Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Leesburg, VA

I am a constant learner with a passion for not only helping students achieve their highest potential academically, but also acquire some level of comfort, if not pleasure, from reading and writing. I thoroughly enjoy working with young people and find that the learning is always a two-way process when I interact with students.... I am always researching strategies and methods to help students connect with the subject matter and work through challenging assignments. I...

...skills through my studies at Vanderbilt University, where I am pursuing a major in organizational behavior and three minors in business, film, and studio art. Prior to my matriculation at Vanderbilt, I studied at a small Quaker school in Washington, D.C. The school's emphasis on learning via discovery serves as the base model for my...

...or building stronger study habits and skills. I believe that rather than telling students exactly what to think or what to write, a tutor's primary role should be to fill in gaps of knowledge, to provide resources, and to encourage students to think about how new information relates to broader concepts they already know. I...

...and Political Science. I have scored highly in the ACT, PSAT, SAT, and GRE, and was selected as a National Merit Scholar in 2016 based on my PSAT and SAT scores. I also have a background in teaching high schoolers dating back to 2016, and I'm excited help students improve their scores!

...always improved their grades. Students could expect to go from earning a D or C in the class to a B or A when they used the methods taught for improvement in the course. I always enjoyed working on a one-on-one basis from the course material and directly working on the assignments with them, or...

...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...

...Whether you need an extra challenge or a new way of learning previously taught material, I can help you achieve your academic goals and prepare for your next steps in academia and beyond. It is my deeply held belief that success in school is achievable so long as you are willing to work for it....

...every subject I tutor, I hope to make the material interesting for my students by applying it to their own experiences and hobbies. I know how important it is to meet students where they are at and identify attainable goals so that they can see where their efforts are going and develop their own appreciation...

...students succeed in their educaiton. I believe one-on-one tutoring is the key to ensuring students are taught at their own pace and achieve full understanding of the material. I bring to the table my skills in math, reading, and writing. I am a freshman at Rice University studying philosophy and economics on the pre-law track.

...network and privilege. One may be born into destitute circumstances, but with their education can rise above their situation. One of the only things that a child should not have to earn is their right to knowledge. Education is a human right. Every single child should be fully equipped to chose their own path in...

...and Management at Cornell University. As a tutor, I find it extremely rewarding when I am able to break down complex and intricate concepts and truly help students understand the foundational components of their subject areas. Specifically, I love helping students with SAT test prep, math, and essay writing, as I believe I have mastered...

I am a patient and knowledgeable teacher. I'd be happy to help you for as long as you need, in the style that best works for you!

...watching/playing sports (soccer, basketball, football, rugby, hockey, baseball), and the outdoors (hiking, rock climbing, beaches, etc.). I also love getting to meet and know new people. I particularly enjoy helping others better themselves and to reach their highest potential. Thanks for taking the time to review my profile and I look forward to helping you.

...to be a good tutor: patience, empathy, preparedness, and enthusiasm. I have experience tutoring students from grades K-college. In my opinion, a tutors goal should be to help students develop and cultivate the learning methods that work best for them while keeping them as engaged as possible. Keeping this in mind allows students to leave...

...be. After all, we all learn in very different ways! I am a recent graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park. I hold a Bachelor of Arts, double majoring in English Language & Literature and Cinema & Media Studies, with a minor in Creative Writing. I am most passionate about tutoring English subjects, like...

...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...

...and photography. In college, I have tutored, general biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry I, organic chemistry II, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, and biochemistry. I also have minors in mathematics and psychology. I have more experience tutoring math than anything- from geometry and trig to AP calculus and statistics. I also have college...

Whether you're flummoxed by Foucault, distraught over Derrida, or just want to get through that next assignment before the dreaded Monday due date, I'm here to help.

...know, and I had no idea where to start or how to ask for help. In our sessions, we can be candid. We can struggle openly and find conclusions together, and I promise to work with you to help you not only navigate the issues at hand, but gain the skills to keep doing it...

...where they are in their writing and helping them better communicate their ideas to their audience. I specialize in helping students develop thesis and supporting their thesis statements using critical thinking and creating a strong, solid essay. I also enjoy working with youget students as they develop reading skills and promoting a love of reading...