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

...I want to work with you to find confidence and joy in all of them. I graduated from Columbia University cum laude with a degree in English Literature, where I received departmental honors for my senior essay. During my time at Columbia, I was accepted into their Oxbridge Scholars program and was given the opportunity to study abroad at Cambridge University. In addition to my love of literature, I'm passionate about teaching and have been...

Hello! My name is Samir Nader, a student striving to learn as much as I can and to help others achieve the same. My goal is to be able to teach you in a way that allows you to not only learn the material, but to UNDERSTAND it. I will ensure that when you walk out of our tutoring session, you have zero questions and that you fully understand everything I have taught you.

...and easy. I have a degree from the University of Delaware in Three Languages (concentrations in French, Italian, and Russian) and I'm currently a masters student at American University, studying International & Intercultural Communications. My main areas of study are French/Italian Literature, Translation, and French/Italian Grammar. I've studied at l'Universit Paris 1 as well as Lyce Franois Premier in France, and I have a strong understanding of how language and culture interact. My goal is...

...for working with students. I have a Bachelor's degree in Biology and minor in Spanish. I enjoy helping students learn and achieve academic success. I have been tutoring for about 10 years in variety of subjects including Math, Science, English and Spanish. My tutoring style is relaxed but disciplined with a focus on the methods for solving a problem and not just the answer itself. I look forward to working with you.... My tutoring style is...

...I bring over ten years of tutoring experience to every session. From founding a peer tutoring society at my public high school in North Carolina, to coaching local kids in public speaking in New Jersey, I have a passion for helping students realize their potential. With a combined total of six years spent as Editor-in-Chief of various magazines and law reviews, helping authors plan, outline and articulate their thoughts in writing in an encouraging way...

Hi, my name is Laaibah Amar. I am a college student, so studying is a part of my daily life. I take a personalized approach to tutoring by getting to know each student's strengths, challenges, and learning style. From there, I create a customized study plan tailored to their needs, whether it's mastering a specific subject, improving study habits, or preparing for exams. My goal is to make learning clear, effective, and even enjoyable!

...received her Masters from Teachers College, Columbia University. She has taught in elementary schools for thirteen years, including schools in Los Angeles, and New York City. In the her last three years in DC, she was rated "Highly Effective" based on instructional observations and student academic growth. Jessica also taught and volunteered for many years in the Dominican Republic and speaks Spanish. Jessica has taught K-5th grade (all elementary subjects), with an emphasis on literacy...

...Business. I love writing, both in Spanish and in English, and look forward to helping students reach their goals. I have experience tutoring, babysitting, and teaching swimming lessons to kids of all ages. In the summer of 2014 I studied abroad in Argentina at the Universidad de Buenos Aires. During this time my language skills improved immensely through classwork as well as through interactions with my host family and Argentine friends. While studying business, I...

...with 9+ years of experience teaching students in varying subject areas, grades Pre-K through 8th. I am passionate about providing individualized learning opportunities based on students' interests. My use of an individualized and creative teaching approach has allowed me to positively influence students' participation and motivation in learning. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Child/Adolescent Development and currently pursuing a Master's in Education. In my spare time, I enjoy...

...I studied theatre and the humanities. My tutoring specialties are in college essay writing, SAT prep, monologue coaching, English language and literature, and college audition prep. I have three years of professional educational experience, having worked as teaching artist at the National High School Institute, Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia, and the Theatre Lab School for the Dramatic Arts in Washington, DC. I also gained experience with remote lesson-planning and teaching as a Teaching Apprentice...

...over 10 years. I am a Latin scholar by degree with many years of teaching experience with students from kindergarten to community college. Along with Latin, I have taught a wide range of subjects from history, art history, the Humanities, English and English Composition, Essay writing, organizational and note taking skills, to drums and guitar. I am also available to tutor in Spanish up through 1st year College level. I am committed to my student's...

Hello my name is Ibukun. I'm here to make life easier for you by taking what can be one of the most nerve-wracking things (education) and turning it into something liberating. You work hard to be the best you can be, and I'll work just as hard to make sure it all pays off in the end. Let's get crackin'!

...am an undergraduate senior at George Washington University. I am currently double-majoring in Psychological & Brain Sciences and Criminal Justice. While I have a background in tutoring a variety of subjects, I do have a soft spot for psychology, sociology, and the humanities. I enjoy tutoring because it is a great opportunity for me to learn along with students. Being able to adapt how I teach in order to provide the best support for each...

...taught elementary, middle, and high school mathematics (basic arithmetic, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Trig, AP Statistics) for 3 years and have taught/coached mathematics teachers. I have experience with curriculum development and design and currently work in education policy. Learning is so fun once you realize it doesn't have to be difficult or boring and it's lifelong for me! There is no teaching without learning. No excuses! Just do it! I'm here with you and...

My goal is to help my students enjoy learning and to feel as confident as possible in subjects where they experience difficulties. I aim to set my students up for "small wins" as they master a more challenging subject, so that they can derive greater confidence and a sense of accomplishment as they learn.

...in Psychology. I then attended Pacific Graduate School of Psychology and recently received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. While I was in graduate school, I worked with undergraduate students as a writing and communications coach, helping them with their school projects, papers, and presentations. I also became somewhat of a mentor to these students and helped them with their resumes for jobs and their applications for graduate school. Also, during my experience as a Psychology...

...tutoring to travel North America and abroad, I'm glad to get back into doing what I love...having interesting conversations about subjects that can seem very boring. While standardized testing seems to drain the life out of every subject, there are ways to make it fun while still having the tools to ace the test. My style of teaching integrates the real world as much as possible, while still instilling a strong control of the conceptual...

...as well as graduate students preparing for entrance exams. My approach to teaching is to be collaborative and thorough. I always appreciated teachers who broke things down into simple pieces, explained things in a methodical manner, and never made me feel bad for not understanding right away. So I hope to do the same with all my students. At the end of the day, I aim to help all my students achieve their objectives. I'm...

...of great responsibility because it impacts the lives of those children. Teaching helps to provide them with some future success. Participating in programs that help to facilitate understanding and learning deeply impacts the students lives as much as it does my own. When children are provided with this type of inspiration and motivation to succeed, I believe that it will help encourage them to create dreams and an innate drive to achieve them. During the...

Born and raised in Southern California, I have lived and traveled all over the US in the last 8 years. I learned to speak Spanish and English at the same time and can easily switch between languages. Even though I only tutor Spanish that is not the only language I know. I took French as an undergrad and know some Portuguese and Chavacano, an Asian Spanish-based creole language.