Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...working with students from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. I edited, revised, and proofread cover letters and resumes. I also advised students on how to search for employment and internship opportunities. I am passionate about Writing and English as I have dedicated a great deal of my life to reading, researching, and writing, whether it was academic or for my own personal blog. I enjoy teaching the importance of word choice and clarity...

I have known since I was in high school that teaching and helping others learn was something that I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Sharing my passion for learning is just completely fulfilling and I can't think of any other job more rewarding. It's my goal to help everyone who comes to me understand what they are having trouble with, and to make them more confident with their learning.

...with a degree in History and Religious Studies. Following matriculation from America???s second oldest, but most beloved university, I served as a teacher at a small inner-city school in New Haven, CT. While there, I taught Language Arts and Social Studies units, tutored all subjects, and specialized in a class called ???Peace and Justice.??? I paid special attention to pursuing a vocation that would allow me to continue the lifestyle I have worked to lead...

I am currently a Junior at Howard University. I major in Supply chain management. I enjoy learning from others just as much as I enjoy teaching others.

...I read them again and again until I could read them to my parents from memory! As I completed my educational career, I have been given many unforgettable experiences like editing, publishing, and working on a multitude of written works! I aim to emphasize the importance of creativity in writing because it is a characteristic that invites passion and motivation. Now, as a graduate from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, I have come...

...research, writing, and historical interpretation. As a well-respected historical tour guide for the past several years, I have worked with students (ages 9-17) from all over the country and the English-speaking world. It brings me tremendous joy to show young people around our nation's capitol - where history comes to life. Past experience has taught me that I am able to engage students on a variety of subjects, including American history, as well as our...

...for the Harvard Crimson newspaper, a position that granted me experience both writing and editing articles as well as mentoring freshman writers one-on-one. I spent hours every week in the dining hall 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...

...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 encompassed within a language arts class. I am however comfortable teaching math, history,...

...doctoral student at the University of California, Berkeley. I helped students there in a number of history courses to learn how to plan and carry out a well-researched history essay, better argue and explain historical events and ideas, analyze primary and secondary sources, and pass exams. I myself completed a PhD in History at Berkeley, and previously a masters at the University of Oxford and a Bachelors at Brigham Young University in History and German....

...the northern tip of Africa. While in Spain, I was helpful in tutoring students ages 7-14 in English who are from other Spanish-speaking countries. I have also had experience in tutoring students in Mathematics. Although I am studying English, I have a newfound joy in teaching math, specifically Algebra. I love that math is very objective whereas there is only one answer although there are many ways to arrive at the answer. I have learned...

...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 my time in the School of Education, I have experienced four diverse student teaching placements. I have experience working with students with autism, emotional disturbances, and learning disabilities. Working with diverse students has helped me shape the way I teach. It is essential to tailor instruction...

...the college app. essay- one of the most important sections of your application! I believe that anyone, with the right tools, can ace a standardized test. My teaching style is to focus briefly on overcoming testing anxiety, start off by learning the best way to tackle problems, and, as for everything, help you "practice, practice, practice" (in testing conditions!). These exams are easier to ace than you think. I keep things stress-free and help my...

...student at the University of Maryland. I've always loved to teach. I think one of the most exciting things about learning is to be able to pass it on to others. It is also one of the main reasons I have a passion for becoming a doctor. I went to University of Maryland, College Park for college and majored in English and Biology, my two favorite subjects. I also minored in Spanish.

I am a first year college student at the George Washington University and have been tutoring since freshman year of high school. I've mainly worked with students in elementary and middle school not only tutoring them in topics such as mathematics and writing, but also helping native Spanish speakers overcome the language barrier. Within the last year I have also taught SAT prep, and Honors Spanish.

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...as a teachers' assistant and working with students of different backgrounds allowed me to develop multiple teaching styles that reflect the students I am working with. I have the ability to teach and tutor students who are visual learners by using charts, tables, and tools for memorization and applied learning, in addition, to those who are, as I like to call them, "listening learners" where I use verbal communication and the art of conversation in...

...told me that her language arts teacher praised the improvement in her writing, and last summer she entered a creative writing contest run by Cricket Magazine with a story that I helped her write, and she won! I loved reading and writing since I was a child, because of the way they connect us to each other, help us process the world around us, and help us understand ourselves better. My goal in tutoring is to...

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Management, Pursuing Master of Arts Degree in Strategic Communication, Experience with College Admissions.

...spare time, I read, kayak, hang out in my hammock, and train in jiu jitsu. Of the subjects I tutor, I am most passionate about Latin and writing. I???ve studied Latin for seven years and found deep satisfaction in gaining fluency. In my experience, the most effective way to learn a language is to read and hear lots of at-level input that lays the groundwork for language production. The process of refining ideas through writing...

...a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about the LSAT, ACT, US History, European History, and Writing. I very much enjoy teaching LSAT test preparation. It is a challenging obstacle for many students. However, once you understand what the test is trying to accomplish, it actually becomes enjoyable. Receiving a high score on the LSAT can open up a lot of doors for a motivated individual. I am most passionate about helping my students...