Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

Ready? Set? Learn! I am a former elementary school teacher and high school coach. I have three kids of my own (currently in elementary school) and my love of teaching still stands. I'll work with your student to make learning engaging AND help it to build the foundations of future exploration!

...achievements include two Scholastic national gold medals for critical essays, the Scholastic American Voices Award, and publication in Scholastic's anthology, "Best Teen Writing of 2017." In short, you and your term papers are in good hands should you choose to work with me. I have been tutoring students for six years; while I have taught everything from SAT test prep to Mandarin, I am especially passionate about helping others develop their communication skills. I am...

...I have tutored numerous subjects since I was in high school including drums, Spanish, statistics and writing skills. I enjoy tutoring Spanish because I am not a native speaker, so I know what it's like to start from scratch when learning a language. Learning Spanish requires you to practice and embrace the mistakes, so I want to create a comfortable and stress-free environment for my students to thrive in. I'm passionate about making Spanish an...

I have always had a passion for working with young people. I love seeing the process of learning take place over time. Each student learns in their own way and I love discovering that with each child I work with. I have spent the last 6 years working as an Elementary school general education teacher and I am excited to work with your child and help them grow.

...subject areas, especially English-Language Arts and Social studies; I also have several years' experience tutoring adults looking to improve their English as a volunteer ESL tutor and training colleagues and friends on basic and advanced usage of office software; I also have 2 years' experience teaching piano lessons to elementary school students. Most recently, I have completed certification in web development and big data analysis, because I am a strong believer in continuing to learn,...

...and I am an experienced and energetic teacher with Varsity Tutors. For children, I believe that learning must be fun. I make sure students are fully engaged by making class interesting and exciting. I have had success with students who are struggling, students who are advanced, student who are on the spectrum, and more. I have a B.A. from George Mason University, as well as a TEFL certification. I'm happy to tutor students of any...

I have been an educator for ten years. I have worked in schools, I have been a substitute, and I have been a tutor. I am looking forward to working with students and helping them learn.

...I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Reading, Spanish and English. In my experience, the most effective tutoring occurs when the student can connect one of their interests and the subject matter, in order to make the subject less intimidating and more fun. I believe that education is the most important part of personal development, as well as the most effective tool of global change, and that it can truly...

...I was in college. I have also been offering online tutoring for a couple of years now. Online tutoring is probably my favorite way to tutor because it allows me to be more available to you, and I can utilize online tools to make your session with me even better. If you are somebody who prefers in-person lessons, I am still very happy to do that as well. Do you learn a specific way? No...

...I loved the city so much that I decided to stay and attend law school at George Washington University Law School. I have always loved learning. I received my undergraduate degree in History and my minor in Political Science. I have experience tutoring fellow students while in undergrad and helping them in math, history, writing, and literature (reading comprehension). I really enjoy working with someone on a project and helping them get to that light...

...essay is like putting them together. Algebra and Geometry are subjects that naturally lend themselves to puzzling. Each equation has a solution. I enjoyed learning these subjects, and I love sharing that with new people. When I am a student, the subject matter is the puzzle. When I am a teacher, my student becomes the riddle. There is a barrier between the student and the material, and it is my role to identify this and...

...to learn and to succeed in life. Currently, I serve as a tutor for undergraduate and graduate students studying various areas of Computer Science and Management Information Systems, Math, English and Cyber Security. As important, I am well versed in the APA and MLA citation styles and have tutored many undergraduate and graduate students on properly citing papers and essays as well as on writing in a scholarly manner required for graduate school. For the...

...experience, predominantly as a Reading and Writing tutor. My students have included elementary school students just barely gaining an appreciation for reading, first year college students seeking assistance in essay writing, and adult learners wishing to advance their reading skills after years of struggling. I understand that everyone learns and builds confidence differently and, therefore, I tailor my lessons to suit individual needs. I have gained my students' trust through patience, steady guidance, and successful...

...teaching is to foster learning. Learning takes place in many different circumstances and contexts. Although everyone is capable of learning, a student's desire to learn is a vital pre-condition to effectively mastering new concepts and skills. Humans have multiple learning styles: some learn best in lecture atmospheres, some are motivated by discussion, and others absorb best when they read and reflect on what they have read. The classroom setting can encourage or inhibit learning depending...

...same passion so they can reach their true potential and not let academics stand in the way of a bright future. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but my strengths include standardized tests and writing, which can make a huge impact upon a student's educational goals. I am very personable and I want students to feel comfortable enough with me to ask me anything. My hobbies include reading, soccer, and pretty much anything outdoors.

...dissertations. I tailor in-person or online tutoring sessions to each student, and work through problems of forming an argument, creating outlines, structuring work and finishing with a great conclusion. While grammar and sentence structure are key to presenting work in an optimal manner, the development of ideas and critical thinking are at the core of a good paper. Outside of academic work of reading, researching and writing, I love to travel abroad, play with my...

I am an educator with 20 years of experience who is passionate about helping all students succeed! Need help with writing? I'm your gal-I have helped my friends and family with essays including masters theses over the years. Is your child struggling to learn to read and write? My specialty is language development particularly in the early years. Let's connect today!

...college semester I spent seven weeks full time in a third grade classroom teaching and my final seven weeks in a special education classroom in order to receive my certifications. I am now certified to teach Elementary Grades K-6 as well as Special Education Grades K-6. Along with teaching in New York State, I spent four months in Aix-En-Provence, France and worked with children. I have worked with all ages, all types of students with...

...am passionate about helping all students reach their full potential! I love teaching all aspects of reading comprehension, from beginning phonological awareness and letter sounds, to more advanced comprehension strategies. I enjoy teaching number sense and problem-solving strategies, helping students truly understand how math works. I also have experience teaching executive functioning skills, social skills, and study skills. Most of all, I am passionate about helping students grow as learners. Students can achieve great success...

...dedication. But it was not always so. Truth be told, I struggled greatly through high school. This path taught me, on a personal level, that not every student learns the same way. Therefore, my approach to teaching and tutoring is centered around uncovering the unique challenges each student faces, and then helping them build a set of tools that will empower them to learn in any environment, whether that's high school, college, or the workplace.