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

...reach their full potential. Throughout high school, I worked at a Kumon tutoring center, where I developed skills in guiding students through challenging concepts, fostering independent learning, and building their confidence. I specialize in history and politics, subjects that I believe are essential for understanding the world around us. My approach to tutoring is not just about memorizing facts but about making connections, developing critical thinking skills, and engaging with material in a way that...

...problems, and sharing that knowledge to others searching for that solution. There is nothing more fulfilling than the feeling you get when you help a student understand something, at a detailed level, which they previously struggled with. My goal is to find creative solutions to explain any topic. Nothing is too complicated; there are always alternative teaching methods, analogies, memory techniques, and positive learning experiences that will allow anyone to learn any topic!

...& Literature. Throughout college, I found a lot of fulfillment in being a mentor for younger students both in and outside of the classroom a passion I bring to tutoring. As a tutor, I love to utilize interactive lessons that get students thinking creatively and analytically. When I introduce a new idea in a lesson or editing session, I normally explain the concept using a fun example, and then allow students to practice with an...

...essay writing, research help, citation, and essay reviews. I can also tutor for elementary math. I give importance to your needs and follow an interactive approach. I have about two years of experience as a tutor at my university's writing center. I like to understand the students' needs and interests. It will allow the student to have their say and stay interested in the session. I majored in International Studies and have a minor in...

...my previous acceptance into 14 universities, including business schools like NYU Stern, Im particularly interested in working with high school students who need targeted assistance with test prep, college applications, and essay writing. My tutoring approach involves a holistic learning process that allows students to improve their academic skills in a multifaceted manner, through the six step process that I've perfected through nearly two years of one-on-one experience with clients of all age brackets. The...

...all. I recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a double major in Political Science and English as well as a minor in history. I'm looking to tutor for high school and undergrad students because I recently went through that process and can best prepare you for the challenges in the near future. Of course I am open to all ages because teaching shouldn't be a restricted process. I plan on going into teaching and...

...at Howard University and I loved the city so much that I decided to stay and attend law school at George Washington University Law School. I have always loved learning. I received my undergraduate degree in History and my minor in Political Science. I have experience tutoring fellow students while in undergrad and helping them in math, history, writing, and literature (reading comprehension). I really enjoy working with someone on a project and helping them...

...in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation. At the VT Writing Center, I helped students of all backgrounds and disciplines get their thoughts on paper. From brainstorming to building structure and flow, I am a strong proponent of discussion as a basis for the writing process. In addition to my experience with undergraduate and graduate students, I have spent several years as an after-school counselor, educator, and mentor for primary and secondary school students.

...PhD in political science from the University of Houston. I am currently employed as a professorial lecturer at American University in Washington DC. My major concentration is political theory and my minor is comparative politics. I have done research into punishment theory and its applications to prisons. Subsequently, my political science background has been applied to justice, law and society so I currently teach classes at American University on justice, law, and criminology. I have...

...keep trying. I want to help students see real improvement, so they are confident in achieving scores they aspire for, and are proud of their work. While I have studied a range of subjects, I am most passionate about tutoring in English language, literature, writing, and art. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Maryland, where I majored in English language and literature. In college, I took many art electives and...

...currently enrolled at Georgetown University Law Center. After receiving my Bachelor of Arts from Holy Cross in History and Religious Studies, I headed south to Yale for my master’s degree in Religion and a certificate in Educational Leadership and Ministry. During both my undergraduate and graduate careers I have been fortunate enough to help students with SAT preparation, college application essay writing, and have experience teaching both History and Religion classes at a high school...

...in Chinese and public relations. I am a Spanish and Chinese teacher in Maryland. While I am not a native Spanish or Chinese speaker, I have had lots of experience with both languages. I have learned my Spanish predominantly through school, volunteer trips to El Salvador and a long-term nannying job. And in addition to Chinese being my major, I was a State Department Critical Language Scholar in Taiwan. During the 7-week program I was...

...Linguistics in college, which trained me in the critical thinking skills necessary for teaching Grammar, Foreign Languages, ESL, Math, and standardized test prep. I started tutoring when I was 15, and I was trained as a Student Teaching Intern with Breakthrough in 2010. I've tutored students ranging in age from 8 to 88. I love working with students individually or in small groups, and I readily change my lesson plans based on each individual's learning...

...in 2019 and my M.A. from Georgetown University in Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies. I have studied Russian language for nearly six years, and I am also passionate about teaching international relations, political science, history, English and writing, and helping with admissions tests to the best of my ability. A strong education has been essential to making me the individual that I am today, and I want to give other students that same opportunity...

...also graduated from University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2020 with an honors degree in political science. I graduated magna cum laude. I am interested in tutoring students in ACT writing; SAT writing; legal writing; high school and college level writing classes; and some history or political science subjects. When I was in high school, I graduated top 5% of my class and took various AP, IB, and honors classes. I was a formal graduate from...

...in Primate Biology and a minor in Spanish. While at Duke, I interned with several psychology labs on campus as well as with Johns Hopkins Kennedy Krieger Institute. Additionally in undergraduate, I lived and studied abroad in La Pa, Bolivia. While there, I worked for six months in a Bolivian mental hospital, which helped expand my Spanish fluency, particularly in medical situations. For graduate school, I attended The University of Alabama at Birmingham where I...

As a secondary teacher in English, it is my goal to continue to use my passion as a tutor. I have developed a number of key skills and qualities which I will use to provide support for the student. I look forward to use my experience to help my student excel in their area of need.

...taught freshman and sophomore English literature and writing for three years. I love teaching and tutoring English literature, especially the challenge of exciting a student's interest in something they never thought they would like (one of my proudest achievements is getting young male students to enjoy writing about Jane Austen). As a teacher though, I became most passionate about supporting students to develop their writing and essay skills so that they could reach their full...

...the last 10 years, I've written over 100 professional articles, and have been published in at least a dozen magazines and trade journals. Let's work together to make you a great writer! As a board-certified (American Society for Transportation & Logistics) professional, I can help you excel in course work related to that field. Over the last 25 years, I've also founded businesses, worked as an executive in major corporations, and managed a manufacturing firm...

...undergraduate degree in Economics and International Relations. In the past, I have helped high school students improve in core subjects including biology, English vocabulary, reading comprehension, history, and math. While at university, I have helped fellow peers improve in calculus, understanding economic theory, and essay writing skills. I am most passionate about mathematics, economics, history, and government studies. In my free time, I enjoy running, boxing, reading, watching ice hockey, and drawing. It is my...