Award-Winning Essay Editing Tutors serving Rockville, MD

...a B.A. in Politics. In college, I worked as a Writing Center Tutor for three years, where I helped college students develop their writing projects across the social sciences in humanities. As a Writing Tutor, I coached students through all steps of the writing process, from developing a research paper and crafting a thesis statement, to editing for clarity and grammar. After graduating, I lived overseas for a year where I worked as an ESL...

...Washington area now living and working in DC as a librarian. I hold multiple degrees and certificates in English Literature, English Writing, and Professional Writing. I also have 6 years of experience tutoring and teaching in students of all ages in K-12 schools and universities. I believe one-on-one tutoring is the best format for working on language skills, and I am passionate about helping students express their unique voice with ease and confidence. If you...

...to each student. Everyone learns in a different way, and I do my best to accommodate different learning strategies and mechanisms. I want my students to come away from our sessions with a better understanding of the subject material, and I want them to feel comfortable asking me questions. I will NOT do their work for them, however, I will arm them with the appropriate knowledge, strategies, and resources to figure it out for themselves....

...Public Policy degree and am working towards a law degree. I've worked in the past as a Business Analyst and teaching assistant for Duke, and these roles have instilled a passion for educating others. I scored in the 99th percentile for both the SAT and LSAT and would like to help teach others how to master these subjects. My philosophy is to make topics as comprehensible and engaging as possible until students become independent learners.

...school and in legal practice, however, forced me to drastically change the process I had always used to write. I now use the techniques I developed to help others improve the way they approach the writing process. In my final year of law school, I also served as the Managing Editor of an internationally-distributed law journal, editing submissions by both professors and students and coaching authors to improve articles. I love the writing process and...

...passionate about individualized education experiences! I graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Human Development and Psychological Services, and am currently working to complete a Master's in Professional Behavior Analysis. I have been working with children with developmental disabilities at an ABA agency in the Washington, DC area for the past few years. My job includes creating measurable milestones to help learners achieve their goals, and determining what teaching methods will be most effective...

...from Harvard Graduate School of Education, and more than 6 years teaching experience. I have taught English, Literacy, Humanities and Social Studies/History at the Middle School/Secondary Level. Some of my strengths are getting to know my students, identifying their strengths and weaknesses, and leveraging their interests in order to motivate them and build confidence. I hold very high expectations, but I always take the time to figure out what kinds of strategies and supports students...

...of how the questions will appear on test day. I hand out guides for the Quantitive section (with formulas and hints for the Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Data Analysis chapters) and the Verbal and Essay sections (with tips for learning vocabulary and guides for Sentence Equivalence, Reading Comprehension, and the Issue Essay). I received my BA in English Literature and U.S. History from Vanderbilt University in 2005, my MA in U.S. History from The George...

I have spent a lot of time tutoring people of all ages -- I have worked with preschoolers, kids in elementary school, and adults. I really like to learn and experience as much as I can: I spent a year teaching in Korea and another four months traveling the globe. I hope that my enthusiasm is infectious!

...State University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with honors and completed my pre-medical designation. Since graduation, I have worked on a wide variety of engineering projects, from NASA spacecraft to medical devices. I have also secured acceptance to medical school and am planning to attend next Fall. I am an experienced student in most Math, Science and Engineering specialties, but I am also passionate about English, Literature and History. I greatly...

...it to that which works best for the student. Having been a high school student only a few years ago, I understand the challenges a student must conquer in order to understand a subject, and I am also aware of the pitfalls which may make it more difficult for one to do so. It is my aim to prevent these pitfalls, and make the process toward understanding as smooth and easy as possible!

I am a researcher, and evaluation expert with a Ph.D. in Political Science. I am eager to help high school, college, and graduate students improve the quality of their writing and prepare for reading/writing-based exams. In my spare time I enjoy listening to music, reading, and running outside.

...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 I graduated with...

I graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Romance Languages and Literatures and I'm excited to help you with Spanish and French language and literature! I have experience teaching high school Spanish, teaching English as a foreign language in Latin America and tutoring college-level French.

...Hopkins Center for Talented Youth from 2013-2015, helping teach classes on international relations and human rights. Working with CTY has been an amazing experience; there's nothing better than teaching a subject that I'm passionate about and having my students understand and internalize the complex material. I believe that every student is capable of success; my job as a tutor is to help them overcome academic roadblocks. I work with my students to find interesting and...

...Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience at the George Washington University and have an extensive background in math, science, and writing. As a tutor, I will be able to work with you across a broad range of topics. In terms of hobbies and interests, I enjoy discovering new music and collecting records. In the past, I have even hosted my own radio show. I also enjoy kayaking and playing sports including basketball and tennis. In addition, I...

...by showing my students that I believe in them and in their ability to succeed. Knowing that all students have a right to high-quality education, I challenge my students during our tutoring sessions to do more than absorb material for an examination or a paper. I keep their eyes on the big picture of their work as they practice self-discipline, perseverance, and commitment. In this way, my students learn that they are strong, that they...

...Teaching Assistant in History and Women’s Studies courses. From the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History and English and Minor in Writing. At UMBC, I participated in and completed the four-year Humanities Scholars Program. Its mission of developing creative and critical thinkers who promote the humanities and betterment of society is a mission I have adopted and continue practicing to this day as a teacher and tutor....

...at New York University. I am working towards my Bachelor of Science in Neurolinguistics with a minor in Public Health as well as a focus on pre-medical studies. I am also a coxswain on the NYU Crew team and practice every morning, either in the gym or on the river. Since 2013, I have worked as a lifeguard, a summer camp counselor, and as a private tutor in both English and Spanish and a peer...

...School of International Service at American University, working towards a BA in International Studies. I have experience tutoring one-on-one or large groups, in both English and Spanish. The majority of my time tutoring has been working with elementary school students with reading and writing. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Reading, Spanish and English. In my experience, the most effective tutoring occurs when the student can connect one...