Michelle is the Owner and Director of Tutoring Club of McLean. She manages the day-to-day operations of the Center and takes a personal interest in each child she meets. As part of the national Tutoring Club organization, Michelle delivers the very best curriculum for students. On top of that, being a local owner allows her to individualize the lessons for each student, to be readily available to parents and students, and to contribute directly to each student’s success. Michelle monitors each student’s progress every step of the way and hires professional, caring, and accomplished instructors who share her passion. A Southern California native, Michelle received her degree from California State University, Long Beach. Michelle has always had a passion for helping people overcome their obstacles and achieve their best. Throughout the years, she has motivated students, friends, family members, and associates of all ages to do so and feels no greater reward than helping others realize their goals. She is a big believer in strengthening her community and in giving back and believes that we can all make a difference in the world in which we live. “I have always wanted to build a business that strengthened my community, ever since I wrote my first business plan when I was in the fourth grade,” Michelle said. That business plan has been preserved over the years and is now framed in the Tutoring Club’s offices. By bringing Tutoring Club to the DC metro area, she is able to share those passions and provide an environment where children succeed and where learning is fun!

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Katherine received both her BS and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees from James Madison University. During undergrad, she studied elementary education with a double minor in family studies. A Northern Virginia native, Katherine grew up in Vienna, VA and went to Madison High School. She taught elementary school in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) for five years before leaving the classroom to work in higher education as an admissions recruiter. In addition, Katherine coached Girls on the Run for over 7 seasons and helped found the Marathon Running Club chapter within her school. Katherine has familiarity with tutoring services and creating individualized plans for students from her own independent contracting services as well as from working for the Art of Problem Solving Academy in Vienna as a Language Arts Instructor. Katherine has a passion for both teaching and learning and is currently pursuing an online MBA degree. In her spare time, Katherine can be found playing co-ed soccer, running, attending concerts, and spending time outdoors. She is an avid sports fan and loves cheering on the Patriots, Red Sox, and local Washington Nationals!

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A Northern Virginia native, Angela graduated Manga Cum Lade at George Mason University with a BA in Environmental and Sustainability Studies with a minor in Economics. She achieved many high academic honors in pursuit of her degree and enjoys helping others achieve similar success through her experience and passion for education. Angela spent time as a Teacher at KinderCare, and she has developed the skills necessary to help children see their own potential and to aim for the stars when it comes to their own academic goals. She has a passion for making a substantial difference in the lives of others especially through improving their educational experience. She is especially excited to work with students at Tutoring Club of McLean and to help them develop the tools that they will use to thrive in school for years to come. When not at work, Angela can be found horseback riding or reading a good book whenever she can.

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Amber enjoys helping students meet their goals through thoughtful work and careful planning. She loves the idealism that students bring with them, and she helps students by celebrating successes and brainstorming through difficulties. Relentless optimism, high standards, and knowledge of options are key to her student-centered approach. Originally from Florida, Amber earned her BA in English from the University of Florida. After a year working with AmeriCorps in North Carolina, she went on to earn her MA in English from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti. She taught first-year writing at UMass Boston and then went on to complete her Ph.D. in English at George Washington University, where she focused on Victorian literature of the working classes. Between teaching writing and literature and advising, Amber has worked with college students for more than a decade. In her free time, Amber enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her family, including two young children (who help keep her running!).

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Kelly believes in creating a comfortable learning environment for each individual as a way to motivate students and create excitement in learning. Through developing this excitement, students begin to become confident in school, as well as all aspects of life. She is passionate about helping students achieve their academic goals and helping them to develop into life long learners. Originally from Westminster, Maryland, Kelly earned her BS in Psychology from Mount St. Mary’s University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. During her time at the Mount, she was fortunate to be a part of two separate service trips to Honduras, where she spent time building schools and homes, teaching children English, and playing many games of soccer. Having these experiences and seeing the change one can make in the lives of others led her to become a tutor in Philosophy and Psychology while in college. Currently, Kelly is pursuing her MPH in Global Health from George Washington University. One day, she hopes to work on designing and monitoring health programs for people, especially children, in developing countries. When not in class or working, Kelly enjoys experiencing new places, whether it’s locally or around the world. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing soccer, hiking, and catching up on her favorite TV shows.

Certified to teach History and Social Studies in the State of Virginia, Sam approaches education with a firm belief in establishing working relationships based on mutual respect and individualized instruction. His experiences during practicum placements and while student-teaching convinced him that any child can succeed given the proper assistance. Originally from Bolivia, he moved to the United States in 2001, settling in Arlington, Virginia. He graduated from Washington and Lee University in 2012, earning a degree in European History and completing a Teacher Education program to become a certified teacher for grades 6-12. With a GPA of 3.77, he graduated Magna Cum Laude and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. While in college, he was also involved with tutoring, editing papers, and cultural exchange clubs. During his free time, Sam primarily enjoys reading classics, popular books, and graphic novels. A novice in art, he enjoys sketching and doodling in general. Other hobbies include board and card games, geocaching, being outdoors, etc. He also follows international soccer (always looking forward to the World Cup!) and the NBA.

Jessyca is back from a temporary hiatus and is eager to feed the minds of the future of America, once more! Jessyca first came to us back in 2015, tutoring in Reading, Writing, and Math while she worked towards her Master’s in Forensic and Legal Psychology at Marymount University. Upon graduation, she joined the ranks of Government Contracting and currently works as an Intelligence Analyst and Team Lead for the Department of Justice. She also holds a BS in Psychology from THE Ohio State University. Between undergrad and grad school, Jessyca worked for Champions in before and after school care, was as an Administrative Assistant and Technical Writer for an outpatient drug treatment facility, and served as a Mental Health Specialist at a juvenile treatment facility. Hailing from Cleveland, OH, Jessyca grew up surrounded by educators; her older sister being a Principal, older brother being a Pastor, and her mother, a clinical psychologist and Minister. Jessyca also moonlights as Princess Tiana locally for Princess Parties of DC! So, even during her brief break with us, she couldn’t help but bring joy and smiles to the children in the DMV area. On the weekends, you can find her having brunch with friends, singing or acting in a local community theater performance, or cheering on Baker Mayfield and her Cleveland Browns at Dudley’s in Shirlington! Oh. And Go Bucks!

Alex is a sophomore in college who currently attends Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. An Arlington native and former student of Tutoring Club, he has returned to begin his own tutoring career here. At school he studies Arts and SciencesHe has two twin brothers who are seniors in high school and both have also benefited from Tutoring Club’s services! In his free time, Alex enjoys working out and watching both basketball and football.

Christina has always been a mentor among her peers and others around her. As the eldest child, she has provided support as well as guidance to her three younger siblings both in and out of school. Throughout her entire high school career, she was part of the Circle of Friends Club on campus, which worked with special educational students in her school to socially integrate them with the rest of their community, serving as an officer during her sophomore, junior, and senior years. Additionally, Christina was enrolled in an academic program that dual-enrolled her into community college while she was still a high school student. Upon graduating from high school with her advanced diploma, she also earned her Associate of Science degree. Christina began her college career at Virginia Commonwealth University before transferring to American University to finish her Bachelor’s. During her time as a student at VCU, Christina began her tutoring career at Tutoring Club of Glen Allen before transferring to McLean. She graduated this spring semester with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and plans to resume her studies this fall at American University as a graduate student to receive her Master’s in Psychology. As a psych major, she enjoys working with students to nurture and develop their minds. Her hobbies are reading, enjoying good music, outdoor activities, and traveling, whether that be across town or across the world.

Colbi joins us virtually from our Tutoring Club of St. Johns, Florida location but our students wish he was in the DMV to work with him in person! From our early readers to our AP Physics scientists, he has a way with his students and they all adore him. Colbi is a math fanatic and a senior at the Florida Institute of Technology working towards a bachelor’s in Computer Science with minors in Computational Physics and Mathematics. He earned an IB Diploma from Paxon School for Advanced Studies, where he was awarded membership into the National Honors Society, Mu Alpha Theta Honors Society, and National Chinese Honor Society. While pursuing his undergrad, Colbi also worked as a software contractor and an audiovisual and media systems technician, and participated in FTC Robotics and as a junior prosecuting attorney in a teen court program. When not tutoring, you can find Colbi reading, playing his Nintendo, or enjoying a good bowl of ice cream. :o)

Jean is currently a Reading Specialist in Arlington County with a specialization in various types of reading difficulties. She is currently at student at Virginia Commonwealth University pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Community Based Leadership Programs. She is also pursuing CERI certification in Structured Literacy Interventionist through the International Dyslexia Association. She has lived and traveled extensively in Japan, Korea, and Germany teaching a variety of subjects with a study abroad in China teaching a variety of subjects such as English, Gifted Education, History, and Humanities. A native of North Carolina, she began her career in Fayetteville, North Carolina and most recently taught World History and English in Germany. She has also attended George Washington University for Curriculum and Instruction, and Towson University’s Reading Specialist Program. She has as extensive experience in both rural, urban, and suburban school systems as well as International Baccalaureate Programs in Korea. In her free time she enjoys visiting historical sites, travel, and gaming.

For years, Joe has held a deep fascination for social studies. This inspired him to pursue a degree in anthropology, a pursuit that he followed at James Madison University for his undergraduate degree. A Northern Virginia native, Joe grew up in Vienna, VA and went to Madison High School where he participated in his school’s varsity crew team. He is currently pursuing his graduate degree at University of Maryland Baltimore County Graduate School. While in school, Joe worked a variety of fun summer jobs – as a sports videographer, as a mascot for Wolf Trap National Park of the Performing Arts, and as an associate at the Vienna Woods Swim and Tennis Club, to name a few. He found his joy for teaching others when he became a student teaching assistant while at JMU. In his spare time, Joe enjoys taking care of his dog, Onyx, and playing video games.

Marilyn recently moved to this area from Puerto Rico where she was a teacher of high school and middle school English in a private school for the majority of the past 28 years. She loved living in the Latino culture and her knowledge of Spanish helped her understand the challenge students faced while writing when their thinking was in two languages. She also worked for Central Texas College teaching the freshman composition course to Air Force National Guardsmen in San Juan. Prior to that, she taught English and Latin in Upstate New York at a suburban high school. She says that even though she has been teaching forever, she is still not ready to really retire! Teaching and working with kids has been her passion for all these years. Marilyn received her BA and MA in Latin from SUNY Albany, another MA in English from Russell Sage College, and did further graduate work at the University of Nottingham in England, an experience which she says changed her life. Another passion of hers is travel; Egypt and Morocco are still on her “bucket list”. She’s more than sampled the other continents and wants to get to North Africa. She loves classical music, opera, the ballet; loves to read and do crossword puzzles; follows professional football and tennis; and, now that she’s closer, has many more opportunities to spend time with her family.

Matt is a graduate of Boston College, with majors in human growth and development, psychology, and special education. He knows not only what students should be learning, but how they learn as they grow and develop. Matt has spent the majority of his professional life working as a special education teacher. His experiences have taught him how to keep learners excited about their educational goals, while managing challenging behaviors that would otherwise affect their educational outcomes. Matt strives to make sure that every student feels confident in their learning. This means supporting them in areas where they excel and building confidence in areas that are more difficult for them. Matt has a wide range of hobbies that he pursues in his free time, including vintage audio and furniture restoration and cooking. Currently, Matt is in school to become a registered nurse. He hopes to one day work in pediatrics.

Natalie has always loved working with kids, and helping them learn! She has been a mentor to her younger siblings and cousins, volunteered in her church community, and coached volleyball. Natalie has been a teacher for four years at the elementary level. She received her undergraduate degree from University of Missouri-Columbia. Currently, she is pursuing a masters degree focusing on elementary math and reading instruction. Natalie has a true passion for working with students and helping them achieve their goals at their own pace. In her free time, Natalie enjoys exercising, visiting with family, and finding great deals when shopping!

Earning his Bachelor’s degree in Genetics from Clemson University, Paul has always had a love for science and math. His academic experience in undergrad consisted of writing lab reports, conducting research experiments, and coming up with ridiculous acronyms to remember biological cycles. Paul believes in the importance of adapting to different learning styles and catering to these learning styles as a tutor to get the best out of his students. At Clemson and also in high school, Paul was an Orientation Leader for new students getting ready to begin their new academic journeys. Having worked with students and families, he knows first-hand the challenges, fears, and excitement of transitioning from middle school to high school and from high school to college. Currently, Paul is pursuing his Master’s degree in International Security at George Mason University in Arlington with the hopes of combining his science background with his passion for foreign affairs. Paul is a massive New York Mets fan, an avid international traveler, and enjoys playing in soccer leagues with his friends.

Swetha graduated from George C. Marshall High School, and is currently a college sophomore majoring in Computer Science. Swetha has been tutoring for the past two years and taught many subjects including Math, Reading, and Computer Science. To her, the best part of tutoring is helping students not just learn but truly master the content. She firmly believes that students should develop healthy study habits alongside academics in order to succeed in school. Throughout high school, Swetha participated in various honor societies and played viola. She was also part of Girls Who Code Club in her high school – an organization that motivates school girls to learn programming. During her free time, Swetha loves to read fantasy books, code, and explore new technologies.