Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Rockville, MD

...December of 2015 and earned my Bachelor of Arts in Justice, Law, and Society, while also completing a Minor in Applied Physics. I have a deep passion for both criminal justice and physics, and have written and edited a variety of papers in both subjects. In addition to law and physics, I am also fairly skilled with languages, having taken Spanish for six years, and Italian, Ancient Greek, and Latin for a year apiece. In...

...Corps Volunteer. I spent two years in a small city in northern Jordan, where my primary assignment was teaching English at an elementary school. In addition to teaching the assigned curriculum in the classroom, I focused on remedial English and phonics in small groups and one-on-one sessions. I also led extra-curricular activities in environmental education, drama, music, art, and writing. I graduated from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. I majored in...

...College, Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Human Rights Studies. While a student at Barnard, I worked continually with children as a babysitter, often providing homework help. I became more involved in education when I worked as a co-teacher with Peace by Peace, where I taught non-violent conflict resolution skills to fourth grade students during my senior year. It was rewarding to watch the students grasp new concepts, test...

...Indiana and received my B.A. in History and Spanish from Indiana University-Bloomington in 2010. During my tenure, I worked with students in a variety of diverse settings, from one-on-one meetings to events with over 200 attendees. I've always had an interest in International Affairs and spent my freshman year in a residence dedicated to students who were passionate about studying abroad and exploring the world. The following year I took on the role of Student...

...Maryland and received my Bachelor of Arts degree as a double major in History and Philosophy with a minor in Asian Studies. I was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa in 2008 and graduated with departmental awards in each of my majors. After graduating, I worked as a "brain trainer" at a learning center, eventually expanding my role to include cognitive testing, academic and organizational coaching, and SAT/college preparation. This insight into the thought processes of...

...you could say education runs in my blood. I grew up seeing the highs and lows a life in education can bring, and those experiences shaped me before I even taught my first lesson. At the heart of my educational philosophy is an idea often quoted to me by my father: Education hasn't changed since Socrates. It's about relationships. I approach every day of instruction with this in mind. Only through cultivating these relationships and...

...years of tutoring and teaching experience to Varsity Tutors. Having previously worked as an English instructor in France and as a writing consultant and French tutor at Washington and Lee University, I have a wealth of experience in terms of helping students perfect their writing and reach their foreign language goals. I am additionally qualified to instruct those students preparing for the GRE. A veteran test-taker myself, I excel at helping students familiarize themselves with...

...years of my life living and working in foreign countries. From 2008 to 2012 I was working as an ESL teacher in Madrid, Spain. There I was given the opportunity to travel throughout Europe, perfect my Spanish, and enlarge my understanding of the world as a whole. After Spain, I moved to Shanghai, China where I began working as an eighth grade teacher at Shanghai High School. Having begun studying Mandarin Chinese in Spain, I...

...a major in Environmental Policy. Although I'm happy to tutor most subjects, my strongest suit is writing. I read my friends' papers all the time - and really enjoy doing it! I can read anything from college essays, creative writing, or help you with the SAT writing/reading sections. I am also happy to help you brainstorm and talk through ideas on papers you haven't yet started. In my free time, I love reading, writing, cooking,...

...in English Literature, and despite being accepted to a PhD program in my home state of Oklahoma, I decided to move to my favorite place--Washington DC! In addition to my years in school, I also taught Composition I and II my last year of my MA program, and tutored both in my MA program and for the Athletic Enhancement Center for my BA program! I've dealt with students across ages and levels of intellect, and...

...Pennsylvania in Philadelphia with a Bachelor of Arts in History and minors in Hispanic Studies and Consumer Psychology. While at UPenn, I was involved in working with K-12 students in the surrounding West Philadelphia public schools. My experiences working with students during college propelled me to apply for the program Teach for America before graduation. Teach for America places recent college graduates and working professionals in schools located in low-income areas. I moved to Phoenix...

High School: IB Diploma (Latin SL, Math SL, World Topics HL, English HL, Chemistry HL, Biology HL) College: University of Virginia, English Major, Biology Minor, Classics - 7 years (and counting!) of Latin -Familiar with most classic literature (Beowulf through modern authors), esp. Austen, the Brontes, Byron, Shakespeare's tragedies, and Gothic lit. -Most topics covered in high school biology, as well as neurobiology and cell bio.

...because I believe in their potential and success. I have been a teacher for over 15 years, and I enjoy working with kids. Watching them comprehend and master new concepts brings me great personal satisfaction. I have a bachelor's degree in English from Towson University and a master's degree in library science from the University of Maryland, College Park, and I lived in Spain during college to improve my Spanish and expand my cultural appreciation...

...English major with a concentration in Literature at Cornell College. I graduated in 2012 and have mostly tutored in lower level reading but recently have begun teaching ESL classes as well. My passions include science fiction/fantasy, Virginia Woolf, British literature, and creative writing. My perspective on education is that subject matter must be relatable for a student to care and to want to truly understand as opposed to just getting by. I try to present...

...Muhlenberg College, which I graduated from with a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Sociology and Minors in Philosophy and English. My background is in non-profit work and I have recently returned to the USA after working in Cape Town, South Africa, with a social innovations center that evaluated civil society and government programs for best-practice and social innovation through an annual awards program. I also have been working with the Harvard Ash Center...

...majored in Religious Studies while also pursing the pre-med track. I have four years of tutoring a wide-range of subjects. I've tutored students who are preparing to take standardized tests (particularly the GED exam) in math, reading and writing, and specific subjects. I also worked for the Yale Spanish Department for four years as a grader and tutor for students in all levels of learning. I also served as a tutor for a summer in...

...a recent Harvard Law graduate who just moved to D.C. Currently, I am taking some time off before starting a job at a law firm. While in college at the University of Virginia, I tutored international teaching assistants, 100 and 200-level French students, and 9th grade English students at a local high school. I have also given informal counseling to law school applicants. I am a people person who can put students at ease and...

...experience teaching high school English Language Arts, including grammar, 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...

...experience working with children and adults of all ages. My general focus is in essay writing, grammar, punctuation and editing. My experience extents in editorial writing at a business journal, and I mastered a degree in Journalism/Writing. While substituting, I learned I have an immense joy in educating where I specialize in. I also teach SAT and ACT test prep.I am currently pursuing a teaching certificate. I have been teaching for 9 years now.

...the social sciences (History, Political Science, Economics, etc.). I have a BA in International Relations and Latin American Studies from Austin College and a Master's in International Development Studies from the London School of Economics. I am currently studying for a second Master's in International Affairs from American University. I have 4 years of experience as a private tutor and 2 years of experience teaching English as a Foreign Language in South Korea. I love...