Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...Human Rights Studies. While a student at Barnard, I worked continually with children as a babysitter, often providing homework help. I became more involved in education when I worked as a co-teacher with Peace by Peace, where I taught non-violent conflict resolution skills to fourth grade students during my senior year. It was rewarding to watch the students grasp new concepts, test new teaching strategies, and see the results. After graduation, I joined the US...

...improve their scores and grades, but also their academic confidence! I live and breathe Biology, which was my college major as well as the field in which I actively work. In addition to Biology, General Chemistry and GRE preparation are my specialty subjects. Working in biomedical research for over four years has allowed me to constantly update, add to, and improve my knowledge of the sciences. I would love to help you succeed, gain confidence,...

...Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service in 2017. Since graduation, I have had the opportunity to work in the technology policy and advocacy space, and I am currently a tax and trade policy aide in the United States Senate. My prior tutoring experience includes working with a high school student in British Literature, as well as preparing this student for the Critical Reading and Writing sections of Standardized Tests. Most recently, I have volunteered as...

...as a Foreign Language certification through the University of Toronto. I am an excellent tutor because I am friendly, encouraging, and patient, and I have a passion for teaching high school students. I have first-hand knowledge of the rigor of AP courses, and I understand the stress that accompanies the PSAT and SAT exams. I am dedicated and hardworking, and I had academically successful high school and college careers. At Wake Forest University, I majored...

...English and I.B. Theatre to English classes with many students with special needs. I am an experienced SAT and ACT verbal instructor, and I love seeing light bulbs go off in the heads of my students as we work through the various patterns used in standardized testing. I believe that everyone can learn, and I think finding what reaches particular students is what makes a teacher great. Having the opportunity to work one-on-one with students...

...public speaking, gothic literature, and literature from outside the US. I have helped over 1,000 students revise their college application essays, and I am awaiting results form a Master's thesis about reading comprehension in secondary science and history. I earned my BA in English at Roanoke College, then worked for a year at a DC non-profit. I earned an MA in Teaching English grades 7-12 from NYU Steinhardt and immediately began my career as a...

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.

...My name is Jack, and I am a graduate of Loyola University Chicago with a B.A. in environmental policy, a B.S. in environmental science, as well as a minor in political science. I am interested in environmental issues, including climate change, and staying informed on US politics. I truly enjoy learning, and I'm qualified to tutor in a wide variety of subjects. I hope to impart my enthusiasm and experience so that you can achieve...

...taught Special Education in DC Public Schools, working with students aged three to eighteen. My teaching experience prepared me to overcome any obstacle in order to ensure that my students learn. My love of teaching stems from a life full of literature: my father is a Professor of English Literature at the Catholic University of America. An English Major myself, I grew up with Dante, Shakespeare, Dickinson, and Faulkner. I'm pursuing a Master's degree at...

...English literature and writing for three years. I love teaching and tutoring English literature, especially the challenge of exciting a student's interest in something they never thought they would like (one of my proudest achievements is getting young male students to enjoy writing about Jane Austen). As a teacher though, I became most passionate about supporting students to develop their writing and essay skills so that they could reach their full potential and truly succeed...

...seeing the excitement in them as they acquire new skills and gain confidence. I have a unique approach that focuses on clarity first and then learning to add more force to one's writing. As someone who has studied two foreign languages and took honors English courses as a student, I have a deep understanding of grammar; I am also able to help my students understand how mastering it can be fun. As author of an...

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...teachers instilled in me as a student. I have personally experienced the difference individual attention can have on a student; seeing teachers sit down and explain a subject to someone who is having difficulties is inspiring! In college, I would get excited not just about learning, but about conquering a subject after having a conversation with one of my professors about a class. Individual attention has such an impact because it allows teachers and tutors...

...both education and balance. In a society with an increasing demand for leadership, knowledge, computer skills, etc. I have taken it upon myself to help others rise to meet the demand. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. I also minored in Chemistry and Psychology. With this knowledge, I plan to pursue a Doctorate of Pharmacy from an accredited 3 or 4 year institution. Currently, I work part- time as a certified...

...have been passionate about tutoring since I was in middle school. It began when I realized the great joy that can be experienced when you help others see their potential and the beauty in learning. I love the endless knowledge you can obtain when learning, especially when you share the experience with your peers. I actively tutored through the English, Math and Science National Honor Societies in high school. I also have experience working for...

...University in St. Louis and I earned my MA in Education Policy from George Washington University in Washington, DC. I studied in France for 2 semesters my junior year in college, which gave me a greater appreciation for language and communication. After graduating from college, I taught middle school history and high school French for 2 years in St. Louis, MO. Later in my career, I taught high school art and art history in Los...

I am a recent graduate of a Doctor of Physical Therapy program. I have been tutoring peers since I was in the 7th grade. I have a passion to educate others in any form and capacity that I can. Education is so powerful and sometimes, it takes a little bit of troubleshooting to get the student to back on track. I'm here to help make that happen!

...and am working towards bringing those two things together through a career in International Education. I received my Bachelor's Degree in International Studies with a minor in French Literature, and I spent a year of my time as an Undergraduate studying Political Science in Paris, France. I am a certified ESL instructor, so after I graduated I spent two years teaching English as a Foreign Language to High School students in Japan. Foreign language has...

I am a GMU educational psych BS and an adapted curriculum special education accelerated master's student. I have experience with all ages and with a wide variety of abilities. I believe that everyone can learn!

...world, Washington D.C. While politics is not my passion, I have very diverse set of interests. Storytelling, big data, programming, sports, art, music and social media are all things I can get excited about. I have always enjoyed helping others on their studies and have been tutoring for the past year or so. I have worked mainly with elementary level students on reading and math; however, I am also comfortable tutoring middle and high school...