Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...a job at a law firm. While in college at the University of Virginia, I tutored international teaching assistants, 100 and 200-level French students, and 9th grade English students at a local high school. I have also given informal counseling to law school applicants. I am a people person who can put students at ease and give them the confidence to approach their studies in new and creative ways. My strengths are writing, humanities, french,...

...reach the needed objectives while at the same time honoring that they had different styles of learning. Therefore, my greatest aim is to cultivate the student to meet the needed learning objectives while earning their learning style. My other 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...

...happen when we combine structured learning and goals with spontaneity and real-world situations we build knowledge. My time within an international higher education environment also means practical feedback on tests, applications, and where to look for funding at any stage and level of your education or career. My own time as an exchange student in high-school, as an undergraduate and in graduate school means real feedback on the process, and how study abroad can develop...

...Mason University. I have been teaching ESL at Stratford University in Falls Church, Virginia for 3 years. I was also a Certified English Teacher of grades 7-12 in New York City public schools. I have a love of language and a gift for grammar that I enjoy sharing with students. I guide and encourage the students I tutor to build their Vocabulary, Reading, and Essay-Writing skills to help them succeed in their courses and exams.

...a broad range of English language backgrounds, from beginners to advanced speakers who are learning how to write formally. As a teacher of Chinese, I have trained both absolute beginners and heritage speakers in Standard Modern Chinese pronunciation. As a Spanish teacher, my favorite moments were when my students had a moment of realization: that they can say their "r" like a native speaker, that conjugating verbs is something they can do, or that learning...

...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 to benefit and advance with education. I have tutored Russian...

...BA as a double major in English and Philosophy, an MDiv with a focus in Messianic Jewish Studies, and an MA in Philosophy of Religion. I find a rare and rewarding joy in helping someone enrich and deepen his/her own understanding by hard work and by going the extra mile. To see both the quality of one's work and his/her confidence bolster is indeed a priceless payoff. Giving truly is better than receiving.

...Education. I am a first grade educator in the city of Baltimore. I find educating to be the most enjoyable work there is. I am a fun-loving, free spirited individual. I think learning should be a fun experience and I work hard to ensure all of my students enjoy the time we spend filling their brain with knowledge. I educate through song, dance, art, and any other medium necessary. I take the time to build...

...is yes, then you are interested in science! Scientists actively look for answers to life's biggest (and sometimes smallest) questions. However, due to the complex nature of life, the knowledge required to answer these questions can sometimes be difficult to understand. As a conservation biologist who has experience as an educator in zoos and aquariums, I have a unique perspective--and ample enthusiasm-- to teach and engage students in the background knowledge required to answer these...

...a public health professional who loves writing, literature, and learning new things. I'm passionate about helping students harness the power of words to tell compelling stories and express their thoughts clearly. I'm also an expert in writing personal statements, resumes, and cover letters for college or grad school applications. Whether you want to improve your writing skills, enhance your reading comprehension, or create a standout application, I'm here to guide and support you! Let's work...

...in Washington, DC and dual Bachelors degrees with high distinction in Foreign Affairs and Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Virginia. I've won several awards for my writing and love helping others with cover letters, CVs, statements of interest, college prep, copy writing and editing, and tutoring. I have experience coaching and tutoring (ESL, SAT prep, French, writing, business English, politics, etc.) and am so excited to help you however I can! I'm half...

...books like Horton Hears A Who, Are You My Mother, and The Snowy Day. I read them again and again until I could read them to my parents from memory! As I completed my educational career, I have been given many unforgettable experiences like editing, publishing, and working on a multitude of written works! I aim to emphasize the importance of creativity in writing because it is a characteristic that invites passion and motivation. Now,...

...and Geology that I taught. Yet, my favorite by far was space science. Prior to teaching the basics of astronomy, I hadn't appreciated the intricate magnificence of things like how stars form or what makes a planet habitable. As I was able to inspire my students, they also inspired me. They told me to do more and get involved and I took their advice. My wife and I have just recently moved to Washington so...

Teachers and students team-up to mutually achieve goals. When I, the teacher, teach you, the student, I succeed. When you, the student, learn to apply what I teach, you succeed. When we successfully teach and learn together, we both reach our goals. Over 40 years of teaching and guiding aspiring students gave me this wisdom. I am waiting for you. Let's do it!

...am currently a junior at The University of Maryland Studying Operations management and data analytics at the Smith School of Business. I have had previous experience tutoring and working with kids of a variety of ages. I currently work as an RA on campus and get a lot of joy out of working with my residents and watching then grow as college students. I greatly look forward to being a positive influence on others and...

I am a current student at Virginia Commonwealth University. I am planning on receiving a Bachelor of Science in Psychology as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. I am extremely passionate about ensuring that my students not only achieve their academic goals, but that they also have a proper understanding of the material being taught.

...degree in English and Drama. My primary concentrations, also the subjects of my dissertations, were religious themes and portrayals in Early Modern and Renaissance literature, particularly Shakespeare, as well as the political and socioeconomic impact of language and creative arts education in the 21st century. I have completed graduate level coursework at Reed College, the University of Texas at Austin, and Johns Hopkins. I have four years of classroom teaching experience alongside a decade spent...

...studies. I am excited to be tutoring a wide variety of topics and helping to ease your frustration and anxieties over final papers, essays, theses and dissertations. I tailor in-person or online tutoring sessions to each student, and work through problems of forming an argument, creating outlines, structuring work and finishing with a great conclusion. While grammar and sentence structure are key to presenting work in an optimal manner, the development of ideas and critical...

I specialize in tutoring Writing and the Humanities, having tutored for over three years at the Writing Center at the University of Maryland. I especially enjoy helping students overcome their anxiety and frustration about writing by breaking down the writing process into simple, manageable steps. My other specialties include helping high school students write college application essays, anything involving Literature or History, and the Baltimore Orioles.

...no matter who it is, I can develop a personalized teaching style for them. As a tutor, I believe that it's my job not only to teach students how to do the current problem, but to develop a thorough understanding of the concepts behind the problems. I use an extremely interactive tutoring style to make sure that at the end of the session, students will feel comfortable applying what we learned to problems of all...