Stephanie Adrien
Meet Stephanie Adrien – Elementary Math & General Education Tutor
Stephanie Adrien is a University of Virginia graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies and a minor in African-American Studies. Based in Springfield, VA, Stephanie has years of hands-on experience mentoring, teaching, and guiding children through her extensive roles as a Summer Camp Counselor and Student Leader. She specializes in tutoring Mathematics and all general academic subjects for elementary students, combining her strong analytical background with a deeply empathetic, resilience-building approach.
Areas Of Expertise:
Elementary Mathematics: Highly confident in math instruction for elementary and middle school levels. This is heavily supported by her advanced quantitative university coursework, which includes Calculus III and Health & Social Sciences Statistics.
General Elementary Education: Comfortable and experienced in tutoring any general academic subject for elementary-aged students.
Grade Levels: Specializes in early childhood and elementary education, specifically Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades.
Technology & Design: Proficient in Python, Java, and Graphic Design (Canva, Photoshop), offering a modern, tech-integrated perspective to learning.
Language Support: Native English speaker with basic proficiency in French.
Mentorship & Social Skills: Expert in fostering confidence, resilience, and collaborative behavior in young learners.
Teaching Philosophy
"I believe in leading with relatability. I often share stories of my own academic struggles to show students they aren't alone and that overcoming challenges is how we build resilience. My strategy is to identify exactly which 'building blocks' a student understands and which they find difficult. By mastering these smaller steps first, students gain the confidence needed to reach larger goals. I prioritize the student's emotional well-being, encouraging breaks to regulate frustration and always celebrating 'wins' when we reach a new understanding”.
What Makes Stephanie Special:
Elite Academic Background: Stephanie’s strong quantitative foundation includes successfully completing Calculus III and Health & Social Sciences Statistics at the University of Virginia.
Dedicated Youth Mentor: Brings extensive experience working with children ages 3 to 13. As a Summer Camp Counselor and Student Leader, she supervised activities, guided educational programs, and built trusting relationships to help children develop confidence and social skills.
Focus on Emotional Regulation: She prioritizes her students' emotional well-being, utilizing break times to regulate frustration and explicitly teaching resilience through relatable personal stories. She also has experience adapting discipline strategies and maintaining proactive communication with parents regarding behavioral concerns.
Advanced Quantitative & Technical Skills: In addition to her humanities degree, Stephanie has completed advanced university coursework in Data Science with Python, Calculus III, and holds a working knowledge of Python and Java programming languages.
Award-Winning Creativity: She is an accomplished artist, having won the Gold Key Award for Mixed Media and placed third in the Congressional Art Competition. This creative background allows her to bring a unique, engaging, and visually appealing perspective to her elementary tutoring sessions.
Education & Achievements:
Bachelor of Arts in Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies, University of Virginia (Dean's List: Fall 2021, Spring 2022).
Minor in African-American Studies.
Gold Key Award for Mixed Media, Scholastic Art & Writing Awards (2019).
Visual Arts Award & Jane Lywood Cup (2021).
Third Place, 2020 Congressional Art Competition.