The Best Writing Tutors in Lorton, VA

I have taught writing at the university level for over 20 years, and have written for academic and artistic journals. I am also a playwright.See Pamela's full profile

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 The Teaching of Writing. Ms. Calkins is known nationally in the field...See Ellen's full profile

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 spent the last nine years working in international development supporting children and families to improve health outcomes in countries across Africa, but have always loved teaching...See Megan's full profile

I have been tutoring ESL for 4 years at NOVA, I help with speaking, reading, writing and listening.See Mounna's full profile

I have applied to 40+ schools for undergraduate, graduate, and PhD degrees. My acceptance rate is approximately 90%. I know how to tailor resumes to particular schools and programs, connect with faculty, and write targeted essays. I can help in narrowing down school lists and tightening up resume/CVs. See Joya's full profile

I have experience as a private attorney and a judicial clerk and have had many opportunities to hone my legal writing over time. It’s a challenging skill and one that gets better with practice, and I can help you build good habits, identify what strong writing looks like, and work through common errors...See Basundhara's full profile

Most of my teaching experience is with adults and children beginning at the age of 9. My teachings include instructing, training, and developing them to enhance their reading, comprehension, and writing experiences at least 2 years beyond their current level of reading and writing. For several years, I...See Dr. Annette's full profile

I successfully completed the Praxis exam and can tutor in subjects: C-PPST: Reading (5710), C-PPST: Writing (5720), C-PPST: Math (5730). The possible score range is 150-190 with the average performance range as 173-178. I scored above average in all areas with a 181 in Reading, 182 in Writing and was 4...See Steph's full profile

I graduated with a degree in English with a Writing concentration from Gettysburg College, and I've helped many students hone their writing skills with academic papers, personal essays, creative pieces, and more. My published writing online has also garnered more than 30,000 views. See Alex's full profile

. - 98th percentile scorer on the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) Verbal section. - Former managing editor of the Bowling Green, OH News - Former undergraduate writing tutor - Top 10 undergraduate in my class - Bachelor of Science in JournalismSee Paul's full profile

I've been teaching reading for nearly 10 years. My expertise is to help students bridge gaps and learning, to improve their vocabulary and writing skills and to develop a passion for reading.See Cassandra's full profile

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 that should prove very useful for the average student. See Sean's full profile

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 substitute teacher, arts magnet high civics teacher and book bus library...See Aaron's full profile

I tutor students preparing to take the PSAT/NMSQT but focus only on prepping for the reading and writing questions. I cover the following question types: main idea, quantitative evidence, craft and structure, words in context, expression of ideas, and standard English conventions. I do not provide tutoring...See Jessica's full profile

I enjoy helping students find their voice and tell their own story through reflective writing. As a former admissions representative at Northwestern University, I understand what colleges are looking for through their application essay requirements, and walk my students through every part of the process. In my...See Daniel's full profile

Published author. Masters degree in Writing from Johns Hopkins University. 20 years professional writing experience.See Che's full profile

In college I tutored high school and college athletes in critical essay writing. I helped them to devise and lay out evidence for a central argument. The students I tutored all improved greatly in their writing.See Ian's full profile

I am effective with writing and grammar, as I have been writing in both academic and professional contexts for over a decade, and have often been praised for my clear communication style. I can teach the rules of grammar to any writers or students who may be struggling.See Jeremy's full profile

I’m patient, I’m organized, and I firmly believe that there’s no such thing as a dumb question. Asking for help is actually the most difficult part of the writing process — I promise it gets easier from here! Overall, I’ve spent about a decade working with students to improve their writing...See Ben's full profile

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. See Wynn's full profile

Whether writing a 5 page paper or a 25 page paper, the basic principles are the same. Aside from knowing proper grammar, syntax, and punctuation, knowing how to organize your writing is one of the most important parts of creating the actual paper. I'm almost finished my graduate degree at George...See Bobbie's full profile

I enjoy tutoring a wide variety of subjects including government and politics, political science, Chinese, public speaking, English, and writing. I am patient with my students and have experience tutoring students of all ages from high school and college, to adults. Whether it is a one-on-one lesson to learn a new...See Anna's full profile

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 the piece. I can help others express themselves in writing and...See Sharon's full profile

I have been tutoring standardized testing (SAT and ACT) and have helped students increase their scores by focusing on key areas such as grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. My personalized approach ensures that students gain the confidence and skills needed to excel on the test.See Keya's full profile

...neglecting the grammar. In this way I ensure my students are able to learn equally the six basic skills of language, grammar, reading, listening, dictation, writing and speaking. After I understand the skills and the level of my students during the first sessions, I prepare exercises tailored to improve what they are most...See Eda's full profile