Local Tutors
We know how important it is to feel confident about who’s working with your kids — so every individual tutor listed here has passed a basic background check and provided references before being added to the site.
That said, just like with any other resource, we always recommend doing your own homework too. Chat with tutors, ask questions, and make sure it’s the right fit for your family.Please stay involved and use your best judgment — your child’s safety comes first, and it’s ultimately your responsibility.
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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.
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.