Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Maryland

...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 keep my lessons interesting and even fun. In my free time, I enjoy reading non-fiction, running, and building model rockets.

I have spent a lot of time tutoring people of all ages -- I have worked with preschoolers, kids in elementary school, and adults. I really like to learn and experience as much as I can: I spent a year teaching in Korea and another four months traveling the globe. I hope that my enthusiasm is infectious!

...I struggled as a child, I only became fully motivated to consistently improve (and even began enjoying my least favorite subjects) after having received the confidence that came from positive encouragement (and the occasional tough love) from teachers who were truly committed to seeing me succeed. In addition to teaching, I have worked in the tech/startup space for the past two years and have a background in marketing and operations. Outside of work, I love...

...enjoyable activities. Moreover, I strive to introduce you to a variety of skills, techniques, and ways of approaching schoolwork and test preparation to help you find what works best for you so that you can apply them both in our work together, and in the long term throughout your education. I hold a bachelor's degrees in education studies and psychology, and am currently pursuing graduate school in psychology. I enjoy working with students of all...

...tirelessly to frame questions in a way that makes the most sense to them. I believe that tutoring is less about rigid instruction and more about providing students with the tools they need to reach their full potential. I tutor a broad range of subjects including SAT prep (all subjects), arithmetic, ecology, environmental science, public speaking, writing, and study skills. Traveling is my passion. I studied abroad in South Africa at the University of Cape...

...architecture student in the School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation at the University of Maryland. In addition to a Bachelor of Planning & Preservation at the University of Maryland. In addition to a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, I am pursuing a minor in Construction Project Management. Science in Architecture, I am pursuing a minor in Construction Project Management. An adept leader with strong communication and management skills, I am also An adept leader with...

...a professor at my university recommended that I apply to be a writing fellow, where I would periodically join English classes and work with the students in small groups on their writing. Through that, I found I enjoyed the work, and now I'm starting a graduate program in the fall and I expect to be teaching my first class next spring. Writing and communication skills are important for anyone in any discipline to have, and...

...creative writing contest run by Cricket Magazine with a story that I helped her write, and she won! I loved reading and writing since I was a child, because of the way they connect us to each other, help us process the world around us, and help us understand ourselves better. My goal in tutoring is to share that excitement and enthusiasm with my students in a fun yet structured environment. When tutoring reading, I enjoy...

...interviewing techniques. That position allowed me to work with individuals to develop a long term career plan that would help them achieve their goals. In undergrad at the University of Illinois, I completed a degree in International Business and Marketing, with a minor in French. I then went on to get my Master's Degree in Public Administration at Cornell University. While there, I interned with both local and federal governments, which taught me how to...

...Middlebury College in Vermont working towards a double major in Classics and Dance with a potential minor in Linguistics. As a high schooler, I participated in a service trip to Jamaica to teach math, English, and biology to pre-K through middle school students. At my high school, I tutored beginning Latin, peer-reviewed papers, and worked as the costume supervisor for several productions. For two summers, I had a costume internship at the Sitar Arts Center...

...student at the American University Washington College of Law and am currently concentrating on intellectual property law. Originally from California, I grew up speaking a mixture of Chinese and Vietnamese at home while learning English and Spanish in school. While I love learning new languages and about new cultures, I most enjoyed writing and reading in school. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, creating short films, and browsing independent book stores for leisure reading.

...with twenty years of experience at all levels. I have taught elementary, middle, and high school. I have also taught English as a Second Language at adult learning centers and community colleges. Since officially retiring, I have had many private students with a wide range of needs, from kindergarten to university levels. I have really enjoyed this second phase of my teaching life, as it is really gratifying to discover the problem a student has...

...English from Miami University (Ohio) in 2007 and my M.A. in English from Clemson University in 2009. I am currently a PhD candidate in English at the University of Maryland, where I teach a variety of college level courses, including composition and literature courses. I am very invested in working one-on-one with students on critical writing and critical reading skills. Both sets of skills involve analytical thinking, but they also involve creative thinking. It is...

...my coursework for a master's degree in education while teaching in an under-resourced school in Dallas, Texas. There I taught the skills of effective writing, speaking, and listening to students in grades 6 through 8 in grammar, vocabulary, literature, and writing classes. I would like to continue helping students realize their full potential by tutoring them in what I am most passionate about--the art of the written and spoken word. I now live in Washington,...

...I have enjoyed teaching in Prince George's County Public School System for 6 years. I had the opportunity to work at both ends of the proverbial elementary spectrum. In fourth grade, I taught 9-and-10-year-olds science and math and as a kindergarten teacher I focused mostly on teaching children to read and basic mathematics. These very different experiences have provided me with a deeper, more meaningful understanding of what students need to be successful both academically...

...in St. Louis in 2017 with degrees in Spanish and International Business. I love writing, both in Spanish and in English, and look forward to helping students reach their goals. I have experience tutoring, babysitting, and teaching swimming lessons to kids of all ages. In the summer of 2014 I studied abroad in Argentina at the Universidad de Buenos Aires. During this time my language skills improved immensely through classwork as well as through interactions...

Hi! I'm Cara. I received my PhD in philosophy from Johns Hopkins University. I have taught my own courses in ancient Greek philosophy, epistemology, logic, ethics, and more. I have been a teaching assistant for bioethics and more. I am well versed in writing at the college level.

I am a recently returned Peace Corps Volunteer with a passion for both teaching and learning. Dependable,dedicated and eager to serve others.Originally from Denver, I have recently relocated to the DC area and am enjoying it's diverse population.

...in Business with a focus on International Studies and Languages. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, tutoring a variety of ages in English, Russian, and Spanish. I have worked with companies in proofreading their materials and am passionate about correct Grammar usage in the English language. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Russian, Spanish and English. I believe in the power of a good education, and that it...

...as mentoring freshman writers one-on-one. I spent hours every week in the dining hall working with writers to copyedit both reported pieces and personal essays. As an editor, I make sure to provide sufficient guidance without overstepping. I also have further experience working with middle and high schoolers as a camp counselor, as well as experience teaching elementary schoolers within the museum space. Although I tutor a broad array of subjects, I'm most excited about...