Award-Winning TOEFL Tutors serving Virginia

...across languages is very important and that we should strive to be able to communicate to as many people as we can. I have a bachelor's degree in French literature and language and a TEFL certificate as such I am mostly qualified to tutor French and English as a second/foreign language (ESL/EFL). However, I have a few other subject areas that I am capable of tutoring as well. I look forward to working with you!

...Exercise Science undergraduate student at Liberty University with a passion for science, rowing, and research. I have about two years experience tutoring high school math, science, writing, and literature. I approach tutoring from an integrative standpoint. Addressing the immediate issue my student may be having is as important as imparting life-long study skills and learning techniques. I treat my students as my peers in learning. Whether you're in high school or college, we're all on...

...all academic aspects, yet knowing who they are outside of that arena provides the foundation for considerate ways to integrate who they are into lessons. Building a strong context regarding the ways in which they, as an individual learn best be it obvious or not, furthers my ability to lead them to success by fostering them as a unique individual. I feel it is incredibly important to establish a base with the student to ensure...

...English, History, and Philosophy in undergrad (triple major) and Philosophy in grad school. My objective in grad school was to study the intersection between Philosophy and other fields, including architecture, art, history, literature, environmentalism, etc. I have many varied interests, and philosop[hy informs each of them in interesting and important ways. It has also informed my teaching style, as I tend away from rote memorization and toward real-life integration. Most of my teaching experience is...

...(which was reflected in high TOEFL scores). I've got a knack for identifying an essay's strengths and weaknesses, and for giving specific feedback to make written ideas come to life. In addition, I have a passion for helping students improve their performance in ACT Reading, Writing, and Science. Whatever the subject, I thrive on leading students to moments of clarity and a sense of accomplishment. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy exploring nature, playing strategy...

...writing academic essays, a knowledge of grammar, and other linguistic elements such as phonetics to help with teaching pronunciation. Professionally, I've been an English educator for the past 6 years, teaching everything from beginning ESL to college-level argumentative writing. My students have ranged in age from middle school students to adults. My credentials include being a certified ESL instructor, a trained and experienced middle/high school language arts professional, and an adjunct professor of writing at...

...From my own learning experience, I know it takes a lot of support to be a successful student, and I take joy in being part of my students' support team. It is important to me that students actually enjoy the learning process, so I strive to make tutoring sessions both engaging and challenging. Outside of tutoring, I like to spend my free time traveling, reading all sorts of books, and watching sports, especially basketball and...

I majored in Middle Eastern Studies and minored in math during undergrad at Cornell. Since graduating I've worked in a number of fields and countries, although the common theme is teaching English and researching in the Middle East. As an English Teaching Assistant at Weill Medical School in Qatar, I became competent at editing and guiding students in writing. I'm now a first year fellow studying Policy Analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School.

...is not to help students to merely get a good grade on the next quiz, but to help build a foundation that allows him or her to find success on their own in future units of study. In each lesson, I use a variety of methods - stories, games, worksheets, writing, manipulative activities, etc. - to ensure (1) a deep understanding of academic content and (2) an engaging, fun, authentic interaction with each subject area....

...SAT II subject tests), mathematics, and science. In high school, I have tutored younger students in mathematics and English. Throughout college, I have done private tutoring in SAT, PSAT, and math and science subjects. Also, I have worked with two students from China: I helped one boy with SAT prep and editing his college application essays, and I tutored the second girl in GMAT and TOEFL. My students have consistently seen improvement in their test...

...from the University of Pennsylvania in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in History. During my time at Penn, I tutored middle school and high school students in reading, writing, and math through the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project. Following graduation, I worked and lived abroad for two years, first in Sydney, Australia, and then in Istanbul, Turkey. During my time in Turkey, I worked as an SAT and TOEFL tutor with high school and college...

...focus on what a student is looking to achieve. In an individualized setting establishing goals with students and then engaging students intellectual curiosity on subject matter to reach these goals. I believe in breaking down the subject into concepts and creating a base of understanding to build upon in grasping the concepts. I have extensive experience with test-prep and how to break-down a standardized test into lesson plans to make target scores attainable.

...over ten years of teaching and tutoring experience, including one year teaching ESL at a Kindergarten in Chiang Mai, Thailand, three years teaching ESL at a cram school for students in elementary, middle, and high school in Taipei, Taiwan, and two years teaching creative writing to undergraduates at the University of Notre Dame. As someone who has studied Mandarin Chinese for three years, I understand the difficulty of acquiring a new language and the importance...

...20 years of experience in education, and have a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and a B.A. in Elementary Education; I am a proud graduate of Clemson University. I have experience teaching a wide range of students and subjects and have taught English as a second language in Seoul, South Korea, high school Spanish, 7th and 8th grade science and social studies, and have spent the majority of my career teaching primary grades K-6. My...

My main areas of speciality are French and English writing, reading, and grammar. In addition to scoring perfectly on the SAT Writing and Verbal sections, I have completed graduate-level coursework and an honors thesis at Northwestern University. Having lived and worked in Paris, France, I am capable of teaching French comprehension and structure with confidence and a great deal of experience. ... I believe strongly in assessing strengths, and using these areas of strength and confidence...

...a great tutor because I have a lifelong passion for learning that I can't keep to myself. I feel joy when I share things I learn with others. I am an effective tutor because I listen to students' needs and concerns, and I understand that learning is a process and that people have different learning styles, strengths, and interests. Tutoring is a blend of what you know, what you can articulate to the student, and...

...my B.A. in English from Miami University (Ohio) in 2007 and my M.A. in English from Clemson University in 2009. I am currently a PhD candidate in English at the University of Maryland, where I teach a variety of college level courses, including composition and literature courses. I am very invested in working one-on-one with students on critical writing and critical reading skills. Both sets of skills involve analytical thinking, but they also involve creative...

I am a lifelong learner, and I hope to share that mindset while tutoring. I believe that any subject can be interesting as long as your approach it with an open, optimistic mind.... Any subject can be made interesting, with a motivated and optimistic mindset.... In a first session I like to find out a student's strengths and weaknesses. From there, we can determine if our best option is to multiply a student's strengths, or incrementally...

...my Bachelor of Arts from the College of the Holy Cross in 2010, having majored in English Literature and Russian and Eastern European Studies. I have taught English in China and Thailand to students of all ages, prepared students for international exams, provided coaching for immigration interviews, and worked in both general and special education classrooms in the greater Buffalo region. I am inspired by those I teach and endeavor to help my students channel...

As a nurse, online instructor and yoga teacher, tutoring has been part of my daily routine for many years. I feel learning is a lifelong wellness activity. Mastering any subject helps us stay active and engaged with life. Assisting others in maximizing their potential is my joy. I look forward to helping you move forward. ... I would explore the student's knowledge base and goals.... I can help the student become an independent learner by providing...