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.

...Bachelor's degree in Secondary Social Studies Education from Syracuse University and a Master's degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in Education Policy. The focus of my past research and tutoring has been on 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...

...History and Minors in Africana Studies and Administrative Justice. I have completed the majority of the coursework for a Master of Arts in Leadership in Teaching with a 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...

...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 University, Syracuse University, Wheaton College, and St. Michael's College. I am most passionate about tutoring writing, reading comprehension, international relations, history, and politics....

...in diversity across races, cultures, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. Teaching English at a high school there challenged me to engage with my students' countless and evolving perspectives on learning, writing, and reading literature. As they 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...

...a concentration in Data Analytics. I graduated from uChicago in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. I center my teaching philosophy around confidence-building rooted in deep conceptual understanding. I enjoy tutoring a wide 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...

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.

...of fulfillment in being a mentor for younger students both in and outside of the classroom a passion I bring to tutoring. As a tutor, I love to utilize interactive lessons that get students thinking creatively and analytically. When I introduce a new idea in a lesson or editing session, I normally explain the concept using a fun example, and then allow students to practice with an activity, leaving space for questions throughout. Much of...

...these tools, students will be able to successfully find the answers to the questions they have. Thus, creating a direct and continuous pathway to knowledge. Instruction as the sole 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...

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

...received my Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State University in Agricultural Economics and Philosophy. Following undergrad, I taught one year of second grade in Baltimore City. I 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...

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.

...students of all ages in the areas of reading, writing, and math. I also prepared students for the SAT and ISEE. In September 2013, I started my own business doing private tutoring. I have continued 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...

...1st and 2nd grade for 20 years. In addition, I have been both a paraeducator and substitute teacher for 3 years. Currently, l have been teaching middle school mathematics virtually since 2020. Furthermore, I have obtained my Bachelor's of Science degree in Elementary Education from the University of Maryland. My Master's of Education degree from The Johns Hopkins University. Then, in 2020, I received my Educational Specialist degree from Liberty University. Finally, in 2022, I...

...School Superintendent. While studying abroad in Spain for four months, I've travelled extensively around Europe and the northern tip of Africa. While in Spain, I was helpful in 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...

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.