Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...to personalize lessons. As a writing tutor, I am able to gauge a student's strengths and areas for improvement and tailor tutoring sessions to meet a student's unique needs. I do not simply proofread students' essays for them; I ensure that they understand any mistakes they have made and are able to identify them in their future writing. I am also passionate about getting students to engage with the literature they read. Whether they read...

...Mason Forensics team. I completed an early college program and graduated in May of 2023 with my high school degree and Associate of Arts in English Literature from the Community College of Denver. Because of my background in English literature, American government, and public speaking, I am most comfortable tutoring students in these subjects. I love helping students research, outline, and structure papers, as well as proofreading and editing. Reading, writing, and speaking are fundamental...

...the needs of my students. I specialize in IB curriculum tutoring as I received my International Baccalaureate degree in 2011 and also tutor the German language, essay and writing editing as well as study and organization skills. I believe every student is capable of performing well academically and I enforce this encouragement throughout my sessions. When I am not assisting students, I enjoy running, singing, sailing, traveling and taking a stroll around our nation's capitol.

Award-winning professional with significant experience in marketing, advertising, and copywriting. Background in making complex ideas accessible to all ages and experience levels. I have a BA in English from the University of Richmond and a MA from Johns Hopkins in Fiction Writing. And, as a former stand-up comedian, I can make learning a whole lot more fun! My passion is for teaching English, literature, comedy, and writing.

...History of Science with a focus on global health and health policy. Since graduation, I have worked in Washington, D.C. at a healthcare research and consulting firm, helping hospitals business development and strategy. From these experiences, I have significant experience with various forms of writing (e.g. academic or personal essay, research brief), and thoroughly enjoy helping others with their writing as well. Other areas of interest for me include History, Literature, English, and, last but...

I am a lifelong learner who enjoys helping others learn as well. I currently am studying for my doctorate in Clinical Psychology and hold 2 master's degrees in Clinical Psychology (M.A. and M.P.S.). I work with kids and adolescents in my clinical training position and enjoy helping others work through obstacles.

...students since! It is my joy when students get concepts and are able to succeed in them. I am knowledgeable in STEM courses and have spent years tutoring others and seen wonderful stats whether its in a child's confidence in their course or their grade increasing by two letters, I am always ready to help any student no matter if you need alot of study assistance or a little, I am here to help everyone....

...my undergraduate studies, I majored in Ecology and Environmental Biology, with minors in Chemistry and Art History; I am in the process of applying for graduate school to study Environmental Sustainability. My love of nature and the outdoors really strengthened my desire to pursue a career in environmental science. Although science is what I have chosen to study, I am extremely strong in the areas of reading, writing, editing, history and general social studies. In...

...any one of a dozen small towns surrounding an army base in Northern New York. Two of my three degrees come the State University of New York, and my third comes from Northern Virginia Community College. This is my first time professionally tutoring students, but I am confident in my abilities as a professional writer, editor, and proofreader. I see myself as an artist. Music is actually my first love, but I also love writing,...

...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 the most powerful tools we have to...

...from the National Forensics League (the national public speaking/debate organization). I love academia and love helping others reach their full potential in academic environments. I would say I am a very patient tutor who is cognizant of different working and leaning styles, and am very apt at adapting lessons to fit the specific student. My favorite subjects to tutor are Writing, English, Reading, Government, Political Science and International Affairs. Outside of academia, I love to...

...completed my second year. I am working towards a Bachelor of Architecture and a minor in Italian Studies. Learning has always been a priority in my life, and teaching seems to be in my DNA, as I come from a line of teachers on my mom's side of the family. I found myself drawn to tutoring starting in elementary school when I took it upon myself to teach my younger brother basic algebra and found...

...operatic vocal performance. At Yale, I received Phi Beta Kappa honors and graduated summa cum laude. I am available to tutor a broad range of subjects, with a focus on writing skills (from essay writing to critical thinking) and college counseling. I also am available to tutor for several standardized tests including the SAT and ACT, on which I received a perfect score. I work well and have experience tutoring students of many age ranges...

...have been teaching ESL at Stratford University in Falls Church, Virginia for 3 years. I was also a Certified English Teacher of grades 7-12 in New York City public schools. I have a love of language and a gift for grammar that I enjoy sharing with students. I guide and encourage the students I tutor to build their Vocabulary, Reading, and Essay-Writing skills to help them succeed in their courses and exams.

...English education and have taught students from 9th grade through graduate school. My areas of expertise include helping students with reading and interpreting literature, writing and expressing ideas clearly, and preparing for debates and speeches. As an educator I prioritize who my students are and how they learn best. Understanding my students' strengths and areas of need informs my instructional approach and enables me to help them be successful. When I am not teaching I...

...academic success. I'm a rising sophomore at UC Berkeley, studying Economics and Public Health. I love working with others, getting involved on campus, and spending time with family and friends. In high school and freshmen year of college, I was on the Speech Team. Getting to know the speech and debate community has been truly amazing, and I know my passions shine through with everything I do. I also enjoy listening to country music, playing...

I have alway enjoyed teaching, starting while I was in high school with inner-city Chicago sixth graders, and continuing with identifying, training, developing and encouraging young talent in 25 years of business. I believe there always is an infinite world of information to learn and we should learn to enjoy and share what we learn.

...a military spouse for over 20 years so I am very experienced with adaptability. I returned later in life to complete my degrees so as a non traditional student I understand the demands of todays modern student. I bring a variety of experience into the classroom, I am a parent and I have worked in vocational and educational settings. I love helping students discover their full learning potential and become reflective, life long learners.

...reached. I know that every person is capable of learning and I will find the path to help all succeed. While most of my time is spent in the high school classroom, I also have experience teaching at the middle school levels and working as a tutor for elementary aged children. As an educator, I believe it is my job to help students learn to teach themselves. So, while tutoring in the areas of weakness,...

...counselor at the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational and Conference center, where I was extensively trained to teach to and work with the developmental stages each individual is in, in order to deliver the content and support them in the way that is most suited to their needs! I believe in a teaching approach centered to the needs and learning styles of each individual, and want to help them get excited about what they're learning!