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Bowie, MD 20718
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Testimonials
  • "We like the tutoring services that Dante is receiving. His Chemistry is up a letter grade from his last grade report. He currently holds a B in Chemistry. Mr. Blocklin is doing a great job. We plan on continuing the services next year."
    - J. Buckner
  • "I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the incredible support you gave Alex during his college search and getting ready for the SAT. Each one of you were kind and sincerely interested in Alex's success. Words can not express how grateful my husband and I are to each one of you. Great news! Alex received his first acceptance letter to Drexel University. Now he eagerly awaits for the mail to arrive."
    - Suzanne Plogman,
    School Administrator,
    PG County Public School
  • "Your consulting services have been most valuable to TMS students, the teacher, and myself. Know that your input, assessments, and follow-up comments were most valuable and I welcome future support services provided by your company."
    - Frances Luckett
    Head of School
    The Mitchellville School
  • "Alycia has done an outstanding job in tutoring my son in Algebra 2. Not only has he improved his grade from a D to a B, he understands the concepts and has had a good time as well. I would recommend Alycia to any student who wants to master Algebra."
    - L. Fox
  • We want to thank you for all of your assistance with Timothy. We see a great improvement in his reading and his attitude towards reading. We look
    forward to continuing this momentum as Timothy continues his academic
    studies in 3rd grade.
  • Once again thank you and God bless."
    • -The Lawson Family
  • "Until the SAT class, I did not realize that I had forgotten so much
    geometry and how much I need to work on my English and Writing skills. Now I realize my weaknesses and the areas I need to work on before the exam."
    • -Jillian Griffith
  • "What I liked most about the SAT class is the one-on-one help I received."
    • -Courtney Ford
    "I like how you showed us all of the types of problems and how to do them."
    -Hope Wiseman
    About Us
    Mission Statement:
    Helping students to achieve educational excellence through instruction, enrichment, and understanding.
    Educational Excellence LLC was established by Alycia Marshall, Ph.D. in 2004.
    Our tutors can assist students at all levels from kindergarten through college.
    Educational Excellence provides tutoring services to children within Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia.
    About Our Tutors
    All Educational Excellence Tutors have several years of teaching/tutoring experience and hold one or more degrees in their content area. Many of our tutors also hold graduate degrees (including doctorates) or have completed several graduate-level courses in their specialty area.
    Dr. Alycia Marshall
    Dr. Alycia Marshall is a tenured Associate Professor of mathematics and Supervisor of adjunct mathematics faculty at a Maryland college. She received a Ph.D degree in Mathematics Education from the University of Maryland at College Park. She also holds a Master's of Arts in Teaching degree from Bowie State University and a Bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Dr. Marshall has been teaching mathematics at the college level for 11 years and has taught mathematics in both public and private high schools prior to beginning a teaching career in higher education. Dr. Alycia Marshall

    Dr. Marshall founded Educational Excellence in 2004, and has assessed and tutored students in mathematics from elementary through college. Throughout her tenure, Dr. Marshall has taught mathematics for a total of 14 years. Dr. Marshall is the Chief Executive Officer of the company and continues to tutor Educational Excellence students.

    Tom Hardej
    Tom Hardej graduated from Boston College with a degree in mathematics and a minor in general education. At Educational Excellence, he has tutored mathematics at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. He also tutors our students to prepare them for the SAT.    		 Tom Hardej
    Tricia Hill, M.A.
    Tricia Hill has been working as a teacher for the last 13 years. She graduated from Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ with her BA in Special Education. She attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha to receive her teacher of the hearing impaired degree and attended Bowie State University to earn her Master's degree in Reading Education. She has experience working with children of all ages. Presently, she is a reading recovery teacher with the Montgomery County School district.
    Dr. Kristy Blocklin
    is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at a local Community College. She has a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education and has been tutoring college, high school and middle school students since 1997. She also holds a B.S. and M.Ed. in Mathematics Education from SUNY Fredonia and the University of Maryland College Park respectively.
    Blair K. Robinson 
    Blair K. Robinson is in her fourth year as a Senior Tutor with Educational Excellence. She currently works with students grades 6 and up in English, Reading and Comprehension, Study Skills, and SAT Preparation. Her teaching experience includes several years of teaching Reading and English to middle school students in both Montgomery and Prince Georges counties. Blair has had tremendous success with many of our students.
    Daniel Blockin
    Daniel Blockin is currently in his 5th year tutoring with Educational Excellence. He specializes in tutoring Chemistry and Physics.
    Daniel has over 8 years combined teaching experience in Chemistry, Physics, and AP Chemistry. He has a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry as well as some graduate coursework in Biochemistry.
    Eva Nolen, M.A.
    Eva Nolen received her Masters in Education at the George Washington University and has gained valuable experience as a high school teacher, college instructor, college/career counselor, and independent academic consultant. She is driven by an incessant vigor to see people become aware of their strengths and interests, learn of the many opportunities available to them, and pursue the training they need to propel them to fulfilling careers.
    Eva has helped scores of clients with their collegiate application process, scholarship attainment, career guidance, and academic success. She thoroughly loves what she does and is passionate about the success of others. We are glad to offer such a wonderful set of services to our students through her programs.
    Kenneth Wright, M.A.
    Kenneth Wright is a passionate educator dedicated to providing high-quality, educational opportunities to traditionally underserved young people. Currently the Special Education Coordinator for a public charter school in Washington, DC, Mr. Wright is an experienced teacher and mentor. He has taught at the middle school and high school levels for over 7 years, specializing in math instruction for students with learning disabilities. Mr. Wright is also a mentor for high school students through the DC College Success Program. One of his proudest accomplishments is being a co-founder of Achievement Preparatory Academy, a college-prep public charter middle school located in SE Washington, DC. Mr. Wright is also pursuing his doctorate degree in special education with an emphasis on mathematics education. Mr. Wright holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from University of Maryland Baltimore County and a Masters degree in Special Education from The George Washington University.
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