Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Gaithersburg, MD

...area after two years living in Medellin, Colombia where I taught English at La Universidad Catolica de Oriente. I believe that providing positive reinforcement and encouragement are essential to students' growth and success, but I also have high expectations for my students and want them to reach their full potential. In addition to helping students...

...for children and adults through my own company, CStarsky Lifelong Learning LLC, since 2014. I started teaching writing courses focused on documenting personal history because we all have stories to tell and can learn from each other. I wanted to give people an opportunity to share their stories with friends, family, and future generations. Adults...

...In my experience helping students with different types of difficulties to learn, especially to read and write (especially in the early years). I am passionate about education and learning opportunities for all, I consider it absolutely necessary for a better quality of life, and I try to transmit this value to all my students. In...

...goal is to inspire and empower students to reach their full potential. I believe that education is the key to unlocking opportunities and creating a better future for individuals and society as a whole. With a background in teaching and a passion for lifelong learning, I am committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning...

...Common Core and PARCC preparation as well as differentiation of instruction for students. I also am very familiar with teaching Elementary Math, Reading, Phonics, Reading Comprehension, and test preparation. I love to challenge a student's learning style while also catering to their personal needs. Teaching is my passion and full time career and I love...

...and feel that they are welcomed and wanted. Lesson plans and methods should be tailored to the students that they are, not the students that they should be. Through my work with students, I hope to give everyone a strong support system and positive role model. Since graduating from UMD, I have been serving with...

...Classics and Comparative Literature. Since graduation, I have been volunteering in local elections and at the Library of Congress, as well as working as a tutor to pursue my passion for teaching and education. I am most passionate about tutoring English Literature, World History and Philosophy, with a personal emphasis on reinforcing good study habits...

...their various struggles. The success of "Strong Voices" and the amazing students I met through the program make it one of my proudest achievements to date. Since graduating from Washington College I have continued to apply my writing skills by working for two start-up companies where I helped draft their emails and solicitation letters. I...

Dedicated to making sure that all students have the tools necessary to be successful. Experience teaching and tutoring English, Social Studies, Middle School Math, Government, and Economics.

...support, my mother is the heart. She often recites this quote: "the size of one's success is measured by the strength of their desire and how they handle disappointment along the way." I found this to be true when, three years ago, I unexpectedly became very ill. It felt like I lost all of the...

...reading and writing. I am Orton-Gillingham trained (including Wilson Reading System) and skilled in providing systematic and explicit phonic instruction. I specialize in working with students at the elementary level in the areas of reading (phonics, comprehension, spelling), math, writing, and social skills. My strengths include making connections with students, giving positive and immediate feedback,...

...ESOL teacher. My favorite subject to teach is writing, but I try to make learning fun, no matter what subject it is. I have a lot of knowledge regarding preparation for state and local standardized testing, including WIDA Access for ELLs 2.0, Map-R, DRA, and PARCC. I love teaching and love to help my students...

...degree in Early Childhood Education as well as a Masters in Instructional Technology and a Bachelor's in Communications. I tutor elementary level students in Reading, Writing, and English but I am most passionate about Music which I have taught in one-on-one and group classes for many years. I encourage critical thinking, draw out ideas, and...

...Spanish, US History, US Government, Art History, and Microeconomics exams. In addition to these subjects, I love all things writing and can help you craft, draft, revise, and rewrite any style of paper or writing project. In my free time, I enjoy yoga, cooking, and trivia, and even won a game on Jeopardy! this past...

...students from ages 3 to 18, and also provided training to the new teachers. One of my favorite courses was the intensive writing course, where students learned about the writing process, from brainstorming and drafting, through revision, and then finally creating a final copy. The class did an excellent job and created both a class...

...Law Center, furthering my education and deepening my understanding of the law. Since completing my degree at Purdue, I have dedicated myself to helping students achieve their academic goals. My journey has taken me from tutoring children in various subjects to working with adults looking to further their English. While I tutor a broad range...

...Maryland and many other states. My goal is to become a full-time English teacher in either a middle school or high school located in the District of Columbia. I enjoy working one on one with students because I believe it offers a unique opportunity to inspire each student to succeed and rise to his or...

...from the harsher elements of life. A person who is a shade tree looks for ways to serve others by providing shelter, i.e. a ride to work or just a few meals because funds are tight. Even in adverse circumstances, I have always been a shade tree and my desire to become a teacher goes...

...their previous knowledge or with other subjects. As a former French teacher, language and literature are my particular strengths. I love helping students tackle and master vocabulary, reading, literature, and writing (in English or French). However, I also enjoy math; a geek to the core, I sometimes work Algebra equations or calculate the angles in...

...tutor, a library volunteer, and a camp director/counselor. Currently I am a Elementary and Middle School Reading Specialist for a Charter School. I have an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master's Degree in Literacy Curriculum and Instruction. I have a strong dedication to student success, and I am especially dedicated to working...