Meet our CEO and Founder
Meet our CEO and Founder
Ms. Kashira Turner
Kashira Turner is a fully licensed teacher with over 9 years of experience teaching in the public school system. Having tutored for over 16 years, Kashira prides herself on being able to instruct students of all ages in all academic subjects, especially math and Spanish so that they can become more ambitious and responsible. She applies her expertise to create an engaging and supportive learning environment that reaches the students where they are at and helps them to achieve their academic goals. She possesses a Master of Arts Degree in Theology with an emphasis on youth, family, and culture so her teaching also expands to the church arena. She has directed Christian Education programming to include leading youth groups and Bible studies, teaching Children's church, and organizing community outreach initiatives. She is a native of Washington D.C. suburbs and has a heart for underserved populations and helping students meet or exceed their potential. Kashira enjoys hiking, traveling, shopping, cooking, writing and reciting her original Spoken Word Poetry, and spending time with her pets and family.
Kashira Turner is a fully licensed teacher with over 9 years of experience teaching in the public school system. Having tutored for over 16 years, Kashira prides herself on being able to instruct students of all ages in all academic subjects, especially math and Spanish so that they can become more ambitious and responsible. She applies her expertise to create an engaging and supportive learning environment that reaches the students where they are at and helps them to achieve their academic goals. She possesses a Master of Arts Degree in Theology with an emphasis on youth, family, and culture so her teaching also expands to the church arena. She has directed Christian Education programming to include leading youth groups and Bible studies, teaching Children's church, and organizing community outreach initiatives. She is a native of Washington D.C. suburbs and has a heart for underserved populations and helping students meet or exceed their potential. Kashira enjoys hiking, traveling, shopping, cooking, writing and reciting her original Spoken Word Poetry, and spending time with her pets and family.
About S.T.A.R. Tutoring
Our Mission
Our Mission
S.T.A.R. Tutoring believes that "Students Thrive on Ambition and Responsibility". It was birthed out of a desire to see all students succeed in school and in life regardless of their background or academic past. This will enable students to utilize their academic success as a tool to achieve their dreams and make a difference in the world.
S.T.A.R. Tutoring believes that "Students Thrive on Ambition and Responsibility". It was birthed out of a desire to see all students succeed in school and in life regardless of their background or academic past. This will enable students to utilize their academic success as a tool to achieve their dreams and make a difference in the world.
Our Tutoring Sessions
Our Tutoring Sessions
Clients typically schedule tutoring services on a weekly basis between 1-2.5 hours at a time depending on their need. During tutoring sessions, the objective is to simplify challenging concepts into manageable pieces by employing scaffolding and differentiation techniques suitable for diverse learning styles. In order to aid a student's grasp of subject-specific content, S.T.A.R. Tutoring teaches students essential skills such as test-taking strategies, organizational techniques, study skills, and self-reflection. This holistic approach aims to lay a foundation for long-term success that supports not just academic achievements but success in life.
Clients typically schedule tutoring services on a weekly basis between 1-2.5 hours at a time depending on their need. During tutoring sessions, the objective is to simplify challenging concepts into manageable pieces by employing scaffolding and differentiation techniques suitable for diverse learning styles. In order to aid a student's grasp of subject-specific content, S.T.A.R. Tutoring teaches students essential skills such as test-taking strategies, organizational techniques, study skills, and self-reflection. This holistic approach aims to lay a foundation for long-term success that supports not just academic achievements but success in life.