1,283 Columbia Heights Grammar Tutors

...Carrying on this passion to the real world, I joined Peace Corps and moved to Ukraine for two years to teach others English as a foreign language. Along the way, I fell in love with Russian and am now fluent. Having an English background, which helps me understand the grammar and logical rules of languages, along with an organic learning experience... read more

...SAT Verbal: 750 (thirteen years ago, before more recent changes to the format) GRE Verbal: 170 (last year; a perfect score) The SAT writing section tests clarity of expression. In the multiple-choice portion, there are a handful of grammar and organizational mistakes that come up again and again, so it’s good to be prepared for them. Also, don’t... read more

...Currently, I teach IB and Honors English which means I focus on literary analysis, critical thinking, and creative expression. However, I also have experience with teaching basic writing skills in preparation for the SAT/ACT. Whether it is basic composition and grammar, improving English skills as a non-native speaker, or wanting to get ahead in... read more

...For the past four summers I have taught and tutored children and teens in the DC area in English, Spanish, and standardized test preparation. I earned near perfect (800 and 790, respectively) scores on the SAT reading and writing sections, and won a Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation based on my PSAT scores. I... read more

...I have a love for reading, writing, and literature and enjoy sharing this passion by helping others improve their skills through tutoring. I have helped friends, family, and colleagues revise and improve their work, including essays for high school and college classes, college and graduate admissions essays, and poems and other creative pieces.... read more