Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Washington DC

...Jose. Recently, I returned to the area after two years living in Medellin, Colombia where I taught English at La Universidad Catolica de Oriente. I believe that providing positive reinforcement and encouragement are essential to students' growth and success, but I also have high expectations for my students and want them to reach their full potential. In addition to helping students with specific subjects, I also like to teach them to become more independent by...

...it is my job to make sure that your child has all of the support that they need to do well in school. I am from Buffalo, NY and moved to the DC area in the summer of 2015 to accept a second grade teaching position in the Prince George's County Public School District. I graduated from Cortland State University of New York with a degree in Elementary Education and History. In my free time...

I graduated college with Aerospace Engineering and Political Science degrees with honors and continue to do work that combines social sciences and STEM concepts.

...years to then attend law school and pursue public interest law. My little brother (7 years my junior) was my first tutoring buddy and assures even today that I get to help build a science fair project board every year. I was also a camp counselor for three summers caring for on average twenty children ages 5-10. Then I began professionally tutoring through my high school when I was sixteen until I was eighteen. I...

I am a veteran teacher who loves literature and the arts. I have been teaching for over 5 years in the Maryland and Virginia public school systems. I am passionate about writing, reading, and helping students succeed in those content areas. I am a creative thinker who enjoys servicing others!... I can help a student become an independent learner by scaffolding and differentiating their assignments until they are confident in being successful independently.... I would provide...

...proofreader for a court reporter, as a departmental assistant editing academic papers for professors and as a pro bono editor of many college essays and cover letters for friends and family. Finally, I have also coached others in Public Speaking, as I was a competitive public speaker for a number of years and also hold multiple degrees from the National Forensics League (the national public speaking/debate organization). I love academia and love helping others reach...

...such publications as USA Today and The Philadelphia Inquirer, and have served as both writer and editor for two of my school's publications. Meanwhile, I am often the de facto editor for my family. Editing has taught me that the best way to foster good writing--and by extension, learning--is through positive encouragement and good attention to detail. Positive encouragement is important because I believe anyone can write well if they're confident and know they'll find...

...Drexel University with a degree in 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 like to work through problems together as a way to learn material, but ask...

...at an English language institute. I am currently substituting at a bilingual charter school in DC for a variety of subjects. I studied Anthropology, Sociology, and Creative Writing at NYU and have extensive experience in literature, writing, and history courses. I received and International Baccalaureate High School Diploma and would love the opportunity to work with students pursing the same. In my free time enjoy exploring the outdoors, going hiking, drawing, going to concerts, and...

...K-8. When I teach, I tend to use various materials, including images, diagrams, videos and music. All of these help a student learn by integrating sensory modalities in ways that helps them remember, and more importantly, understand, study material. I focus on how the child learns best, and then go from there in how I approach the tutoring session. My hobbies include writing full-length fantasy novels. I also maintain a blog where I post chapters...

I am very passionate about helping students succeed in their educaiton. I believe one-on-one tutoring is the key to ensuring students are taught at their own pace and achieve full understanding of the material. I bring to the table my skills in math, reading, and writing. I am a freshman at Rice University studying philosophy and economics on the pre-law track.

...originally from Los Angeles, but I moved to rural Pennsylvania for college. I fell in love with the east coast after my first fall season. I recently graduated from Bucknell University, Summa Cum Laude, with a final GPA of 3.93. I pursued 3 majors: English, History, and Spanish, and was the President of Bucknell Student Government from 2015 to 2016. I worked in the Bucknell Writing Center, where I received formal education and instruction in...

...if you ask my wife, I probably enjoy it a little too much. I have a 2 year old border collie/ shepherd mix named Darcy. I love action movies, especially the James Bond series, and I tear through John Grisham books. For my money, there is no better feeling than when a quality fountain pen flows with ease along well made paper. A little about my tutoring style. I consider myself more of a guide...

...made in the positive and productive direction, decision, and achievement of the young pupils to be extremely rewarding. In June 2010, I was selected to be a part of the Student Associates Scheme. This was a three week UK Government sponsored teaching placement in City Academy Bristol high school supporting the Mathematics department and lessons as full time teaching assistant. In the university I also took my developed teaching style into sports. As the treasurer...

...I have loved every second of it. I began my teaching career in California, earning my teaching credential in Secondary Education at California State University, Sacramento. After teaching there for four years, I moved to Charlottesville where my husband was finishing his law degree. I had the great privilege of teaching at Monticello High School for two years and recently moved to the Fairfax area. Working one-on-one with students was always the highlight of my...

...high school under Teach For America. I taught high school biology, Honors biology, chemistry, and Honors chemistry. I regularly helped my students outside of class in these subjects, in addition to math, reading, writing, and SAT Prep. I have a passion for math and science because of the problem skills developed through their study, but I also have a joy for reading and writing and the way language can powerfully capture ideas and meaning. I...

...and I'm thrilled to be working on the Varsity Tutors platform. Having tutored since high school, I've grown to love watching a student's face light up after realizing they finally understand. There's nothing better than knowing you helped them get to that point. Currently a senior at BYU, I study Interdisciplinary Humanities and English. I'm the oldest of a large family in Maryland, just outside of DC. If all goes as planned, I'll be a...

I am a constant learner with a passion for not only helping students achieve their highest potential academically, but also acquire some level of comfort, if not pleasure, from reading and writing. I thoroughly enjoy working with young people and find that the learning is always a two-way process when I interact with students.... I am always researching strategies and methods to help students connect with the subject matter and work through challenging assignments. I...

...students in these topics particularly, but also have a deep passion for writing and public speaking. I am also available for SAT and ACT test preparation. I find it extremely enriching to help students see the potential in themselves when it comes to a standardized test or a speech mainly because I remember being in the same positions not too long ago. When I am not working or reading about the news, you can usually...

...sixth grade gifted education in Fairfax County Public Schools. I am also a Cross Country coach and summer school instructor with the Center for Talented Youth. Aside from having strong content knowledge in various subject areas, I believe I am motivating, encouraging, and supportive of my students. Whether you hope to raise your grade in class, pass a test, or learn a better way to take notes, my approach to tutoring is based on your...