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

...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 how challenges can be fulfilling; my favorite part of teaching is to watch students grow and enjoy the process. Poetry...

...philosophy is also my personal philosophy in playing/watching sports: the fundamentals and little things are the big things. Whether it is playing ultimate frisbee, basketball, football, by doing the small things correct and consistently, then we open ourselves to greatness. In addition, being passionate about what is learned and how it is learned, there are...

I am a professional working in finance with a passion for helping people. I have an extensive background in foreign language, public policy, economic theory and creative writing. I'm looking forward to sharing and helping in student's academic journeys.

...so that they do not get discouraged when dealing with more difficult concepts. My goal is for my students to become independent learners, so that over time, the tutor-training wheel can come off, and the students will feel confident and comfortable enough in their own abilities that they will no longer need my help and...

...what I would be doing. Currently, I am teaching pre-k at a private school here in Manhattan. I love my job. I love being around kids, watching them learn and begin to do new things on their own. For me, teaching is about learning how to teach each child as a whole and individually. Every...

...degree in political science from Yale University and a master's degree from University of Maryland School of Public Policy. I've worked in communications for the federal government for ten years and I've written a biography of Florida governor and U.S. senator Lawton Chiles, Walkin' Lawton. I also publish poetry, op-eds, and memoir. Mark Twain: "The...

...over the city. After graduating, I entered an AmeriCorps program in Pennsylvania, teaching full time for a year. I feel that having tutored for so long and being so recently out of school gives me an advantage in helping students. I intimately remember the struggles of trying to learn material that just wouldn't click in...

...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 we will...

I believe that learning is one of the most enjoyable activities in life, and I love the process of helping students make a connection with the material they're studying. ... Every person is different, so I tailor my tutoring sessions to the strengths, weaknesses, and goals of each individual student. I believe that honesty and good communication are the keys to building the trust necessary to optimize our time together.

...my university's literary art magazine and the president of the Creative Writing Club. I am passionate about creative and academic writing and editing. I primarily tutor writing, but I would happily discuss other subjects with you, such as math or science. I believe encouragement is the greatest tool for tutoring and teaching. Creating a safe...

...when my graduate program starts in the fall. I plan to be a high school art teacher as I find that art lends itself to the more difficult subjects to breach including social issues. By opening up these conversations and teaching students to remain open minded during them I hope to shape the next generation...

...sometimes makes it hard for them to relate to students who don't grasp the material as well. Having completed most upper level science and math coursework, in addition to my medical school courses, I know just how hard they can be and they certainly did not come to me naturally. I had to work extremely...

...courses was the intensive writing course, where students learned about the writing process, from brainstorming and drafting, through revision, and then finally creating a final copy. The class did an excellent job and created both a class newspaper and a magazine of creative stories. I have a strong passion for teaching, and always try to...

...most exciting things about learning is to be able to pass it on to others. It is also one of the main reasons I have a passion for becoming a doctor. I went to University of Maryland, College Park for college and majored in English and Biology, my two favorite subjects. I also minored in...

...English-language learners in reading, English literature, and writing. This background allowed me to work across a range of needs in writing and reading comprehension and ground my teaching practice in what felt most relevant to the needs of my students. I particularly love working with students through any and every part of the writing process...

...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...

...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 tutoring or working jobs in education since I was in middle school. Most recently, I worked as a high school...

...Once young people tap into that power, their lives are forever changed. During my tenure, I have worked with thousands of students from coast-to-coast, from kindergarten through college, and from every background. We've crossed paths in the classroom, in enrichment programs, during my work as a nonprofit leader, and now as an education consultant. But...

...Business Analyst and teaching assistant for Duke, and these roles have instilled a passion for educating others. I scored in the 99th percentile for both the SAT and LSAT and would like to help teach others how to master these subjects. My philosophy is to make topics as comprehensible and engaging as possible until students...

...and online. By tutoring at a test prep company, I have gained extensive experience with SAT/ACT prep. By working as a certified tutor with Montgomery College's Disabilities Support Services Learning Center, I have extensive experience tutoring students with learning disabilities. I establish a personalized study plan with all of my students and do everything I...