Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Washington DC

...and Warner Brothers. I am also a writer and editor, and I excel at helping students improve their writing skills. Additionally, I play a number of instruments, including saxophone, which I majored in at U of M (teacher: Don Sinta), guitar, ukulele, piano, recorder, and more. I am also a NAMACB board-certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and AAPNA registered Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist. I specialize in adaptive yoga for people who aren't naturally flexible. I used to perform...

I believe all students can learn and improve their skills in the language, whether you struggle with keeping up in the class or just not understanding at all. There is always a way to overcome your obstacle when you have an intervention plan .

...subject in which I am tutoring. I work hard with each student to help not only myself but help them assess their strengths and weaknesses for each subject. My approach is not "one size fits all." Instead, I listen carefully to each student and work with them on reviewing and completing their actual school materials and assignments to help them efficiently develop mastery over a subject. What interests you outside of academia? Both inside and...

...in a public school in Philadelphia. I have five years of experience as an ESL teacher with teenage and adult immigrant students in Washington, DC. My academic and professional experience has involved a lot of research, writing, and editing. I am fluent in Spanish and completed a minor in Spanish Language and Literature in my undergraduate studies. I lived abroad in Madrid, and I continue practicing my conversational skills through advanced courses. I am very...

...took my interest in these subjects and pursued my degree in Electrical Engineering. For my daytime job, I understand and thoroughly communicate ideas about inventions as Patent Examiner at the USPTO. Teaching someone Physics or Math is similar, where a complicated subject has to be simplified with examples. I've always loved helping my peers in school and teaching my niece/nephew once I was out of school. I would love to help simplify these subjects for...

...to help students learn in the most effective and engaging ways possible. Every student learns differently, and I enjoy using data and feedback to determine the best way to help them reach their goals. Not only do I have experience with French and Spanish languages, but have also spent time living in French and Spanish speaking countries and would be able to help prospective students plan for trips and/or other cultural exchange events. I am...

...Park studying cell biology and genetics. I especially love to tutor math and biology using fun tips and tricks that make learning easy. In addition, I love language and have extensive English and Spanish experience across many different levels. I believe everyone should experiment with new methods of learning to understand what works best for them. My main focus is helping students break down content into small, easy to understand parts that ensure full understanding.

...passionate about Spanish and English as a Second Language. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Grammar and Writing portions of the exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time,...

...FL. I have two Master's degrees in linguistics (one from Florida International University and one from Georgetown University), and have just completed my Ph.D in Spanish linguistics from Georgetown University. I have taught for over 10 years (6 years in the 6-12 setting as an English teacher, and 4 years as an instructor of Spanish at the college level). I am currently the Department Chair of World Languages at a private school. I am confidently...

...study, and properly research. By doing so you create a continuous learner. With these tools, students will be able to successfully find the answers to the questions they have. Thus, creating a direct and continuous pathway to knowledge. Instruction as the sole method of educating a student only teaches content and subject knowledge. Where as mentoring both educates and empowers the student. Mentoring is an important aspect of my educational philosophy. For my undergraduate education,...

...online tutoring hours. With each of those hours, my students have been utterly satisfied and some of them keep writing me while they pursue their education in graduate programs. I am most satisfied when I help my tutees understand the material by relating it to something that they already know. I am very enthusiastic about the variety of students Varsity Tutors offers and eager to share my knowledge with my future students.... I believe that interactive...

...become a better educator. Having worked with students as well as homeschooling my own kids for several years has given me the confidence and experience needed to help others. My commitment to help students meet their academic goal is what I look forward to in each and every student. I have experience working with students that need help with reading, phonetics, and writing. I am also a Spanish speaker and I am able to assist...

...am deeply committed to leveraging my academic expertise to empower K-12 students facing language and academic barriers, specifically in Spanish and English. I hope to cultivate a supportive environment where students can thrive academically. I've had the pleasure of participating in other tutoring services like the Latino Student Fund, where I assisted students across various subjects, including math, English, and reading; while helping them translate between English and Spanish. I am dedicated to making a...

...close attention to pronunciation. My background includes specialized training in brain growth and development, from crib to cane, basically. How can that help your child? Well, I really know how memory is formed, retained, and recalled, and what it looks like when something is not happening the way it should. I can usually pinpoint an issue quickly, and work in a slightly different way from other tutors. I have solutions for many learning challenges. For...

...Language and Literature and Communications/ Public Relations. I have tutored French for over 4 years now and have enjoyed every minute of the experience. I believe in a personalized approach to teaching French. I take my time to truly get to know my students, to keep them engaged throughout our time together. No matter the age, people enjoy speaking about themselves or their interests, so I find that focusing on those subjects are the best...

Anyone can learn another language, comparative/applied linguistics and simultaneous translation/interpretation at any age. I use multiple intelligences, multimodality and authentic integrated strategies to make your language learning journey one with ease, proficiency and fluency in four skills and fun!

...plenty of tips and tricks on learning the language efficiently as a non-native speaker! I also spent three years volunteering as an EMT on a collegiate ambulance and teaching CPR classes. I am also passionate about Writing and History and have assisted students in writing college admissions essays, cover letters, and resumes. I firmly believe in the power of education and aim to make it as accessible as possible for my students. In my free...

...Design at Northeastern University. My academic background has given me a strong foundation in physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics, which I love sharing with students. I've worked with learners of all agesfrom helping elementary schoolers build study skills to tutoring high school students in STEM subjects and languages like French and German. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am especially passionate about math and physics because I enjoy showing students how these subjects...

...of diverse backgrounds. The decision to become a tutor is rooted in my commitment to fostering a positive and impactful learning experience for students, aiming to inspire and empower them to reach their full potential. One of the key motivations behind my desire to tutor is the profound impact that education has had on my own life. Having experienced the transformative influence of dedicated mentors and tutors during my academic journey, I understand the immense...

...covered materials from Latin 1 through AP Latin 4. For example, I made a children's book of the Aeneid, which helps students remember important events and dates through visuals and poetry. Since I've grown up in a family of ten, I've had the opportunity to teach Latin to my younger siblings, ages 10 and 12, doing things like calling our dog "canis" as a way of helping them learn. In French, I've created visual devices...