EMPOWERING STUDENTS
Krista Irish
Academic Tutor • Test Prep Expert • IEC
BIO
Krista Irish has over fifteen years of academic tutoring and educational consulting experience. After graduating from the Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science Magnet Program at Montgomery Blair HS in Silver Spring, Krista was a Banneker/Key Scholar at the University of Maryland at College Park. Before founding Krista Irish Consulting, LLC in 2019, Krista served as the Senior Program Director at MLS Educational Consultants for 12 years, worked as an SAT/ACT/GRE instructor at the Princeton Review for 3 years, and served as the Head Diving Coach at The George Washington University for 4 years.
In addition, Krista earned Parent to Parent Teacher certification from CHADD in 2013 and a College Counseling Certificate from the University of California at San Diego in 2015.
Finally, Krista is the President of Washington Independent Services for Educational Resources (WISER), a unique interdisciplinary organization for professionals who work in fields that serve students and individuals with learning and accessibility needs in the DC metropolitan area.
SERVICES
Academic Tutoring. Test Prep. College Planning.
I love helping teenagers who feel anxious, frustrated, or overwhelmed gain the skills and confidence they need to achieve their academic, test prep, or college admission goals. I work with students online via video conferencing platforms, such as Zoom or Google Meet, to strengthen self-efficacy, minimize anxiety, and maximize performance.
ACADEMIC TUTORING
Strengthen Self-efficacy
I help students reach their academic potential. Areas of expertise include higher math, reading comprehension, study skills, organization, time management, and avoidance coping strategies. Krista has extensive experience helping overwhelmed students gain the skills and confidence they need to achieve their goals.
STANDARDIZED TEST PREP
A Comprehensive Approach
Services include instruction for the GRE, ACT, SAT, PSAT, SSAT, ISEE, and HSPT that minimizes anxiety, inspires confidence, and maximizes performance. An individualized program is designed based on the student’s testing history, learning preferences, academic and extracurricular schedule, and ultimate score goals. Krista can help students with documented learning disabilities apply for accomodations.
COLLEGE PLANNING
Aspire and Achieve
The college application process should not be overwhelming. Services include assistance with the college search process, essay topic selection, essay editing, organization and time management, and scholarship research. An initial complimentary parent phone call or online meeting is recommended to explore student needs, discuss parental expectations, develop realistic goals, and determine fit. All sessions are charged at an hourly rate.
CONTACT KRISTA
Serving students in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and beyond.
301.233.8197