Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Leesburg, VA

...wide variety of subjects and enjoy them all for different reasons, I feel most comfortable teaching test prep (SAT, GRE, LSAT) and TOEFL. My teaching approach is a combination of enthusiastic, friendly support and targeted, analytical skill development. I have two dogs: a black lab mix named Hank, and a Norwich terrier named Rufus.... I think that a good teacher should address not just the material being studied, but also the attitude towards studying in general....

...Bachelor of Sciences in Foreign Service with a focus on culture and politics. I am minoring in Art History. Throughout college and in high school, I have tutored children within the United States and globally, usually ages elementary school to high school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about...

...and the co-head of the GLSBT+ Alliance. Needless to say, I needed to find a balance between work and play! In college, I continue to be involved with music as a member of Doox of Yale, a TTBB a cappella group, where I served as Music Director my sophomore year. I have served as a...

...University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, since it was a chance to help other students with writing and foreign language studies. I love to read, write, and learn languages, so I studied journalism, international relations, and Chinese. After school, I moved to China and taught ESL to all ages as a teacher and private...

...gain a better understanding of the material. I'm a strong believer that "hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard". Not all subjects come easy to everyone, but with the right attitude, anything is possible. I hope that through tutoring I can help students set and reach their academic goals and establish life-long learning...

I love to teach writing, reading and test preparation. I have been involved in teaching and education for more than fifteen years, beginning as an English teacher in Montgomery County. I have also worked as a private tutor, editor/copyeditor and technical writer. I look forward to working with you. ... I like taking 5 minutes, putting the books to the side, and asking the student to tell me about themselves, what they like to do, and...

...important element of societal mobility. One may be born into status, but with education they can navigate their network and privilege. One may be born into destitute circumstances, but with their education can rise above their situation. One of the only things that a child should not have to earn is their right to knowledge....

...American University, working towards a BA in International Studies. I have experience tutoring one-on-one or large groups, in both English and Spanish. The majority of my time tutoring has been working with elementary school students with reading and writing. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Reading, Spanish and...

...love everything to do with English, including any kind of writing or reading, and helping students develop their skills and interests in these subjects is something I care 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 is due to a few bad habits. As a tutor, it's my job to notice these kinds of patterns and help my students overcome them. I also studied Spanish for six years, and received a proficiency certification from my school. When I'm not writing, dancing, or being an amateur foodie, I enjoy reading Spanish...

...in Religious Studies. I tutor students in test prep (SAT, ACT, GRE, and English proficiency tests such as the TOEIC and TOEFL). I also enjoy teaching more general skills in reading/writing, helping my students advance their abilities in a variety of genres. I taught weekly group and one-on-one lessons in South Korea that covered test...

...to provide students with the support they need in doing so. I have had the wonderful opportunity to serve as an educator for over twenty years, and I look forward to sharing my experiences and knowledge with students who are at various levels in their learning. For me, teaching and learning is a dual investment...

...from City University London. I went to the College of William and Mary for my undergraduate degree, where I majored in International Relations. I have been a tutor since I was in high school, I have tutored students in all different grades. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about...

...in all types of writing. I have much experience with the five paragraph essay, the admissions essay, and with the research paper. I can help instruct and support students with the MLA and APA specialized formats for papers. I also have mentored students to gold, silver, and honorable mention recognition in the Scholastic Art and...

...open sessions in the evening for clarifying help on assignments. It relieved much of their stress and increased confidence. I'm comfortable tutoring anyone in English, Literature, and Composition. I have interests in History, so we can both stretch our limits if you need help with Social Studies. Many of my former students grew up to...

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.

...of California, Santa Cruz (undergraduate) and George Washington University (graduate). I have extensive, practical experience in applying writing to the working world. During my academic career I was recognized with several awards, fellowships, and scholarships that acknowledged my achievement and dedication. But it was not always so. Truth be told, I struggled greatly through high...

...Mason University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Finance and my Masters degree in International Management. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, tutoring children and adults in Italy, France and China looking to improve their English (as I am a certified ESL instructor). While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most...

...own experiences in education and my professional work in public policy. With a BA in political science, MA in international affairs, and current MPH studies at Yale, I have developed strong research, writing, and communication skills that serve me well as a tutor. In my role as a government relations professional, I simplify complex policy...

...always improved their grades. Students could expect to go from earning a D or C in the class to a B or A when they used the methods taught for improvement in the course. I always enjoyed working on a one-on-one basis from the course material and directly working on the assignments with them, or...