Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Washington DC

...is Ria Purcell. I am a recent Bachelor's of English graduate of 2023 from Oregon State University. I am really looking forward to working with struggling children in terms of their studies. My particular teaching strategies include working with the student one-on-one and motivating them that they can do it! I never had any academic help growing up so I want to be that person for people that I never had. My particular strengths are...

...semester at the Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Kebel College, Oxford University. I have been tutoring students for over a decade, from trombone lessons in high school, to my college writing center, to my current professional position in a local museum where I train and supervise approximately 20 volunteers and interns per year. I enjoy spending time with my cat in my spare time, as well as listening to audiobooks while cooking and...

...and skills I am now able to bring to my tutoring sessions. A passion of mine is to assist children with their reading, writing and math skills. In addition, I enjoy tutoring students with their math skills from elementary to Algebra 1. Also being a Special Educator, I am experienced with educational assessments, differentiating work in order to personalize it for each student and their preferred style of learning, and utilizing a variety of teaching...

...with Elementary/Middle School-aged children online in China looking to improve their English (as I am also a certified TESOL instructor), and online phonics tutoring with elementary-aged students in Prince George's County. I tutor English, Math, Writing, and English as a Second Language Students. It is my passion to see the individuality in each student and give them a learning experience that uniquely suits their needs. In my spare time, I enjoy watercolor painting, yoga, dancing,...

...build strong foundational skills in these critical subjects. I specialize in tutoring students in kindergarten readiness and elementary education with a strong focus on reading, writing, and math. I work with young learners, adult students, and small groups to build confidence, improve skills, and develop a love of learning. What I offer includes: Reading & Writing Instruction: phonics, decoding, comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, creative and academic writing. Math Tutoring: number sense, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and...

...My name is Aeliana, and I'm 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...

...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 university and tutored undergrad students, then was a teaching assistant to the Writing Center's tutoring course. I also taught SAT and ACT prep courses for a...

...with a focus in Operations Management from Colorado Technical University. 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...

...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 my previous teaching experience comes from a program I volunteered with throughout college, where I taught civic education to 5th graders across the Greater Boston area...

...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 their children need: think of it as a body with different parts that work together to support your child. It has a brain, a heart, blood,...

...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 her academic potential. Sometimes students can get lost in a classroom setting so being able to be a tutor in order to offer students that one on one experience is very exciting...

...While I have worked with students in Math, History, and Music, I particularly enjoy working on writing because it feels so satisfying to compose and read a well-written essay. I was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD as a child, and have worked hard building skills and habits to help me succeed in difficult academic and professional settings. I believe that patience and listening are crucial to being a good tutor, and that it is always important to...

Hello everyone! I am Ali, and I have a love for English and math. I have been tutoring and teaching since I was young and have followed all the necessary steps to achieve the success I have today.

...have tutored since I was in High School. I have always loved children and being able to make a difference in the lives of others. I am very big on reading/language arts and writing. I do lot of visual and audio type of learning strategies, and I use a lot of practice with fun activities incorporated into the lesson. I can't wait to be able to tutor you! Looking forward to learning and seeing your...

...understand. I am a double Virginia Tech graduate with a BS in Geosciences and a MaED in Secondary Science Education. I love all forms of science and have been working as a science teacher and tutor for the past 13 years. I am comfortable tutoring all types of middle and high school science as well as math up to Trigonometry. "A mistake should be your teacher, not your attacker. A mistake is a lesson, not...

I am currently a 5th grade teacher in Northern Virginia. I have been an educator for over 7 years and experience in multiple grade levels and curriculums, including special needs and Common Core. I strive to make content relatable and understandable for my students and work tirelessly until they are confident and capable.

...two reading levels within one academic year. I love helping students develop superb reading and writing skills, as I believe these skills are the foundation for every area of your academic and professional careers. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Journalism degree from Howard University in Washington, DC in 2012. I am originally from Minnesota and absolutely love cold weather. Coffee is my favorite. I enjoy spending my free time with my adorable baby...

...children and adults of all ages. While I tutor several subjects, my personal favorites are mathematics and Spanish due to my love for numbers and languages. I believe that learning never stops. As a fellow student, I understand the frustration that comes along with a rigorous course load. I aim to alleviate that frustration and help students develop a passion for learning through my patience, enthusiasm, and leading by a positive example.

I am a certified educator with over 12 years of verified student achievement results. I am patient, consistent, flexible and have access to multiple teaching strategies that serve as a strong skill set to help students learn and grow. Knowledge provides students with the keys to unlock great opportunities in life. Its my promise to open up the world of opportunities; by giving scholars the knowledge to unlock doors.

...While at Vanderbilt, I was a Teaching Assistant in both the Department of Biology where I taught Introduction to Biology, and the Department of Political Science where I worked with students studying Middle East Politics. In these roles, I directly engaged with students to enhance their comprehension of each subject, refine their written communication abilities, and bolster their note-taking and test-taking skills. I was also captain of Vanderbilt's Debate Team for two years and am...