Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Washington DC

Hello! I'm a second-year college student currently attending Oberlin College for Creative Writing and Comparative Literature, and planning to minor in Spanish and Musical Studies. I tutor Middle School and High School reading and writing, essay writing help, AP Literature and Spanish levels 1 and 2. I've studied Spanish for over ten years and I'm very passionate about language, especially how it works both grammatically and artistically to communicate ideas and arguments.

...prep school in Seattle, so I know what it takes to thrive in such environments. I'm excited to help you not only to excel in your courses and to grow in confidence, but also to gain a deeper appreciation for the subjects as a whole. In our time together, I hope we can pair enjoyment with results. I have solid teaching experience with students of all ages, both in the classroom and one-on-one.... Whenever possible, my...

...often recites this quote: "the size of one's success is measured by the strength of their desire and how they handle disappointment along the way." I found this to be true when, three years ago, I unexpectedly became very ill. It felt like I lost all of the progress I worked so diligently to make in my career, personal life, and spiritual life. It took a full two years for me to recover. I was...

...students across various levels, from middle school to college, helping them develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of complex concepts. My approach to tutoring is centered on clarity, engagement, and adaptability. I strive to create an encouraging learning environment where students feel confident tackling challenges. I take pride in breaking down difficult topics into structured, comprehensible lessons that promote both mastery and long-term retention. Among the subjects I teach, I am particularly passionate...

...the problem? Where do we start? What keys do we need to keep in mind as we work through a problem? Once a process to solve a particular problem has been explained and put to use, it becomes much less daunting. Learning these processes tends to work across the board in a general sense to help in more areas than just the specific tutoring problem. Being able to apply these techniques outside of a simple...

...Radnor, Pennsylvania, but I have since lived everywhere from Southern California to Northeastern Brazil. My favorite subjects to teach are Math and English, and my favorite subjects to learn about are History and Social Studies. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading, cooking, playing the cello, and performing on an improv comedy team. I love working with young people especially those navigating the transition from high school to college. It is an exciting stage of life,...

...these subjects as well as elementary school math and reading. I love tutoring in essay writing because it is my personal best subject. I also love to edit essays. I tutor through encouragement and positive reinforcement. Outside of academia, I like to run and read books. I also enjoy hanging out with friends and going to the movies. I have a very outgoing and encouraging personality. I like to help people do their best in...

...others to not only master scholastic material, but to become active partners in their learning. My goal is to help students develop into competent and engaged learners with strategies to succeed for the rest of their scholastic career. I graduated with honors from University of Texas at Austin (BA 2015) with an English major and history minor. Prior to graduating high school, I participated in a prestigious dual-enrollment at University of West Georgia. While in the...

...different people from all around the world. I am most passionate about English, but Math has always come easy to me. For me, peer reviews were always nerve-racking, but fun because I got to experience people enjoying my work as well as receiving necessary feedback. In my spare time, I enjoy reading all different types of genres and also writing stories and screenplays. I have taken an interest in the Japanese culture, so I am...

I am a researcher, and evaluation expert with a Ph.D. in Political Science. I am eager to help high school, college, and graduate students improve the quality of their writing and prepare for reading/writing-based exams. In my spare time I enjoy listening to music, reading, and running outside.

...University of Wisconsin-Madison. I also have my CELTA certification, which means I have extra experience working with English Language Learners. Although I am certified to tutor many different subjects, my favorite subjects have always been Social Studies, History, English, and Literature. I am a voracious reader and trivia buff who especially enjoys science fiction, fantasy, and history books. I am also a creative writer in my spare time, and I enjoy many different kinds of...

...UofM. Furthermore, I played rugby throughout college (as a Forward) and loved every minute of it! Eventually becoming captain, I felt I missed rowing quite a bit. So, on my last year of studies, I decided to coach for the local high school's rowing club in Michigan, becoming the Head Novice Men's Coach working with first year rowers. With that said, my education at Michigan offered me a plethora of opportunities. The subjects I've preffered...

I am a college student majoring in English. I want to assist students with work pertaining to literature, poetry, and speech as those are my passions.

...and Composition. I am passionate about my work and students, patient, kind, and have a pretty good sense of humor when things become stressful. I have an innate ability to connect with my students and adapt my materials (often in the moment) so that every student can be reached. I know that every person is capable of learning and I will find the path to help all succeed. While most of my time is spent...

...to teach and develop the close-reading skills of my students. Close-reading, critical analysis, and clear writing are the foundations for any ELA, history, or social science class. Those are also some of the hardest skills to learn in a classroom setting. With our one-on-one time I'm able to get my students to more deeply and personally engage with the material, ultimately resulting in a richer understanding that corresponds directly to improved performance on assessments, essays,...

I am a licensed elementary educator who has taught in Washington, DC and Maryland for the past 5 years. I am passionate about making a difference and helping students reach their full potential. It is essential to have a belief that everyone is capable of achieving their academic goals, as long as they are willing to put in the effort and have a positive attitude to make them a reality.

I graduated college with Aerospace Engineering and Political Science degrees with honors and continue to do work that combines social sciences and STEM concepts.

...University of London (Queen Mary College) in England with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Drama. My primary concentrations, also the subjects of my dissertations, were religious themes and portrayals in Early Modern and Renaissance literature, particularly Shakespeare, as well as the political and socioeconomic impact of language and creative arts education in the 21st century. I have completed graduate level coursework at Reed College, the University of Texas at Austin, and Johns...

...in the life-changing abilities of education. My love of reading and writing encouraged me to pursue a BA from Arcadia University in English. After graduation, I immediately went into teaching and completed a Master of Science from Johns Hopkins School of Education during my first two years of teaching. I love to help students find tools and techniques that best meet their learning needs. It brightens my day to see that light bulb go off...

...I'm an adult student at Towson University, and I'm studying to be an English teacher. I'm a firm believer that everyone can enjoy reading and writing, and each person writes and learns differently which I believe to be the beauty of English and part of why I want to teach it. When I was younger I was a student who struggled immensely, but the truth is I found the passion for it, and that passion...