Award-Winning AP World History Tutors serving Suffolk, VA

...we (as students) are able to practice a given skill ourselves, to construct knowledge and understanding in our own thoughts and words. If there's no YOU DO in the classic I DO-WE DO-YOU DO sequence, then it's not learning, it's preaching. I try to meet students where they are, to assess your prior knowledge, skills, and experience and collaborate with you to come up with a plan for what knowledge and skills you want to...

I believe that everyone can learn, and that learning should be enjoyable and exciting.

...or her fullest and earned attainments If one falls short of his or her ultimate star reach, he or she have still stretched themselves responsibly to greater achievement than what he or she would have by seeking a lesser star. I testify to this from personal naysayers and "dream snatchers" who saw only a fast food server career in my future stars. They were wrong now and with perseverance and discipline, one's reach and achievements...

I am a former public school teacher who holds passion for learning and service. I believe my natural disposition for motivating others combined with my extensive experience in education will make me a valuable tutor for your student.

...and religion. Since graduation I became a registered behavior technician and provided ABA therapy to children with autism spectrum disorder. After several years of this work I went back to school to become a licensed special education teacher. I obtained this certification through the University of Virginia at Wise. I am most passionate about reading and life skill instruction. In my college courses and professional development I have learned several skills to help struggling readers...

...the way they are, and by lifting the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my 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...

...reach their educational goals. Whatever the task, no matter how long it takes, I will make sure you get the most out of your sessions and will tailor my personal approach to whatever you need. I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college students for five years. As an Ivy League graduate, I know what it takes to succeed in a highly competitive academic environment and can help you succeed as well!

...well as academically. I graduated in June 2012 as the third in my class of over 600 students and continued my education at Texas A&M University as a psychology major with minors in neuroscience and Spanish. I graduated from Texas A&M with a Summa Cum Laude distinction in May 2015 and went straight into my graduate coursework. Given my own testing experiences and the value I place on higher education, I love to help others...

As a recent Harvard grad living in New Orleans, I am excited to help others excel as they take every opportunity they can to learn. I tutored and TA'ed classes throughout college, while also studying computer science. That experience taught me that all subjects are tricky, and even the best students sometimes struggle. A good teacher and a helpful explanation can go a long way in rekindling the love of a difficult subject.

...it differently at NYU, was extremely intrigued by it, and decided to pursue a minor in it. This is the same kind of change I would like to bring about in my students through effective communication and personalized learning styles. There is no universal way to study, and understanding how a student learns new a concept is imperative to obtaining success in any field. I have taught young children, high school students, and college students...