Local Tutors & Learning Centers
We know how important it is to feel confident about who is working with your kids. Every individual tutor listed here has passed a basic background check and provided references before being added to the site.
Learning centers are included as community resources. They manage their own staff and safety procedures, so please connect with them directly to learn more about their policies.
That said, just like with any other resource, we always recommend doing your own homework too. Chat with tutors and learning centers, ask questions, and make sure it is the right fit for your family. Please stay involved and use your best judgment. Your child’s safety comes first, and it is ultimately your responsibility.
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Sheri Blossom
In-person & Virtual
Service Area:
In person: Frederick County
Online: Maryland
Grade Levels:
1st - 8th
Subjects:
Dyslexia Therapy
Bio:
Licensed Dyslexia Practitioner- CALP, LDP
K-5 dyslexia interventionalist. 16-year veteran, certified teacher teaching children to read and overcome reading difficulties.
I am an enthusiastic, optimist who will be cheering your child to the finish line!
My best qualification for teaching students with dyslexia is that I am dyslexic myself. I have great compassion for helping students overcome what has not been easy for me. We will embrace our neurodiversity together!
I enjoy teaching parents about dyslexia and how to help their child at home. The same structured literacy approach that I use for dyslexic kids, is also an excellent foundation for any reader. I teach individual students (or 2 students together) online. I would love to teach an in-person homeschool group (3-5 students) in the Frederick area for a discounted rate. I offer free dyslexia talks to groups and do low-cost reading education classes for parents. Reach out and let me know how I can best help you with your child's reading journey! Ms. Blossom 🌸 www.blossoming-readers.com
Irina Ryland
In-person & Virtual
Service Area:
In person: Frederick county (points south of Thurmont) and Montgomery county. Online: all areas and nationally.
Grade Levels:
Middle School through College
Subjects:
Academic writing (high school & college), Spanish through level 3, reading comprehension, study skills mentoring, history (American, European, World), math ( through Algebra I - hybrid delivery, through Calculus II - online only), economics, geography
Bio:
Mother of student homeschooled through high school.
Master's degree in International Business, with B.S. in Marketing and International Economics.
Fluent speaker of English, Spanish, and Romanian, good working knowledge of French.
Member of National Tutoring Association.
Instructor for area homeschool tutorials.
Area of particular interest is mentoring in executive functioning and study skills for all ages.
Mindsprout Tutoring and Homeschool Services
In-Person & Virtual
Service Area:
Montgomery and Carroll Counties (in person for some subjects), Frederick virtually
Grade Levels:
PreK-College
Subjects:
Foreign Language, Math, Science, and Reading/English
Bio:
We come to you to provide our one-on-one educational and academic services at your convenience which could be the comfort of your home or the local library. For those in outlying areas, we bring our expertise to you virtually. We realize that tutoring a child should not be a "one size fits all" program run by someone who has no classroom teaching experience. Rather it should be an individualized plan tailored to your child and put together by a professional who knows what it's like to actually deliver instruction to students. As such, our company prides itself on being an affordable alternative to scripted programs.
Justine Dix
In-person & Virtual
Service Area:
Frederick County
Grade Levels:
PreK-3rd
Subjects:
Math & Literacy (Reading/Writing)
Bio:
Hi! My name is Justine Dix. I am an accomplished educator, life coach, devoted wife and mother of 3 actively engaged in homeschooling my children. My experience spans from Infant to Elementary Education. I qualify with a degree in Early Childhood Education/Development and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction. I am a Maryland certified educator with experience serving for MCPS as a Teacher for 12 years. My philosophy centers on fostering curiosity and instilling a passion for learning to nurture personal development and academic achievement.
Kathleen Paternoster
In-person
Service Area:
Frederick County
Grade Levels:
K-12th
Subjects:
All Subjects
Bio:
Thirty three year veteran homeschool mom of 9 with 33 years teaching experience. Now offering private teaching and tutoring grades k-12 including ADHD, dyslexia, Down syndrome, visual processing disorder, cognitive and learning delays.
Huntington Learning Center Frederick
In-person & Virtual
Service Area:
Frederick County
Grade Levels:
K-12th and SAT / ACT
Subjects:
Math, Reading, Writing, Science
Bio:
Huntington Learning Center is unique because it offers highly individualized programs tailored to each student’s academic needs, ensuring targeted progress in specific skill areas. Its certified teachers use research-based methods and proven assessments to build strong foundations in reading, writing, math, and test preparation. Beyond academics, Huntington emphasizes confidence-building and long-term learning strategies, helping students succeed both in school and in life.