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Tara

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I am a graduate of Gettysburg College, George Mason University, and Virginia Tech. I am a Virginia Certified teacher and administrator, and recently received my PhD in Educational Policy and Leadership. I have worked tutoring children and adults in Virginia looking to improve their English (as I am a certified ESL instructor); and private clients in the DC region in SAT/ACT prep for the last 7 years. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Math, and Test Prep. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests is the most rewarding area for me to tutor because they can see and achieve their goals in a shorter and more definitive way. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. As a graduate student and lifelong learner, I practice what I preach.

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Tara’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Gettysburg - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Graduate Degree: Trinity College - Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary School Teaching

Hobbies

My interests include going to the gym, reading, taking hikes with my dogs, yoga, and going to the theatre.

Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
American Literature
Elementary School
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English
ESL/ELL
Essay Editing
Geometry
High School English
High School Level American Literature
High School Writing
Math
Middle School Math
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Writing
Other
Phonics
Pre-Algebra
SAT Prep
SAT Math
Statistics
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Test Prep
Writing