Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Washington DC

...school students with reading and writing. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Reading, Spanish and English. In my experience, the most effective tutoring occurs when the student can connect one of their interests and the subject matter, in order to make the subject less intimidating and more fun. I believe that education is the most important part of personal development, as well as the most effective tool of...

I am a global public health and policy veterinarian, veteran, and former linguist living in Washington, DC. I have more than five years of experience tutoring all sciences, English, and MCAT prep, among other subjects. I've lived on five continents and have three dogs and two cats, who are constantly wondering why I come home smelling like flying trapeze chalk.

...explain a subject to someone who is having difficulties is inspiring! In college, I would get excited not just about learning, but about conquering a subject after having a conversation with one of my professors about a class. Individual attention has such an impact because it allows teachers and tutors to personalize a subject and address the unique needs of the student. I was lucky enough to have excellent teachers growing up, and I hope...

I have a certificate in TEFL and an enthusiastic attitude to creating an inclusive and enjoyable classroom environment.

I'm a student at American University, and I've always been the kind of person to get excited about learning. I hope that tutoring will allow me to help other students enjoy learning by empowering them to succeed in subjects they might struggle with.

...Victorian literature or 20th century American literature (since those are my favorite genres!) or helping them craft essays that are not only strong and persuasive but that they can enjoy writing. In younger students, I love teaching them to read - getting young children excited about books is one of the most fun parts of my job. Simply, I like to talk about books and words and I want to share the joy that those...

Hi! I am a l graduate of the University of Virginia! I have years of experience tutoring students in Math, English, and Science. I additionally can help prepare students with SAT and ACT Prep. I am eager to work with all type of students utilizing different study strategies. Let me know how I can help!

...they were having in their classes. After college I was hired as live-in tutor for a homeschooling family with two high school age children. This was an incredible position. I worked with them on Literature, Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, History and Geography - you name it, I did it. In my tutoring I prefer to focus on the student's strengths and build recognition that everyone has the tools they need to succeed in every area.

I'm currently a first-year student at Tufts University with experience tutoring elementary school level math, English, and history, as well as high school writing. In particular, I'd love to assist any students trying to improve their writing skills, work on reading comprehension, or simply edit essays!

...student in British Literature, as well as preparing this student for the Critical Reading and Writing sections of Standardized Tests. Most recently, I have volunteered as a reading tutor for elementary school students at a local DC public school. I am a voracious reader and writer myself, and I have found that one of the most rewarding aspects of tutoring is helping students to reach an understanding of and master complex terms and concepts, and...

With my years of experience tutoring a variety of subjects, I have learned that the best approach to working with students is to prioritize their wants and desires for their work. I am especially skilled in writing across all disciplines, and would be excited to help bring your goals and intentions to life on the page!

...both clinical work as well as research, first with kids 5-13yrs old and then adults (i.e., 18+yrs old). I worked at the Harvard psychiatric hospital, as well as at various Boston-based hospitals. I then was accepted into a PhD program to continue my studies in Clinical Psychology. Throughout my time post-bac, and currently in my doctoral program I work with college students on their writing and critical reading skills. I am most passionate about English,...

...always excelled in math, I know this is an area in which many students struggle. In middle and high school my peers would often come to me with their math questions because I was able to understand their confusion and help them move past it. I have continued to improve this skill and I delight in seeing the aha moment when one of my student understand a difficult math concept. I also enjoy tutoring in...

...Public Health Sciences Major at the University of Maryland in the Integrated Life Sciences Honors Program. I am a pre-medical student, having taken the majority of the required coursework and having passed my MCAT with a 515. I also received a 35 on the ACT. love teaching and have been teaching Math, Computer Science, Science, and English-related subjects for over 5 years. I would love to help tutor you in the subjects that you are...

I am a hard working Registered Nurse and I'm looking to help others via tutoring in my spare time.

...law students gain admission to the school of their dreams. My approach is simple. We figure out your personal 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...

...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 helps a student discover their own...

...an essay is like putting them together. Algebra and Geometry are subjects that naturally lend themselves to puzzling. Each equation has a solution. I enjoyed learning these subjects, and I love sharing that with new people. When I am a student, the subject matter is the puzzle. When I am a teacher, my student becomes the riddle. There is a barrier between the student and the material, and it is my role to identify this...

...Language and work as a freelance Italian-to-English translator. Since returning to the United States in mid-2013, I have taught SAT Prep for a local nonprofit, worked as a copy editor for the Italian branch of Google Ads, and performed a year of national service with the City of Philadelphia through AmeriCorps VISTA. In Fall 2016, I will begin my JD studies at the Georgetown University Law Center, where I hope to focus on international and...

...is to become a full-time English teacher in either a middle school or high school located in the District of Columbia. I enjoy working one on one with students because I believe it offers a unique opportunity to inspire each student to succeed and rise to his or her academic potential. Sometimes students can get lost in a classroom setting so being able to be a tutor in order to offer students that one on...