, whether it is for school or for standardized test prep. On top of these subjects, I have taught music to underprivileged children in Peru and neurodivergent children in the Chicago community. In my spare time, I enjoy playing oboe in the University Symphony and...

...resource and practice as much as possible. Getting stuck on a problem is inevitable, especially while we are first coming to grips with the material, but utilizing the resources provided to us will help us see the whole picture. I will help my students see the resources available to them and demonstrate how to utilize them for both practice and reference. I think that tutoring help shouldn't just be when I am on the clock;...