Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Washington DC

...the German language at Johns Hopkins University through their student-to-student tutoring service, "The Learning Den." Tutoring has been such a joy of mine because of the students I've been able to work with. Working together to get through a tough concept or problem is made totally worthwhile when the student then says, "Ok, let me do this next one on my own. I've got this." That's when I know knowledge has truly been shared, and...

...their own lives. I am a firm believer that learning is not only key to success but also key to learning more about oneself: what one is passionate about! While I teach a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, history, and social studies. I have tutored students from first grade through high school, and I have taught in classroom settings, small group settings, and one-on-one settings for over five years.

Virginia Commonwealth University B.S. in Psychology, Pre-medical track Biology and Chemistry Minors

I recently graduated from the University of Maryland with my Master's degree in Public Policy, with a focus on International Development. I am excited for the opportunity to tutor in subjects like reading, writing, and government, and hopefully will make learning as interesting as I've found it during my many years of school. I believe that any subject can be fun (or at least tolerable) with a little bit of creativity!

...including biology, English vocabulary, reading comprehension, history, and math. While at university, I have helped fellow peers improve in calculus, understanding economic theory, and essay writing skills. I am most passionate about mathematics, economics, history, and government studies. In my free time, I enjoy running, boxing, reading, watching ice hockey, and drawing. It is my firm belief that everyone can improve their education in an enjoyable manner, and that doing so is imperative to personal...

...pursue corporate law. Upon graduation, I plan to pursue a J.D./MBA program, but I may take a few years in between college and graduate school to conduct research or work at a firm. As a middle schooler I struggled profusely with mathematics and english. Unfortunately, most of my tutors had always excelled in the subjects they were teaching me, so they were unable to comprehend why I was struggling and were ill equipped to design...

I am a creative and dynamic Spanish language educator who focuses on the individual student experience while providing equitable access to materials for all young learners. I encourage and model a growth mindset and critical and creative thinking skills. Also, I focus on students' educational and social development by incorporating intersectional identity-based multicultural lessons pertaining to the target language.

It is my goal to help students achieve their utmost potential by setting high goals and holding them accountable. I am committed to the success of all students and believe a collective pursuit of knowledge will improve our overall quality of life.

I am a global public health and policy veterinarian, veteran, and former linguist living in Washington, DC. I have more than five years of experience tutoring all sciences, English, and MCAT prep, among other subjects. I've lived on five continents and have three dogs and two cats, who are constantly wondering why I come home smelling like flying trapeze chalk.

...time as an undergraduate, I worked as both a teaching assistant and a writing consultant in the University's writing studio. After graduating, I chose to continue my academic journey by pursuing my Master of Arts in Literature. While the program I attended unfortunately became defunct, I completed 18 credits towards my degree and, because of my prior experience, had been awarded a graduate assistantship as a consultant in their writing center. In my experiences as...

...to tutoring: In addition to helping students with their specific areas of difficulty, also strive to teach students the general thought processes required to excel in the particular subject. This strategy allows students to absorb more information in class and figure out problems on their own when he is not present. In my free time I enjoy playing guitar, working on cars, and running. Former Division I track and cross country runner.

I am a professional physicist/engineer, who also loves teaching and enjoys helping his students to master the subjects. I will always work hard and persistently with you until you understand the topic at hand and I will do my best to help you bridge any gap in knowledge that obstructs your way to success.

I am a recent graduate of Washington and Lee University, with a B.A. in American History. My main academic interests are U.S. History and U.S. Politics and Government, with a focus on the 20th century. I enjoyed my AP courses in these subjects, among others, and hope that I can share that enthusiasm with potential students. I look forward to meeting and working with you.

...I am always looking for ways to improve my craft and recently achieved my National Board Certification. As a highly accomplished education, I am always looking to help students do their best. It is enriching to work with students who would like to improve. We have fun and work hard. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, including my husband and two children. We love to go hiking and travel....

I have had a lot of experience working in the classroom as a teacher's assistant, and mentoring students one on one as well. I received an education in the humanities, but I'm comfortable with all subjects at the lower levels as well. I like teaching because it gives me the opportunity to learn as well, along side the student.... When I begin working, the first thing I try to do is get to know the student...

...necessary to not only read well but also enjoy learning through the words. As a tutor, I like to get to know the student to figure out their learning styles to tailor my tutoring efforts to meet their needs. The student is recognizing help is needed so my philosophy is to prepare in a way that is as easy & gratifying for them to learn. My job is to create the environment where they can...

Hello! I am Kris. I am very excited to teach and learn with you! Remember your success tomorrow starts today!

I am both an art historian and teacher and have been using my passion for the humanities with children of all ages. From creating education material in Savannah to teaching in Washington D.C., I have taught and researched at many institutions such as Amore Learning and Beauvoir Elementary School, to name a few. I am happy to be at Varsity Tutoring to expand my teaching options and meet more promising students interested in learning.

I am a licensed elementary educator who has taught in Washington, DC and Maryland for the past 5 years. I am passionate about making a difference and helping students reach their full potential. It is essential to have a belief that everyone is capable of achieving their academic goals, as long as they are willing to put in the effort and have a positive attitude to make them a reality.

...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 and socially at different developmental stages. Finally, I love to learn and I love to teach! I hope that I will have the chance to meet and educate other children...