Award-Winning History Tutors serving Leesburg, VA

...anything they want with the right guidance. I have successfully taught students from middle school to undergrad in wide ranging subjects from biology to chemistry to databases to US history. I believe in holistic learning - by which I mean you should UNDERSTAND the material, not just memorize the material and if that means going...

...essential for success beyond the classroom. I am particularly passionate about guiding high school students through the intricacies of literature and writing, helping them articulate their personal narratives in compelling college essays, specifically those tailored for T20 universities. My background includes managing a tutoring company in high school and mentoring students ages 16-19 in the...

...the United States, I work full time for Oceana, the largest international organization devoted solely to ocean conservation. Throughout my life, I have made a point to work with students of all levels and ages in a variety of subjects - tutoring French and writing at various schools from Wisconsin to Florida and back again....

...I was 15, working with two elementary school kids; in kindergarten and 4th grade. I worked with them on everything from reading comprehension and counting to World History and long division. I learned how to be patient teaching a brilliant, incorrigible young man to read. After two years there I worked at a local college's...

...this hands-on experience guides my work with newer students. I like to think outside the box and encourage students to approach subjects from different angles, in ways they haven't considered before. Everyone learns differently, and I do my best to find what works for every student. I am lively and energetic, so if nothing else,...

...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 everyday. Regardless of your age or what you know, learning is a continous process. Outside of...

...a brutal war that followed, a coup in Haiti, historic elections in South Africa, and horrific violence in Rwanda. I was determined to witness and document history and as a Journalist, I did. I was incredibly fortunate to have these amazing experiences, it shaped who I am and provided me with great insight and perspective....

...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...

...is one of the ways I can most positively impact the world and since I'm good at math this is a perfect fit for me! Outside of tutoring, I love sports (mainly soccer and basketball), playing video games, going to concerts, hiking, going to art exhibits and hanging out with friends. I also run a...

...love learning and want to share what I know! I know school and test preparation can be stressful. I remember taking the SSATs, PSATs, and the SAT and I remember that it wasn't all that much fun. However, with preparation, there are many rewards to learning, test taking and academic success! With hard work, preparation...

...Buenos Aires (UBA) in Argentina. I decided to return to school, so I completed and successfully finished the Georgetown University Teaching English as a Second Language (TEFL) Certificate program which is a well rounded program which prepares teachers to teach at any given level. I enjoy teaching in the classroom setting and tutoring students. I...

...between college students and people who have special needs in the Pittsburgh area), the Jewish Community Center, Pitt Dance Marathon (which raises money for organizations such as the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation), and Relay for Life. I was a member of the Sigma Alpha Lambda Honors Society, and on the executive board for Best Buddies. Throughout...

...several years at the University of Oklahoma (Boomer Sooner!) as part of the School of Meteorology, working towards a Masters degree in meteorology. During my graduate time I was a teaching/research assistant, worked on a development team for a forecasting webpage, and of course, spent many hours storm chasing. I have a strong background in...

...European and South Asian history. I genuinely love tutoring reading, writing, and history the most especially because they encourage students to think critically, engage deeply with ideas, and communicate with clarity and purpose. My teaching philosophy is rooted in flexibility, encouragement, and connection. I try to cater my tutoring style to each student's needs and...

...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...

...would like to help you learn and give you a positive learning experience. I strongly believe everyone can learn new material and master new skills. I hope to give you a fun learning experience with a focus on your needs and your interests. I am a professional artist with a BFA in painting from Towson...

...that he appreciated how my way of tutoring had made him feel like he had figured out how to do his homework assignment on his own. I have also spent much of my work life being a tutor or mentor for those around me. None of us knows everything, and so we must learn from...

...teaching and tutoring, I have worked with students from many backgrounds on several subjects, and in grades K-12. I have served as mentor for the DC College Access Program, helping low income high school seniors stay on track to graduate and matriculate to the college of their choice. In addition to my work in the...

...I am here to aid you in any stage of the writing process--from brainstorming ideas to editing a final paper. I specialize in finding a way to get the brilliant ideas in your head onto the page to make a coherent and complete argument. I also understand writerly paralysis, and we can work on strategies...

I love to teach writing, reading and test preparation. I have been involved in teaching and education for more than fifteen years, beginning as an English teacher in Montgomery County. I have also worked as a private tutor, editor/copyeditor and technical writer. I look forward to working with you. ... I like taking 5 minutes, putting the books to the side, and asking the student to tell me about themselves, what they like to do, and...