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

Hello! I am currently a first-year medical student. I graduated from undergrad with dual degrees in Biology and Psychology with a 3.9 GPA and in my gap year prior to medical school, I was a Fulbright recipient. My area of expertise is naturally in the sciences, but if you are interested in conversational Cantonese/Mandarin then I would be able to help too!

...MA in Asian Studies from Cornell University. I love learning and working with lots of different people. I have spent extensive time living, studying, and researching in North India. I love traveling and meeting new people. These passions and educational experiences inspire my love of learning. I have experience teaching biological and cultural anthropology at Boston University. I have a BA in anthropology and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies from Dartmouth College.

...with my M.D. degree in May 2014. I am currently working in an outpatient medical office belonging to a national Pain Management practice. I have extensive experience tutoring at the college level, while I was an undergraduate student at the University of Maryland, as well as some informal tutoring experience while in medical school. I tutor mainly the sciences, along with English/writing, and Psychology. My favorite subject to tutor is Physiology because that is a...

...writing and studio art from Denison University, and an M.F.A. in poetry from the University of Maryland. I first started teaching in South Korea in 2012, where I taught students ages 4-14 English, as well as art, math, and science, among other topics. Since 2016, I have been a full time adjunct professor in writing composition, teaching at the University of Maryland and American University. I try to make content engaging and approachable, and show...

...I've enjoyed deepening my academic experiences by earning an IB diploma, participating in several honor societies, and now becoming a member of Virginia Tech's Honors College. Through these experiences I've had many rewarding tutoring opportunities in a variety of subjects, but I especially enjoy helping students with French, English, and Writing. For three years I tutored middle and high school students in French Language and Culture through the French Honor Society. I was also trained...

...My heart finds true joy in helping students reach their goals and making their dreams into realities. All students have the capacity to learn. Currently, I teach fourth grade Reading and Writing. I have been an educator for 22 years. I earned my MAT from Trinity University, in Washington, DC. I have Master of Arts Degree in Administrative Management from Bowie State University in Bowie, MD. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business...

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...students like to call me Ms. Ait's shorter, snappier, and a lot easier to remember. As a passionate math tutor for middle schoolers, I've spent over six rewarding years working with children, helping them tackle challenges, celebrate victories, and discover the joy of learning. Teaching math has shown me how to connect complex concepts to everyday life, turning frustration into "aha!" moments. Whether it's breaking down fractions or building up confidence, I believe every student...

...When students see that reading provides a model for their writing, they begin to see the structure of how ideas are presented. Kids are expected to produce simple paragraphs in second grade, so they must master basic reading comprehension first to know how to have a clear topic sentence and main idea. Syntax, grammar, vocabulary, punctuation, spelling, and handwriting are also important at this stage. By the time they finish fifth grade, they should be...

...grew up seeing the highs and lows a life in education can bring, and those experiences shaped me before I even taught my first lesson. At the heart of my educational philosophy is an idea often quoted to me by my father: Education hasn't changed since Socrates. It's about relationships. I approach every day of instruction with this in mind. Only through cultivating these relationships and understanding our students can we truly impact their lives....

I am currently living in Washington, D.C. as a graduate student at Georgetown University. I am studying international affairs and European studies in the School of Foreign Service. In May 2018, I graduated from Rutgers University with a B.A. in French and English. I studied abroad at La Sorbonne and was formerly an intern at the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in New York City.

...in English from Clemson University in 2009. I am currently a PhD candidate in English at the University of Maryland, where I teach a variety of college level courses, including composition and literature courses. I am very invested in working one-on-one with students on critical writing and critical reading skills. Both sets of skills involve analytical thinking, but they also involve creative thinking. It is the interplay between the analytical and the creative that I...

...a high needs elementary school in Southeast DC, and as such have really developed hands-on and behavioral management skills with children. Furthermore, I focused on early literacy skills and teaching techniques that I believe make me a good tutor. My literacy tutor training combined with both my undergraduate degree in English and graduate degree in Gender Policy, makes me a good tutor because I have both the teaching experience and the academic knowledge to help...

...Science in Computer Science. While in high school and college alike, I have enjoyed tutoring my peers in subjects where they are struggling; seeing them improve in ways they didn't think possible. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about math, Spanish, and ACT prep. Math hasn't always come easy to me, and this past year at Virginia Tech showed me that in order to succeed at a college level,...

...BA in Dance and also studying Chemistry and Pre Medicine. I am passionate about tutoring because I appreciate learning and firmly believe that an eagerness to learn is a key to success in life. I hope to instill in my students this same passion and drive. Although I am able to tutor a variety of subjects, I most enjoy tutoring English grammar, high school chemistry, and beginning Spanish. In my spare time, I enjoy reading,...

...my work with students and children started when I began babysitting at age 12. Since then I've worked with students as a tutor, a library volunteer, and a camp director/counselor. Currently I am a Elementary and Middle School Reading Specialist for a Charter School. I have an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master's Degree in Literacy Curriculum and Instruction. I have a strong dedication to student success, and I am especially dedicated...

...with several newer writers and non-native speakers of English, so my comments are constructive and encouraging, as well as thorough. I used to be very discouraged as a beginning writer and thought I would never be as good of a writer as others. It was in large part because of the support of others that I continued to try and improve greatly. I want to encourage others to continue to persevere as well and I...

...of Science in Psychology, and I am currently also minoring in Linguistics. My areas of tutoring expertise are in the Psychological sciences (which I am deeply passionate about), and in English! However, I also offer tutoring services in math and science through high school. I am passionate about education and working with kids, and believe in an intersectional and inclusive approach to learning. For the past couple of summers, I spent my time working as...

...a specialization in public health. I am also a current public health professor for university students. I am bilingual English and Spanish and have taught primary school children in Cusco, Peru and have served as a college tutor in College Algebra, Western Civilizations, and Spanish. I also have experience in Applied Behavior Analysis, working with children on the autism spectrum. I hold a Master of Arts degree in International Relations and a Bachelor of Arts...

...the experience to know how to approach just about any challenge. I'm very personable, have a sense of humor, and I'm very creative. An important characteristic for a tutor to have is patience. That is ultimately one of my greatest strengths. Another strength is pronunciation in English, both for adults & children. I speak other languages, so I pay close attention to pronunciation. My background includes specialized training in brain growth and development, from crib...