Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...homework help for children with special needs, both in home and at school, and providing subject-specific help through online tutoring. I have also worked as a camp counselor, so I know how to treat students with the respect that they deserve, while also ensuring that they understand the material before them. In the long-term, I would like to work in the US government and help create foreign policy. For now, though, I'm interested in learning...

...magna cum laude from the University of London (Queen Mary College) in England with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Drama. My primary concentrations, also the subjects of my dissertations, were religious themes and portrayals in Early Modern and Renaissance literature, particularly Shakespeare, as well as the political and socioeconomic impact of language and creative arts education in the 21st century. I have completed graduate level coursework at Reed College, the University of...

...I have tutored privately, as have also taught 1st and 3rd grade in the public school system. I want to help prepare young people for adulthood by bettering their writing skills, in addition to instilling in them a true love for reading. My goal is not simply to teach, but also to inspire a love of learning. Any student can learn a subject if they discover the methods that serve them best. A good teacher...

...coach. I grew up in Radnor, Pennsylvania, but I have since lived everywhere from Southern California to Northeastern Brazil. My favorite subjects to teach are Math and English, and my favorite subjects to learn about are History and Social Studies. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading, cooking, playing the cello, and performing on an improv comedy team. I love working with young people especially those navigating the transition from high school to college. It is...

I am a licensed elementary educator who has taught in Washington, DC and Maryland for the past 5 years. I am passionate about making a difference and helping students reach their full potential. It is essential to have a belief that everyone is capable of achieving their academic goals, as long as they are willing to put in the effort and have a positive attitude to make them a reality.

Teaching, for me, is a wonderful chain reaction that never dies. My teaching philosophy prioritizes the student's learning process and their final takeaway from the classroom. Teaching is about empowering students to grow in their respective worlds and interact with other people effectively, and I am delighted to be a part of that journey for as many students as possible.

I have been teaching junior high and high school English for ten years. I am also an AP English Literature and Composition teacher and a certified ESL instructor.

...inspiration I get from the writing process. While my favorite subject to tutor is English/writing (which can include standardized or AP test prep and college essay work), I am also open to tutoring early level Spanish. I have taken six years of Spanish classes and worked as a Spanish Honors Society tutor, through which I have developed a love for the language and culture. Outside of tutoring, I am a huge foodie! I love to...

...at the University of Virginia School of Medicine to supplement my coursework in the sciences. Outside of class, I cultivated my passion for mentoring others by serving as a Resident Advisor and an after-school tutor for a local Charlottesville middle school. My past tutoring positions have also allowed me to work with a wide variety of ages and even given me the opportunity to work in various countries across Central and South America. Regardless of...

...goals, we make an attack plan to ensure those goals are met as quickly and fully as possible, and then we work diligently together to achieve that A+ paper, test score, school admission, or understanding of a difficult subject. I enjoy tackling hard problems and pushing students to grow and succeed academically. Whether it is simply tailoring an essay to get it to its best possible form, or understanding the processes that will make the...

...high school students trying to recover credits, and general high school students with academic help in a variety of subjects, skills, and with college application writing. Currently, I also tutor adjudicated youth at a local detention center. My favorite subject to tutor is English/Language Arts because I like to support students in making text to self or text to world connections. It is also very rewarding to see students grow and hit their fluency or...

I went to college at the University of South Carolina and am now a licensed attorney working on the Hill. I believe that with the right combination of practice and confidence, any student can reach their goals. ... I believe that the most important part of academic success is excitement and enthusiasm to tackle the material. It doesn't develop overnight, but with steady practice a student will be ready to reach their goals.... During a typical...

I am currently working to get my Master's degree from Purdue University. I love tutoring people because growing up it was something that I was very scared to ask for but helping others who do reach out makes a huge difference in their own confidence in their academic life.

I specialize in tutoring Writing and the Humanities, having tutored for over three years at the Writing Center at the University of Maryland. I especially enjoy helping students overcome their anxiety and frustration about writing by breaking down the writing process into simple, manageable steps. My other specialties include helping high school students write college application essays, anything involving Literature or History, and the Baltimore Orioles.

...reading comprehension, history, and math. While at university, I have helped fellow peers improve in calculus, understanding economic theory, and essay writing skills. I am most passionate about mathematics, economics, history, and government studies. In my free time, I enjoy running, boxing, reading, watching ice hockey, and drawing. It is my firm belief that everyone can improve their education in an enjoyable manner, and that doing so is imperative to personal development as well as...

...deeply about. In the last five years of working as an English teacher, I have enjoyed using many methods to help students better understand the complexities of writing essays, reading literature, and communicating their thinking. Each time I see a student reach a goal, or understand something he or she did not before, I remember how much I love to teach. I know the feeling of struggling with a subject. I know that when you...

Hello, My name is Laura & I am a Journalism major at the illustrious Howard University. I enjoy writing, editing, and working with children. I can't wait to help you succeed on your academic journey. I have been vocally trained since the age of 6 years old, and I have had the opportunity to teach voice at Verlyn Music Preparatory summer camp in Atlanta, GA.

...is to bring my own joy of learning to those I work with. I believe that students learn the best when they enjoy the material and the manner in which it is taught, and so that is my primary focus when teaching. My favorite subjects, then, are English (Literature, Linguistics and Creative Writing), Chemistry, and Algebra. As a recent high school graduate, I also am very familiar with the Standardized Tests (HSPT, SAT, and AP...

...Writing Academic Essays (focusing on Social Studies and English) Personal Essays Building Writing Confidence: Writing is a difficult process that few have mastered. It can be daunting to tackle it alone. I work with students to increase their faith in their own skill. I do this by focusing on the prewriting and planning stages of the writing process. I also help students master editing and rewriting, helping good writing become perfect. Above all, I help...

...International Politics at George Mason University. I have considerable experience in teaching and tutoring others. Since early high school, I have tutored a wide range of ages and topics - from children learning science to freshmen in English 101. My teaching style focuses on coveying information in an engaging way. Much of the content, like history and politics, can sometimes be daunting - with dates, names, and events that are seemingly endless - and I...