Award-Winning Tutors in Alexandria, VA for Students in Special Education Programs

...way that can be easily understood by everyone. My job is to give students the tools they need to gain confidence in their writing and achieve academic success. I am a creative and fun communications professional with extensive writing, editorial consulting, public relations and publishing experience in both Seattle and Washington, DC. Having been a professional journalist (ABCnews.com), I speak reporters' language and have a strong sense for how to shape and position essays, stories...

...Education at Goucher College and went on to earn my Masters of Arts in Human Development at the University of Maryland. Since graduation, I have taught in the public school setting for 7 years; four years at the elementary school level and three at the middle school level. I am a certified Special Education teacher in the state of Maryland, and over the last several years have primarily taught math classes for students with and...

...and Special Education teacher for a small charter school in DC. I have a Masters of Education in Literacy Leadership from American University. I've taught reading intervention at the elementary and middle school level. As a Special Education Teacher, I am able to pinpoint the reading needs of a student and propose the correct intervention. As the ELA Content Lead I ensure that the curriculum is prepared so that all children have access. I currently...

...I then went on and completed my Master's in Mental Health Counseling from The Johns Hopkins University School of Education. I am currently a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland. I work for a non-profit organization for a program that provides services to children in Montgomery County public schools, and work in a middle school in Rockville providing individual and group therapy to the students and their families. My current role as...

...people of all ages and abilities. While you may be seeking a tutor to help you to succeed on one test, or in one subject, working with a tutor is an opportunity to develop a greater understanding of yourself; I can help you to identify your unique needs and to harness your strengths so that you may be successful in the classroom and beyond. I have been employed as a tutor at a community college...

...University of Maryland, College Park. Upon graduating, I became a Special Educator at a private school where I realized my passion for working with elementary and middle school students with disabilities. I am eager to ensure that students are able to receive fair educational opportunities, despite any obstacles they may be facing. My favorite subjects to tutor include elementary/middle school academics (reading, math, science, writing) in addition to essay editing for college students. In my...

...and Political Science, I began a long and varied career in both the non-profit and business worlds. As a political candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates, an executive director at a regional non-profit, and an entrepreneur, I am able to bring to the student valuable life experiences along within an academic setting. My professional career has taught me the value of active listening and working with those from a wide variety of personal backgrounds...

...years working with the young children in my church. From choir rehearsals to vacation bible school classes, it sparked an interest in teaching. When I was a senior in high school, I took a teacher cadet course and I was able to be a teacher assistant in a second grade classroom. Through this experience, I later studied Elementary and Middle School Education at Longwood University. When I began my undergraduate career, I had the opportunity...

...Berkeley City College in Berkeley, California, and the University of Montana in Missoula. I have ADHD, and love working with people with learning disabilities. I currently tutor Chemistry, Biology, the Verbal section of the SAT, and Math up to Algebra 2. I especially enjoy tutoring the sciences, as I find them endlessly fascinating, and love sharing my enjoyment of them. I teach from the ground up, putting complex ideas into simple, understandable terms, and I...

...of Interns at University of MD. I have taught PreK to college level and all disabilities. Some of the disabilities I have worked are Learning Disabled, Autism, Visual Impairment, and ADHD. I work on reading and phonics skills, reading comprehension, different levels of math, and written language in a variety of different ways. I have an Master's in Special Education from Coppin State College and a Teacher/Administrator Certificate. One thing that should always be remembered...

During my undergraduate studies I managed an after school mentoring and tutoring program serving 200 at-risk Chicago Public School students in West Humboldt Park, Chicago. Upon graduation, I served as an elementary and middle school teacher through the Teach For America program in Washington, D.C. I completed my graduate degree in Elementary Education at George Mason University and am currently working in corporate philanthropy for a large Bethesda based corporation.

...of Maryland and I am studying to attain a degree in Psychology with a minor in Law and Society. I love teaching children everything that I know, especially if it enables them to spark an interest in that topic. I am the oldest of six children, so I had to do a lot of tutoring, while in the thick of the pandemic. In addition to helping my siblings, I also tutored a third-grader, from September...

I hold both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Education, complemented by extensive teaching experience across various grade levels, from preschool to high school. My passion lies in teaching English and Math, where I strive to inspire and engage my students. Additionally, I possess a degree in Special Education and have expertise in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to support diverse learning needs.

...University in Spanish Literature, Language, & Culture along with Communication Sciences and Disorders. I am currently pursuing a Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from St. John's University in Queens. I had the opportunity to study for a semester abroad in Madrid, Spain, which enhanced my knowledge of Spanish arts, culture, and language immersion. I have experience tutoring ESL and all levels of Spanish Language. I enjoy working with all ages and have experience tutoring...

...esteemed highly enough. One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feeling. -Carl Jung I have been an educator for nearly 20 years. I believe that there are countless ways to be able to assist students in understanding and grasping information. There is not one fit for all students. I graduated from High Point University with a BA in Elementary Education. I am working on...

...about helping students feel confident about their learning. I have taught students from 3rd-8th grade and have experience with advanced and struggling learners. Reading, writing, and communications (public speaking) are my specialties. I have helped students advance not one, but 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...

...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 exceptionalities. I...

...Biochemistry and Boston University School of Medicine with an MS in Biomedical Forensic Science. I love trying and learning new things whenever I can. I started teaching as s substitute teacher for elementary school students, including some special education classes. I learned a lot of tips and tricks from my mother who is a teacher, and I loved helping other students in my classes (it helped me learn too!). I mostly tutor younger students in...

...education with honors from Trinity University of Washington, D.C., I have been an educator throughout Maryland for 20 years. Having the opportunity to instruct students of all ages, grades content and learning disabilities has provided me with much knowledge 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...

...way, all of which have provided me with a wealth of experience in teaching Language Arts for students Prek-8. I am a certified Language Arts teacher and have a Master's Degree in Education from Towson University. I am the Resource Director in a Prek-8 school, where I help students with Reading, Writing and Math. I have completed the Orton-Gillingham Plus course and have experience working on a curriculum for students with dyslexia and other language-based...