Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Leesburg, VA

...to Paris/London for Graduate School. I went to a British School located in Paris for Graduate School. While in Paris for Graduate School. My every day communications were in French, I watched French TV etc... I was in Paris for 2 year. French is been part of my life since I was born. That is...

...a student's desire to learn is a vital pre-condition to effectively mastering new concepts and skills. Humans have multiple learning styles: some learn best in lecture atmospheres, some are motivated by discussion, and others absorb best when they read and reflect on what they have read. The classroom setting can encourage or inhibit learning depending...

I enjoy designing illustrations of cover art for books, comics, graphic novels and journals. I also enjoy photography, using the latest techniques and trends in the art world and creating innovative projects. Having worked and interned as a graduate student at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. I'm always ready for an educational adventure!

I'm originally from Boston and I graduated from Wesleyan University in Connecticut, where I majored in Government and Sociology. During my junior year, I studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. After graduating, I moved to Washington, D.C. to pursue an internship in the federal government and I've stayed here ever since.

Spreading education has always been a goal for me, and I found tutoring to be one of best methods of actualizing this dream. Not to mention, I find it very enjoyable, and I learn quite a lot from it myself!

...and test prep. I earned my BS in Biology at the University of Dallas - a Great Books liberal arts college. I am a strong proponent of interdisciplinary, self-directed learning. In my work as a teacher, I make it a priority to help my students discover a love of learning, the skills to self-assess their...

...my job included training and teaching my coworkers technical data and computer skills. Additionally, I've worked as a tour guide throughout the years during summers in school or on the weekends when working for nonprofits. Finally, while in college, I worked as a Teaching Assistant for an intro-to-religions course. I've always been passionate about teaching...

...and chemistry, but I also enjoy teaching English and reading comprehension. When teaching, I try to tailor lessons to students' interests; I hope to make material both engaging and useful. I believe that lessons that are guided by students are the most efficient and effective. In my free time, I love spending time with my...

...Outside of the classroom, I also have 10 years of Chinese tutoring experience. I offer tutoring for various subjects, but particularly am passionate about ESL and Chinese. I can't wait to help you progress your language skills while having fun, learning about different cultures, and growing your confidence to take that first step in chatting...

...culture and want to understand it. At the same time, learning a new language can lead to insights about your own language and culture. When tutoring, I strive to help students meet their immediate (practical) goals while encouraging them to discover more about learning styles and strategies so they can succeed in all areas of...

...my highschool's Writing Center and spent two years helping high school students with their analytical and persuasive essays. My goal when tutoring is to help students understand their material while also improving their learning strategies, so I focus on finding a balance between working through examples and prompting the student with questions.

...Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I am currently in the process of applying to medical school. My academic history reflects my broad interests, and I am excited to share my passion for these subjects with my students. My best teachers were always energetic and passionate about their field, characteristics that I now emulate. I have experience...

...academic papers in an easy to understand, inclusive manner. I am the author of my own memoir and Guest Lecturer at the University of Maryland. I have published academic papers as well as articles for non academic newsletters and blogs, and look forward to bringing out the best in your academic potential.

...you in anyway possible and help you grow as a student or professional! I was a tutor in college and love to find ways to apply the material to real life. I feel like making what you are studying applicable helps you understand what you are trying to learn. It also makes it fun because...

...ready to share the tips and tricks that I've gathered with other students who want to become better learners as well. In high school, I spent much of my time working with the arts through choruses, drama, and dance; I was also a member of multiple athletic teams and the co-head of the GLSBT+ Alliance....

...described as intuitive, as I am a native speaker and can think of ways to explain concepts in Spanish that are not described in textbooks or workbooks. My practical applications to somewhat abstract subjects leave students with a solid conceptual foundation upon which their further study of science, math, or Spanish can flourish.

...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 that students spend some...

...as a double major. I am passionate about learning and knowledge and therefore I am eager to help out younger students who may be struggling with a myriad of subjects. I have worked with kids aged 3 - 16 before (with gymnastics coaching and the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization), and I am very willing...

I believe that learning is one of the most enjoyable activities in life, and I love the process of helping students make a connection with the material they're studying. ... Every person is different, so I tailor my tutoring sessions to the strengths, weaknesses, and goals of each individual student. I believe that honesty and good communication are the keys to building the trust necessary to optimize our time together.

...and what they love best, not that those things are mutually exclusive. School is hard! Everyone needs a helping hand once in a while, myself definitely included. I have been on both sides of the tutoring table, and I know what quality teaching feels like. Thank you for your interest in my profile! I hope...