(2268) State Farm English Tutors

• 95 / hr
• Washington , DC ( 20015 )

I studied philosophy and classics at St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland; I studied law at University of Baltimore School of Law.Success in school often comes not merely from memorizing material, but from understanding the inherent structure of the material, and thus forming a method for apply... Read more

• 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

• 99 / hr
• Silver Spring , MD ( 20910 )

I am an education attorney and certified English teacher with 18 years of test prep tutoring experience. After graduating from Duke University, I began my career as an award-winning high school American Literature teacher in Augusta, Georgia before attending law school to study juvenile and trial ad... Read more

• 100 / hr
• Ashburn , VA ( 20147 )

As Iranian native, I see many children in Farsi language families who are losing their interest in learning Farsi because their parents had no time to spend on teaching them, or even worse, are not willing to talk to them in Farsi.I know by experience that they are learning very fast when they get t... Read more

• 100 / hr
• Vienna , VA ( 22182 )

I have done effective tutoring for mathematics, statistics, and electrical engineering (power option). This includes algebra, trigonometry, geometry, precalculus, and calculus.I have two master's degrees, plus advanced postgraduate work in mathematical statistics at the George Washington University.... Read more

• 100 / hr
• Washington , DC ( 20008 )

I am an award-winning writer (my book of nonfiction is a critically acclaimed, NY TIMES reviewed collection of essays). I have worked as a teacher/editor/freelance writer for more than thirty years. I taught English as a Foreign Language abroad, have taught adult literacy, tutored students with lear... Read more