Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...idea of what areas he or she needs more help with in their class. For test prep lessons, I have my students try to figure out how to do certain problems. I explain the steps to help them solve it in a way that they can understand. I will also sometimes administer a practice test with the actual number of questions and the time limit they are given to mimic the conditions of the actual...

...of Maryland where I major in English and New Media Studies, which includes areas like music, film, and journalism into my curriculum in addition to the standard reading, writing, and grammar of an english degree. Having had good experiences with being tutored as a high school student, I came to prefer tutoring sessions in which I interacted openly and often with my tutor. I want to create a friendly, engaging environment with my students through...

I am a 3rd Year Medical University Student at Howard University. I have 7+ years of tutoring biology, chemistry, math, pre-medical, and medical subjects. I have tutored at middle/high school, university, and medical school levels.

...help others on their musical or academic journey. Music has been a central part of my life for as long as I can remember, and my academic training has deepened my appreciation for both its technical complexity and its emotional depth. With a background in the Humanities, I am deeply passionate about understanding the complexities of human culture, history, and society. The study of the humanities allows me to explore the diverse ways in which...

...earning these degrees and spending several years working in the private sector, I decided to pursue a career in teaching. I am currently working toward completing my M.A. in Teaching from the University of Maryland, University College. Tutoring allows me to apply the skills I've learned in my coursework to help students succeed, whether they need help understanding concepts in English or History, crafting clear and concise essays, or building stronger study habits and skills....

...and the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language (TESOL), 2018 to Present. I am a mother of 3 (2 daughters and a son), a Veteran, Military spouse and Public Servant. I have CXC English, History, French, Principles of Business, Human Biology, Spanish and A-Level Literature. I hold a BS in Liberal Studies, MS in Human Resources, have graduate credits in Secondary English Language Arts, and post-graduate credits in Post-Secondary and Adult Education. I am...

...University. I have taught elementary school for three years and have worked with children with special needs for over five years. My tutoring experience includes individual tutoring and small group tutoring in the classroom. I also have experience with homework club. I currently work in higher education, working with individuals pursuing graduate school. My favorite subject to teach is anything with elementary school children. With older children, I enjoy many subjects such as reading, writing,...

...in poetry from the University of Maryland. I first started teaching in South Korea in 2012, where I taught students ages 4-14 English, as well as art, math, and science, 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...

...and tailored to their unique needs. As a teaching assistant at Girls Who Code and at my university, I've gained experience breaking down tough concepts in subjects like math and computer science. STEM subjects are my favorite to tutor because I enjoy connecting what we learn in the classroom to real-world applicationsit's exciting to see students have those "aha!" moments. Outside of academics, I'm part of a competitive dance team and a South Asian a...

...attorney, who has dedicated many long hours to reading and understanding the American system of government, the organization of state and federal political institutions, and the U.S. and Massachusetts Constitutions. I have had the honor of serving as the Editor-in-Chief of the Suffolk Journal of Trial & Appellate Advocacy, where I reviewed the legal writings of over forty law students in areas ranging from Constitutional and Criminal Law to Employment Discrimination and Bankruptcy Law. I...

I strive to help both struggling and ambitious students in a way that is tailored, effective, and efficient.

...minors in Chemistry and Art History; I am in the process of applying for graduate school to study Environmental Sustainability. My love of nature and the outdoors really strengthened my desire to pursue a career in environmental science. Although science is what I have chosen to study, I am extremely strong in the areas of reading, writing, editing, history and general social studies. In high school I excelled in AP Composition, Literature, World History, and...

...high school, reading comprehension goes beyond identifying main idea, point of view, and purpose to connecting themes, motifs, and events, sometimes tying in historical events. In the past two years, I have been helping students from kindergarten to eleventh grade make sense of the different types of writing and how they can approach their reading and writing assignments. This includes study skills like planning and prioritizing as well as how to read for gist and...

...working with a student to understand their strengths and weakness, ensuring that they meet and exceed their learning goals. From basic fundamentals to complex concepts, students deserve a tutoring session that is not only informative, but also engaging so as to enrich their learning experience; my goal is complete satisfaction in that experience. In my spare time, among my many interests, I love spending time outside with my significant other and our two dogs.

...have been tutoring since I was in 8th grade. Topics include 7th and 8th grade SOL material, Alg 1 and 2, Pre-Calc, Trigonometry, and IB Math HL (the equivalent of AP BC Calc). Additionally, I am an ESL tutor for the Charlottesville Alliance for Refugees and have sufficient experience helping with English and writing skills. The most important to me when tutoring is to make sure that the student feels comfortable and open to sharing...

...for himself. He is relentlessly positive and always is focused on keeping students encouraged and believing in themselves. Brendan's former students speak fondly of his ability to break down challenging topics and present them in a simple, easy-to-understand way. My favorite subject to tutor is math because there are so many different ways to approach problems and because each topic is sure to have a connection to things a student has learned previously. I enjoy...

...teacher in school, I taught 8th grade U.S. History and high school life skills and social skills. I enjoy working with children and especially enjoy getting to be with my family and my four nieces and nephews. I also love to play the piano. I cannot wait to work with you and your child and help them to become more comfortable in subjects they may feel they need some extra help in.

...strength. I have scored at the 100th percentile on the SAT Reading Comprehension section, and highly on the Writing and other standardized tests assessing English ability. I have also been tutoring since I was in high school, and love to help students improve their writing and reading skills. It helps that I've also worked in the marketing field proofreading copy! I would be more than happy to help you and your child. Please let me...

...from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. I have experience teaching multiple subjects in 5th through 8th grade. I tutor 4th through 8th grade math (including Pre-Algebra and Algebra), science, American History, and English, as well as 4th, 5th, & 6th reading and writing. Math is my passion, though. I know, however, that math is not always a favorite of others. I'm good at making math understandable, in...

...and plan to attend medical school in the future. I tutored math, science, Latin, and English throughout high school and the first years of college. I also have experience working with ESL students as I previously volunteered to teach English in a classroom setting for a group of students aged 16-24 during a 5 week volunteer project in India. My favorite subject to tutor is Algebra. Especially in math and science subjects, my goal is...