Award-Winning Latin Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...to love and be loved. I believe that all animals enjoy happiness, but some do not know how to find it. I believe we all have a spark inside of us; some religions call it a light and science calls it life. From this life we can encourage others. I believe that this spark needs to be fed with love, and from this spark all good, positive, and healthy things grow. Speech is one of...

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!

...public and private. In high school, I occasionally tutored underclassmen in mathematics. In college, I worked as a peer-to-peer tutor with fellow classics students, helping with Latin translation homework and studying for exams. I also spent several semesters as a public school classroom tutor, a course requirement for my Education Minor. I aspire to teach in and someday lead a public school! I spend my free time playing frisbee, volunteering for an organization called Casey...

...understanding before moving on to more advanced topics. I use a variety of teaching methods, including visual aids, practical examples, and interactive activities, to cater to different learning styles. Moreover, I emphasize the importance of developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. My goal is not only to help students excel academically but also to equip them with the tools they need to become independent learners. I encourage my students to approach problems with curiosity and...

...& Mary. I graduated high school in 2021 with a GPA of 4.3 after completing the IB diploma, with honors in English, Math, Chemistry, and History. Throughout middle & high school, I tutored peers in math & Latin topics, and I led an after-school club at Fairview Elementary to develop reading comprehension & public speaking skills. I love working with students of all ages, though my primary experience has been with grades 3-10.

...Colby, I tutored Latin and Ancient Greek, and I occasionally tutored students learning Roman and Greek History. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Latin, European History, and anything to do with grammar! My teaching style is fluid; I like to incorporate other disciplines so that I can help my students develop their weaknesses by playing to their strengths. I believe strongly in the value of a liberal arts...

...a vertical outlook of the overall learning objectives. Beginning with Pre-Advance Placement (PreAP) English, the rigor and support of the literacy process builds throughout a student's educational career. In addition, MultiCultural Reading and Thinking (MCRaT) provides strategies useful in a diverse range of materials. Literacy Lab (Lit Lab) provides a firm foundation of the teacher as a facilitator and is further enhanced by America's Choice Reader and Writer Workshop Models. The strategies and techniques I...

...this spring with a major in Music. I graduated from high school at Sidwell Friends in 2015, where I was academically focused on math and physics. I also prepared for and took the ACT in my senior year. I'm ready to help students with any of these subjects, particularly ACT test prep, math, or writing, a favorite hobby of mine. I know what it's like to be eager about learning, but not have the natural...

I have over ten years of tutoring experience from elementary school to college level subjects. I recently completed a PhD in Marine Ecology studying blue crabs in the Gulf of Mexico. I love math, science, and languages.

...are important. In essay subjects, I have learned to appreciate that even the most important themes and events cannot be made interesting if they are only seen through textbook-based rote learning. Rather, constant questioning and discussion is a much more effective and enjoyable way to retain information. English, History and Politics involve a large amount of content, but in my lessons, I encourage that this not just be memorized and left behind but applied to...

...have been published in at least a dozen magazines and trade journals. Let's work together to make you a great writer! As a board-certified (American Society for Transportation & Logistics) professional, I can help you excel in course work related to that field. Over the last 25 years, I've also founded businesses, worked as an executive in major corporations, and managed a manufacturing firm as the CEO. Let's talk business! Learning can be fun -...

...creative thinking. I am an enthusiastic and committed tutor who believes that all students, with the right guidance, can develop skill mastery and success. In my free time I love outdoor activities including biking and camping. I also love reading, playing pick-up sports, and birthdays! I work hard in order to ensure that students not only feel familiar with course material but are also excited to learn. I am passionate about education access and equity...

...I'm also currently pursuing a Masters of Science in Education through Johns Hopkins where I am learning even more about how to be the best culturally responsive teacher I can be. Before working in DC Public Schools, I studied English at Sewanee: The University of the South and worked there as a writing tutor for three years. I love examining a good story with my students and guiding them through the process of drawing out...

...my students' academic success but also to their personal growth. I believe that education is about more than just learning facts, it's about fostering a love for learning, building confidence, and preparing students for the challenges ahead. I am here to guide you through your learning journey and help you succeed, one step at a time. If you're looking for a dedicated, experienced, and multilingual tutor who is genuinely invested in your success, I would...

...learning and teaching, and I'm a very social person. I am eager to share my experiences of success (and failure) to help my students do well in their own experiences. I love to travel and experience new things, and I love to integrate my experiences into my learning and my life. I have some tutoring experience, having worked with two fourth-grade aged children on their English skills, including grammar, spelling, essay writing, and other subjects...

...graduated college in 2014 with a degree in Classics from UMass Amherst. I attended Ohio Wesleyan University from 2010 to 2012, but disliked how few subject opportunities were offered at this smaller school. I transferred to UMass Amherst in 2012 for the first semester of my junior year. During the second semester of both my Junior and Senior year I was awarded Dean's List for academic achievement. Additionally, I was inducted into the National Latin...

...such have 2+ years of experience trying to get elementary and middle-school age students more excited about math, reading, and writing. I really enjoy working with younger students and know the importance of getting young people empowered when it comes to their own intellectual development. Finally, my current work in theology has given me fluency in academic and persuasive writing as well as Latin. Areas of expertise: elementary/middle reading, math, and science, high school environmental...

...a choir director with both children and adults, sometimes together. Having somewhat recently been through the wringer of the college applications process, I know how grueling it can be, and can offer a compassionate, fun, and stress-free teaching style. I believe in building confidence by first identifying a student's strengths and knowledge. Students often know more than they think they do! Once I know where my students are coming from, I can build upon their...

I started tutoring in 1988. My first "client" was mom, going back to school after 25 years and restarting in beginning algebra like a lot of college students. For students like my mom, I bring a lot of patience. Math is a struggle for a lot of people. I've hit those walls myself, but persistence and perseverance pay off in the end....

Apry, MA, CAE, is a Washington, DC-based communications consultant, who strategizes with organizations to develop the most useful content for their stakeholders across multiple channels. Apryl is also an associate faculty member with the University of Phoenix Online and on staff at Howard Community College. She is a graduate of Howard University and the College of William and Mary.