Award-Winning Spanish Tutors in Leesburg, VA

...passionate about her own learning and that of others. She views education as a powerful tool that should be made accessible to every student in ways that are enjoyable, straightforward and relevant. Her teaching and tutoring experience spans all age groups and a myriad of subjects from English, Spanish, History and more.

I am a recent graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. I graduated VCU with a 4.0 GPA and a degree in biology. During my time there I worked in a variety of tutoring positions in biology and organic chemistry and tutored a variety of people including both high school and college students.

...a student and I hope to help out as many people as I can. While I was in undergrad, I was a leader in a mental health organization where I advocated for mental health on my college campus and was a research assistant at the Massey Cancer Center doing research on Cancer Immunology. I am...

...with lots of experience in teaching and one-on-one tutoring. I graduated from WashU in St. Louis with a degree in Latin American Studies and Spanish. Before that, I went to high school in Nashville, TN, where I took APs in most subjects. I am happy to help anyone get through any educational hurdles!

...Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. My profile picture is me taking water samples in Antarctica! My Bachelor of Arts is in Biology with Minors in Spanish and Sociology from DePauw University in Indiana. I've taught K-12 and college classes, including at Bard College. In my free time, I like to garden -my apartment is filled with...

...moved to Shanghai, China where I began working as an eighth grade teacher at Shanghai High School. Having begun studying Mandarin Chinese in Spain, I continued my studies in China while working, traveling, and experiencing the wide variety of tastes, sights, and people that Asia has to offer. Having returned back to the United States,...

...the AU Scholars Program. I am majoring in International Relations and am considering adding Spanish as a double major. I am passionate about learning and knowledge and therefore I am eager to help out younger students who may be struggling with a myriad of subjects. I have worked with kids aged 3 - 16 before...

...summer camp, guiding elementary-age children through science and art activities and engaging them through play. In college, I have continued to work as a math and economics tutor for minority students. There is nothing more rewarding for both student and tutor than to see the smile on a little kid's face as they dream about...

...since I was in high school including drums, Spanish, statistics and writing skills. I enjoy tutoring Spanish because I am not a native speaker, so I know what it's like to start from scratch when learning a language. Learning Spanish requires you to practice and embrace the mistakes, so I want to create a comfortable...

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.

...and MCAT, scoring above the 95th percentile on both exams. As an engineer, I prefer to apply problem-solving approaches to learn material, rather than rote memorization. Throughout my time in high school and college, I have also come across my fair share of ineffective teachers, and so I have found many free online resources and...

...student can learn. I have worked with many students with learning differences, including those with autism, ADHD, processing issues, and those who need something out of the regular routine to learn. I use music, movement, games, as well as traditional methods of learning to make sure that the information is most effectively learned.

...a moment of realization: that they can say their "r" like a native speaker, that conjugating verbs is something they can do, or that learning a language is more fun than they thought it would be. Recently, I completed a Master's degree at Fudan University in Shanghai, China. I graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College...

...method based on their own interests and experiences. Regardless of whether I'm helping students prepare for a standardized test or debating deep philosophical questions, I encourage them to feel passionate about learning and to consider how they can apply it to real life. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading, film, traveling, and learning...

...to Spanish to writing/editing. I love helping students to excel at what challenges them most and what they love best, not that those things are mutually exclusive. School is hard! Everyone needs a helping hand once in a while, myself definitely included. I have been on both sides of the tutoring table, and I know...

...that I had to travel to Peru to learn the violin directly from them. It was clear to me that I had to learn Spanish quickly and effectively so that I could study violin music in Peru with their violin masters. I spent two academic years studying the Spanish language to achieve some degree of...

...school-work while educating them about the environment. While working here, I researched and wrote about the beneficial effects education has. In 2012 I graduated with a B.S. in Environmental Biology, and since I've graduated, I've held tutoring jobs, an internship at the Environmental Protection Agency, an English school in Quito, Ecuador, and an international school...

...enthusiastic about helping students pursuing high school science coursework prepare for the demands of a college STEM curriculum. Beyond this, I have a wealth of writing experience, from creative to analytical, and enjoy helping students develop and refine their writing skills and style. My teaching style is highly individualized, with an eye towards my students'...

...kitchen, which included Guatemalan, Nicaraguan, and Mexican employees. During my time at Bluestone Lane, I continued using Spanish to connect with colleagues. With Mexican roots of my own, I've taken AP Spanish in high school and Spanish II in college to deepen my connection to my heritage. Hebrew is my favorite language because of the...

...letters and resumes. I also advised students on how to search for employment and internship opportunities. I am passionate about Writing and English as I have dedicated a great deal of my life to reading, researching, and writing, whether it was academic or for my own personal blog. I enjoy teaching the importance of word...