Qualified SAT Prep, English, and Study Skills Tutor

Are you looking for a qualified tutor who is very familiar with the SAT and the local counties' curriculums and SOL exams? A tutor who has experience working one-on-one with students with learning and emotional disabilities? A tutor who has vast knowledge on learning strategies, study skills, and organization skills?

I am a licensed English and Special Education teacher with eight years of teaching experience in both Fairfax and Loudoun County. I have a B.A. in English and a M.A. in Special Education.

I specialize in working with students with various learning and emotional disabilities. I have substantial experience working with students to overcome academic setbacks in order to achieve their academic goals.

I have specific content knowledge in teaching reading and writing strategies, as well as a wealth of learning strategies that include note-taking skills, study strategies, learning strategies, planning academic calendars, and organization skills. I can assist with homework help and/or provide instruction in a specific content area.

I am a positive and encouraging individual who works well with teenagers and gets academic results!

Michelle's Subjects

English:	English, grammar, literature, proofreading, reading, SAT reading, SAT writing, vocabulary, writing
Test Preparation:	college counseling, SAT reading, SAT writing
Special Needs:	ADD/ADHD, special needs
Elementary Education:	elementary math, grammar, reading, study skills, vocabulary
Corporate Training:	college counseling, grammar, proofreading
Homeschool:	English, reading, SAT reading, study skills, writing

English

I am a licensed English teacher with a wealth of knowledge on specific reading comprehension strategies and writing technique approaches. I work closely with parents and students to tailor a curriculum specific to your student's needs. I always begin by assessing students' current abilities and develop lessons based on their strengths and weaknesses. I give very specific feedback and report progress. I have a vast array of materials and curriculum to draw on to make sure your student is equipped... Read More

SAT Reading

I have been doing SAT prep with my tutoring students for the past year and my students have experienced a lot of success with my strategies! I have researched the most effective SAT resources currently available, so you don’t have to! I utilize a structured approach to tutoring for the SAT based on the strengths and weaknesses of your child. I assess student progress weekly in order to give you and your child feedback on how his/her skills are developing. I teach testing-taking strategies that... Read More

SAT Writing

Special Needs

I am a licensed special education teacher and work primarily with students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and emotional disabilities. I work closely with these students to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses and develop goals and learning strategies based on each student's individual needs.
In the tutoring setting, I can provide these students with specific learning strategies based on their learning disability, provide homework assistance, help with organization, plan academic calendar,... Read More

ADD/ADHD

I have substantial experience working with students with ADD/ADHD. I can provide assistance with organization, use of a daily agenda, short/long term goal planning, homework help, and study/test taking skills. Additionally, I teach these students strategies to use to maintain focus in the classroom setting.
I also have experience developing and implementing behavior management plans based on motivation and reward systems.

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Education

George Mason University (English) George Washington Universtiy (Master's)

Best Tutor in the World — Michelle is awesome, my daughter loves her! Michelle is a blessing! Don't take her from us, but, if you need a professional tutor-hire Michelle!!!

— AUGIE from Reston, VA

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Hourly Fee

Standard Hourly Fee: $50.00

With Prepaid Discount: $42.50 - $47.50

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$60/hr for SAT workshops.

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Your first hour with any tutor is always 100% refundable. You must be completely satisfied or we will gladly issue you an instant refund.

Travel Policy

Michelle will travel within 15 miles of Sterling, VA 20164.

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