Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...writing. I believe that everyone should be given the tools that will help them to succeed in the world; and the ability to read critically and write effectively are some of the strongest ones. My teaching experiences in 6th, 5th, and 3rd grade, as well as my peer tutoring in college, have given me a range of strategies for helping students learn to be effective readers and writers. As a bookworm and writer myself, I...

Hello. My name is Laura Pykosh and I am currently a Middle School Science teacher, but have also taught elementary for 15 years. Although I'm able to help in many content areas, my teaching/tutoring strengths include Reading, Writing, Science and STEM. I look forward to working with you!

...English learner, I wanted to be an example for others were hard work pays off. I taught English for elementary girls whose main language at home was only Arabic. Then, I decided to follow my dreams and study literature MA & Ph.D. I have participated in local and international conferences and symposiums (US, USVI, & Austria). It made me more open-minded and aware of the different cultures and systems of beliefs. I also worked during...

...puzzles and problems. I try to have fun and be grateful every day. I enjoy my day job as an IT Specialist with Peace Corps, a federal agency whose values I share and whose work I love. My goal as a tutor is to help students discover their individual path to learning. Students do this by identifying their motivations, strengths and goals. Learning is about exploration, discovery, and growth so it should be enjoyed and...

...human body. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about writing, EMS, Anatomy, and medical terminology. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun prepping for the Critical Hands-On and Writing portions of the exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this...

...have worked as an after school instructor for students who are K-3rd grade at latin american montessori bilingual public charter school, worked as a jumpstart corps member during my senior year of college, and was a classroom volunteer assistant during my senior year of high school. I have tutored math to 3rd graders in the past. I would describe my teaching style as inquiry based learning. I like to dance outside of my academia.

...passionate about History and Math. Next year, I will begin a program at University of Maryland to receive my Masters of Education in Middle School Mathematics. Prior to becoming a teacher, I tutored students of all ages and levels and even traveled to Las Vegas to partner with Teach For America and work with students in underprivileged schools. I have always loved working with children and helping them accomplish goals and further their knowledge. I...

...is a rising Senior at Princeton University in the Near Eastern Studies Department. She is the first person from her school to attend an Ivy League institution, and her academic interests include immigration and education policy. A Scholar in the Nation's Service Fellowship recipient with the University, she is passionate about public service and looks forward to working in this sphere after college. In her free time, she leads a criminal justice reform campaign on...

...students of all ages in reading comprehension, writing and verbal skills. I have a passion for teaching verbal and critical reading sections of standardized tests- I help my students "beat" the SAT and ACT. My other strength is the college app. essay- one of the most important sections of your application! I believe that anyone, with the right tools, can ace a standardized test. My teaching style is to focus briefly on overcoming testing anxiety,...

...any problems they have with Reading, Vocabulary, Writing, and understanding Literature. I am passionate because of my love of reading and wanting to help students understand the themes and ideas that are in books. My tutoring philosophy is to be patient and understanding with students, while making sure that they're able to focus on working in areas that they are struggling with. My interests outside of academia include reading, playing video games, and watching animated...

...middle school English and 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Math. I thoroughly enjoy helping students do their best and find success. I have a lot of experience working with students one on one to help them complete their assignments for school and enhance their grades. I also work with students on their study skills as well. I recently earned my Master's Degree in Health and Wellness Coaching and I bring with me coaching skills along...

...discover their own potential. I've worked with students in a variety of settingsfrom leading a high school Science Olympiad team to helping peers grasp complex topics in chemistry and biology. I also have experience guiding younger students through foundational skills in math, reading, and Spanish, always adapting my approach to meet their unique needs and learning styles. I tutor a wide range of subjects including biology, chemistry, Spanish, math, and test prep. My favorite subjects...

...am a graduate of Southern Illinois University. I received my Bachelor degree in Business Administration. Before SIU, I attended Rockford Career College to be able to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Exam. I am a Veterinary Technician Trainer at a specialty and emergency hospital. I have worked in a variety of clinics. In addition, I've been a professional volunteer with World Vets, RAVS, and with shelters. My passion is to help educate others and...

...minor in computer science. While I tutor a broad range of subjects in those disciplines, I am most passionate about Computer Programming and Data Science, as I use these subjects in my own research as a grad student and write about them on my Medium blog. I have worked with several college and grad students, and have found a lot of success with active learning. I am a big proponent of scientific communication, and am...

...teaching assistant at the collegiate level for Physics I: Mechanics, which was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. A key reason I've chosen to be a tutor is the happiness it gives me when my students have finally understood something they have been struggling with. In high school, I tutored two Spanish-speaking foreign exchange students who were failing their Algebra 2 class because they did not understand the lectures which were given...

...so that they are conducive to the students' learning styles. Additionally, I aim to build my students' confidence in their abilities, so that they do not get discouraged when dealing with more difficult concepts. My goal is for my students to become independent learners, so that over time, the tutor-training wheel can come off, and the students will feel confident and comfortable enough in their own abilities that they will no longer need my help...

...I am not in school, I am tutoring! I started tutoring when I was 15, working with two elementary school kids; in kindergarten and 4th grade. I worked with them on everything from reading comprehension and counting to World History and long division. I learned how to be patient teaching a brilliant, incorrigible young man to read. After two years there I worked at a local college's tutoring center. I specialized in College Algebra and...

...Computer Science. I'm currently go to UMGC where I major in Computer Science & East Asian Studies. I believe that there isn't just one style to teach students. I like spending more time to get to know my students to better understand how to help them. I've worked with ESL students and collage students for English and Japanese. Through that I found out that everyone is different and have gone through different experiences. So they...

...Notre Dame. During these two years, I completed my coursework for a master's degree in education while teaching in an under-resourced school in Dallas, Texas. There I taught the skills of effective writing, speaking, and listening to students in grades 6 through 8 in grammar, vocabulary, literature, and writing classes. I would like to continue helping students realize their full potential by tutoring them in what I am most passionate about--the art of the written...

...college applications, and theological theses. I have a BA as a double major in English and Philosophy, an MDiv with a focus in Messianic Jewish Studies, and an MA in Philosophy of Religion. I find a rare and rewarding joy in helping someone enrich and deepen his/her own understanding by hard work and by going the extra mile. To see both the quality of one's work and his/her confidence bolster is indeed a priceless payoff....