Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...in multiple international baccalaureate subjects as well as essay writing and editing. I have tutored in these subjects as well as elementary school math and reading. I love tutoring in essay writing because it is my personal best subject. I also love to edit essays. I tutor through encouragement and positive reinforcement. Outside of academia, I like to run and read books. I also enjoy hanging out with friends and going to the movies. I...

...in the classroom! I have my bachelor's degree in cross-cultural and religious studies and have several years teaching experience in a variety of subjects. My specialties are English, ESL, grammar, literature, reading, history, math and writing, as well as guitar and American Sign Language. With my experience, I am qualified to teach many other subjects as well. I love teaching, especially on a one-on-one level, and I look forward to seeing you in class!

...history with a minor in education. While at Middlebury I also earned my secondary education teaching license and went on to teach full time as a high school social studies teacher and then a middle school special education instructor, designing and implementing curriculum for one-on-one instruction in all subject areas. Most recently I earned a Master of Science degree from the University of California San Francisco where I became a registered nurse, nurse-midwife, and women's...

...As a teacher-leader of 24 years, nothing matters more to me than helping students to find their own voice! Whether they are writing them, reading them, analyzing them, or then using them to command the world's stage, WORDS HAVE POWER! Once young people tap into that power, their lives are forever changed. During my tenure, I have worked with thousands of students from coast-to-coast, from kindergarten through college, and from every background. We've crossed paths...

I have had a lot of experience working in the classroom as a teacher's assistant, and mentoring students one on one as well. I received an education in the humanities, but I'm comfortable with all subjects at the lower levels as well. I like teaching because it gives me the opportunity to learn as well, along side the student.... When I begin working, the first thing I try to do is get to know the student...

...with a 4.0 GPA in my program. I love learning and sharing that passion with others. I have been fortunate to be a well-rounded student, and I attribute that to my parents who gave me many opportunities to challenge myself. Some of my favorite subjects include Algebra, Geometry, Spanish, English, Reading, Writing, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, and Information Technology. I am also experienced in test prep including SAT, ACT, NCLEX, TEAS, and many more. My students...

...be a writing fellow, where I would periodically join English classes and work with the students in small groups on their writing. Through that, I found I enjoyed the work, and now I'm starting a graduate program in the fall and I expect to be teaching my first class next spring. Writing and communication skills are important for anyone in any discipline to have, and I hope to be able to help others hone those...

...at American University, where I became a Marketing GA, helped run the behavioral lab and taught a few Marketing 101 classes to freshman. Outside of teaching and tutoring, I love going to new exhibits at the National Gallery of Art, Nationals games, Georgetown basketball games and spending time with my friends and family. I was born and raised in Washington, DC and have been fortunate enough to travel to many countries around the world. I...

I am Harvard and Duke-educated educator excited to help you advance your learning! A former educator, Googler, and consultant, I am going to help you achieve your academic and professional goals. I have always had a passion for teaching and education, and have worked in classrooms from elementary to graduate schools, teaching children to adult learners. Let's connect to see how we can work together.

...as if it wasn't a word, but it is) aspects of my life. In fact, I do not remember a single moment of my life where I haven't been learning in a formal context. Growing up with a college professor as a father, every experience was an opportunity to learn. From vacations to colonial Williamsburg where I learned about the structure and politics of the pre-revolutionary American colonies, to movie nights with my parents where...

...I've enjoyed deepening my academic experiences by earning an IB diploma, participating in several honor societies, and now becoming a member of Virginia Tech's Honors College. Through these experiences I've had many rewarding tutoring opportunities in a variety of subjects, but I especially enjoy helping students with French, English, and Writing. For three years I tutored middle and high school students in French Language and Culture through the French Honor Society. I was also trained...

...in order to communicate insights about a written piece to others through oral or written formats. My literacy training enabled a vertical outlook of the overall learning objectives. Beginning with Pre-Advance Placement (PreAP) English, the rigor and support of the literacy process builds throughout a student's educational career. In addition, MultiCultural Reading and Thinking (MCRaT) provides strategies useful in a diverse range of materials. Literacy Lab (Lit Lab) provides a firm foundation of the teacher...

My academic background includes an undergraduate degree in International Relations and a Master's in Applied Math and Statistics, which I am currently pursuing. Outside of school my interests are reading, music, TV, working out, exploring the city, traveling, and generally keeping an open mind.... I like to adapt a teaching session to a student's strengths and learning styles. My focus in test prep is to develop deductive and inductive reasoning skills to ensure that all possible...

...while continuing to learn myself. I attribute this to a natural gravitation towards teaching that I have acquired from my father, who is a teacher at the Cecil County School of Technology. In high school, I fostered my verbal communications and interpersonal skills by performing as the Anchoring Lawyer in the Mock Trial Team, motivating teammates as Captain of the Varsity Football Team, and leading classmates as a member of the Student Government Executive Board....

I am a new college grad with experience as a teacher's aide through high school. I have experience proofreading and offering writing advice, as well as tutoring in a variety of subjects. I like to use a hands-on, interactive approach to tutoring, often bringing in outside materials, such as film, and encouraging a dialogue between myself and my students. I'm happy to help you reach your great potential!

...composition, journalism, creative writing, 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...

...possess, and with time, patience, and plenty of practice you can begin to find the words that have been eluding you. I have years of writing experience: as a grant writer for a non-profit, writing opinion pieces for national and international media outlets, and publishing poetry in literary journals and magazines. I can also provide instruction in other subjects such as US and world history, civics and government, advice for applying to college or graduate...

I aspire equally to knowledge and goodness. I am committed to encouraging students and adults to respect, inspire, and learn. Education is a force multiplier and promotes a balance of intellectual curiosity, engagement, leadership, and service in the pursuit of excellence: academic, civic, and moral.

Hi! I'm a neuroscience student at the University of Virginia. I've been tutoring students for three years in various levels of math and English.

...of my students in any of my fields, I am in the trenches with you. Knowledge is never acquired individually, but with help and interaction with outside sources and the rest of the world. I use realia (props/objects and materials from everyday life), media, and physical connections such as writing, and encourage the students to produce their own work through writing samples, sample activities, bringing in texts or other resources that they enjoy working with,...