Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors in Alexandria, VA

...science. English is more of an art that is based on opinions in the eye of the beholder and that's why I don't like it as much as math. But that's just my opinion. As a hobby I collect movies. Some of my favorites are independent art films. For example, Pi, directed by Darren Aronofsky explores a mystical view of math. It is set in New York City, one of my favorite places to visit,...

...I learned an enormous amount about the importance of education and the importance of good teachers and mentors. Education is a field that I hope to pursue as a career and there is nothing more crucial to the project of education than fostering positive relationships with students. Tutoring is a great way to begin to do that. I also have a real passion for the subjects I tutor, History, English, and French. The best part...

...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 for each individual client. I believe that active student responding,...

...most out of their learning as well as to prepare for the next step in their education. In my tutoring sessions, I strive to understand how each individual student learns best and to develop personalized teaching strategies. My main goals are to explain concepts clearly, help students work independently, and make learning fun and fascinating. In my spare time, I like doing many forms of dance, reading novels, hiking, traveling, and eating ice cream.

...Throughout law-school I focused on business and tax law, and would like to specialize in those areas down the line. I have always had a passion for learning and education. My first experience with teaching was as a basketball coach, and I immediately fell in love with the challenges and rewards of helping others learn something new. I believe that education is the most important form of self-improvement and enjoy helping others realize their potential.

...in Religious Studies and minoring in German. After undergraduate school, I aspire to obtain my PhD in Religious Studies and teach it professionally. I have received Dean's List all three of my semesters at UVA and am a member of the National Society of College Scholars and Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society. I have been tutoring for six years, predominately working with high school students, and have completed over 300 hours of volunteer tutoring. I...

...the student's learning style while providing him or her broad insights into the issues. Quality writing, speaking, and argument can only come with a full understanding of facts and context, and having that will distinguish my students over their peers. Tailoring the material to the student will be an important way for him or her to, not only, understand and retain the information, but also to apply it. There are many educational tools that are...

...much of my personality. I am currently a senior at GW studying Criminal Justice with a minor in International Affairs. On campus, I am a Peer Writing Consultant, and I've been a tutor for a DC organization working with students who fall behind in their school curriculums. I love interacting with people and watching students overcome subjects they struggle in and achieve breakthroughs. I consider my style to be collaborative and friendly, while being honest...

...my Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience. I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Physiology from Case Western Reserve University. I am passionate about learning and I want students to have that same passion so they can reach their true potential and not let academics stand in the way of a bright future. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but my strengths include standardized tests and writing, which can make a...

...From 2008 to 2012 I was working as an ESL teacher in Madrid, Spain. There I was given the opportunity to travel throughout Europe, perfect my Spanish, and enlarge my understanding of the world as a whole. After Spain, I moved to Shanghai, China where I began working as an eighth grade teacher at Shanghai High School. Having begun studying Mandarin Chinese in Spain, I continued my studies in China while working, traveling, and experiencing...