Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

Robert loves to tutor and has a well rounded list of subjects. ... Learning is the key to everything. Understanding and connecting with each individual is the path to learning.... Take the time to get to know the student as a person. Also, rather than focus on what the student does not know, instead focus on what the student does know.... Make learning interactive.... Set goals. Tailor the learning to the student.... Start by focusing on...

...GRE and GMAT as an Adjunct Professor at American University for 3 years, which enhanced my ability to create a standardized GRE itinerary for the classroom. I have taught GRE at Varsity Tutors for 5 years, in person and virtually to individual students, and I was rated in the top 10 percent of tutors by students. Prior to working at Varsity, I taught at Princeton Review for 2 years, teaching the GRE in a classroom...

...other options. Within a few months, I found my way to Wall St. as a financial journalist for Standard & Poor’s. While the job had been a thrilling learning experience, I knew that sitting in front of a computer all day hardly made a positive impact on anyone. However, that experience, combined with my many journalism internships, have qualified me to be the faculty advisor of The View. I am now in my tenth year...

...literature and composition, as well as a Master of Letters degree from the University of Aberdeen in Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Literature. My past studies have included a wide variety of literary cultures and time periods, such as medieval, Victorian, and modern European authors; multicultural voices in American literature; the Japanese Noh theatre; early Irish hagiography; and the works of several Classical authors. As such, I have an appreciation for world literature and am practiced in...

I'm an experienced tutor with a myriad of life experience. I am fluent in French, love to discuss literature and have experience in tutoring ESL and primary school reading, and writing as well. I enjoy tutoring students and helping them with their educational endeavors. My goal is to stick with you until we get it right! I look forward to working with you!

...with an emphasis on global education. I have a master's in education focusing on college student development and advising from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse where I was the study abroad coordinator for ten years. My bachelor's degree is in English and German from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. I have traveled to over 30 countries, studied abroad in Germany and South Africa, made friends with people from at least 30 more countries,...

...and stay curious about a culture. I am passionate about writing and love the process of crafting an essay. Finally, I am strong in the skills of reading and writing test prep and enjoy sharing those skills with others. I believe that learning, at any age, must be student-driven, hands-on, and inquiry-based. I Ask questions - live in the mystery, rather than the answer. Outside of academia, I am a reader, writer, poet, teacher. I...

...collegiate level. Using a unique two-pronged approach to tutoring: In addition to helping students with their specific areas of difficulty, also strive to teach students the general thought processes required to excel in the particular subject. This strategy allows students to absorb more information in class and figure out problems on their own when he is not present. In my free time I enjoy playing guitar, working on cars, and running. Former Division I track...

...for history, writing, and social studies. Most problems I have encountered in my teaching and tutoring simply involves basic communication to understand process. How do we go about solving the problem? Where do we start? What keys do we need to keep in mind as we work through a problem? Once a process to solve a particular problem has been explained and put to use, it becomes much less daunting. Learning these processes tends to...

I obtained my J.D. at Washington College of Law and am a former Division I athlete at Indiana University. Go Hoosiers! I am passionate about learning and being successful. I understand everyone learns differently and am excited to help you achieve your educational goals.

...as well as graduate students preparing for entrance exams. My approach to teaching is to be collaborative and thorough. I always appreciated teachers who broke things down into simple pieces, explained things in a methodical manner, and never made me feel bad for not understanding right away. So I hope to do the same with all my students. At the end of the day, I aim to help all my students achieve their objectives. I'm...

I see my role as a tutor as one in which I first create an environment that facilitates learning while I provide the supplemental instruction. In this way, I will also be working to build the student's confidence to help them succeed in their academic pursuits.

...specialist, providing individual and group therapy for individuals facing challenges in personal and professional life decisions. I have trained members of the general public ways to write in a style that is clear, concise, and persuasive. When addressing new subject areas, I've worked with people to break down information into manageable pieces and develop a comfort level in communicating these new concepts. I have also helped many people develop proficiency in public speaking.

...a library card that opened my eyes to a wealth of information. It's my goal to help others enjoy learning as much as I have! I first started tutoring in high school, and I've enjoyed helping students from kindergarten age through college work through challenging concepts to gain a better understanding of the material. I'm a strong believer that "hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard". Not all subjects come easy to everyone,...

...his doctorate, he taught for a number of years as an adjunct college instructor offering a range of philosophy courses. He also tutored college and graduate students in two different college writing centers. In 2015, Ari obtained a State of Maryland Standard Teaching Certificate in English and Special Education. For three years, he taught Middle School Reading English/ Language Arts and Social studies at John Hanson Montessori School, a K-8 Prince George's County Public School....

...Las Vegas to partner with Teach For America and work with students in underprivileged schools. I have always loved working with children and helping them accomplish goals and further their knowledge. I have dedicated my life to education as I believe that it is the key to a successful life. I always try to make learning fun and innovative, and I try to pass on my love of learning to all of my students. In...

Whether you're flummoxed by Foucault, distraught over Derrida, or just want to get through that next assignment before the dreaded Monday due date, I'm here to help.

...writing. I love to help students develop their stories and find their voice. My teaching philosophy is to find what interests the student, champion their successes, and foster a lifelong interest in learning. I am passionate about education. I've taught screenwriting essentials for high school, I've tutored English essay writing, and I've assisted with the planning and implementation of several K12 programs from science fairs to high school trivia competitions. I have a bachelor's degree...

...Music with a minor in French. At NWU, I worked in the writing center on campus, helping students from all departments on campus with their research and writing skills. Between undergrad and grad school, I taught English in rural France to high-school students, and loved seeing the improvement and learning from my students over the course of the year. My Master's degrees in History and Library and Information Science are from the University of Maryland....

I am committed to bringing out the best in my students and making sure that they realize their potential in life. "I cannot figure it out" is never an excuse. I believe when there is a will, there is always a way. Inspiring my students to become lifelong learners and social change agents is a passion I hold dearly.