Award-Winning Tutors serving Groveton, DC

I love to teach writing, reading and test preparation. I have been involved in teaching and education for more than fifteen years, beginning as an English teacher in Montgomery County. I have also worked as a private tutor, editor/copyeditor and technical writer. I look forward to working with you. ... I like taking 5 minutes, putting the books to the side, and asking the student to tell me about themselves, what they like to do, and...

...processes that will make the writing process easier the next time around. Whether it is delving into a new field to excel in a class or getting ahead for the next year. Whatever your goals, whatever your age or level of experience, I am excited to get to know you and work industriously and patiently...

...Teaching Assistant of a Physics course for two years while I was there. I basically helped teach the class by making sure the students understood what the professor was saying during the lectures. I believe that stripping down a problem to it's simplest explanation and then building from there is the best way to learn...

...am passionate about the German language and Germanic culture. I have lived and worked in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria for 10 years. I enjoy using the techniques I have used to learn German to teach others in a way that is fun for student and tutor. I am patient and personable when tutoring. Middle school,...

...both audio and visual learning, which enhances their tutoring experience. When I am not working or tutoring, I enjoy following my Washington D.C. sports teams, and golf has recently become a weekend hobby of mine. I consider my personality to be my greatest asset, since I am able to relate with people from all different...

My name is Dan Butler and I'm a recent graduate of the College of William and Mary. I work as a consultant in the DC area. My academic background is in history and government/political science and I enjoy sharing the knowledge I've acquired in those subject areas with others.

...psychology coursework. I was responsible for being up-to-date on the material, answering questions and helping students prep for exams. When I was not studying or tutoring, I split my free time between running a neuroscience research lab and doing acrobatics. As the senior research assistant, I was responsible for training incoming research students in standard...

...meaningful. Like Aristotle, I think the ability to think for yourself is essential to living a happy life. Like Socrates, I think inquiry is essential to cultivating this ability. I love people and I love conversation. To engage personally while exchanging and inspiring ideas is, for me, one of life's greatest pleasures.... I strive to engage my students as much as possible by asking questions, while providing them with the background, support, and confidence required to...

...and special education. I enjoy helping student improve in the areas of decoding, comprehension, phonics, mathematics, and writing. I have taught in some capacity grades Pre-K to 4th grade. I look forward to working with you child(ren) to help them feel more confident, succeed in their goals and get excited about learning!... In a first session, I try to ask the student what are they interested in outside of school, what they feel they do a...

...and my hobbies include reading and writing. I have been working on a writing a book of short stories since high school that I hope to finish and publish one day! In the meantime I am reading every book by Amy Bloom and Wally Lamb and blogging about my life as the wife of a...

...approach problems with increased skill and eventually confidence. A student's insight is important to solving mathematics and calculus problems. Sometimes this insight is based on physical intuition--but it does not need to be. I spend time to ensure that the student starts on a correct approach. With years of hands-on-experience in electrical engineering and physical...

...I am loving getting to know my new home city! Aside from getting lost on the way to and from work, I like to read and write, play soccer, spend time outdoors, and spend time with my friends. I have previous short-term teaching experience in Peru and Spain, and am near-fluent in Spanish. I believe...

...paper. I keep their eyes on the big picture of their work as they practice self-discipline, perseverance, and commitment. In this way, my students learn that they are strong, that they have worth and that they can endure. Also, I encourage my students to think critically about our lessons outside of our tutoring sessions so...

...learning tools to help me better understand class materials. I also gained a vast amount of experience as a teaching assistant and STEM club instructor at Howard University's Middle School of Mathematics and Science. I understand that everyone learns differently. I hope that as your tutor I can help you to reach your full potential...

...students of all ages, from primary school to adult learners. As a Peace Corps volunteer, I taught English as a foreign language to Ukrainian students in grades two through seven. I have also tutored students in primary school and high school in introductory Latin and led a tutorial for college students in introductory Attic Greek....

...Science, where I also completed the pre-medical program. After graduation, I had a research internship at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in a flow cytometry lab, which specializes in research for malaria vaccine development. After my research internship ended, I began attending the University of Maryland, College Park as a post-baccalaureate student seeking a...

...style is very different to that of a typical classroom because I use concepts from science and math every day and understand how they are most easily applied and explained. I try however possible to enrich the learning students gain in the classroom with practical applications for the scientific world. My teaching of Spanish can...

I am a recent graduate from Dartmouth College. I have a degree in Engineering. I love academics and athletics. During my time at Dartmouth, I played Division 1 Lacrosse. I am very strong in Math and Science and have experience tutoring students of all ages.

...test-taking strategies to those that I tutor. My favorite MCAT section is the Critical Analysis and Reading Skills, and my favorite SAT section is Verbal. I think these areas are challenging, but every student has immense potential for improvement once they discover the right strategies. In my spare time, I enjoy yoga, cooking, fashion and...

...before practice, stayed up many a night in college meticulously editing essays for friends, and been a Big Brother (the program, that is). My philosophy around tutoring simply revolves around developing a vested interest in students' successes. I have some knowledge to share, whether it be in SAT/ACT test prep, math, writing, or college apps,...