Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Maryland

I have recently completed my Masters in Comparative Social Policy at Oxford, in the UK. Before starting my Masters I worked with people coming out of human trafficking situations. During undergrad, I studied International Studies and Human Rights at the University of Chicago (where I graduated with Honors and the highest awarded bestowed upon a graduating student). I am a native Washingtonian and attended National Cathedral School.

I believe that every student has the potential to excel. It is my goal to help students reach their goals in a timely manner. I am a certified teacher and I currently teach second-grade students. My background is in psychology so I am able to adapt to different students' needs.

...Since graduation, I have worked with the DC Teaching Fellows program as a lead teacher, supporting students with learning disabilities within the DC public school system. My approach to teaching and tutoring students is one that is done with inquiry, understanding and adaptation. I like to assess my students to see what they know, what they want to know and where they need assistance. Then create a plan to ensure that I can best fit...

...a student in Middle School. I enjoy witnessing achievements of students and the AHA! moment when they have grasped a concept. There is nothing like the feeling of achievement and accomplishment. Especially when there has been an extended period of confusion or the adjustment of a small piece of a puzzle that changes everything. I am a graduate of Vassar College. I have a Bachelors Degree and a Masters Degree. I enjoy movies, cooking, and...

Hello! I am Kris. I am very excited to teach and learn with you! Remember your success tomorrow starts today!

I currently teach 5th grade ELA in a DC Public School. I have experience teaching kindergarten, third, fourth, and fifth grades. I have a passion for teaching and learning with my students. I graduated from the University of Georgia (go dawgs!) and then completed my masters degree at Johns Hopkins University.

...Church. While teaching, I had to prepare my students for the SOL tests. I am very familiar with the Fairfax County curriculum and the SOL. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for SOL, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Math portion of the exams. I am a firm believer that education should be enjoyable; I love creating games to strengthen weaker areas or...

...student body that had an average of a 6th grade reading and writing level in our 9th grade class and led them to the highest overall growth recorded in the district and the second highest in the state of Colorado. According to nationally normed standardized testing, the average student in my reading/writing classroom that completes the work with me grows approximately two years in their abilities in one academic year. As a bilingual educator (I...

...candidate, and certified early childhood educator. At Yale, I studied History and Child Development. I went on to teach with Teach For America, and I am currently in my 3rd year of teaching. Tutoring has been an interest of mine for many years. I started tutoring when I was in middle school, and I haven't stopped. I thoroughly enjoy working with students of all ages to help supplement their learning. I am looking forward to...

...most passionate about all areas of Biology and Reading. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) working on ways to remember the vast number of terms that have to be memorized. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students....

I believe that teachers can shape a society and help it grow. Equal access to education is the most basic and fundamental right. It is the only profession that shapes all other professions.

...experience and a Master's degree in Education, with honors, from Trinity University. I have been living in the Washington, DC metropolitan area since 2001. I have worked with local and international students and families in an array of subject areas all over the city, from homes to public libraries to coffee shops. I aim to make learning and studying a low-stress experience and am trained in how to differentiate and accommodate work for students with...

...Constitution Law. My favorite subjects to tutor are writing and any philosophy related course. I love teaching these because I believe that excellent writing and critical thinking skills will help all individuals not just in their current class but all though their education and into their professional careers. My tutoring style is tailored to each of my students depending on their needs. I really like to focus on what it is that you need and...

...matters. I will never define what is successful for my students, I always adhere to how they define their own success. As far as I'm concerned, we're a team, and I'm happy to do what it takes to help them meet their goals. As a graduate of Sewickley Academy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio, I currently possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. I am currently attending Loyola University Maryland...

...of tutoring and Socratic philosophy has always been my go-to approach. I love tutoring using a minimalist method because it engages students and helps build their skills alongside confidence in their work. Tutoring in writing and literature has always been particularly rewarding because I get to experience students finding their unique writer's voice while helping them express their ideas with clarity and eloquence. I believe that everyone has their own way of learning and achieving...

...courses in World Music and Community Research. And, I taught English as a Second Language at Columbia College in Maryland. I earned a Bachelor's degree in Government and Law from Lafayette College in Pennsylvania, a Master's Degree in Asian Studies from the University of Hawaii, a Ph.D. in Music (Ethnomusicology) from the University of Maryland, College Park, and certification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. I have...

...passions. With seven years of collegiate study and three years of graduate-level training, I have acquired practical and useful standardized test-taking knowledge and study skills that I am eager to share with my future students! I also specialize in the areas of complex literary analysis and reading comprehension; vocabulary enrichment; creative writing; argumentative writing; construction of research papers; MLA and APA citation; literary theory; resume writing, and many other related fields. As an educator, I...

As an educator, my primary 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 environment where all students feel valued and supported.

...University. I intend to get my bachelor's degree in Political Science with a minor in Economics, before taking the Bar Exam and moving onto law school. I have been tutoring children for many years, initially working at Kumon before going on to create my own company where I tutor children of varying abilities in a plethora of subjects. I am incredibly passionate about education as a whole; especially the education of our youth, in order...

...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 my spare time I enjoy reading what enriches my life, going to the gym, running, dancing salsa and hanging out with my friends. I am new in the city so I am adapting to this new culture, that is why I always feel that I am...