Award-Winning AP English Literature and Composition Tutors serving Washington DC

...America, South America, Africa, and the Caribbean. I have done medical aid work in both Nicaragua and Haiti. My teaching experiences outside of academic instruction include 8 years of teaching Kenpo Karate, several years of swimming instruction for noncompetitive swimmers and triathletes, and four years training college and graduate students at annual disaster response training exercises for the Consortium for Humanitarian Service and Education. I apparently aspire to have a resume similar to The-Most-Interesting-Man-In-The-World's. As...

I graduated college with Aerospace Engineering and Political Science degrees with honors and continue to do work that combines social sciences and STEM concepts.

...and have completed over 300 hours of volunteer tutoring. I am very passionate about learning (some may say that I am a nerd!) and strongly believe in learning because one genuinely desires to become knowledgable in the subject, rather than studying to master an exam. It is my utmost desire to watch my students grow and excel. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, dancing, and playing the violin, as well as watching netflix and...

...learning started at a young age, thanks to my parents and a library card that opened my eyes to a wealth of information. It's my goal to help others enjoy learning as much as I have! I first started tutoring in high school, and I've enjoyed helping students from kindergarten age through college work through challenging concepts to gain a better understanding of the material. I'm a strong believer that "hard work beats talent when...

...English and received high honors for my senior thesis on women's poetry of the Beat Generation. While in school I volunteered tutoring adults in ESL and GED preparation. Currently, I tutor in all areas of English and Language Arts- from basic reading and phonics skills to AP Literature, ESL to SAT Verbal and Writing prep. My favorite subject to tutor is writing and composition skills- I love helping students of all levels find their voice....

...My tutoring experience includes providing general homework help for children with special needs, both in home and at school, and providing subject-specific help through online tutoring. I have also worked as a camp counselor, so I know how to treat students with the respect that they deserve, while also ensuring that they understand the material before them. In the long-term, I would like to work in the US government and help create foreign policy. For...

...undergraduate career, I tutored students for the LSAT, and I taught high school students in History, Political Science, and International Relations. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about the LSAT, ACT, US History, European History, and Writing. I very much enjoy teaching LSAT test preparation. It is a challenging obstacle for many students. However, once you understand what the test is trying to accomplish, it actually becomes enjoyable. Receiving...

...enjoy helping others understand difficult subjects and am an avid learner myself. My tutoring style derives primarily from helping friends throughout the years. In my experience, there is almost no subject out of reach of a passionate and curious mind. I therefore strive not just to communicate content, but to instill a passion that will drive self motivated learning. Whether discussing The Great Gatsby or reviewing the Navier Stokes Equations for fluid dynamics, I am...

I am a recent graduate from an international relations masters program. I am especially qualified to teach students in the social sciences. ... My teaching philosophy is to encourage questions and open discussion. I feel that active learning, where students are making the connections themselves is the most beneficial to them. Having a friendly and relaxed space for learning is important to me as well.... Get to know the student. Figure out what they want to...

...math at all levels and mostly focus on math, but can also cover theoretical CS, programming in Java & C, and basic physics. I've tutored students in high school through the math honor society, and continued tutoring in college through the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education. My long term plan after graduation is to enter grad school, get a PhD in math, and eventually become a math professor, researching and lecturing throughout the whole process.

...a graduate of St. John's College and Georgetown Law. Teaching is in my blood-my mother is a teacher, and she instilled in me the love of helping someone reach his or her potential with compassion and enthusiasm. I have been tutoring since middle school and I don't ever plan on stopping! My favorite subject to tutor is the LSAT, but I also LOVE English, US History, and World History. During my free time, I enjoy...

...currently working towards a Master of Arts in Teaching to be a high school social studies teacher. I tutored peers in college in subjects like US History and political science, and I have worked with basic reading and math skills with New American elementary students in Vermont. During my junior year of college, I spent several months in Cuba, where I tutored both elementary school students and adults in English. Helping students understand new concepts...

...Reading portions of the ACT, and one scored 760 on the ERW of the SAT in 2020. I have graduated four children from my homeschool thus far. I also tutor online, where I tutor all levels of reading and writing, from elementary through college. I am most passionate about mentoring writing. I love to tutor and instruct students in all types of writing. I have much experience with the five paragraph essay, the admissions essay,...

...ADD/ADHD as a child, and have worked hard building skills and habits to help me succeed in difficult academic and professional settings. I believe that patience and listening are crucial to being a good tutor, and that it is always important to give students a sense of ownership and control of the work that they are doing. In my free time, I enjoy playing jazz and bluegrass guitar, watching baseball, and going for runs.

...believe that every student has the potential to be very successful by building on what they know in small increments and growing confidence in their own abilities. I tutor many subjects but my favorites are reading and writing based- phonics, English literature, and reading comprehension. Reading has been a favorite hobby of mine since elementary school and I love to share that passion with others. Outside of teaching and tutoring, travel is one of my...

I have a certificate in TEFL and an enthusiastic attitude to creating an inclusive and enjoyable classroom environment.

...working with adults just starting to learn English, adults with considerable knowledge and experience, and advanced learners. Conversation tutoring helps build confidence and vocabulary. American accent training helps learners sound more like native speakers. I have worked with students from around the world including China, Korea, South America, Jamaica, and Africa. I offered virtual and in-person writing courses through a local public school system's adult and community education program from 2016 through 2020. I have...

...the great privilege of teaching at Monticello High School for two years and recently moved to the Fairfax area. Working one-on-one with students was always the highlight of my teaching day, which is why I am now focusing more on that aspect of teaching. While teaching full-time, I also had the opportunity to work with students in other subject areas such as Math. Thus, my overall experience in the education field has given me the...

With my years of experience tutoring a variety of subjects, I have learned that the best approach to working with students is to prioritize their wants and desires for their work. I am especially skilled in writing across all disciplines, and would be excited to help bring your goals and intentions to life on the page!

...2019 and my M.A. from Georgetown University in Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies. I have studied Russian language for nearly six years, and I am also passionate about teaching international relations, political science, history, English and writing, and helping with admissions tests to the best of my ability. A strong education has been essential to making me the individual that I am today, and I want to give other students that same opportunity to...