Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...graduating from Mississippi State University with my Bachelor's in Communication, I realized that I wanted to be a teacher. So I returned to that same university to earn my teaching degree! Being a teacher has allowed me to do two of the things that I love: reading and 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...

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!

...girls. This challenging yet rewarding opportunity to teach students in difficult times made me happy for I was always there ready to lend a hand for my girls. Whether it was in the morning or at midnight, I always replied to their messages! Meanwhile, COVID-19 did not stop me from tutoring other students and giving them reinforcement. Once I was a private tutor to three brothers who relocated from NY to a public school in...

...am a motivated and energetic person and I love learning. I can't say I am an expert at anything, but I have a wide range of interests and abilities. I enjoy soccer, basketball, football, tennis, biking, board riding, exploring nature, cooking, eating, dancing, playing music, reading, and solving 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...

...am a graduate of Germanna Community College. I plan to receive my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology next year. Since graduation, I have been working on furthering my education, continuing my career in EMS, traveling as much as possible, and teaching others on the interesting field of the 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...

...got my bachelors degree at George Washington University with a bachelor's degree in Korean Language and literature. I am working toward getting my masters degree in elementary education sometime in the future. I 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...

...am a graduate of the University of Maryland. I received my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a focus in History. Since graduation, I have begun teaching in the Montgomery County Public School System. I currently teach fifth grade. While I teach all subjects, I am most 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...

...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...

...best way to tackle problems, and, as for everything, help you "practice, practice, practice" (in testing conditions!). These exams are easier to ace than you think. I keep things stress-free and help my students of all levels stay motivated as their scores rise. I also love to teach reading, reading comprehension, and literature to students of all ages. I'm great with younger kids, and I have experience building skills and confidence in children who need...

...got my Bachelor's Degree in Children's Literature at Eastern Michigan University, and I'm currently working on a Master's Degree in Teaching at the University of Maryland Global Campus. I mainly have experience working with the Latino Student Fund as a volunteer tutor since 2019. My goal is helping students with 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...

...My name is Mary Fraley and I am currently a Special Education Teacher that teaches 6th and 7th grade Math along with 8th grade Science. This is my 10th year as a teacher. I have experience teaching high school Government, History, English, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra 1 along with 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...

...I enjoy connecting science to real-world experiences and helping students see language as a tool for cultural connection and opportunity. My teaching philosophy centers on patience, encouragement, and building confidence. I strive to make each session engaging and interactive by breaking down material into manageable steps and using relatable examples. I believe that with the right support and mindset, every student is capable of success. Outside of academics, I enjoy reading, traveling, learning about different...

...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...

...am a Ph.D. student at UNC Chapel Hill in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County with degrees in mathematics and statistics, and a 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...

...Spanish speaker at the time, I took on the challenge of teaching them the content while picking up on some vocabulary myself! I was so proud to see them raise their grades to a 'B' in the course and feel confident in a subject they were struggling in. Seeing how well those students did with just a little bit of help and wanting to spread the impact mentorship and tutoring have on a student's success,...

...integrate patience, humor, and positive-reinforcement in my tutoring sessions, to cultivate an open space for my students to feel comfortable making mistakes and asking for help. This is essential to personalizing teaching techniques 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...

...many other subjects as well, including organizational skills and study habits. After a year of working at the college I started at the local high school in an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) class. There I worked with sophomores on whatever trouble spots they were having in their classes. After college I was hired as live-in tutor for a homeschooling family with two high school age children. This was an incredible position. I worked with...

...to my future students. A little about me is that I've learning Japanese for over 7 years. And I enjoy coming up with and researching new ways to help my students in the subject they need assistance in. I went to school at NOVA where I majored in 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...

...am passionate about education and instilling a lifelong love of learning in my students. After graduating from Duke University with a degree in both linguistics and English and a certificate in "Policy Journalism & Media Studies," I enrolled in a two year master's program at the University of 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...

...college and into grad school, I have been tutoring subjects like college English, writing, debate, philosophy, 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...