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

Literature and learning have always been my lifelong passions. With seven years of collegiate study and three years of graduate-level training, I have acquired practical and useful standardized test-taking knowledge and study skills that I am eager to share with my future students! I also specialize in the areas of complex literary analysis and reading comprehension; vocabulary enrichment; creative writing; argumentative writing; construction of research papers; MLA and APA citation; literary theory; resume writing, and...

...life living and attending schools in different countries to which has taught me a plethora of life lessons. My favorite lesson relating to learning is to never let "schooling" interfere with my education. This same lesson is one I encourage all of my tutees to recognize - to embrace curiosity and immerse themselves to learn at every moment both inside and outside the classroom. I tutor a wide range of subjects. However, I am most...

I am a professional tutor with fourteen years of experience providing instruction in a range of subjects to students across diverse settings. I care about tutoring because I recognize the value of empowering students to achieve their full academic potential. Through my training and experience, I have realized the critical importance of reaching students at prime teachable moments in order to reduce their frustration and maximize their excitement for learning. Thus, I am drawn to...

...Math, Science and Engineering specialties, but I am also passionate about English, Literature and History. I greatly enjoy helping others understand difficult subjects and am an avid learner myself. My tutoring style derives primarily from helping friends throughout the years. In my experience, there is almost no subject out of reach of a passionate and curious mind. I therefore strive not just to communicate content, but to instill a passion that will drive self motivated...

...and I have also tutored writing at the Washington English Center. My approach to second language teaching and writing is that students should always feel comfortable with making mistakes and that learning does not have to be painfully dullif you learn by making connections with things you are passionate about, you can do anything! I am a firm believer that contemporary media and personal interests can open doors to a new world of learning.

...to be a motivational speaker by my peers for their student success classes. In the past two years, I have served as teacher for VIPKid which is based in Beijing. Even though China is 12 hours ahead of my area, I taught English as a second language to children ages 4 to 14, often in the middle of the night! Although my original certification was to teach adults, I am now also certified to teach...

I have been tutoring and mentoring students since I was 12. I enjoy working with students not only to improve their scores and grades, but also their academic confidence! I live and breathe Biology, which was my college major as well as the field in which I actively work. In addition to Biology, General Chemistry and GRE preparation are my specialty subjects. Working in biomedical research for over four years has allowed me to constantly...

...Greek, Old English, Old Norse, Old Irish, and German. I love finding the patterns in languages and using language change to understand how ancient people thought about the world around them. My particular specialty is in kingship rituals, and I wrote my senior thesis about kingship sacrifice in Iron Age Ireland. I love travelling, and Ireland is my favorite place out of the many countries I have visited. When I am not teaching and tutoring,...

...a bit of a language nerd, so I gain special satisfaction from crafting a robust argument or sticking the correct ending on a German adjective. Writing and German grammar are my favorite subjects to tutor. My ability to tailor my instruction to my students' individual needs and learning preferences is my greatest strength as an instructor. Whether a student needs visual aids, kinesthetic games, or cheesy Star Wars puns to make learning engaging and meaningful,...

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.

Hello! My name is Serene and I am a first-year biology major at the University of Virginia. I enjoy reading, writing, and cooking delicious meals for my family! :-)

...objective is to help the students believe that they are able and capable to overcome challenges whether it be academic or otherwise. I homeschooled my sons from grades 6-12. My experience includes setting up learning activities and providing additional support with challenging subjects. This experience taught me the importance of differentiating lessons as well as how the lessons are facilitated. I look forward to helping your students grow and develop in their learning as I...

I am a researcher, and evaluation expert with a Ph.D. in Political Science. I am eager to help high school, college, and graduate students improve the quality of their writing and prepare for reading/writing-based exams. In my spare time I enjoy listening to music, reading, and running outside.

I am a recent graduate of a Doctor of Physical Therapy program. I have been tutoring peers since I was in the 7th grade. I have a passion to educate others in any form and capacity that I can. Education is so powerful and sometimes, it takes a little bit of troubleshooting to get the student to back on track. I'm here to help make that happen!

My name is Mudit and I am a Pharm.D. trained tutor along with with a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology with a minor in Leadership Studies. My skillset offers a well-rounded array of tutoring and mentorship experiences throughout both my educational and professional career! I am here to help you succeed!

...family. I found myself drawn to tutoring starting in elementary school when I took it upon myself to teach my younger brother basic algebra and found great satisfaction in watching him make progress over time. One of my favorite tutoring experiences was enabled through my Calculus class in high school - a group of my classmates and I taught Calculus concepts to 6th graders by conducting hands-on experiments, and they all caught on quickly. To...

...Japanese Noh theatre; early Irish hagiography; and the works of several Classical authors. As such, I have an appreciation for world literature and am practiced in critical approaches to written texts. Over the course of my academic career, I have had the opportunity to study several languages, which has helped me develop a firm understanding of grammatical structures and compositional techniques. I have experience with academic writing and am able to work with students to...

Hi, my name is Tatevik and I am a 2017 (B.S.) grad from the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. I currently work in consulting in DC and am passionate about STEM, data analytics, and management consulting. I enjoy spending time with my family and dog in my free time, playing tennis, and doing yoga.

...France. I am a certified ESL instructor, so after I graduated I spent two years teaching English as a Foreign Language to High School students in Japan. Foreign language has quickly become one my favorite subject to tutor! Outside of my work in Japan I have also tutored refugee students in San Diego in English and various other subjects via the International Rescue Committee. I am available to tutor for English, ESL, and French. In...

As a tutor, I hope to share not only my knowledge but also the love of learning that my teachers instilled in me as a student. I have personally experienced the difference individual attention can have on a student; seeing teachers sit down and explain a subject to someone who is having difficulties is inspiring! In college, I would get excited not just about learning, but about conquering a subject after having a conversation with...