Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...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 have a very outgoing and encouraging personality. I like to help...

...Varsity Tutors and look forward to seeing you 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...

...nurse-midwife, and women's health nurse practitioner. I am passionate about teaching and education, and while I am no longer in the classroom full time, I find that the education and counseling I provide to my patients is still the most fulfilling part of my work. I believe personalization, trust, and respect are the most important parts of a successful tutor-student relationship and I work hard to build those with each student I work with. I...

...We've crossed paths in the classroom, in enrichment programs, during my work as a nonprofit leader, and now as an education consultant. But no matter the space, the mission remains the sameto meet children where they are and then to structurally and supportively move them forward. With Ms. Crystal as your child's tutor, you will get the consummate blend of ELA best practices; research-based strategies; arts & technology integration; and yes, some good old-fashioned, "Baby,...

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...

...in nursing and psychology has prepared me to work with many different learning styles. Aside from tutoring, I am a Registered Nurse and work at the NIH as a Clinical Informaticist. I hold a Master of Science in Nursing Informatics from Walden University. I was the valedictorian of my high school graduating class. I graduated summa cum laude from Ivy Tech Community College with an Associate of Science in Nursing and went on to earn...

...at my university recommended that I apply to 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 comprehension, presentation skills and state-wide test preparation. After being an elementary school teacher, I moved to middle school in Arlington, VA where I spent one year with 6-8 graders in special ed. We covered U.S./World History, Astronomy, Geography, Chemistry, and Advanced Reading & Writing Comprehension. I left teaching to pursue my MBA at American University, where I became a Marketing GA, helped run the behavioral lab and taught a few Marketing 101 classes to...

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.

...my parents where we watched Casablanca and I learned about the German invasion of France and the puppet government they installed to be sympathetic to the Nazi political movement - I was always learning. This passion continued with my into my collegiate life, where I felt motivated and driven to pursue double majoring while also running for - and getting - leadership positions in professional academic groups. This is the passion for learning and the...

...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 through my highschool's Writing Center and spent two years helping high school students with their analytical and persuasive essays. My goal when tutoring is...

...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 as a facilitator and is further enhanced by America's Choice Reader and Writer Workshop Models. The strategies and techniques I have garnered from these...

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...

...Government Executive Board. My time at the Johns Hopkins University as a Mechanical Engineering Student has resulted in an immense acquisition of mathematical expertise. Mathematical coursework includes Calculus I, Calculus II, Calculus II, Linear Algebra and Differential Equations, and Statistics for Engineering Majors. Additionally, my Mechanical Engineering coursework has required the consistent use of multivariable calculus and complex algebraic analysis. I have found that my skills have grown extensively through these courses, as I apply...

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!

...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 teacher with the New York City Department of Education. I worked at two of NYC's prestigious specialized high schools, helping...

...and rewarding skills one can 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...

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.

...some of the best literature in the world. My approach to teaching is creative, hands-on, varied, and collaborative: I address all different learning styles and incorporate contemporary examples and activities as well as the student's personal interests and hobbies into the lessons. I am an active teacher, and as I say to all of my students in any of my fields, I am in the trenches with you. Knowledge is never acquired individually, but with...