Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Washington DC

...BA in Languages and Cultures of Asia from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I also have my CELTA certification, which means I have extra experience working with English Language Learners. Although I am certified to tutor many different subjects, my favorite subjects have always been Social Studies, History, English, and Literature. I am a voracious reader and trivia buff who especially enjoys science fiction, fantasy, and history books. I am also a creative writer in my...

...the University of Virginia with a bachelor's degree in computer science and biology. I have worked with K-12 students of all ages in a variety of subjects for many years, including help with their school curriculum as well as SAT/ACT prep. I tutor many subjects but especially love tutoring math because problem-solving is so satisfying. I love the moments when I can see something "click" and students finally understand concepts they were struggling with.

Hello! I am glad to meet you! I have been an educator for 20 years, teaching children and adults. I love teaching and helping students through their educational challenges because I believe every student has the capacity to learn and excel beyond their dreams; I believe it takes special tutors and I am proud to work with Varsity!

...graduate of Southern Illinois University. I received my Bachelor degree in Business Administration. Before SIU, I attended Rockford Career College to be able to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Exam. I am a Veterinary Technician Trainer at a specialty and emergency hospital. I have worked in a variety of clinics. In addition, I've been a professional volunteer with World Vets, RAVS, and with shelters. My passion is to help educate others and to hand...

...theory as well. In Los Angeles County, where I attend college, I have previously tutored children and adults who were 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...

I am Harvard and Duke-educated educator excited to help you advance your learning! A former educator, Googler, and consultant, I am going to help you achieve your academic and professional goals. I have always had a passion for teaching and education, and have worked in classrooms from elementary to graduate schools, teaching children to adult learners. Let's connect to see how we can work together.

...a French tutor for two years and served as a Sports Editor at the Yale Daily News. After college, I served for two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the West African nation of Guinea-Conakry. There, I taught 5th grade full-time in French to 60 students in a village elementary school and tutored local high school students in English. My time in Guinea cemented my love of working with children and teenagers, and I...

I am here to help you get through any standardized testing roadblocks that are preventing you from getting where you want to be in life, as well as to help you achieve greater knowledge and skill purely for your own value. I specialize in reading, writing, Mandarin, and Spanish, and I am happy to work with any skill level.

...explore my passions of writing and science equally. I have years of experience tutoring math and English, but enjoy learning about all subjects and disciplines. I am firm believer that the best way to easiest way to learn something is to learn to enjoy and it, however this can often mean different things for different students. I understand that any one style of teaching is not suited to every student and therefore believe that the...

...an author and helping to edit and research his book on high-frequency stock trading - to collegiate, being the editor of a school literary magazine, a tutor to my friends and peers, and presenting papers at university events. I love helping students improve their grammar and rhetoric, creative and analytical writing, and social science understanding. I believe that one of the most significant ways someone can improve in a subject is by increasing their confidence....

...from Columbia University, where I studied political science. I have another bachelor's degree from Universit Sciences Politiques in France. I've spent my entire life surrounded by educators, and so I've been tutoring for the past 10 years. I'm especially familiar with the Montessori method (ex-Montessori student and the child of an elementary school teacher). During college, I took part in multiple education-related professional experiences. I interned for a political science education program and helped start...

...full potential and truly succeed at college and beyond. My style is supportive and encouraging. I firmly believe that with the right explanation, students can become confident and successful in writing, understanding technical terminology and developing their own arguments. I help students realize that the essay form can work for them, as a way to communicate their ideas effectively. I take students seriously and treat them with respect. Before my doctorate, I studied English to...

...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 test. For subject matter lessons, I ask my students to...

...concentration in Special Education has afforded me the opportunity to have developed a multitude of skills and strategies for teaching. I use this knowledge to instruct in all academic subjects, vocational and life skills, and personal development. I don't have a particular favorite subject to teach. My joy comes from watching someone grasp a new skill or concept that they did not have, or think they have. I believe we all can learn something new...

...last year, I was accepted into a graduate program at New York University. I moved there in 2008 and began teaching at a transfer school in Brooklyn while attending graduate school part time. In 2011, I was awarded a M.A. degree in International Education. I finished my teaching career at a performance based assessment school in Manhattan before I moved back to MD in October. Although I am seeking a full time position outside of...

...emphasis on reading comprehension and writing. I have written Common Core curriculum for three different organizations including the District of Columbia Public Schools. I tutor Reading, Writing, Literature, and History. I love tutoring these subjects because they bring together great stories and allow students to develop opinions and skills that will inform them for life. My style of tutoring is what I call "gradual release:" we will set your goals and practice skills together until...

...is knowledgeable about reading and writing pedagogy, history and literature, accommodating students with disabilities, and helping students organize their study approach. He is patient, supportive, enthusiastic, creative, and a good listener. He has a PhD in Philosophy from the New School for Social Research, and a classical, liberal arts undergraduate education from St John's College. While pursing his doctorate, he taught for a number of years as an adjunct college instructor offering a range of...

...Academic Essays (focusing on Social Studies and English) Personal Essays Building Writing Confidence: Writing is a difficult process that few have mastered. It can be daunting to tackle it alone. I work with students to increase their faith in their own skill. I do this by focusing on the prewriting and planning stages of the writing process. I also help students master editing and rewriting, helping good writing become perfect. Above all, I help the...

PhD Mathematics. Undergrads in Physics and Maths. Duke University and NYU alumni.

Hello! My name is Samir Nader, a student striving to learn as much as I can and to help others achieve the same. My goal is to be able to teach you in a way that allows you to not only learn the material, but to UNDERSTAND it. I will ensure that when you walk out of our tutoring session, you have zero questions and that you fully understand everything I have taught you.