As an educator, an individual is required to fill various different roles in order to provide students with the most effective education possible. After reflecting upon my own formative educational experiences and the teachers that left a profound impact on my thought processes and belief in myself, I realized that educating extends beyond creating an engaging lesson plan, but also includes helping students learn more about themselves in order to shape them into leaders, life-long scholars and students, as well as servicemen and women who are passionate about giving back to their respective communities. Each student has his or her own unique learning style that is determined by his or her own personal experience and backgrounds. Because of this, it is important for an educator to not only provide rudimentary knowledge enclosed in textbooks, but to also fuel them with the inspiration they need to go out and learn more about the issues facing their communities in order to use their experiential learnings to help lift others out of their experiences. For much of my early life, I grew up feeling that I had many learning disabilities and that I could not learn and think like the other kids and was dumber because of it. However, from experience, I have realized that just because you think differently, that it doesn't mean that you think "worse" than everyone else. Learning this invaluable lesson through my own experiences makes me jump at the prospect to work with other students who have gone through similar challenges to help them unleash the power they have in discovering the strength nestled within knowledge.While I am an aspiring physician, I believe that there are many parallels between the two fields of medicine and education that would enable me to provide a unique and meaningful perspective to the classroom. Medicine demands effective education through teaching patients and their families about specific treatments, the manifestation of certain diseases, and the mechanisms of infection within specific physiological pathways. I truly began to appreciate this after interacting with my own pediatrician, who had built her own clinic from the ground-up using her knowledge, the power of education, and the strength of connection. Concerned parents entered the visiting room with coughing and crying parents and emerged with their worries assuaged and feeling more empowered knowing how to take care of their child. This considered, it is vital for every physician to become properly trained to handle these responsibilities: to be effective communicators and leaders, to dissect complex concepts into manageable chunks, and to serve as beacons of support to those seeking his or her support. This is why I want to become an educator before I embark on my medical school journey because I know that, without valuing this integral yet often disregarded facet of medicine, I will not be able to provide the best care possible to my patients. Diagnosis demands more than medicine - it requires care, attention and compassion. These skills, although may be taught in tandem with classroom lectures, can be more fully appreciated through connection and service. This is why I hope to become a Varsity Tutor in the near future: to help build connections with students through service and education as well as foster a passion for learning and academic leadership both in and out of the classroom.

I believe that every child learns in their own unique way.I obtained my masters degree from the University of Central Florida and currently in the process of receiving my doctoral degree from Capella University this December. Currently, I am a reading interventionist at a performing arts academy and working on my 12th year as an teacher. I work closely with variety of students with different learning styles. I love what I do, I really enjoy seeing student learning watching those "ah ha" moments.

I am a senior at Virginia Commonwealth University working towards a B.S. in Information Systems and a Minor in Network Administration. Aside from university, I work for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management Finance division as an Accountant. Work certainly isn't everything though! I am an avid Basketball fan, and an experienced musician. I've been a member of quite a few bands and choirs, and play 5 instruments, including voice. I love writing and literature and am very excited to be working as a tutor in my home city of RVA.

As an educator, I have always worked to teach my students principles and skills that can apply in many situations, both in the classroom and in their everyday lives. I live and work based on principles as well, and they are relatively simple. First and foremost: all students can learn. Some will struggle in some areas, but struggling does not indicate inability. I have personally worked with students who have been described as unable to function in a classroom, or incapable of meeting high expectations, and I have watched those students grow immensely when given the opportunity. The impact of a caring, positive environment of people who believe in a student cannot be overstated.One of my seventh graders, who had not grown at all as a reader after a year in a classroom setting, attended a small group summer program that I facilitated. Her teachers had become concerned that she may simply be stuck at her 3rd grade reading level. However, in a focused, small group setting, with appropriate support, she made 5 months of progress in two weeks. I could give numerous examples, but they all come back to the same point: all students can learn.My second principle relates to the first: high expectations and proper support are a pathway to success. High expectations are an educator's way of saying, "I believe in you" to their students. Throughout my career, when I have challenged my students, they have risen to meet it and walked away from the experience glowing with pride. I have directed middle school students performing Shakespeare and watched them go above and beyond to create a beautiful production. I have confronted a reading group with a book two years above their reading levels and seen them respond by growing rapidly as readers. When we expect greatness from our students, and support them on their path, we can see success that goes far beyond our initial impressions of their capabilities.

Hello! My name is Kandace Horn! Welcome to Varsity Tutors. I am pleased to meet you. I am a graduate from the University of Houston with a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology and I am currently working on my Masters in Physiology. I would love to work with you in areas such as any of the natural sciences, elementary through high school math and reading. Please checkout my availability below so we can get started to achieving your maximum potential as a student and as an expert in a particular area! I can't wait to meet you!I aim for each individual to thoroughly understand the material in order to complete future assignments and perform well on exams. I hope to build a solid foundation of any subject in which an individual needs assistance. I will first start with an assessment to examine what the student knows and then build on the strengths that they already have.I love pouring into individuals and watching them embark on a successful academic career. I was a Residence Advisor in my undergraduate career thus I am accustomed to working with students of various backgrounds. I love working with individuals to help them achieve academic success while in my free time I love to read and swim! I look forward to meeting you,Kandace Horn

My approach to teaching is focused on getting to know students, so that I can find ways to engage them in lessons. I tutor elementary school subjects and Spanish. I have a Masters Degree from NYU, where I created my own digital curriculum for students. Outside of academia I enjoy Yoga, cooking, and gardening.

Hello, I am Ashley Brown. I am here to learn & teach. I am passionate about learning & helping others achieve their goals. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology and working on my teaching certification currently. Soon to be attending school once again to obtain my maters in Counseling and one day be a School Counselor.I have studied ASL in High School as well as College and still use it day to day at my job. Currently I am working with elementary students who have varying learning disabilities and their own IEP's.

I have over 2 years of experience teaching. Most of my experience was teaching abroad in Mexico and South Korea. I love working with people from different backgrounds and cultures. I currently work as a Learning & Development Specialist, so I am always looking for new ways to help people learn. My greatest strengths when it comes to tutoring are that I have a unique perspective; I love to think outside the box and find new ways to help students of different backgrounds and learning styles learn! I am also very passionate about learning and helping others learn. I often focus on enrichment in my tutor sessions, by boosting the confidence of my students and motivating them to do well.

I am a graduate of Rutgers University with a BA in Economics. I obtained a certification as a Mathematics teacher through Rowen University. I have taught Jr. High and High School Math at a private school and I have tutored both elementary and college math. I am working as a substitute teacher at elementary through high school levels. I tutor Algebra and college/business math. My favorite math subject is algebra. My teaching philosophy is Socratic, namely to build on what the student already knows and apply student knowledge to new subject matter. I believe that repetition leads to subject mastery, so I like to work many problems to ensure the student can comfortably handle the subject matter and easily pass tests.I am interested in health and physical fitness. I enjoy good music, good food, and spending time with family and friends. I like to read and maintain knowledge of current events. I enjoy working with students, helping them develop a good understanding of mathematics.

After 14 years of teaching in public and private schools all over the world, I decided to take time off to volunteer, travel and teach yoga. What I have found during that time, is I feel much more validated and useful to students one on one. I have taught a variety of subjects including IBTOK, Theater Arts, Print Media Design, Journalism, IB Language and Literature in addition to high school and college level English/Language Arts classes

As an educator, an individual is required to fill various different roles in order to provide students with the most effective education possible. After reflecting upon my own formative educational experiences and the teachers that left a profound impact on my thought processes and belief in myself, I realized that educating extends beyond creating an engaging lesson plan, but also includes helping students learn more about themselves in order to shape them into leaders, life-long scholars and students, as well as servicemen and women who are passionate about giving back to their respective communities. Each student has his or her own unique learning style that is determined by his or her own personal experience and backgrounds. Because of this, it is important for an educator to not only provide rudimentary knowledge enclosed in textbooks, but to also fuel them with the inspiration they need to go out and learn more about the issues facing their communities in order to use their experiential learnings to help lift others out of their experiences. For much of my early life, I grew up feeling that I had many learning disabilities and that I could not learn and think like the other kids and was dumber because of it. However, from experience, I have realized that just because you think differently, that it doesn't mean that you think "worse" than everyone else. Learning this invaluable lesson through my own experiences makes me jump at the prospect to work with other students who have gone through similar challenges to help them unleash the power they have in discovering the strength nestled within knowledge.While I am an aspiring physician, I believe that there are many parallels between the two fields of medicine and education that would enable me to provide a unique and meaningful perspective to the classroom. Medicine demands effective education through teaching patients and their families about specific treatments, the manifestation of certain diseases, and the mechanisms of infection within specific physiological pathways. I truly began to appreciate this after interacting with my own pediatrician, who had built her own clinic from the ground-up using her knowledge, the power of education, and the strength of connection. Concerned parents entered the visiting room with coughing and crying parents and emerged with their worries assuaged and feeling more empowered knowing how to take care of their child. This considered, it is vital for every physician to become properly trained to handle these responsibilities: to be effective communicators and leaders, to dissect complex concepts into manageable chunks, and to serve as beacons of support to those seeking his or her support. This is why I want to become an educator before I embark on my medical school journey because I know that, without valuing this integral yet often disregarded facet of medicine, I will not be able to provide the best care possible to my patients. Diagnosis demands more than medicine - it requires care, attention and compassion. These skills, although may be taught in tandem with classroom lectures, can be more fully appreciated through connection and service. This is why I hope to become a Varsity Tutor in the near future: to help build connections with students through service and education as well as foster a passion for learning and academic leadership both in and out of the classroom.

I believe that every child learns in their own unique way.I obtained my masters degree from the University of Central Florida and currently in the process of receiving my doctoral degree from Capella University this December. Currently, I am a reading interventionist at a performing arts academy and working on my 12th year as an teacher. I work closely with variety of students with different learning styles. I love what I do, I really enjoy seeing student learning watching those "ah ha" moments.

I am a senior at Virginia Commonwealth University working towards a B.S. in Information Systems and a Minor in Network Administration. Aside from university, I work for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management Finance division as an Accountant. Work certainly isn't everything though! I am an avid Basketball fan, and an experienced musician. I've been a member of quite a few bands and choirs, and play 5 instruments, including voice. I love writing and literature and am very excited to be working as a tutor in my home city of RVA.

As an educator, I have always worked to teach my students principles and skills that can apply in many situations, both in the classroom and in their everyday lives. I live and work based on principles as well, and they are relatively simple. First and foremost: all students can learn. Some will struggle in some areas, but struggling does not indicate inability. I have personally worked with students who have been described as unable to function in a classroom, or incapable of meeting high expectations, and I have watched those students grow immensely when given the opportunity. The impact of a caring, positive environment of people who believe in a student cannot be overstated.One of my seventh graders, who had not grown at all as a reader after a year in a classroom setting, attended a small group summer program that I facilitated. Her teachers had become concerned that she may simply be stuck at her 3rd grade reading level. However, in a focused, small group setting, with appropriate support, she made 5 months of progress in two weeks. I could give numerous examples, but they all come back to the same point: all students can learn.My second principle relates to the first: high expectations and proper support are a pathway to success. High expectations are an educator's way of saying, "I believe in you" to their students. Throughout my career, when I have challenged my students, they have risen to meet it and walked away from the experience glowing with pride. I have directed middle school students performing Shakespeare and watched them go above and beyond to create a beautiful production. I have confronted a reading group with a book two years above their reading levels and seen them respond by growing rapidly as readers. When we expect greatness from our students, and support them on their path, we can see success that goes far beyond our initial impressions of their capabilities.

Hello! My name is Kandace Horn! Welcome to Varsity Tutors. I am pleased to meet you. I am a graduate from the University of Houston with a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology and I am currently working on my Masters in Physiology. I would love to work with you in areas such as any of the natural sciences, elementary through high school math and reading. Please checkout my availability below so we can get started to achieving your maximum potential as a student and as an expert in a particular area! I can't wait to meet you!I aim for each individual to thoroughly understand the material in order to complete future assignments and perform well on exams. I hope to build a solid foundation of any subject in which an individual needs assistance. I will first start with an assessment to examine what the student knows and then build on the strengths that they already have.I love pouring into individuals and watching them embark on a successful academic career. I was a Residence Advisor in my undergraduate career thus I am accustomed to working with students of various backgrounds. I love working with individuals to help them achieve academic success while in my free time I love to read and swim! I look forward to meeting you,Kandace Horn

My approach to teaching is focused on getting to know students, so that I can find ways to engage them in lessons. I tutor elementary school subjects and Spanish. I have a Masters Degree from NYU, where I created my own digital curriculum for students. Outside of academia I enjoy Yoga, cooking, and gardening.

Hello, I am Ashley Brown. I am here to learn & teach. I am passionate about learning & helping others achieve their goals. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology and working on my teaching certification currently. Soon to be attending school once again to obtain my maters in Counseling and one day be a School Counselor.I have studied ASL in High School as well as College and still use it day to day at my job. Currently I am working with elementary students who have varying learning disabilities and their own IEP's.

I have over 2 years of experience teaching. Most of my experience was teaching abroad in Mexico and South Korea. I love working with people from different backgrounds and cultures. I currently work as a Learning & Development Specialist, so I am always looking for new ways to help people learn. My greatest strengths when it comes to tutoring are that I have a unique perspective; I love to think outside the box and find new ways to help students of different backgrounds and learning styles learn! I am also very passionate about learning and helping others learn. I often focus on enrichment in my tutor sessions, by boosting the confidence of my students and motivating them to do well.

I am a graduate of Rutgers University with a BA in Economics. I obtained a certification as a Mathematics teacher through Rowen University. I have taught Jr. High and High School Math at a private school and I have tutored both elementary and college math. I am working as a substitute teacher at elementary through high school levels. I tutor Algebra and college/business math. My favorite math subject is algebra. My teaching philosophy is Socratic, namely to build on what the student already knows and apply student knowledge to new subject matter. I believe that repetition leads to subject mastery, so I like to work many problems to ensure the student can comfortably handle the subject matter and easily pass tests.I am interested in health and physical fitness. I enjoy good music, good food, and spending time with family and friends. I like to read and maintain knowledge of current events. I enjoy working with students, helping them develop a good understanding of mathematics.

After 14 years of teaching in public and private schools all over the world, I decided to take time off to volunteer, travel and teach yoga. What I have found during that time, is I feel much more validated and useful to students one on one. I have taught a variety of subjects including IBTOK, Theater Arts, Print Media Design, Journalism, IB Language and Literature in addition to high school and college level English/Language Arts classes