Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...at my dance studio; at 14, I started volunteering as a TA in pre-Kinder and Kindergarten classes; and at 16, I started leading my own dance classes. My background as a dance teacher and school TA brought in me in contact with students as young as 2.5 to 11 years, and to say that I've been teaching for almost half of my life, would not be an understatement! I graduated from Fordham University in spring...

...supportive tutors. A quality education opens up a world of opportunity which is something I have experienced firsthand, and I welcome the opportunity to help others access a quality education. In my down time I like to read historical fiction and classic literature, I like to write historical fiction stories, I like to debate (on just about any topic), I like to catch up on television shows, and I like to go on the occasional...

...year. I learned an enormous amount about the importance of education and the importance of good teachers and mentors. Education is a field that I hope to pursue as a career and there is nothing more crucial to the project of education than fostering positive relationships with students. Tutoring is a great way to begin to do that. I also have a real passion for the subjects I tutor, History, English, and French. The best...

...Positive encouragement is important because I believe anyone can write well if they're confident and know they'll find support if they occasionally fail. Meanwhile, attention to detail is crucial because, oftentimes, poor writing is due to a few bad habits. As a tutor, it's my job to notice these kinds of patterns and help my students overcome them. I also studied Spanish for six years, and received a proficiency certification from my school. When I'm...

...computer science and art history during my studies there. I have been tutoring since 2018, both online and in-person. My students came with different goals and backgrounds - some wanted to take advanced level classes, some needed help after getting behind in their current ones. All of them have succeeded in the classes that I was tutoring and received good grades in those subjects. I tutor math (k-8, algebra 1 and 2, geometry), elementary and...

...a regular shape just to keep my skills in shapes. I can comfortably provide tutoring in Algebra and/or Geometry as well as time-saving strategies for the math sections of standardized tests. In my off-hours, I indulge in a wide range of interests and hobbies. Since I was ten years old, crafts have held a special place in my heart; embroidery, crochet, and wire-and-bead jewelry claim most of my crafting time, and I design Celtic knotwork-inspired...

...in Fairfax, VA. I attended the Catholic University of America in DC where I majored in political science with a minor in Spanish. I went on to attend law school at New England Law|Boston in Boston, MA. I currently practice law as an immigration attorney in Herndon, VA. I speak 4 languages (English, Farsi, Spanish, and Portuguese) which is very helpful as an immigration lawyer. I also love history, traveling (have lived in Europe and...

...Education from The University of Kentucky. I have been an educator for 11 years teaching English Language Arts with an emphasis on reading comprehension and writing. I have written Common Core curriculum for three different organizations including the District of Columbia Public Schools. I tutor Reading, Writing, Literature, and History. I love tutoring these subjects because they bring together great stories and allow students to develop opinions and skills that will inform them for life....

...State University with a bachelors degree in Mass Communications and from The Johns Hopkins University with masters in Public Policy. I also have a graduate certificate in Digital Media Skills from American University. When I am not on social media planning communication strategy, I enjoy binge watching my favorite shows, researching random topics on the interweb, reading news articles, and hanging out with family and friends. There is a point in every student's life where...

...database and information systems concepts required for the computer science and engineering disciplines. I am deeply committed to the advancement of the business, math, science and technology fields and teaching. The two must go hand-in-hand to improve technology education for all. My research and teaching interests have been fostered by many years of working at Oracle Corporation. At Oracle, I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to provide teaching seminars on various areas information...

...her academic potential. Sometimes students can get lost in a classroom setting so being able to be a tutor in order to offer students that one on one experience is very exciting and something I am looking forward to. I also play lacrosse for the First Ladies D.C. Lacrosse team, walk many dogs for the people in my building, love to adventure around the District, and strive to travel around the world as much as...

...five years, I have been working towards my doctorate in American literature at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which means I have extensive experience instructing writing and literature to students at many different stages of the ir college education. With a background in college-level instruction, I have a firm understanding of what instructors expect from college students’ writing and high school students transitioning to college-level work. My familiarity with the challenges that...

...it just makes sense to me! However, in my free time, I love to read, so reading and writing are very interesting to me as well. I would love to tutor for the SAT and prep for AP exams, whether that be AP Literature or BC Calculus. I love teaching students and have been working with them, tutoring and other activities for a few years, but I have so much more to learn!

...Technology in 2015. I have extensive volunteer tutoring experience, having worked with kindergarten and second grade students as a reading tutor and middle school students as a math tutor. I am passionate about tutoring because of my own life long love of learning, and because I believe that all children are capable of accomplishing amazing things if they have a committed support system. I tutor reading, writing, math, economics, french and test prep. Over a...

...two bachelor's degrees in Political Science / International Relations and Spanish (Linguistics & Literature). I went on to complete a Master's Degree in Spanish & Latin American Literature from the University of Texas at Austin. I also completed Ph.D. coursework in Spanish while pursuing graduate work at U.T. Austin. Since that time, I have carried out a number of jobs in the Washington, DC region involving Spanish translation, interpretation, writing, and research. Since 2005, I...

...student not only means to succeed in school but to become a lover of knowledge. This philosophy has guided me since I started tutoring freshman year in college. My strengths lie in reading, writing, and all things humanities. I have a genuine love for tutoring and the subjects I teach, and I aim to create an open, informative, and effective atmosphere with my students, one that can shape them into philosophers or true lovers of...

...will spring the lock into their psyche. I love to put that puzzle together to unlock greatness. Follow your passion - these words were spoken to me years ago by my high school English teacher. Looking back, I wish I had the enthusiasm then as a student that he had as a teacher. This is my way of paying it forward. Hopefully my passion for learning will be transmitted in the way I help those...

...years, making me a great resource for French learners of all levels. I attended a rigorous prep school in Seattle, so I know what it takes to thrive in such environments. I'm excited to help you not only to excel in your courses and to grow in confidence, but also to gain a deeper appreciation for the subjects as a whole. In our time together, I hope we can pair enjoyment with results. I have...

Hello! My name is Frederick. I graduated from St. John's College last year, where I studied the great books. Since then, I have worked for two publishers, and I'm currently taking another year off before going into studying English Literature at UVA.

...like to plan sessions ahead of time so that our sessions can be as organized and rewarding as possible. I believe in making tests feel more like games than like exams, and to do this, I focus on testing strategy, which has proved successful for me during my SAT and graduate level exams. In addition to my background in test prep, english and math tutoring, I have also been a teacher of improv comedy at...