Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Washington DC

I am excited about the chance to be a tutor with Varsity Tutors. I have two years of experience as a full time English teacher in South Korea, where I worked with elementary and middle school students. I was also an independent tutor for six months in Australia. I have a bachelors degree in Political Science, and a Master degree in Law and Diplomacy, so I am able to help students with history, political science,...

I'm a graduate of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a graduate student at the University of Virginia. My bachelor's degree is in Elementary Education and I am finishing up my Master's degree in Special Education. I completed my student teaching in the city of Pittsburgh, and am a licensed teacher in the state of Virginia, where I have been teaching for several years. While my expertise is working with K-6 students in math, reading,...

I graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2013 with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. My interests in Math and Business growing up (and being a 3rd generation accountant!), led me to pursue my degree. The R.H. Smith School of Business at UMD has a nationally accredited accounting program. To obtain my degree, I was required to prove mastery of math through Calculus I, Accounting through advanced topics, and at least an intermediate...

I'm here to unlock the writer that exists inside of you. Writing is not easy but it is one of the most essential and rewarding skills one can possess, and with time, patience, and plenty of practice you can begin to find the words that have been eluding you. I have years of writing experience: as a grant writer for a non-profit, writing opinion pieces for national and international media outlets, and publishing poetry in...

I am a tutor, a theater director/writer, and a recent graduate of the University of Chicago, where I got my B.A. in Theater and Performance Studies. I have experience as a writing tutor working with students in elementary school through high school and as an assistant teacher in elementary schools and kids' theater classes. I also have experience critiquing and offering feedback on plays by college students and professional playwrights. In both academic and artistic...

With my years of experience tutoring a variety of subjects, I have learned that the best approach to working with students is to prioritize their wants and desires for their work. I am especially skilled in writing across all disciplines, and would be excited to help bring your goals and intentions to life on the page!

I am an educator at heart and was informed that the gift of instructing was prevalent at the age of four years old, with an expressed desire to earn a Ph.D. when older. While pursuing my undergraduate degree as a non-traditional student, I indulged myself as though I was of a traditional status. The recognition of how involved I was with collegiate life was not prevalent to me until after graduation, due to my diligence...

...Learners! My name is Alex. I am an avid writer at heart and am in the process of writing my own book. I'm here to help with English writing and reading. I have some skills in math and am not scared to pull out a calculator and crunch with you! I think that tutoring and giving back is so important because I had tutors growing up and they were life savers. Glad you are here...

As a certified Special Education teacher, I am experienced in and passionate about teaching and tutoring students in English Language Arts, Social Studies, History, Writing, and Math. In the inclusion and self-contained settings, I teach students who are in general and special education programs. My teaching and tutoring philosophy is that all students, regardless of ability or disability, can achieve to their highest potential when provided with academically and developmentally appropriate instruction and supports. It...

I am a recent graduate from The University of Miami, and currently hold a B.A. in Psychology, with Minors in Spanish and Public Health. From being a student myself, I understand the important role that additional guidance and assistance plays towards a greater learning experience and overall education. In high school, I was an IB student and took all AP courses for core subjects (English, Spanish, Math, Science) in addition to IB program requirements. Additionally,...

I have worked both part-time and full-time for independent schools for 8 years, and now, I am excited to develop my abilities on this platform! "Creative" and "knowledgeable" are adjectives used to describe me, and they are my defining strengths as a teacher. Over time, I have also honed the focus and organization that now define me as an educator. This effort made me driven, hardworking, and nurtured a sincere empathy for my students.

I am a constant learner with a passion for not only helping students achieve their highest potential academically, but also acquire some level of comfort, if not pleasure, from reading and writing. I thoroughly enjoy working with young people and find that the learning is always a two-way process when I interact with students.... I am always researching strategies and methods to help students connect with the subject matter and work through challenging assignments. I...

I am a Yale grad, Johns Hopkins master's candidate, and certified early childhood educator. At Yale, I studied History and Child Development. I went on to teach with Teach For America, and I am currently in my 3rd year of teaching. Tutoring has been an interest of mine for many years. I started tutoring when I was in middle school, and I haven't stopped. I thoroughly enjoy working with students of all ages to help...

Hello! My name is Jacob Pleasure and I have worked in education for six years, all subjects within the umbrella of English being my specialties. I grew up as a slow processor, so I understand the importance of centralizing student preference and pace, letting that approach guide my tutoring approach. My resume demonstrates the wide variety of contexts in which I have worked, taking on responsibilities such as creating curriculums and lesson plans for full-scale,...

I believe a good tutor should not only figure out what a student needs to know, but also what the best way of teaching that to the student should be. After all, we all learn in very different ways! I am a recent graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park. I hold a Bachelor of Arts, double majoring in English Language & Literature and Cinema & Media Studies, with a minor in Creative Writing....

Hello! I have been teaching and helping our young generation for much my entire life. My first job was a middle school math tutor, and I've been passionate about helping students ever since. I have experience working in a classroom, one on one tutoring, and helping students overseas in Asia! I am looking forward to working with you sometime soon!

I am a three-time winner each of the Overseas Press Club and White House Correspondents' Association awards for my work as a war correspondent, with reporting from all seven continents. My poetry has appeared in several publications, including the book "Put Into Words My Love," and was selected for Color: Story 2020. I write most of my poetry while parallel parking or walking my dogs, Topsie and Batman. I have taught writing, journalism, media studies,...

I am a Fulbright scholar and recent graduate of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine PA program. I am a board-certified Physician Assistant trained at a top-10 program, Wake Forest, with an additional Masters of Health Economics from Johns Hopkins University, the top-ranked #1 school of medicine and public health in the nation. During my undergraduate time at the George Washington University, I studied emergency medicine and biology on a Presidential Scholarship. I am...

I have a B.A. in International Studies from American University in Washington, D.C. and I am currently pursuing my M.A. in Ethics, Peace, and Human Rights at the same school. I have worked with a wide range of students from elementary school through college. I have been accepted to a variety of excellent universities, including Brown University, Boston College, University of Massachusetts, University of New Hampshire, University of Vermont, American University, George Washington University, Clark...

I'm a graduate from the University of Virginia having studied Economics & Psychology, with a minor in History, and I am currently obtaining my MBA from the Darden School of Business through the University of Virginia. I have been tutoring for about five years and I enjoy working with students to help them realize their passions for learning. I look forward to working with you!