Isabel Parry
Meet Isabel Parry, M.Ed. – Expert Elementary ELA, Social Studies, Math & Science Tutor
Isabel Parry is a highly qualified, licensed public school teacher based in Clarendon, VA. She holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction and a B.S. in Human Development from Virginia Tech, where she consistently earned a spot on the Dean’s List and received the Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program award. With two years of freelance tutoring experience alongside her full-time elementary classroom career, Isabel specializes in building strong foundations in literacy, math, and humanities for young learners.
Areas Of Expertise:
English Language Arts (ELA) & Literacy: Confident and highly experienced in elementary ELA, reading, and writing instruction. Her background includes helping early learners master beginning sounds and sight words, organizing vocabulary activities, and serving as a 5th-grade Reading SOL tutor.
Social Studies & Civics: Specialized instruction in elementary social studies, supported by an official "Teaching with Primary Sources" certification from the Library of Congress and a VDOE Civics module completion.
Elementary Mathematics: Experienced in delivering complete elementary math instruction, creating customized math lessons, and tracking growth with pre- and post-assessments.
Elementary Science & STEM: Qualified to tutor elementary science, utilizing interactive STEM practices across cross-curricular activities.
Early Childhood & Montessori Education: Deeply familiar with early childhood milestone development, having spent over two years conducting child-centered, Montessori-style instruction for young learners.
Grade Levels: Highly comfortable and experienced teaching children across all early childhood and elementary school grade levels.
Teaching Philosophy
"I believe that truly knowing your student is the ultimate key to being a successful tutor. I always strive to meet students exactly where they are at in their unique learning journey. By taking the time to understand a student's specific struggles, I can design customized, student-centered lessons that utilize their innate personal strengths to meet their academic needs. My goal is to create a welcoming, inclusive environment where challenging material feels accessible and engaging”.
What Makes Isabel Special:
Active Classroom Teacher: Currently serves as a 4th Grade ELA and Social Studies teacher at Ross Elementary School in Washington, DC, and previously spent two years as a full-time 2nd-grade teacher in Loudoun County, VA.
Montessori Certified Background: She spent over two years as a Montessori Teacher at The Learning Village School, giving her a deep foundation in developing developmentally appropriate, hands-on activities for early childhood learning.
Inclusive & Differentiated Approach: Highly skilled in student-centered instruction. She frequently attends IEP and 504 meetings to advocate for individual accommodations, modifications, and academic differentiations to make sure every single learner can succeed.
Specialized Literacy Training: Holds a formal Dyslexia Awareness certification from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), making her an excellent resource for parents seeking specialized reading support for struggling or non-traditional readers.
Dedicated Community Volunteer: Deeply invested in youth mentorship, having spent years volunteering as a Reading Buddy at local Boys & Girls Clubs alongside her professional tutoring work.
Award-Winning Educator: She is a recipient of the Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program and consistently earned a spot on the Virginia Tech Dean's List.
Education & Certifications:
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, Virginia Tech.
B.S. in Human Development, Virginia Tech.
Certifications & Licensure Modules: Teaching with Primary Sources (Library of Congress), Dyslexia Awareness (VDOE), Civics Module, Child Abuse and Neglect Module, Restraint Module (VDOE), and CPR/AED/First Aid (AHA)