Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...help children communicate and succeed ignited my passion for supporting students in their academic pursuits. This passion deepened when I led VAMOS, a non-profit tutoring organization that assists first-generation students from K-12 in various subjects, including math, writing, science, and foreign languages. We also provided ESL tutoring, further enriching my experience. As a neurodivergent individual, I understand the challenges of feeling unseen and misunderstood in academic settings. The support I received from my professors, teachers,...

...a private school where I realized my passion for working with elementary and middle school students with disabilities. I am eager to ensure that students are able to receive fair educational opportunities, despite any obstacles they may be facing. My favorite subjects to tutor include elementary/middle school academics (reading, math, science, writing) in addition to essay editing for college students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, baking, and spending time with my friends and...

...subjects to students at all levels (K-12, college, teachers, and general adults) in classrooms and informal settings. I have been a music lover, student, and performer since childhood, first learning the piano and flute and later the koto (Japanese zither) and Cambodian music. I have been teaching since 1986. When I studied education in college, I taught first and fourth grade Language Arts. When I graduated from college, I went to Japan, where I taught...

...During my time there I was able to do a lot of traveling in Europe, including a trip to Romania where I taught ESL in Bucharest. Returning to the United States, I moved to New York City and acquired a Master's Degree in Acting, and worked in Theatre as my profession. I also became a certified ESL instructor teaching students of all levels. From beginners to advanced speakers, my style remained the same, with an...

Every student enters a classroom with varying talents and challenges. Tapping into what makes a child grow as a thinker and learner is what I'm entrusted with and am passionate about exploring each and everyday with my scholars.

...Since graduation, I have begun teaching in the Montgomery County Public School System. I currently teach fifth grade. While I teach all subjects, I am most passionate about History and Math. Next year, I will begin a program at University of Maryland to receive my Masters of Education in Middle School Mathematics. Prior to becoming a teacher, I tutored students of all ages and levels and even traveled to Las Vegas to partner with Teach...

Hi! My name is Cara and I am a tenured first grade team leader, with my bachelor's degree in special education and my master's degree in educational technology. I also have my certification in elementary education. I am looking for tutoring opportunities to help your child excel in school!

I am a learning and talent development professional looking to utilize my creativity to design impactful learning and development experiences to empower people within my organization and community to reach their maximum potential.

Born and raised in Southern California, I have lived and traveled all over the US in the last 8 years. I learned to speak Spanish and English at the same time and can easily switch between languages. Even though I only tutor Spanish that is not the only language I know. I took French as an undergrad and know some Portuguese and Chavacano, an Asian Spanish-based creole language.

I'm a current medical student at Georgetown School of Medicine. I have over ten years of tutoring and teaching experience and am passionate about helping my students reach their potential and achieve their goals. I look forward to sharing my passion and working with your student!

...3rd-8th grade and have experience with advanced and struggling learners. Reading, writing, and communications (public speaking) are my specialties. I have helped students advance not one, but two reading levels within one academic year. I love helping students develop superb reading and writing skills, as I believe these skills are the foundation for every area of your academic and professional careers. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Journalism degree from Howard University in Washington,...

I have 13 years of tutoring experience. My tutoring experience has been with elementary and middle school students. I have tutored students in Reading, Language Arts, and Math. Tutoring students has been a very rewarding job for me. My tutoring experience has enabled me to focus on the academic goals of the students.

Hi! I'm a former homeschool instructor, tutor, and classroom teacher with experience teaching children ages pre-K through middle school. I'm especially interested in helping with language arts, including reading, writing, and rhetoric. I have way too much fun with grammar and punctuation! I am a former translator who received a BA in chemistry and Chinese and a Master's in International Affairs.

...comprehension, writing and grammar? Does your young scholar have trouble with homework? If so, look no further. I can help your scholar overcome their misunderstandings and become the best young scholar they can be. For the past nine years, I have been teaching students and helping them to realize their goals. I have a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education, and I am certified to teach grades Preschool through Third. I have taught the following...

...piece to others through oral or written formats. My literacy training enabled a vertical outlook of the overall learning objectives. Beginning with Pre-Advance Placement (PreAP) English, the rigor and support of the literacy process builds throughout a student's educational career. In addition, MultiCultural Reading and Thinking (MCRaT) provides strategies useful in a diverse range of materials. Literacy Lab (Lit Lab) provides a firm foundation of the teacher as a facilitator and is further enhanced by...

...Deck Tutors, Kumon, and throughout high school and college, I've worked with students of all ages and learning styles. My approach focuses on making complex topics more accessible by breaking them down into simple, manageable steps while encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving. I believe that every student has the potential to excel with the right guidance and support. I tailor my teaching strategies to each student's unique needs, using real-world examples, interactive learning techniques, and...

...the humanities and the sciences. I even spent a year working in a biomedical research lab at the University of Virginia School of Medicine to supplement my coursework in the sciences. Outside of class, I cultivated my passion for mentoring others by serving as a Resident Advisor and an after-school tutor for a local Charlottesville middle school. My past tutoring positions have also allowed me to work with a wide variety of ages and even...

...ownership of the subject matter. Once ownership happens, it becomes easier to engage and ask questions that lead to understanding. I graduated from Georgetown University in May 2012 with a degree in Government and English. I have taught middle and high school students in DC and South Africa, as well as tutored undergraduate students at Georgetown. I believe everyone has the necessary tools to be successful in the classroom. I am not an expert in...

I have known since I was in high school that teaching and helping others learn was something that I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Sharing my passion for learning is just completely fulfilling and I can't think of any other job more rewarding. It's my goal to help everyone who comes to me understand what they are having trouble with, and to make them more confident with their learning.

...educator throughout Maryland for 20 years. Having the opportunity to instruct students of all ages, grades content and learning disabilities has provided me with much knowledge and skills I am now able to bring to my tutoring sessions. A passion of mine is to assist children with their reading, writing and math skills. In addition, I enjoy tutoring students with their math skills from elementary to Algebra 1. Also being a Special Educator, I am...