Award-Winning English Tutors in Alexandria, VA

...It was rewarding to watch the students grasp new concepts, test new teaching strategies, and see the results. After graduation, I joined the US Peace Corps where I provided community health education at a village health center. Instructing village health staff in community education techniques allowed me to refine my own abilities to transmit information. Working with a language barrier, I learned how to break down complex ideas into more concrete and understandable topics and...

...feel confident in my ability to guide other students through a similar process. In terms of teaching experience, I taught ESL at a high school in Thailand, I co-taught Environmental Education to middle school students in Cameroon (in French), and I also tutored middle school students in math and Spanish while I was in high school. I have spent the past year in study groups with my peers, and feel very comfortable explaining complex concepts...

...to the area after two years living in Medellin, Colombia where I taught English at La Universidad Catolica de Oriente. I believe that providing positive reinforcement and encouragement are essential to students' growth and success, but I also have high expectations for my students and want them to reach their full potential. In addition to helping students with specific subjects, I also like to teach them to become more independent by showing them them proper...

...new cultural world. Let's do it together! La experiencia de aprender necesita ser divertida y motivadora. Todos aprendemos de diferentes formas y estilos, por eso, los mtodos de enseanza tienen que ser personalizados para cada individuo. Soy una profesional bilingual con mucha experiencia en la enseanza y aprendizaje de una segunda lengua. La perseverancia y las miles de maneras de aprender as claves para aprender. Poder comunicarse de manera efectiva en ingles y en espaol...

...in International Relations from the George Washington University, so I'm comfortable teaching humanities and social sciences as well as math and science. Teaching is the most rewarding job I've ever had. I love working with students to find what motivates them, and helping to achieve their goals. I particularly love teaching social sciences and writing. It's so great to see a light go on when you connect a concept in economics to a story students...

...States. Currently, I am certified to teach Elementary 1-6, ESOL PreK to 12, SPED Infant to Adult. I successfully made a difference in the lives of thousands of students since I started teaching in 1998 to present and counting on. Entrust your child's education to me then experience quality and magic teaching. Allow me to make a difference in your child's life. I am a strong instrument that will help your child achieve his/her goal.

...was raised in Miami, FL. I have two Master's degrees in linguistics (one from Florida International University and one from Georgetown University), and have just completed my Ph.D in Spanish linguistics from Georgetown University. I have taught for over 10 years (6 years in the 6-12 setting as an English teacher, and 4 years as an instructor of Spanish at the college level). I am currently the Department Chair of World Languages at a private...

...youth at a local detention center. My favorite subject to tutor is English/Language Arts because I like to support students in making text to self or text to world connections. It is also very rewarding to see students grow and hit their fluency or accuracy or comprehension targets. However, I must admit, tutoring students in basic math and science is also rewarding and very fun. Watching students mind work as they figure things out is...

...while also broadening my own cultural understandings. Regardless of the student, I seek to identify their current understanding and build from wherever this may be. If a question is answered wrong, I work to understand the student's perspective to determine how to make any corrections and get back on the right track. This fall I will complete a dual Master's in Public Health and Business Administration. The courses in these programs of study have provided...

I tutor American history, political science, US government, reading, and writing. I am a graduate of the University of Delaware and the University of Maryland. I have a bachelor's degree in history and political science and a master's degree in government and politics. I've tutored, taught, and written. Most recently, I've worked for a US senator on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

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...of the Overseas Press Club and White House Correspondents' Association awards for my work as a war correspondent, with reporting from all seven continents. My poetry has appeared in several publications, including the book "Put Into Words My Love," and was selected for Color: Story 2020. I write most of my poetry while parallel parking or walking my dogs, Topsie and Batman. I have taught writing, journalism, media studies, political studies, foreign policy and practical...

...tutoring students, but I am confident in my abilities as a professional writer, editor, and proofreader. I see myself as an artist. Music is actually my first love, but I also love writing, and I want to share my passion with others. As a tutor, I make it my mission to share my love for this art and to teach others that writing is fun and shouldn't be a chore. I have a very simple,...

...can understand. I will also sometimes administer a practice test with the actual number of questions and the time limit they are given to mimic the conditions of the actual test. For subject matter lessons, I ask my students to provide me with a copy of their syllabus or something similar so that I can get an idea of what the class entails. From this, I am able to tell the student what they need...

...to problems, and sharing that knowledge to others searching for that solution. There is nothing more fulfilling than the feeling you get when you help a student understand something, at a detailed level, which they previously struggled with. My goal is to find creative solutions to explain any topic. Nothing is too complicated; there are always alternative teaching methods, analogies, memory techniques, and positive learning experiences that will allow anyone to learn any topic!

...promotes learning that is both purposeful and enduring. As a college professor, it is my responsibility to know what the learner wants to achieve so that I can support their needs. I have a Master's degree in Information Technology Management and Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Management. I specialize in basic computer, health Information Technology (Electronic Health Records, etc.), health care/medical office (front desk, revenue cycle, etc.) and business operations. I believe to grow a...

...degree. I truly enjoy teaching and imparting wisdom onto others. My teaching approach is based on creating connections with my students and multiple intelligence theory. I believe that people learn better when they feel like they really have a support system. My students are always fond of me and many of them have contacted me well after our tutoring was done. I make sure to incorporate proper test taking strategies, stress management skills, and aim...

...have a lot of experience tutoring students in standardized test preparation. I love finding new and fun ways to teach the subjects, and tailor my approach to match the student's interests. I think learning can be fun for everyone, and I love finding ways to engage the students I tutor. My passion outside of academics is traveling; I have already traveled to over 30 countries, and my goal is to go to all of them!...

...The University of Maryland, I am deeply committed to leveraging my academic expertise to empower K-12 students facing language and academic barriers, specifically in Spanish and English. I hope to cultivate a supportive environment where students can thrive academically. I've had the pleasure of participating in other tutoring services like the Latino Student Fund, where I assisted students across various subjects, including math, English, and reading; while helping them translate between English and Spanish. I am...

It is my goal to help students achieve their utmost potential by setting high goals and holding them accountable. I am committed to the success of all students and believe a collective pursuit of knowledge will improve our overall quality of life.