Award-Winning Spanish Tutors in Washington DC

I have over ten years of tutoring experience from elementary school to college level subjects. I recently completed a PhD in Marine Ecology studying blue crabs in the Gulf of Mexico. I love math, science, and languages.

...their scores up to 200 points on each of the Critical Reading and Writing sections of the SAT test. Students I have tutored and counseled have gone on to receive admissions offers from the University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, Cornell, UVA, Johns Hopkins, Carnegie Mellon, Boston College, NYU, UCLA, William and Mary, Amherst, Williams, Emory, University of Maryland at College Park - among others. After living in several cities both in the U.S. and...

...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 development, as well as the most effective tool of global change, and that it can truly change lives. A goal I have is to learn as much about the world as possible, and I hope to share that passion about learning with...

...reading, writing, math, and English. I believe students expand their knowledge best through hands-on learning, and my role is to facilitate this learning by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where all students feel comfortable speaking up when they have questions or know the answer to a problem. I firmly believe in the importance of education, but having fun is also crucial; finding this balance between the two makes learning enjoyable. In my free time,...

...poverty and grueling conditions that most of the world lives in. I hope to dedicate my life and career to the underserved, and will work diligently to educate them about health, all subjects of learning, and life skills. I believe education is the first step towards personal and societal success. Currently, I am seeking to further my education by pursuing a Master's Degree in Physician Assistant studies. This will give me the chance to work...

What makes me a great tutor is my ability to relate to struggling students. While in school, I initially had a hard time coping with classes. It was when I focused on my study and organizational skills, that I saw a steady improvement in my grades. With every improvement, I gained improved confidence and self -esteem. I know how to uplift and inspire students, while allowing them to strengthen their weak areas. ... Work with students...

I am a first year college student at the George Washington University and have been tutoring since freshman year of high school. I've mainly worked with students in elementary and middle school not only tutoring them in topics such as mathematics and writing, but also helping native Spanish speakers overcome the language barrier. Within the last year I have also taught SAT prep, and Honors Spanish.

I am a recently returned Peace Corps Volunteer with a passion for both teaching and learning. Dependable,dedicated and eager to serve others.Originally from Denver, I have recently relocated to the DC area and am enjoying it's diverse population.

I love helping people succeed. My whole life, whether it has been academics, career advice, or standardized testing, I have always helped those around me strive to do better. My parents raised me to be kind and understanding, but I also have the courage and ability to be honest in order to help people improve themselves. I spent four years in college as an editor of a constitutional democracy journal, culminating in the position of...

...confident with a topic they've been struggling with. Classes can be fast-paced and unforgiving, and often if you don't understand something, there isn't time to circle back and ask questions to resolve that confusion. As a result, people fall behind and it becomes increasingly difficult to catch up. My goal in tutoring is to help you catch up by figuring out where you're at, meeting you there, and working to build a foundation. If at...

...on my background in learning and motivational psychology, as well as my experiences and training as an AVID GDL, I specialize in an adaptable, mentoring instruction style, especially effective for students facing unusual circumstances or special needs. While I tutor everything from academic prep through scholarship applications, I find the most satisfaction during the college essay process, as the student and I weave together their most important experiences into a compelling admission essay. Several of...

...universal concepts. My teaching philosophy is to target the student's source of frustration, to ensure correct terminology using the student's course materials, to provide strategies for memorizing information, and to focus the bulk of the tutoring session on the student's homework or projects. In addition, I am very understanding, patient, and kind. My hobbies include music, poetry, songwriting, violin, copyright law, producing records, photography, and videography. I like helping students with homework, and talking realistically...

...toward a BA in Dance and also studying Chemistry and Pre Medicine. I am passionate about tutoring because I appreciate learning and firmly believe that an eagerness to learn is a key to success in life. I hope to instill in my students this same passion and drive. Although I am able to tutor a variety of subjects, I most enjoy tutoring English grammar, high school chemistry, and beginning Spanish. In my spare time, I...

...through imagination. About me: I like: action, spaghetti western and science fiction movies. About the writers I love, there are so many, but I always come back to Margarite Yourcenar, David Foster Wallace and of course Mr. Stephen King. If I have to talk about books written in native Spanish I would say all written by Jorge Luis Borges, "Love in times of cholera" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and "The Savage Detectives" by Roberto Bolao.

...for 4 years. I had experience with preschoolers, 1st, and 2nd graders. After teaching there, I moved to Fairfax County Public Schools where I was a FLES (foreign language in elementary school) for 2 years. I taught grades k-6. The curriculum not only focused on Spanish speaking skills, its main focus was STEM. It was great and very challenging combining science, technology, engineering, math, and Spanish altogether. After teaching for 5 and a half years,...

...week award! I work very well with others as I am adaptable and cater to the needs of my students. I specialize in IB curriculum tutoring as I received my International Baccalaureate degree in 2011 and also tutor the German language, essay and writing editing as well as study and organization skills. I believe every student is capable of performing well academically and I enforce this encouragement throughout my sessions. When I am not assisting...

I am a native Spanish teacher who is passionate about education with a strong ability to engage groups of students. I graduated in Argentina, where I earned my Bachelor's in education. I am an organized and efficient educator who strives to collaborate with all members of the community of the school to promote the school's philosophy. I have mastered the skills to take and prepare for exams. I successfully passed any exam I took in...

I'm a graduate from the University of Virginia having studied Economics & Psychology, with a minor in History, and I am currently obtaining my MBA from the Darden School of Business through the University of Virginia. I have been tutoring for about five years and I enjoy working with students to help them realize their passions for learning. I look forward to working with you!

...teaching middle school and lower level high school math and science, and I offer test preparation for both the SAT and ACT. Outside of academics, I like to train for memory sports, and my current goal is to set a Guinness World Record for memorizing the most decimal places of the irrational number phi. In my previous tutoring experience, I have not only helped teach the subject matter at hand, but I have also guided...

As an early graduate of Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, I am excited to not only prepare my students for academic success, but also provide insights into how to excel at elite universities. I hope to be both a competent instructor and compassionate mentor to all students.