Award-Winning Literature Tutors in Washington DC

...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 upon graduation to teach elementary school in a public charter school. Since that time, I have taught fifth grade Math and History, middle school History, and second grade. In May 2013, I graduated...

...all genres of music, and have played the piano for over ten years. I also love exploring new places, and my travels have led to a passion for photography. Some of my other favorite pastimes are reading, watching movies, and spending time with my friends. I have tutored high school students in the past, and have focused on the sciences. However, I find that I can relate to and communicate with students of all ages,...

...to Dartmouth College for my undergraduate studies. I double majored in Environmental Studies and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Mandarin Chinese), and graduated with high honors. My tutoring philosophy is to focus on inquiry and engagement with the student to increase comprehension and enthusiasm for any materials. While my specialties are Mandarin Chinese and the environmental sciences, I have a deep enthusiasm for English, writing, grammar, history, and test preparation. I look forward to working...

...volunteer. In Benin I had my own daily class of eighteen to twenty-five year-olds for whom I developed my own curriculum tailored to their needs. I also started a critical thinking club for elementary and early high school students that generated a lot of enthusiasm. Finally, I have been tutoring with Varsity Tutors for a while and have had many satisfied clients. I am currently working for an environmental nonprofit here in DC; I love...

...work, specifically focused on writing, content editing, and public speaking. I am currently engaged in part-time work as a behavioral health specialist, providing individual and group therapy for individuals facing challenges in personal and professional life decisions. I have trained members of the general public ways to write in a style that is clear, concise, and persuasive. When addressing new subject areas, I've worked with people to break down information into manageable pieces and develop...

...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 tutor. My classes were always designed to maximize variety and engagement so that students could not only have fun but also practice using the skills they needed. When I worked as a news editor at a radio station in China, it was my job to coach reporters on...

...I am a highly experience and proficient tutor. I have worked with students from K-12 as well as graduate students as a writing tutor and teaching assistant at Georgetown University Law Center. I love to read and write and work with students to get them to their greatest potential. I also speak French and have lived in France. I have studied the language for ten years and have a Premier Degree in Business from the...

...words, categorized by gender, which have a picture of the word with a gender specific article of clothing on it. They range from a picture of a mouth with lipstick, "la bouche," to a movie theater with a top hat, "le cinma." I am also well experienced in how to properly approach timed writings as well as essay writing. In my AICE/AP Language and Composition class, I produced an essay for the short story "The...

...success, but I also have high expectations for my students and want them to reach their full potential. In addition to helping students with specific subjects, I also like to teach them to become more independent by showing them them proper study habits and organizational and time management skills. I think the use of technology is a critical component of education today, and try to incorporate it in to my classes. I also believe that...

...and Georgetown Law. Teaching is in my blood-my mother is a teacher, and she instilled in me the love of helping someone reach his or her potential with compassion and enthusiasm. I have been tutoring since middle school and I don't ever plan on stopping! My favorite subject to tutor is the LSAT, but I also LOVE English, US History, and World History. During my free time, I enjoy reading voraciously, sewing, and volunteering with...