Award-Winning Literature Tutors in Washington DC

...confident with College Board tests. I have helped students in a variety of subjects, but my favorites are Physics, Math, English, and SAT test prep. I strongly believe that every student has the capability to learn anything, as long as the teacher is willing to adapt the lesson plan appropriately. As such, I tailor my tutoring sessions to the individual student to ensure that no time is wasted. In my spare time, I enjoy riding...

...and the SAT Critical Reading and Writing sections; elementary school children in literacy; and adults in basic math. I have also taught World Religions to students at the Columbia University High School Summer Program, and creative writing/literature to high schoolers at the Young Writers Workshop at University of Virginia, as well as to adults in workshops all around Baltimore. I have a deep love for learning, reading and writing, but am eager to share that...

...and teach it professionally. I have received Dean's List all three of my semesters at UVA and am a member of the National Society of College Scholars and Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society. I have been tutoring for six years, predominately working with high school students, and have completed over 300 hours of volunteer tutoring. I am very passionate about learning (some may say that I am a nerd!) and strongly believe in learning because...

...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 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...

...emphasis on reading comprehension and writing. I have written Common Core curriculum for three different organizations including the District of Columbia Public Schools. I tutor Reading, Writing, Literature, and History. I love tutoring these subjects because they bring together great stories and allow students to develop opinions and skills that will inform them for life. My style of tutoring is what I call "gradual release:" we will set your goals and practice skills together until...

...various college-level German courses. Since graduating, I have gained additional tutoring experience teaching grammar, literature, and composition to middle school students at a home-school tutorial. I have always been a bit of a language nerd, so I gain special satisfaction from crafting a robust argument or sticking the correct ending on a German adjective. Writing and German grammar are my favorite subjects to tutor. My ability to tailor my instruction to my students' individual needs...

...in Biochemistry and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology focusing on Gender Studies. When I am not in school, I am tutoring! I started tutoring when I was 15, working with two elementary school kids; in kindergarten and 4th grade. I worked with them on everything from reading comprehension and counting to World History and long division. I learned how to be patient teaching a brilliant, incorrigible young man to read. After two years there...

...of St. John's College 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,...

...Literature. My past studies have included a wide variety of literary cultures and time periods, such as medieval, Victorian, and modern European authors; multicultural voices in American literature; the Japanese Noh theatre; early Irish hagiography; and the works of several Classical authors. As such, I have an appreciation for world literature and am practiced in critical approaches to written texts. Over the course of my academic career, I have had the opportunity to study several...

I am currently a Junior at Howard University. I major in Supply chain management. I enjoy learning from others just as much as I enjoy teaching others.

I am a current college student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Biology! I also have a passion for teaching a helping young kids, and I am understanding when something isn't understood. I will ensure that everything is understood before moving on to the next topic-guaranteed!

Award-winning professional with significant experience in marketing, advertising, and copywriting. Background in making complex ideas accessible to all ages and experience levels. I have a BA in English from the University of Richmond and a MA from Johns Hopkins in Fiction Writing. And, as a former stand-up comedian, I can make learning a whole lot more fun! My passion is for teaching English, literature, comedy, and writing.

...students in elementary school through high school and as an assistant teacher in elementary schools and kids' theater classes. I also have experience critiquing and offering feedback on plays by college students and professional playwrights. In both academic and artistic settings, I love language almost as much as I love learning about the people I'm working with and fine-tuning the ways I work with them. My goal is always to make the process as productive...

...chef who has been credited from friend to foe as the best in the business. After spending half a decade at university I know that teaching is something I want to do for at least a portion of my life. I studied creative advertising before switching my major to English; then I started working at the writing center where I was employed to help foreign students and peers in need. Now I'm here to try...

...real estate and white collar crimes. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling the world to enrich myself in other cultures. I'm passionate about helping struggling students with improving their English speaking and writing skills. As an immigrant, I can relate to the challenges of learning a new language. My goal is to provide personalized one on one attention to students of all skill levels to master the foundation of English reading and writing.

...am passionate about helping students find the joy in learning and unlocking their full potential. I completed my undergraduate degree in Theatre Arts and Studio Arts at Gettysburg College, and received my master's degree in Early Childhood Education from Towson University. I spent the last four years in the public school classroom, where I taught students from a variety of backgrounds. My teaching style tends to be hands-on and creative, and I do not believe...

I am a recent graduate of Brandeis University where I double majored in Neuroscience and Health Policy. I am a veteran of the Montgomery County Public School system. I graduated from the International Baccalaureate Program at Richard Montgomery, and was an AP Scholar with distinction. I love working with people to help promote understanding, especially in the areas of math and science.... Teaching style should strongly depend on the student, else you risk either wasting time...

Hi! My name is Adam and I'm a Sophmore at American University. I've got a ton of experience with informal education from being a summer camp counselor, to being a supervisor at a literacy tutoring program, to being the Enrichment Director at an outdoors after school program. My goal is to make the world a kinder, more meaningful place for all.

...is Leighann and I am a full-time professional in international development with a specialization in public health. I am also a current public health professor for university students. I am bilingual English and Spanish and have taught primary school children in Cusco, Peru and have served as a college tutor in College Algebra, Western Civilizations, and Spanish. I also have experience in Applied Behavior Analysis, working with children on the autism spectrum. I hold a...

..."a-ha!" moment as a student. I knew then that giving that feeling was worth pursuing. Getting a good score on my GRE because of that training only solidified that sentiment. I believe everyone is best when challenged, though there is no simple way to do so. Everyone is their own riddle, with their own secret combination that will spring the lock into their psyche. I love to put that puzzle together to unlock greatness. Follow...