Naomi Elias
Meet Naomi Elias – Math, Reading & College Admissions Mentor
Naomi Elias is a dedicated tutor and mentor with a B.S. in Finance from Virginia Commonwealth University. Based in Springfield, VA, she has a strong background in guiding students from kindergarten through 9th grade, as well as mentoring high schoolers through the college admissions process. Naomi specializes in breaking down complex topics into relatable concepts to help students build academic confidence.
Areas of Expertise
Mathematics: Foundational math through advanced concepts, drawing on a strong quantitative background in Finance.
Literacy & Language Arts: Specialized support in Reading and Writing for elementary and middle school levels.
Test Prep: Expert coaching for students preparing for the SATs.
College Readiness: Specialized mentoring for the college application process, including school selection and essay drafting.
Science Education: Experience leading hands-on scientific activities and educational programs for children.
Teaching Philosophy
"I believe in meeting students where they are by using analogies to make incomprehensible subjects feel familiar. My goal is to gamify studies to create an experience students feel naturally inclined to pursue. I utilize 'practice rounds' to guide students until they feel comfortable taking the lead, which is the ultimate goal of my instruction."
What Makes Naomi Special
Immigrant Student Advocate: Serves as a volunteer mentor for the Ethiopian and Eritrean Alliance for Education, providing one-on-one support to help freshly immigrated students navigate the U.S. academic system and cultural challenges.
Engaging Group Instructor: Worked as an instructor for Mad Science, coordinating and leading entertaining and developmental programs for groups of over 20 campers aged 6-11.
Strong Analytical Background: Gained professional experience as a Spring Intern at the Office of the Attorney General of the District of Columbia, where she conducted document review, organized case files, and assisted with research on public interest topics.
Administrative Excellence: Brings strong organizational and communication skills from her time as an Administrative Assistant at Goodheart Home Healthcare.
Education & Achievements
Bachelor of Science, Finance, Virginia Commonwealth University (School of Business).
Cumulative GPA: 3.88, demonstrating a high level of academic rigor and subject mastery.
Dean's List, recognized for academic excellence during all semesters of her undergraduate career.
Study Abroad Scholar, completed an international academic program at the American College of Greece.