Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Lynchburg, VA

...around, keeping me from following in the footsteps of my two brothers. I don't know why it took me so long to realize I was born to be a teacher, particularly after the stellar example in Dr. King of what a teacher can mean in a child's life. Other people predicted a teaching career for...

...a degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology. I took the ACT four times throughout high school and firmly believe that everyone can see massive improvements with just a little bit of time and effort! I love meeting new students and working to help them achieve their academic goals. I'm looking forward to working with you!

...mastering science and biology. I have a B.S. in Zoo and Wildlife Biology and am a Virginia Master Naturalist. I am most passionate about teaching environmental education, outdoor education, zoology, and botany. I believe that learning can and should be a fun experience, and I love to share what I have learned with others!

...my passion for tutoring when I was in high school, and I have made it my priority to help students whenever I can. My favorite subjects involve math and science, but I have also loved helping others with standardized test preparation, specifically the ACT. Outside of academia, I love the outdoors-- hiking, mountain biking, fishing...

...15 years and have had great success helping my students achieve top scores on reading, writing, and social studies standardized tests. I really enjoy tutoring and most recently have enjoyed helping students prepare for ACT writing tests as well as college application and scholarship essays. I hold a master's degree in English Education from the...

...prepare for their college entrance and standardized tests, while helping them achieve success through increased scores. Science is for the curious, and I love the curiosities of the world around us, and sharing those curiosities with my students. When not working with students you will find me outside learning about, and from the world around...

...another essential aspect in catering the differentiated ways to work together. I have a passion for playing soccer, ice skating, scuba diving, listening to music the kind that fits exactly when you need it to, adopting animals, and I am a huge college football fanatic. I love traveling to places that are the opposite of...

...14 years of teaching experience. I have over five years of experience dealing with teenagers who have mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and ADHD. I've taken Advanced Placement exams, the SAT, GRE and, I've taught ESL courses to students who speak English as a second language. I'm a firm believer that with a...

...I majored in elementary education at Liberty University and have extensive experience in 1st-5th grade classrooms, have coached a high school debate team, debated for 5 years, and served as the president of the LU chapter of council for exceptional children(a club primarily addressing special education gaps and finding ways to volunteer with a wide...

...and ethics. Outside of teaching, I actively engage with local environmental justice organizations, aiming to make a positive impact in my community. During my leisure time, I enjoy playing with my puppy and spending quality moments with friends. I offer tutoring services across a wide range of subjects, including elementary and middle school topics, 9th...

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...School in Charlottesville, Virginia, where I taught Spanish I and II. My teaching style focuses on individualized instruction that works for each studentI prefer to know my students' interests, learning styles, and goals so that I can tailor my instructional approach to match them. My favorite part of tutoring is the "Now I get it!"...

...and graduated summa cum laude from Villanova University (including a two-term stint at Cambridge University). Between Villanova and Northwestern I worked at an academic non-profit organization and evaluated hundreds of fellowship candidates' writing and academic work. I will work with each student to craft a personalized plan of study and improvement based on the student's...

...in 1-on-1 and small group settings. I am currently working toward a TEFL certification that would allow me to teach English as a foreign language abroad. With Varsity Tutors, I tutor a wide range of subjects including biology, algebra, and English, as well as ACT and GRE prep. I employ a student-centered teaching style, encouraging...

...and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic...

...ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT. I also teach a bi-weekly SAT Prep course in Glendale, and an advanced Competition Math class for two age groups (6-8 and 9-12). It's a lot of fun! I've always found math pretty neat and like to get students interested in it too! I love to travel and have been fortunate...

...the test" as it does learning the material, which gives students a sense of confidence and courage on test day. My expertise in "big test" prep translates to the regular school environment as well, whether it be building better study habits, better relationships to class material, or finding new ways to make material accessible--at any...

...great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas,...

...has shown sustained and dedicated service to tutoring local school children. When I am tutoring a student, I prefer a very hands-on approach. I love working out problems with my students after working through an example problem completely. By working problems out with my students, I am able to help them if and when they...

...of their abilities on the standardized test that they are preparing to take. I hope that I can play a part in helping my students to attend the higher education institution of their dreams, and I will work as hard as I need to in order to achieve this. I look forward to meeting and...