Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Leesburg, VA

...working with high school students who need targeted assistance with test prep, college applications, and essay writing. My tutoring approach involves a holistic learning process that allows students to improve their academic skills in a multifaceted manner, through the six step process that I've perfected through nearly two years of one-on-one experience with clients of...

...working with students from all walks of life; I've been happily tutoring and mentoring for more than four years. I practice student-centered tutoring, which means I like to spend a little more time in the beginning trying out various learning techniques (written, oral, movement-based) to discover which best helps my student succeed.

...through high school. I have experience proofreading and offering writing advice, as well as tutoring in a variety of subjects. I like to use a hands-on, interactive approach to tutoring, often bringing in outside materials, such as film, and encouraging a dialogue between myself and my students. I'm happy to help you reach your great...

...of my three degrees come the State University of New York, and my third comes from Northern Virginia Community College. This is my first time professionally tutoring students, but I am confident in my abilities as a professional writer, editor, and proofreader. I see myself as an artist. Music is actually my first love, but...

...in their writing and achieve academic success. I am a creative and fun communications professional with extensive writing, editorial consulting, public relations and publishing experience in both Seattle and Washington, DC. Having been a professional journalist (ABCnews.com), I speak reporters' language and have a strong sense for how to shape and position essays, stories and...

My name is Brad Thompson, and I'm excited to begin work with you! I have ten years of teaching experience within New York City and currently in Washington DC. I specialize in all areas of Social Studies and I look forward to working and learning with you.

...- and really enjoy doing it! I can read anything from college essays, creative writing, or help you with the SAT writing/reading sections. I am also happy to help you brainstorm and talk through ideas on papers you haven't yet started. In my free time, I love reading, writing, cooking, hiking (or really, doing almost...

...can become a more effective student. I studied English and Spanish (reading/writing/comprehension/analysis) for the better part of 10 years, and know the grammatical ins and outs for both. I went to Virginia Tech, where I received my degree in Spanish with a minor in English, and also Georgetown, where I received my Master's degree.

...teaching assistant for adult immigrants to the US, conducted journalism workshops with elementary students, and run a summer enrichment program for Togolese youth overseas. For the 2017-2018 school year, I worked as an English teaching assistant for French middle and high-school students in Romans-sur-Isere, France. I am passionate about helping students in English, Literature, and...

My goal is to help my students enjoy learning and to feel as confident as possible in subjects where they experience difficulties. I aim to set my students up for "small wins" as they master a more challenging subject, so that they can derive greater confidence and a sense of accomplishment as they learn.

Johns Hopkins University/ Masters in International Economics/ An enthusiastic tutor for not only math and economics but also many more- together we can do this!

...events led me to a career in journalism and photo-journalism. After the historic fall of the Berlin Wall, the world witnessed events like the break-up of the former Yugoslavia and a brutal war that followed, a coup in Haiti, historic elections in South Africa, and horrific violence in Rwanda. I was determined to witness and...

...love teaching Math (Geometry, Algebra, Calculus) and believe any student can learn curriculum if the tutor helps identify "How" that student learns instead of "What needs to be learned". I apply this philosophy to those students I help through the Virginia Veteran's Association and the Washington, DC Boys' and Girls' Club! I hold two bachelors...

...of Distinction in Teaching for my engaging, student-centered method of leading discussions and my exceptionally positive student evaluations (averaging 4.7 out of 5.0 in Spring of 2015). My personality is naturally laid-back and supportive, but I also love to dig deep, think critically, and get excited about the big ideas that tie together the gritty...

...long hours to reading and understanding the American system of government, the organization of state and federal political institutions, and the U.S. and Massachusetts Constitutions. I have had the honor of serving as the Editor-in-Chief of the Suffolk Journal of Trial & Appellate Advocacy, where I reviewed the legal writings of over forty law students...

...Skills, English Composition, Reading Comprehension, and most Liberal Arts. I have been extensively trained in SAT / ACT prep, consulted for a test prep business, and am certified to teach Special Education, Visual Art and Montessori Early Childhood Education. Learning can be fun and all students can learn. Come grow with me, we'll have a...

...or if you're a high school or college student needing help with your political science and government classwork, look no further for your ideal tutor. Having taken the GRE upwards of ten times (including practice tests) and having scored in the 95th percentile on the verbal and writing sections, I know the tips, tricks, and...

...in environmental policy, a B.S. in environmental science, as well as a minor in political science. I am interested in environmental issues, including climate change, and staying informed on US politics. I truly enjoy learning, and I'm qualified to tutor in a wide variety of subjects. I hope to impart my enthusiasm and experience so...

...with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics, Minors in Leadership and Public Leadership, and a Certificate in Political Campaigning. While completing my Bachelor's Degree, I taught students weekly about voting rights and public policy for two years and I interned for a member of Congress for three summers in a row. I...

...know the challenges students face and what teachers/professors are looking for in papers. Good study skills can also make all the difference to a student's efficacy and I enjoy finding what works for them! I take a positive, motivational approach to what is often a frustrating situation for the student. We will work together to...