Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Washington DC

...incredibly challenging experience, in which I not only learned physics, chemistry and biology, but I also learned to be strategic with my time, and get the most out of my classes and homework. Upon completing the premedical program with flying colors I took the MCAT in mid July 2015. As someone who struggled with math and science in high school, but excelled in these same areas with the application of organization and effort, I feel...

...Reading, Writing, Literature, and History. I love tutoring these subjects because they bring together great stories and allow students to develop opinions and skills that will inform them for life. My style of tutoring is what I call "gradual release:" we will set your goals and practice skills together until you are able to do them on your own! I love cooking, reading, and watching football and baseball, and enjoy mashing any of my hobbies...

Hello, my name is Emily! I graduated from Emory University with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology. My interest heavily lies in the area of the brain - from how it affects our thought process to the way it maneuvers the movements of our body and our actions. I worked at the National Institute of Mental Health to study Schizophrenia, a disease of the brain that affects and debilitates many patients across...

...confidence! I live and breathe Biology, which was my college major as well as the field in which I actively work. In addition to Biology, General Chemistry and GRE preparation are my specialty subjects. Working in biomedical research for over four years has allowed me to constantly update, add to, and improve my knowledge of the sciences. I would love to help you succeed, gain confidence, and maybe have some fun during the process!

...grade math specialist at another school the next year. In addition to my classroom experiences, I have been tutoring on and off for about nine years. I have also taught a summer program for refugees in Baltimore. I am great with working with a wide range of age groups and will work hard to help my students achieve their goals by helping them develop a personal understanding of the tutoring subjects. When I have free...

...experiences: a semester-long job back in the D.C. area working on a presidential campaign and a semester-long stint as an eight grade math and English tutor in a L.A. school. These job experiences, along with my time at Occidental, have imbued in me a passion for working towards improving the quality of and students' interest in education. I am particularly passionate about doing this by tutoring in history, writing, literature and Spanish. In my free...

...program; adults in Manhattan looking to improve their English (as I am a certified ESL instructor); and private clients in the Veneto region of Italy. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and History. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I...

...of education in post-genocide Rwanda, assisted high school students in Nepal with college admissions essays, taught business English to hotel staff in China, and worked as a preschool teacher in Taiwan. I have experience teaching English Language Arts, phonics, grammar, English conversation, elementary math, and beginner Chinese. However, reading and writing remain my favorite subjects. As a tutor, my top priority is understanding each student's unique needs, background, and talents. This enables me to tailor...

...tutored a student from Ecuador during her visit to the US. During my time at BC, though I did not tutor formally, my experiences in writing workshops allowed me to frequently review, critique, and enhance the work of other students. During law school, I was a teaching assistant for torts and contracts. I also offered optional sessions on constitutional law, civil procedure, and international law. I am passionate about teaching and tutoring in general; my...

I currently teach 5th grade ELA in a DC Public School. I have experience teaching kindergarten, third, fourth, and fifth grades. I have a passion for teaching and learning with my students. I graduated from the University of Georgia (go dawgs!) and then completed my masters degree at Johns Hopkins University.

Sharing knowledge is my most deep-seated value. I am passionate about helping students understand subjects and how to apply those subjects to real-world experiences. I believe that by applying personal experiences to learning environments and vice versa, students can better retain information. I have tutored in English, Project Management Professional certification, and Scrum Master certification.

I believe learning should be fun and exciting. I am patient and charismatic. I am a graduate social worker who enjoys reading, writing, and acquiring new information on an array of topics. My favorite genre is African American literature. I love collecting the classics. I hope that I can help you master a new skill and find a new approach to learning.... A hands-on approach where teaching comes from modeling first. Teaching should be fun. My...

I am a professional working in finance with a passion for helping people. I have an extensive background in foreign language, public policy, economic theory and creative writing. I'm looking forward to sharing and helping in student's academic journeys.

I am a graduate of Brigham Young University and am currently a graduate student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a focus on Clinical Psychology. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Mathematics (Statistics and Algebra) and Chinese. In my experience, I have found that the best way to help a student learn is to find what works best...

I am currently a third-grade teacher in Virginia, where I am licensed for PreK to Grade 6. My teaching style is rigorous, but my personality is warm, kind, humorous, and patient. I will meet your child at his or her current level and work with them until they feel confident with the subject matter and meet or exceed academic standards. I have a B.A. in Art and M.A.T in Museum Education that taught me to...

...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 than a group. Subsequently, I tutored other college students in French until my graduation in 2008. I returned to tutoring French for one...

...are forever changed. During my tenure, I have worked with thousands of students from coast-to-coast, from kindergarten through college, and from every background. We've crossed paths in the classroom, in enrichment programs, during my work as a nonprofit leader, and now as an education consultant. But no matter the space, the mission remains the sameto meet children where they are and then to structurally and supportively move them forward. With Ms. Crystal as your child's...

...graduation. Teach for America places recent college graduates and working professionals in schools located in low-income areas. I moved to Phoenix upon graduation to teach elementary school in a public charter school. Since that time, I have taught fifth grade Math and History, middle school History, and second grade. In May 2013, I graduated from the Mary Lou Fulton College at ASU with a Master of Education in Elementary Education. I enjoy working with students...

...their own learning. Tutoring enables me to empower students even further as agents in their own education. While I love teaching in a classroom setting, tutoring students one-on-one provides a special opportunity to personalize lessons. As a writing tutor, I am able to gauge a student's strengths and areas for improvement and tailor tutoring sessions to meet a student's unique needs. I do not simply proofread students' essays for them; I ensure that they understand...

I am available to work in a variety of subjects. I have worked with students in the past to learn the English language both young and old. I also currently am a Spanish high school teacher and would love to help students reach their potential. I am also currently working on my Master's degree in Classroom instruction at Veritas Baptist College.