Leon Young

Meet Leon Young – Expert Math, Geometry & Executive Functioning Tutor

Leon Young is a dedicated educator holding a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology (Cum Laude) from George Mason University. With four years of experience serving as a Special Education assistant teacher for Arlington County Public Schools , Leon brings incredible energy and a highly individualized approach to his tutoring. Drawing from his strong background in psychology , he specializes in helping students reach their full academic potential by creating supportive, one-on-one learning environments.

Areas Of Expertise:

Mathematics & Geometry: Math is his strong suit, and he offers expert instruction in foundational mathematics as well as specialized support in Geometry.
Executive Functioning: Highly skilled in helping students develop essential organizational and executive functioning skills, specifically encouraging students who struggle to ask for personal assistance, which leads to better classroom performance.
Special Education: Brings four years of professional experience as a Special Education assistant teacher , equipped with the patience and expertise to work one-on-one with diverse learners in smaller educational settings.
Reading & Writing: A well-rounded educator fully capable of supporting students in foundational reading and writing skills.

Teaching Philosophy:

"As an educator, I bring the energy and create a special learning environment that captures the students attention and allows them to learn in a way that best suits them. While not being the strongest student as a child, I was able to find a way that helped me learn and now I hope to pass that knowledge on to the next student. From personal experience and learned tricks of the trade, I stride to extend a helping hand to every student I get to meet."

What Makes Leon Special:

Public School & Special Ed Experience: Served as a Special Education assistant teacher for Arlington County Public Schools for 4 years, mastering both classroom management and highly focused one-on-one instruction.
Psychology Background: Utilizes his passion for Psychology to truly understand his students, an approach that has helped him thrive as an educator and directly leads to student success across multiple subjects.
Empathetic Mentorship: Having navigated his own learning challenges as a child, Leon relates deeply to his students, passing on the unique "tricks of the trade" that helped him succeed.
Confidence Builder: Focuses heavily on student self-advocacy, finding that empowering students to ask for help when they are struggling allows them to perform better no matter the subject.