Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...to education. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in History from Pomona College, with a focus on the history of Africa and the African Diaspora. My dedication to education has been a constant throughout my extensive travels. I've researched the impact of education in post-genocide Rwanda, assisted high school students in Nepal with college admissions essays, taught business English to hotel staff in China, and worked as a preschool teacher in Taiwan. I have experience...

...a passionate teacher and very attentive to my student's learning needs. I have instructed college courses in ESL, TOEFL IBT prep, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening & speaking and writing/grammar. I have additional experience tutoring academic subjects such as elementary math, reading, writing and sol test prep. I have experience teaching and tutoring learners of all ages and of all skill levels. I use fun games and engaging activities. I use interesting stories and texts when teaching...

...Charlottesville, Virginia to enjoy hiking, rowing, and other outdoor activities. After college, I joined Teach For America to teach in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. I am currently a first grade teacher, which is a perfect fit with my passion for literacy. I love teaching students to read and watching the enormous growth they make once things "click." I believe that every student has the potential to be very successful by building on what they know...

...reading comprehension, and the word-based sections of the SAT. My style of tutoring acknowledges the stresses and vulnerabilities that can accompany learning a new skill, and my first priority in a tutoring session is that my client feels comfortable and free to learn without judgement. I received my bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature and Film Studies and embraced my love of close reading and analysis. I worked at the Writing Center at my...

Hi my name is McKenna! I'm a current college student who is studying speech pathology and psychology. I want to help children express themselves and succeed on their learning journey. I believe teaching should be personalized for the learner and that learning shouldn't be a bore or struggle. I have taken courses to teach various ages from elementary to AP high school level.

...a graduate of Loyola University Maryland. From music theory and music lessons, to language comprehension and college readiness, I have over 15 years of tutoring and mentorship experience in all traditional subjects of academia (English, Math, Science, Social Studies), music theory, piano, guitar, and songwriting. I take a very patient and caring approach to my tutoring; we build our lessons around what YOU want at a speed that works BEST for you. Message me today!

I am excited to embark on this journey as a Tutor. I am very passionate about working with the younger generation and provide convenient and fun ways to learn, improve and set goals to accomplish. I love the aspect of combining my education experience and remote working into one. I look forward to being a support to our students.

...show me that my possibilities are endless. They made sure I was exposed to everything -- ballet, vocal training, and art. This enabled me to dream big and helped me understand that throughout my life journey, I could continuously evolve and contribute to my community. In addition to exposure, my family instilled in me an appreciation for community. I use this analogy when speaking to the parents I work with when thinking about the support...

I am currently living in Washington, D.C. as a graduate student at Georgetown University. I am studying international affairs and European studies in the School of Foreign Service. In May 2018, I graduated from Rutgers University with a B.A. in French and English. I studied abroad at La Sorbonne and was formerly an intern at the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in New York City.

...have been in education for 10 years in elementary education. I have spent about 5 of those years providing extra support to students through tutoring. I have experience tutoring students in reading and math as well as prepping elementary school students with state exams. With my current position I do have the supports to help students improve their fiction, nonfiction and constructed response skills. Although, I currently teach reading and writing, I do have a...

...Science and a minor in Spanish. During high school, I was a tutor at the Kumon Education Center, where I helped guide students mainly through reading and math. I thoroughly enjoy helping students in all areas of study, but my favorite subjects to teach are English (writing, reading, and reading comprehension) and Spanish. In the summer of 2019, I had the opportunity to travel to Madrid, Spain on a study abroad scholarship to expand my...

...years of experience in DC public and Charter school, I come with a breath of experience with children and adult learners. A little about myself, is I am a Northern Virgina native, and with hard work I got into the top high school in the nation. Learning can be done in so many ways and I would love to learn how to help you achieve success in your classes. Bilingual students are welcomed.

...public schools with K-5 students, teaching and tutoring ESL to adult learners in DC, tutoring and co-teaching a 3rd grade classroom in Nicaragua, and teaching a 2nd grade class in Liberia. I'm comfortable not only with tutoring, but also as a teacher, using a curriculum (including Common Core standards) to craft an individualized learning plan for a student and finding a variety of resources and lesson plan strategies that fit their learning styles to help...

...elementary students to undergraduate writers. My experience includes helping young learners build foundational reading and writing skills through phonics-based instruction, guided reading, and interactive literacy strategies that encourage both skill development and confidence. In addition to my work with elementary students, I have also tutored at the university level in writing centers, where I supported undergraduates with academic writing, research organization, and revision strategies. This range of experience allows me to understand and support the...

...our academic performance has always interested me, and I am passionate about helping students find strategies that best support their learning. I tutor in a wide variety of subjects from math to reading to ACT prep. I do not have a particular favorite subject to tutor, but my favorite part of tutoring is when a concept first clicks for a student. My goal as a tutor is not just to help the student learn the...

...Program, through which I planned and went on community service trips in the US and Central America. I studied abroad in Prague, Czech Republic and Cairo, Egypt my junior year of college. When I graduated, I moved to Cairo, Egypt to study Arabic and teach at a private elementary school. While I was there I worked as a private tutor for Egyptian families. I tutored students in English and also math, essay writing, and test...

...both excellent qualities for a teacher. My desire to support and encourage others' growth is what drives my passion for teaching. Whether it be through one-on-one coaching sessions, group training programs, or academic lectures, I attempt to adjust my approach to everyone's specific learning style and needs since I firmly think that everyone has the potential to thrive in their respective disciplines. I am confident in my ability to effectively connect with people from a...

...Psychology. While at UPenn, I was involved in working with K-12 students in the surrounding West Philadelphia public schools. My experiences working with students during college propelled me to apply for the program Teach for America before graduation. Teach for America places recent college graduates and working professionals in schools located in low-income areas. I moved to Phoenix upon graduation to teach elementary school in a public charter school. Since that time, I have taught...

...Since graduating I have taught students ages 2 to 18 years of age in public, private, mainstream and special schools in Maryland USA and Queensland Australia. While raising our children I ran a tutoring program for remedial and gifted students from Kindergarten to middle school age. I also homeschooled our three children who are now all either graduated from university or finishing university. I believe helping my students to learn to love learning and become...

...about any challenge. I'm very personable, have a sense of humor, and I'm very creative. An important characteristic for a tutor to have is patience. That is ultimately one of my greatest strengths. Another strength is pronunciation in English, both for adults & children. I speak other languages, so I pay close attention to pronunciation. My background includes specialized training in brain growth and development, from crib to cane, basically. How can that help your...