38 Cabin John Reading Tutors

My name is Alayna and I am a 2012 graduate of the University of Notre Dame. I received a valuable well-rounded education at the University of Notre Dame, while also specializing in English and psychology. I have six years of experience tutoring individuals of all ages - from ages six to twenty-three. I have tutored in the following subjects: elementary math, elementary reading and grammar, phonics, middle school literature, high school English, Advanced Placement English Literature and Langua... ... More

Hello! I became a certified tutor through the McLean School’s Tutor Training Institute (Lower School). The McLean School is a private college preparatory school that serves traditional learners and those with mild to moderate learning differences. Through this year-long program, I developed new skills and expertise through seminars and hands-on experience grounded in current research and best practices in educational intervention. We used games and other creative multi-sensory learning appro... ... More

Greetings from Amy A. In addition to my expertise as a writing teacher, I am an award-winning author, journalist and corporate communications consultant. My bylines include The Wall Street Journal, NPR's magazine, and Village Voice Media. My consulting clients include the World Bank, World Vision International, and George Washington University. I have taught magazine writing at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, as well as teen classes at Writopia Lab and adult c... ... More

I have studied the physiology of ADHD, and keep up with the very latest research regarding the condition (see the research of Dr. Russell Barkley--the most esteemed researcher in the field for his findings). My graduate studies in counseling psychology and my work with college students that have ADHD both have contributed to my expertise in the area. I work with people that are seeking advice or 'coaching' individually since ADHD is not a "one size fits all" problem. While there are general behaviors, cognitive functioning, learning styles, issues with concentration and "executive function ... More

As a former college and university instructor, I emphasize reading comprehension, vocabulary, and detailed writing. Writing is an art as well as a method. Students will not do well on standardized tests unless they have a solid background in the use of the language. I have worked with students of all ages and backgrounds as a high school teacher, a community college and university instructor, and an adult education teacher. I also substitute at a few high schools in the Montgomery County a... ... More