(3669) Scaggsville English Tutors

• 95 / hr
• Washington , DC ( 20011 )

I earned my PhD in English Literature from Cornell University, and have taught undergraduates at both Cornell University and Georgetown University here in Washington, D.C., as well as high school students through Georgetown University's summer program. I am experienced in teaching students at the high school and college level the skills necessary for clear, concise writing through the paradigm of thinking analytically about English literature.Writing is a skill that can be taught, as I've seen Read more

• 95 / hr
• Bethesda , MD ( 20817 )

I have a passion for teaching and tutoring--seeing the lightbulb go on as my students reach that "Aha!" moment is what charges me up and keeps me coming back for more. My students have often told me that I make “complex stuff” make sense, which is what I think a tutor needs to do. My approach is focused on not only helping you learn the subject, but helping you learn to learn. My telling the student a bunch of information is just a recipe for rote memorization, not learning—so I don't do that. I Read more

• 95 / hr
• Bethesda , MD ( 20814 )

Hi, I'm Dan, I've been tutoring Pre-Algebra through Calculus and math SAT tutoring since 1997 in Montgomery County, DC, and Northern Virginia. I have a BA in Geophysical Sciences (University of Chicago) and a Master in Education (Johns Hopkins University). I also have a BS in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Maryland (2015). I am the Editor-in-chief and co-author of 5 test-prep books including, "SAT Math Prep 800: Challenge Yourself to the Perfect Score," and "Math SAT 800: How t Read more

• 95 / hr
• Bethesda , MD ( 20814 )

I'm a professional communication coach with more than 25 years in the work force as a writer, teacher, speech coach and lawyer. I will help you improve your writing and speaking skills in a relatively short period of time. You'll gain confidence in the basic building blocks of written and spoken English--vocabulary, grammar, sentence construction and composition. If you aren't a native speaker and need help with your accent, I've successfully coached actors, helping them to learn various acce Read more

• 95 / hr
• Falls Church , VA ( 22041 )

I attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, and then Dartmouth College, where I majored in Physics. I have taught both Math and Physics at public high schools in Fairfax County, VA, and also have years of private tutoring experience. My approach to tutoring is to engage the ... Read more

• 92 / hr
• Bethesda , MD ( 20816 )

I am a Ph.D. statistician, and I have a long experience in teaching mathematics and statistics as a university professor (grad and undergrad level) as well as a research/statistical consultant. I strongly believe that I have the skills, experience, and training required to communicate mathematical a... Read more

• 90 / hr
• Rockville , MD ( 20852 )

My name is Matt, a licensed educator with 20 years of experience teaching both Spanish and English, currently serving as Spanish/ESL Instructor, and ESL Department Chair, at Georgetown Prep. After having graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, where I majored in Spanish and S... Read more

• 90 / hr
• Germantown , MD ( 20874 )

I have been teaching at the college level in the USA since 2005. I have taught a variety of topics including elementary math. I have made a positive impact and difference in the lives of many of my students. I love getting to know that some have succeeded in life.I have been teaching since 1994. I h... Read more

• 90 / hr
• Fairfax , VA ( 22032 )

Writing: Personal essays can be daunting when you don't know where to begin. I've worked with dozens of juniors and seniors as they prepare to apply to colleges. I've helped students get into Ivy leagues and land scholarships. I do not write the essays for students. I give thoughtful, helpful guidan... Read more

• 90 / hr
• Washington , DC ( 20016 )

I grew up in Garden City, New York and attended excellent public schools. I graduated in the top 5% of my high school class and attended Mount Holyoke College, a premier liberal arts college for women where I majored in Political Science and took many courses in history and art history. I went on... Read more