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

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.

...Mathematics and Computer Science. I have been tutoring Math, Science and English since junior year of high school and love working with students of all ages. I understand the fear and stigma around Mathematics and strive to help students not only learn the material but also to feel comfortable and confident in their abilities. I also teach Math and English courses to middle and high school students through Sprout, a program by Splash at Yale.

...American History in Washington, DC. While I have worked with students in Math, History, and Music, I particularly enjoy working on writing because it feels so satisfying to compose and read a well-written essay. I was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD as a child, and have worked hard building skills and habits to help me succeed in difficult academic and professional settings. I believe that patience and listening are crucial to being a good tutor, and that...

Anyone can learn another language, comparative/applied linguistics and simultaneous translation/interpretation at any age. I use multiple intelligences, multimodality and authentic integrated strategies to make your language learning journey one with ease, proficiency and fluency in four skills and fun!

...School of Medicine to supplement my coursework in the sciences. Outside of class, I cultivated my passion for mentoring others by serving as a Resident Advisor and an after-school tutor for a local Charlottesville middle school. My past tutoring positions have also allowed me to work with a wide variety of ages and even given me the opportunity to work in various countries across Central and South America. Regardless of where I was working, the...

I'm a Maryland native who loves good music, dramatic movies, and travel. Another one of my favorite things is working with students from all walks of life; I've been happily tutoring and mentoring for more than four years. I practice student-centered tutoring, which means I like to spend a little more time in the beginning trying out various learning techniques (written, oral, movement-based) to discover which best helps my student succeed.

...at The George Washington University where I am working toward a 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...

A teacher should be a learner. He or she should be learner of himself, his students, of knowledge, and of life as a whole. When he has achieved this; it is then that he can become an excellent teacher to his students.

...involved in tutoring and mentoring youth since I was in college as a volunteer, and I have worked professionally tutoring students in reading and math. I also ran after-school programming in a public school in Philadelphia. I have five years of experience as an ESL teacher with teenage and adult immigrant students in Washington, DC. My academic and professional experience has involved a lot of research, writing, and editing. I am fluent in Spanish and...

...graduate from Tulane University with a degree in finance and a degree in political economy. I am passionate about helping students connect different topics in their schooling and applying them to their own lives. I am a firm believer that learning is not only key to success but also key to learning more about oneself: what one is passionate about! While I teach a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, history,...

...major with a minor in computer science at UVA. In high school I took AP Chemistry, AP biology, AP physics 1, AP Calculus BC, multivariable calculus/linear algebra, AP Government and politics, AP language and composition, AP Art, psychology/sociology, and AP French. I worked at Kumon and have experience working with preschool, elementary, and middle school students as well. I am very comfortable tutoring in math and science up to the high school/intro college level. I...

...body, each interconnected part working to help me prevail, I wouldn't be where I am today. It is my duty to pay it forward. I graduated from high school when I was 16 years old and went on to study Theater at the University of the Arts. After my freshman year, I volunteered for an organization called "Art for Africa" in Cape Town, South Africa. There, I worked with 150 primary and high school students...

...American studies, and I currently teach a Modern World History class, but, I am able to provide study skills for other areas of history, particularly AP World History. If there is another subject area I am not equipped to tutor in I am more than willing to provide resources that will help you in that area. I think history is an amazing subject and because it impacts everyone, I believe that there is a history...

...Degree in Business with a focus on International Studies and Languages. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, tutoring a variety of ages in English, Russian, and Spanish. I have worked with companies in proofreading their materials and am passionate about correct Grammar usage in the English language. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Russian, Spanish and English. I believe in the power of a good education, and that...

...through series of formulas and manipulations but is a meaningful subject that completely make sense. Most often students have issues with remembering different prerequisites with the subjects at hand. Working with each student individually to deal with those issues will help remedy to break the barriers going forward. So there are these gapes that are the main source of misunderstanding of mathematical concepts. When I worked at Mathnasium I leaned that students enjoy learning math,...

...history and master's degree in Education. I have been a teacher for over a decade teaching in the American, British, and Spanish school systems. My love of travelling has allowed me to also work throghout Spain where I have branched out to teaching other subjects such as teaching English, Physical Education and becoming fluent in Spanish. As a result, I have an appreciation for all different school subjects and personalize my lessons so they are...

...experiences and knowledge with students who are at various levels in their learning. For me, teaching and learning is a dual investment for teacher and student. I pride myself on creating optimal learning opportunities in which students can maximize their strengths, while simultaneously being empowered to take on and overcome instructional challenges. Building relationships and meeting students where they are in the learning process is integral in working with students. The work has to be...

...are Math and Psychology, as they are both useful outside of academia. Some of my hobbies include cooking, playing sports, and spending time trying new things. I am a fun, enthusiastic tutor who enjoys seeing students become more confident in any subject material. I adjust my teaching style for every student based on their personality and preferred method to learn. I love to keep students motivated and interested in a subject while also teaching them...

...and enthusiasm to young scholars. I also have had the opportunity to write numerous research papers, analytical english essays, and mathematical expositions and proofs during my undergraduate career. Doing so, I honed my writing and editing skills. I believe that the best way to learn is by struggling. As a tutor, I would encourage students to work independently, teaching concepts rather than explicit solutions. I spent time working as an assistant teacher at an elementary school...

...in courses that deal with Foreign Policy, Political Theory, Macroeconomics, Comparative Politics, and History. In high school I took AP U.S History and AP U.S Government and scored well on both exams. In college, I informally reviewed essays, term papers, and research papers of my peers and had great success in assisting them prepare A worth outlines. I find great satisfaction in and seeing people succeed and reach their goals and I endeavor to leave...