Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Leesburg, VA

...here to attend undergrad at Howard University and I loved the city so much that I decided to stay and attend law school at George Washington University Law School. I have always loved learning. I received my undergraduate degree in History and my minor in Political Science. I have experience tutoring fellow students while in...

...a bachelor's degree in English and Literature focused on language, writing, and rhetoric, and a minor in linguistics. I have also earned a TESOL certification from Montgomery College and I am currently enrolled in a graduate program in Curriculum and Instruction for TESOL. I have extensive experience teaching English as a foreign in Brazil, and...

...judicial and legal system to supplement my political knowledge and I have presented my research at numerous conferences. I have taken seminars on classroom best practices at University of Houston in summer 2017. Additionally, I attended the first American Political Science Association teaching and learning symposium on classroom education in November 2018. This background in...

...the PEI Probation and Intervention program, seeking to introduce a solid tutor into the lives of the young men and women who are seeking a second chance from the system. In my spare time, I play a lot of sports and strum the guitar while listening to country music. I look forward to working with...

...schedule tailored to their individual needs, establishing a healthy work ethic, and a passion for learning. I have experience working with peers on an AP level, as well as lower level elementary school students in a variety of subjects. While I'm qualified for a range of subjects, my favorites to tutor include English, writing, visual...

...music to Spanish to writing/editing. I love helping students to excel at what challenges them most and what they love best, not that those things are mutually exclusive. School is hard! Everyone needs a helping hand once in a while, myself definitely included. I have been on both sides of the tutoring table, and I...

...and creative manner. One of the ways I have accomplished this is by complementing my expertise with an abundant amount of support and encouragement. As your tutor, I will strive to adapt my style of teaching to best fit your unique ways of learning, giving you the best learning environment to succeed in!

...long-term, I would like to work in the US government and help create foreign policy. For now, though, I'm interested in learning more about the foreign policy and national security challenges that face the United States today and how these issues might intertwine with the global energy market. In my spare time, I enjoy cycling,...

...98th percentile for analytical writing; and the 73rd percentile for quantitative reasoning. I look forward to sharing my many tips for achieving high test scores, including strategies for time management and stress reduction, in addition to practicing the skills and problems that occur most often on the GRE. I graduated with honors in History and...

...meet their individual needs and find new approaches on how to engage and help students become confident and understand subject that is being taught in class. I have helped students understand how genetics can describe the appearance of possible appearance of people and plants, and I have helped others understand wore problems and equations on...

...learning in my students. After graduating from Duke University with a degree in both linguistics and English and a certificate in "Policy Journalism & Media Studies," I enrolled in a two year master's program at the University of Notre Dame. During these two years, I completed my coursework for a master's degree in education while...

...improve their academic performance, ranging from elementary schoolers to graduate students, and I'm excited to bring those experiences to bear as your tutor! I'm currently a third-year law student at Harvard Law School, where I serve as a teaching assistant and peer advisor. Prior to attending HLS, I received my bachelor's degree from the University...

...huge sports fan (mainly basketball and football). I play on a variety of rec league teams, I run 4-5 times per week, and I really enjoy reading, an activity that is invaluable to students preparing for the reading comprehension section of standardized tests. I have also recently traveled to Asia, specifically Tokyo, Thailand, Macau, and...

...the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I also have my CELTA certification, which means I have extra experience working with English Language Learners. Although I am certified to tutor many different subjects, my favorite subjects have always been Social Studies, History, English, and Literature. I am a voracious reader and trivia buff who especially enjoys science fiction,...

...the opportunity to work with students pursing the same. In my free time enjoy exploring the outdoors, going hiking, drawing, going to concerts, and practicing my Spanish. I thoroughly enjoy working with students and find the experience educational and exciting. I'm committed to each of my students and am constantly seeking ways to compliment their...

...or her previously identified learning style. Afterwards comes application, where the student is given targeted exercises and real-life context to better comprehend and work with the material. Finally we have analysis (where together we analyze the information and its meaning), synthesis (where the student and I make a study guide and flashcards together) and evaluation...

...Talented. This equips me with the capacity to differentiate as needed. I am passionate about reading, writing, and the exploration of literature. Being able to read critically and articulate ideas meaningful are skills that empower young people to thrive as 21st-century learners. I believe that my love of these topics, coupled with my ability to...

...both their personal and professional lives. I begin tutoring young children who had difficulty reading and found the joy in giving them the confidence necessary to not only read well but also enjoy learning through the words. As a tutor, I like to get to know the student to figure out their learning styles to...

...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...

...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.