Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Leesburg, VA

...in drama from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and a Master of Liberal Arts in journalism from the Harvard University Extension School. I'm also currently pursuing a Master of Music in music production from Berklee Online. I've supported STEM outreach and education efforts and have mentored communications interns and young professionals in...

...will be able to help you in any of these subjects! I have the most experience tutoring elementary school students (ages 5-10) and I have tutored this age group for 3 years. I have also worked with high school students in an English class as a student aid my senior year of high school. In...

...passion for teaching. Having tutored my family and peers for several years I have the experience to assistant students from a wide range abilities and circumstances. As I work towards getting into a top-tier graduate masters in teaching program, I wish to continue practicing my teaching/tutoring skills by helping people achieve their academic goals.... Get to know them (and the parent/guardian) and their goals/academic needs. Discuss any special needs or challenges they face. Set short- and...

...and mentor with 35 years of experience working with high school and college students as well as adult learners. I've worked in many different environments and have applied the materials I'm teaching in everyday situations, and specialize in breaking down topics so each student can understand them easily. I believe in every student's potential and...

...Biology and two minors in Spanish and International Area Studies. I am currently working at the NIH. I have experience tutoring college, high school, and middle school students. During tutoring sessions I like to pinpoint where the problem areas are and begin by working with students on the fundamentals. Once the basics are covered I...

...writing can apply to many other areas in life. When I teach, I believe in imparting this appreciation for the tools to be gained through English classes, and uplifting students to write more and more. In my spare time, I love to paint, sing, play violin and ukulele, write, and go on walks!

...them recontextualize the material that they don't understand in a manner that makes sense to them. Most of my tutoring experience has been with students in middle and high school, so I am comfortable working with students of varied levels. I want every tutoring relationship to be one of mentorship, where students feel comfortable asking...

...Adam and I'm a Sophmore at American University. I've got a ton of experience with informal education from being a summer camp counselor, to being a supervisor at a literacy tutoring program, to being the Enrichment Director at an outdoors after school program. My goal is to make the world a kinder, more meaningful place...

...that by starting with materials a student is passionate about and working up to more daunting and difficult ones, love (or at least tolerance) can be achieved. To put myself through school I have been working as a special-needs nanny for a family with two small children, which has included a little bit of teaching...

...tutor because I once struggled with learning concepts myself. This means that I both empathize with students who are having difficulties and I can understand which part of the material is difficult to grasp. I am also genuinely excited about the topics I choose to tutor, and my enthusiasm translates to a more enjoyable session...

...students and thoroughly enjoyed it. My students loved the way I explained things to them in detail and also the fact that I pushed them to being independent but being there for them when needed. I obviously do not have a strong tutoring experience, but I know I have a penchant for the biological sciences...

...project-based-learning, informal education, and classroom management. I learned to develop teaching materials using little resources. Through training and experience, I realized the importance of tailoring teaching methods to an individual student's learning needs. I always consider how a topic can be approached from a different perspective - one that considers the student's learning style and...

...of abilities and ages. My tutoring includes students in inclusive classrooms, students who only needed assistance with reading, and/or students who are in self-contained and need assistance in both life skills and academics. I have a lot of experience tutoring all subjects at all levels; including phonics skills for the younger learners. I am knowledgeable...

...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 English teacher. Whether it's a higher score on the (P)SAT or ACT, a critical eye on a tough...

...subjects, I am especially passionate about statistics, English, and history. I enjoy breaking down complex statistical concepts and helping students see their real-world applications. In English and history, I love helping students make personal connections to literature and better understand how the past shapes the present. My teaching approach is encouraging, adaptable, and focused on...

...deep a love and appreciation of the language and the culture of its people that the student sees no other option than to, one day, reach fluency after years of contact with the target language. To me, education should never exclusively be about attaining some arbitrarily set level of measurable skill. In fact, I would...

West Virginia University 2015-2018 B.S. Psychology, Minors in Biology and Statistics Currently completing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy at George Washington University in Washington, DC.

...be able to think through problems and not just memorize facts. Critical thinking is a skill that can be applied to all subjects, and it is one that I instill in all students I work with. I have worked as a volunteer tutor in both high school and college, focusing on math and science. When...

...help children that do not have access to other resources. I have also taken up a volunteer role as a tutor for Maths and English at my college. I believe that two of the most important qualities a tutor can have are patience and dedication to their students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading,...

...in elementary school), I'm ready to step away from my classroom; however, helping students thrive, grow, and achieve is still an exciting challenge that I'd like to stay connected too. I started tutoring when I was in high school (working with younger children). This carried forward to college working for my campus's writing center, and...