Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Washington DC

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...

I am a rising sophomore at the University of Virginia studying foreign affairs, public policy and entrepreneurship. I excel in helping others in the social sciences as well as English, however I am proficient in a variety of other academic fields. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and drawing cartoons. I look forward to meeting with you and ensuring your success!

...and I enjoy all age groups. Many of the kids I have tutored are in elementary school but I am able to tutor anyone between the ages of 5 to adults. I enjoy tutoring English and writing the most because I was strong in this subject throughout my life. I feel that English is the foundation for other learning and it is necessary to be successful later. My tutoring style is very simple. I allow...

I have known since I was in high school that teaching and helping others learn was something that I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Sharing my passion for learning is just completely fulfilling and I can't think of any other job more rewarding. It's my goal to help everyone who comes to me understand what they are having trouble with, and to make them more confident with their learning.

Anyone can learn another language, comparative/applied linguistics and simultaneous translation/interpretation at any age. I use multiple intelligences, multimodality and authentic integrated strategies to make your language learning journey one with ease, proficiency and fluency in four skills and fun!

During my undergraduate studies I managed an after school mentoring and tutoring program serving 200 at-risk Chicago Public School students in West Humboldt Park, Chicago. Upon graduation, I served as an elementary and middle school teacher through the Teach For America program in Washington, D.C. I completed my graduate degree in Elementary Education at George Mason University and am currently working in corporate philanthropy for a large Bethesda based corporation.

...essential skills in the workplace. My experience includes working with students from diverse backgrounds, including English Language Learners and international students, especially those who speak Arabic. I tutor a variety of subjects, including English Literature, Creative Writing, Psychology, History, and Marketing. My favorite subjects to teach are English Literature and Creative Writing because I enjoy guiding students through analyzing themes, developing ideas, and refining their writing. My teaching style is supportive and student-centered. I create...

I aspire equally to knowledge and goodness. I am committed to encouraging students and adults to respect, inspire, and learn. Education is a force multiplier and promotes a balance of intellectual curiosity, engagement, leadership, and service in the pursuit of excellence: academic, civic, and moral.

...as an adjuct Spanish professor at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), as well as Austin Community College (ACC). I thoroughly enjoy tutoring students one-on-one, or teaching in small groups, and have found particular success in assisting students with writing assignments - whether in Spanish or in English - and in a variety of subjects: English Literature, World Cultures, History, and Government/Political Science. Beyond teaching and tutoring, I am a "news and political junkie," enjoy reading...

...and drawing pictorial approach to provide a foundation for the later abstract mathematical thinking. I have always been a strong reader and writer, I was an English Literature major in college, and my master's is in Literacy Education and teaching reading. As far as reading phonics and decoding, I use a highly structured, multi-sensory approach in teaching reading. I am trained in Wilson Reading System which is based on the Orton Gillingham approach and helps...

...University of Southern California with a degree in elementary education and received her Masters from Teachers College, Columbia University. She has taught in elementary schools for thirteen years, including schools in Los Angeles, and New York City. In the her last three years in DC, she was rated "Highly Effective" based on instructional observations and student academic growth. Jessica also taught and volunteered for many years in the Dominican Republic and speaks Spanish. Jessica has...

...we analyze the information and its meaning), synthesis (where the student and I make a study guide and flashcards together) and evaluation (where we go over the whole of the curriculum using the review materials we've created together to prepare for the student's examination.) I provide all students with mini quizzes, problem sets, and flashcards to keep their skills fresh while also keeping them actively engaged. I also encourage them to relax and reward them...

...Economics and minored in Statistics. Since graduating, I've worked as an analyst in the housing finance field. I'm passionate about teaching economics and statistics to students in an intuitive, understandable way that helps them not only understand the material for class, but be able to apply the material to the world around them. Outside of economics and statistics, I can also tutor for social sciences, math, and reading/writing. When I'm not at work or tutoring,...

...emphasize writing skills for students. Every class I have ever taught has completed a writing assignment. As a talented writer myself, I have the skills to work with students to improve their writing abilities. I work with them on style and content. I am very familiar with MLA and Chicago styles. I teach my students how to formulate a thesis, or an argument; how to use evidence to test that argument; how to perform analysis...

I have alway enjoyed teaching, starting while I was in high school with inner-city Chicago sixth graders, and continuing with identifying, training, developing and encouraging young talent in 25 years of business. I believe there always is an infinite world of information to learn and we should learn to enjoy and share what we learn.

Hello! I am currently a first-year medical student. I graduated from undergrad with dual degrees in Biology and Psychology with a 3.9 GPA and in my gap year prior to medical school, I was a Fulbright recipient. My area of expertise is naturally in the sciences, but if you are interested in conversational Cantonese/Mandarin then I would be able to help too!

...Science in Nursing Informatics from Walden University. I was the valedictorian of my high school graduating class. I graduated summa cum laude from Ivy Tech Community College with an Associate of Science in Nursing and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana University with a 4.0 GPA in my program. I love learning and sharing that passion with others. I have been fortunate to be a well-rounded student, and I...

...impart that passion to my students. I do not train my students to recite facts and figures. Rather, I encourage them to become self-motivated learners by creating a positive experience that is tailored to each individual. My lesson plans are thus very flexible, and designed with the likes and interests of the student in mind. My goal as a tutor is to prepare students for academic evaluations while also setting them up to enjoy a...

I obtained my J.D. at Washington College of Law and am a former Division I athlete at Indiana University. Go Hoosiers! I am passionate about learning and being successful. I understand everyone learns differently and am excited to help you achieve your educational goals.

...special needs in the Pittsburgh area), the Jewish Community Center, Pitt Dance Marathon (which raises money for organizations such as the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation), and Relay for Life. I was a member of the Sigma Alpha Lambda Honors Society, and on the executive board for Best Buddies. Throughout my time in the School of Education, I have experienced four diverse student teaching placements. I have experience working with students with autism, emotional disturbances, and learning...