Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

I see my role as a tutor as one in which I first create an environment that facilitates learning while I provide the supplemental instruction. In this way, I will also be working to build the student's confidence to help them succeed in their academic pursuits.

...assisting struggling students to reach their full potential. Although I have experience in tutoring many topics, I believe my true success has been working with students in English, Social Studies, and study and organizational skills. I have been trained in using academic interventions in both traditional and online settings. In my work, I have extensive experience in using data to pinpoint specific skills that students need to understand larger concepts. I believe that assessments and...

...focus on Reading Instruction from Notre Dame of Maryland University. I have close to 10 years of experience teaching in public schools in the state of Maryland. I have worked as a Dual certified educator in the General Education and Special Education settings. Additionally, I have experience tutoring Elementary students in the areas of Reading and Writing. I have always been passionate about helping and being of service to others. Teaching and tutoring is an...

...of excellent universities, including Brown University, Boston College, University of Massachusetts, University of New Hampshire, University of Vermont, American University, George Washington University, Clark University, Syracuse University, Wheaton College, and St. Michael's College. I am most passionate about tutoring writing, reading comprehension, international relations, history, and politics. I also enjoy helping students prepare for standardized tests. My favorite experience so far has been working with gifted young people at Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth....

...learned from me to analyze and write about literature, so I learned from them to consider novel perspectives on the texts we read and tailored my lessons to be more conducive to all viewpoints and backgrounds in the classroom. I now teach composition and literature classes at a community college and tutor at the college's writing center. I've brought with me lessons that I learned from growing up and teaching in Prince George's County; to...

...variety of subjects and grades, but I particularly enjoy getting to teach and develop the close-reading skills of my students. Close-reading, critical analysis, and clear writing are the foundations for any ELA, history, or social science class. Those are also some of the hardest skills to learn in a classroom setting. With our one-on-one time I'm able to get my students to more deeply and personally engage with the material, ultimately resulting in a richer...

Hello! I hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and have been passionate about STEM from a young age. I take pride in having developed a strong foundation in Math early on, which I believe is fundamental to success in various science and engineering fields. I apply the same principles of breaking down complex problems into smaller, manageable parts to guide students toward effective solutions.

...writing and editing articles as well as mentoring freshman writers one-on-one. I spent hours every week in the dining hall working with writers to copyedit both reported pieces and personal essays. As an editor, I make sure to provide sufficient guidance without overstepping. I also have further experience working with middle and high schoolers as a camp counselor, as well as experience teaching elementary schoolers within the museum space. Although I tutor a broad array...

...method of educating a student only teaches content and subject knowledge. Where as mentoring both educates and empowers the student. Mentoring is an important aspect of my educational philosophy. For my undergraduate education, I graduated from George Mason University with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology. In addition, at GMU I also began my teacher preparatory education. I am currently completing my Masters Degree in Curriculum and instruction at Liberty University. Throughout my educational...

I like learning stuff, and I like teaching people what I know in a way that I wish someone taught me.

...then moved on to be a Kindergarten through eighth grade math specialist at another school the next year. In addition to my classroom experiences, I have been tutoring on and off for about nine years. I have also taught a summer program for refugees in Baltimore. I am great with working with a wide range of age groups and will work hard to help my students achieve their goals by helping them develop a personal...

I enjoy designing illustrations of cover art for books, comics, graphic novels and journals. I also enjoy photography, using the latest techniques and trends in the art world and creating innovative projects. Having worked and interned as a graduate student at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. I'm always ready for an educational adventure!

I have had a lot of experience working in the classroom as a teacher's assistant, and mentoring students one on one as well. I received an education in the humanities, but I'm comfortable with all subjects at the lower levels as well. I like teaching because it gives me the opportunity to learn as well, along side the student.... When I begin working, the first thing I try to do is get to know the student...

Education is for everyone. Everyone can learn. The more you know the better your chances of being successful in the world. Education can take you wherever you want to go.

...to work with students of all ages in the areas of reading, writing, and math, and I have continued to prepare students for the SAT and ISEE. In general, about half of my students are doing test preparation and half are getting some kind of help with school. At the tutoring center where I worked, we had a number of students who were being tutored in order to become very advanced in their studies at...

...in Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University, I bring over 5 years of tutoring experience and more than 20 years of classroom teaching to my role. My specialties include Elementary School English, Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies, where I focus on creating engaging, interactive lessons tailored to each student's unique needs. I believe in fostering a supportive learning environment that empowers students to build confidence and achieve their academic goals. I find great joy...

...tutoring students ages 7-14 in English who are from other Spanish-speaking countries. I have also had experience in tutoring students in Mathematics. Although I am studying English, I have a newfound joy in teaching math, specifically Algebra. I love that math is very objective whereas there is only one answer although there are many ways to arrive at the answer. I have learned that, while tutoring, it is extremely important to have fun with a...

I am a Graduating Senior Psychology and Administration of Justice double major French minor at Howard University. I have always had a heart to help and enjoy doing so through education is an long last impactful way to make a positive change.... My teaching philosophy is to cater to the student. Not everyone learns the same, so it is important to find a way to connect to each individual student.

Hey! My name is Serica! I am a vibrant, passionate, dedicated, and creative educator. I have over 8 plus years of experience and am very patient. I am a lover of fields special education and ESOL. It's my passion to assist and make difference in others' life. I was once a student also so I know how important it is to meet someone who matches your learning style.

I am a licensed elementary educator who has taught in Washington, DC and Maryland for the past 5 years. I am passionate about making a difference and helping students reach their full potential. It is essential to have a belief that everyone is capable of achieving their academic goals, as long as they are willing to put in the effort and have a positive attitude to make them a reality.