Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Leesburg, VA

...really enjoy tutoring students in both english and math. While I always excelled in math, I know this is an area in which many students struggle. In middle and high school my peers would often come to me with their math questions because I was able to understand their confusion and help them move past...

...college, I continue to be involved with music as a member of Doox of Yale, a TTBB a cappella group, where I served as Music Director my sophomore year. I have served as a Communication and Consent Educator, working with various programs to promote a positive sexual climate on campus, and am currently a First-Year...

I'm Erin and I'm a sophomore at American University. I know what it's like to struggle in a subject and I want to help in whatever why I can. Everyone learns differently and I will work with you until we find a way that works for you.

...them to become self-motivated learners by creating a positive experience that is tailored to each individual. My lesson plans are thus very flexible, and designed with the likes and interests of the student in mind. My goal as a tutor is to prepare students for academic evaluations while also setting them up to enjoy a...

...actively involved in the process. I like to teach using a lot of visuals, because I think that they tend to be more easily retained than just words. I also like to use a lot of examples, so that students understand the real world applications of different concepts, and they can not only do well...

...the social sciences in humanities. As a Writing Tutor, I coached students through all steps of the writing process, from developing a research paper and crafting a thesis statement, to editing for clarity and grammar. After graduating, I lived overseas for a year where I worked as an ESL teacher. I worked in elementary school...

...studies. I love to read, write, and learn languages, so I studied journalism, international relations, and Chinese. After school, I moved to China and taught ESL to all ages as a teacher and private tutor. My classes were always designed to maximize variety and engagement so that students could not only have fun but also...

...the impact I made in the positive and productive direction, decision, and achievement of the young pupils to be extremely rewarding. In June 2010, I was selected to be a part of the Student Associates Scheme. This was a three week UK Government sponsored teaching placement in City Academy Bristol high school supporting the Mathematics...

...teach aspiring teachers in a college of education. Teaching is truly a passion of mine - I believe that students deserve to work with someone who respects and affirms them, helps them develop self-efficacy, and pushes them to reach their potential. To that end, I adapt my teaching methods to fit the student, and always...

...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 to help you...

I recently returned from Paris where I attended law school and worked in a large law firm. My work has involved extensive French translation, and I have tutored many people learning English as a second language. I also used to be a French tutor at the high school level. Currently, I work as an independent...

...interest of even the most reluctant readers. I have worked on college campuses in a variety of roles for most of my adult life. I am an excellent resource for researching academic programs and institutions. I have a deep understanding of the workings of college admissions and the admissions essay writing process. I am also...

...Group, which involves tutoring local high school students. Regardless of the subject, I greatly enjoy watching my students work hard and experience the feelings of accomplishment which accompany success. I love being able to work together with a student as a team, both looking to reach an ultimate goal. When the goal is reached, it...

...My first tutoring experience was as a volunteer reading tutor at the Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science. It was a challenging experience because of the size of the classes assigned to each volunteer tutor. This helped me determine that I preferred to work in a quieter setting with a couple individuals rather...

...clearly are two of the most important skills students can learn, and I firmly believe every student can excel in these areas. My personal teaching philosophy is that learning should be fun. I will work hard to connect students' tutoring needs with their personal interests, whether it's making phonics practice into a fun game, or...

...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 thinking. It is the interplay between the analytical and the...

...TOEFL). I also enjoy teaching more general skills in reading/writing, helping my students advance their abilities in a variety of genres. I taught weekly group and one-on-one lessons in South Korea that covered test prep, critical reading, and essay writing My philosophy for teaching is that my students not only improve in their academic potential,...

...fantasy football, and if you ask my wife, I probably enjoy it a little too much. I have a 2 year old border collie/ shepherd mix named Darcy. I love action movies, especially the James Bond series, and I tear through John Grisham books. For my money, there is no better feeling than when a...

...buddy and assures even today that I get to help build a science fair project board every year. I was also a camp counselor for three summers caring for on average twenty children ages 5-10. Then I began professionally tutoring through my high school when I was sixteen until I was eighteen. I assisted middle...

...Level. Some of my strengths are getting to know my students, identifying their strengths and weaknesses, and leveraging their interests in order to motivate them and build confidence. I hold very high expectations, but I always take the time to figure out what kinds of strategies and supports students need to be successful. I strongly...