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Alexandria, VA
I have been writing since I was six. I write essays and blog posts, and short fiction. I am discerning and recognize what is effective in writing, and what is appropriate (tone, etc.) according to the purpose and occasion of...
I have been writing since I was six. I write essays and blog posts, and short fiction. I am discerning and recognize what is effective in writing, and what is appropriate (tone, etc.) according to the purpose and occasion of...

Haymarket, VA
I am a linguist and a writer, so with my passion for written communication, I write essays almost daily. I hold a bachelor's and master's degree in business from top programs where I was required to write a variety of...
I am a linguist and a writer, so with my passion for written communication, I write essays almost daily. I hold a bachelor's and master's degree in business from top programs where I was required to write a variety of...

Alexandria, VA
I've taught writing for over 20 years in a variety of contexts: College Composition, Technical Writing, Community and Service Writing, as well as Creative Nonfiction.
I've taught writing for over 20 years in a variety of contexts: College Composition, Technical Writing, Community and Service Writing, as well as Creative Nonfiction.

Washington, DC
...Culture. I have 8+ years of teaching students through one-on-one tutoring, including the English portions of the SAT, essay writing, reading comprehension, and grammar. This includes years working as a TA at University of California, Irvine, including...
...Culture. I have 8+ years of teaching students through one-on-one tutoring, including the English portions of the SAT, essay writing, reading comprehension, and grammar. This includes years working as a TA at University of California, Irvine, including...

Fairfax, VA
Hi! My name is Megan and I am a Harvard College grad (Neurobiology) and hold a Master of Public Health from George Washington University. I have always loved teaching and working with students, and spent a few years tutoring after graduating from...
Hi! My name is Megan and I am a Harvard College grad (Neurobiology) and hold a Master of Public Health from George Washington University. I have always loved teaching and working with students, and spent a few years tutoring after graduating from...

Reston, VA
...Composition. I can tutor students in Algebra (1/2) /Pre-Calculus/Calculus/Geometry as well as AP Lit, AP Lang, History, Writing/English, and Microsoft programs (Word/Excel). I would love to get to know the students and really personalize the sessions...
...Composition. I can tutor students in Algebra (1/2) /Pre-Calculus/Calculus/Geometry as well as AP Lit, AP Lang, History, Writing/English, and Microsoft programs (Word/Excel). I would love to get to know the students and really personalize the sessions...
She is an amazing tutor. She not only helps you, or rather teaches you, but she also strengthens you in the subjects you already know. She explains everything so well, and has so much patience for me. She doesn't mind if you ask h... - Adriana, 5 lessons with Anisha

Gaithersburg, MD
As students progress in years, the focus shifts toward essay skills, thesis writing, and the ability to self edit work. Ultimately, students require the knowledge to write persuasively, informatively, and narratively as they exercise...
As students progress in years, the focus shifts toward essay skills, thesis writing, and the ability to self edit work. Ultimately, students require the knowledge to write persuasively, informatively, and narratively as they exercise...
I tried three other tutors before finding Nancy and I learned more from Nancy in one month than I did over the past year with other tutors. I am so thankful to have her and not only is she an amazing teacher but unbelievable perso... - Rebecca, 8 lessons with Nancy

Leesburg, VA
During the summer of my sophomore college year, I was hired to write 300 essays for a curriculum company that wanted to develop some high school essay tests. Five years later, I became a writing teacher, and I've been teaching...
During the summer of my sophomore college year, I was hired to write 300 essays for a curriculum company that wanted to develop some high school essay tests. Five years later, I became a writing teacher, and I've been teaching...
Christina is very good in engaging our children in writing skills and I can see rapid improvement. I can certainly recommend her to anyone who is looking to improve vocabulary and critical understanding of the paragraphs. - S, 61 lessons with Christina

Chantilly, VA
Hi! I’m Saranya, and I’m passionate about helping students succeed. I graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, the #1 ranked public high school in the U.S. at the time (attended from 2020-2024), and I am...
Hi! I’m Saranya, and I’m passionate about helping students succeed. I graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, the #1 ranked public high school in the U.S. at the time (attended from 2020-2024), and I am...

Arlington, VA
Ever since I began working as a writing center tutor at Georgetown University in 2001, I have been bringing a compassionate, fun and student-focused method to all my writing teaching, and I know that I can help you feel more...
Ever since I began working as a writing center tutor at Georgetown University in 2001, I have been bringing a compassionate, fun and student-focused method to all my writing teaching, and I know that I can help you feel more...

Washington, DC
I have had much experience with the practice of writing. I have always been able to analyze a sentence or a passage in order to get a specific outcome or answer. With that being said, I am qualified to help with sentence structure and...
I have had much experience with the practice of writing. I have always been able to analyze a sentence or a passage in order to get a specific outcome or answer. With that being said, I am qualified to help with sentence structure and...

Alexandria, VA
Published author. Masters degree in Writing from Johns Hopkins University. 20 years professional writing experience.
Published author. Masters degree in Writing from Johns Hopkins University. 20 years professional writing experience.

Fairfax, VA
I have been teaching writing since 1978 and have worked with ESOL students and Special Education students since 1978. I have used various strategies but mostly used the Writing Process Workshop developed by Lucy Calkins, author of...
I have been teaching writing since 1978 and have worked with ESOL students and Special Education students since 1978. I have used various strategies but mostly used the Writing Process Workshop developed by Lucy Calkins, author of...
We are grateful to have Ellen as my son’s tutor. My son (1st grader) is pretty shy and Ellen has been very patient and understanding. She knows how to work with kids very well and just the right way to encourage them, and was ab... - Anonymous, 31 lessons with Ellen

Gaithersburg, MD
My Bachelor's degree is in English, so I have extensive experience with academic writing at the university level. In addition, I have a good eye for grammar, spelling, and language choices, which gives me an additional edge when it...
My Bachelor's degree is in English, so I have extensive experience with academic writing at the university level. In addition, I have a good eye for grammar, spelling, and language choices, which gives me an additional edge when it...

Mc Lean, VA
Hi, my name is Rachel! I attend the University of Virginia, where I am majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Philosophy. I am on the Dean's List with a 4.0 GPA. In high school, I realized that my teachers had an enormous impact on whether I...
Hi, my name is Rachel! I attend the University of Virginia, where I am majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Philosophy. I am on the Dean's List with a 4.0 GPA. In high school, I realized that my teachers had an enormous impact on whether I...
My son needed help with high school Algebra and also test-taking tactics. He would make 'silly' errors at the end of tests. Rachel had helped him dramatically both with the Algebra math concepts and also with having more confide... - Kurt, 7 lessons with Rachel

Alexandria, VA
I am an education advocate and humanities academic--I can tutor you in the skill sets in which I have post-graduate education and experience: research, critical reading analysis, writing. Former elementary through high school public schools...
I am an education advocate and humanities academic--I can tutor you in the skill sets in which I have post-graduate education and experience: research, critical reading analysis, writing. Former elementary through high school public schools...
I needed a tutor to show me how to make videos out of PPT slides for a job interview, Aaron showed me everything I needed to know to get the job and more. He is an excellent tutor and a very intelligent and nice person. After his ... - James

Oakton, VA
I work with many adults on both conversational English and English for business and professional purposes. I have 2 Master's degrees so I am well versed in academic writing and English for academic purposes as well. I tailor my...
I work with many adults on both conversational English and English for business and professional purposes. I have 2 Master's degrees so I am well versed in academic writing and English for academic purposes as well. I tailor my...

Washington, DC
I got a perfect score on the GRE verbal and analytic writing section. I also teach analytic reasoning and writing at a college level.
I got a perfect score on the GRE verbal and analytic writing section. I also teach analytic reasoning and writing at a college level.

Woodbridge, VA
I have always possessed strong spelling skills since childhood, in part because I have both strong reading skills and an excellent memory. I consider myself to have great ability to edit writing and detect and fix spelling errors, something...
I have always possessed strong spelling skills since childhood, in part because I have both strong reading skills and an excellent memory. I consider myself to have great ability to edit writing and detect and fix spelling errors, something...
He is very patient and he is a great teacher. My 15 year old son enjoys learning history, religion, and study skills from him. - Gillian, 24 lessons with Sean

Washington, DC
Hi, I'm David! I graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a degree in Computer Science, along with minors in Business and Entrepreneurship. With over four years of tutoring experience, I have had the pleasure of working with over 100 students,...
Hi, I'm David! I graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a degree in Computer Science, along with minors in Business and Entrepreneurship. With over four years of tutoring experience, I have had the pleasure of working with over 100 students,...
David is helping my son Jos prepare for his SAT in August. He is thorough and kind. Jos actually enjoys working with David on math because David breaks down the complex questions so well and Jos totally respects that. I think it t... - Jennie L, 19 lessons with David

Washington, DC
I have authored and co-authored scholarly articles in peer-reviewed academic journals, focusing on subjects in literary criticism and world language pedagogy. I have extensive experience with the teaching and writing of persuasive and...
I have authored and co-authored scholarly articles in peer-reviewed academic journals, focusing on subjects in literary criticism and world language pedagogy. I have extensive experience with the teaching and writing of persuasive and...
Chiann was hands down one of the best tutors I've ever had. She was incredibly patient and an amazing teacher. She is extremely dedicated to teaching and went above and beyond to help me. Chiann didn't just help during our tutorin... - Anna, 35 lessons with Chiann

Mc Lean, VA
Over the years, I’ve tutored students writing persuasive/argumentative essays, personal essays, research papers, literature analysis, and other compositions. I’ve tutored students in middle school, high school, and college on...
Over the years, I’ve tutored students writing persuasive/argumentative essays, personal essays, research papers, literature analysis, and other compositions. I’ve tutored students in middle school, high school, and college on...
My HS senior hit a roadblock on one of the college application prompts and reached out to Robert for help. After the first session, my daughter ran to me screaming "Robert is sooooooooo gooooooood!" Robert was able to quickly co... - Franccini, 35 lessons with Robert

Washington, DC
I have experience in writing, drawing and illustrating children’s stories that being engaging characters to life. The stories integrate aspects of science and math to help students see the possibilities that exist for them to enhance...
I have experience in writing, drawing and illustrating children’s stories that being engaging characters to life. The stories integrate aspects of science and math to help students see the possibilities that exist for them to enhance...

Alexandria, VA
...students in many subject areas: SAT prep (all subjects), PSAT prep (all subjects), ACT, SSAT, GED, test-taking skills, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Geometry, Algebra I, Photography, Computer Skills and more. Let's talk and see how I can help provide...
...students in many subject areas: SAT prep (all subjects), PSAT prep (all subjects), ACT, SSAT, GED, test-taking skills, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Geometry, Algebra I, Photography, Computer Skills and more. Let's talk and see how I can help provide...
We were very pleased with the tutoring sessions our son had with Carl. He was very knowledgeable and patient and our son is feeling more confident about his SAT preparation. Thanks Carl. - Maria, 6 lessons with Carl

Rockville, MD
I am a semi-retired lawyer and HR professional. I love to write, and I hope to communicate this love to my students. I am extremely patient. I am a certified ESOL teacher in the State of Maryland, and I completed my TESOL certificate in...
I am a semi-retired lawyer and HR professional. I love to write, and I hope to communicate this love to my students. I am extremely patient. I am a certified ESOL teacher in the State of Maryland, and I completed my TESOL certificate in...
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