John Toker

Learning Specialist Services

My services are for reading, writing, and math.

Includes SAT, ACT and high school entrance exams

I provide individualized instruction for students at their
homes.

Services are offered on a year round basis and are
available on weekends.

Workshops for Teachers

Client Issues and Population:

ADHD, Autism, Asperger, NVLD, Dyslexia, Motivation, Organization

People who are diagnosed with learning disabilities in grades K-12, and adults.
Students in private schools, Fairfax County Public Schools, FCPS, Arlington County
Schools, APS and Montgomery County Public Schools, MCPS.

“I like how you always get
John Toker as the tutor.
Other places, also, have
highly skilled learning
specialists, but they are
usually too busy to work
with the kids.” (a teacher)

“My daughter used to avoid
reading and had trouble with
math. After working with John,
she now likes to read and does
well in math. He understands how
she can learn best and makes it
fun.” (a parent)

“I never thought I'd like to
read and write about stuff.
It was annoying and now I
like it.” (a student)

Cynthia Brian interviews John Toker about his novel,
Conflicting Sanity, on iDEOcast an Internet talk radio
station.

Reporter, Patricia Leslie of the Chronicle Newspapers
features an interview with John about his novel,
Conflicting Sanity.

Click here to learn more about the interviews and more

Methods for Success

I combine my skills from, formerly, working as a licensed
psychotherapist with my experience as a learning
specialist. My teaching methods are customized to each
student's learning style.

Each person who has obstacles in his or her learning
process has unrecognized alternative ways of
comprehending school work. They are taught how to
identify and apply their academic strengths toward their
scholastic gaps.

A team effort among parents, students and myself is key to
success.