Award-Winning Chemistry Tutors in Portsmouth, VA

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...to tutoring, my expertise is in general chemistry and organic chemistry; I have developed strategies to simplify difficult topics such as chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, HNMR spectroscopy, or functional group chemistry. Over time I've become impassioned by the material and enjoy seeing my students succeed in their courses. Prior to beginning dental school this fall I have been working as a Scientist at a biotechnology company near Washington D.C. Therefore, whether it's to apply for medical...

...am here to help you succeed in whatever course or subject you are struggling in! I've been on my fair share of tutoring sites, excluding Varsity Tutors, that have made me feel dumb for asking questions or not knowing but that is something I will hopefully never make you feel! My sole objective is to help you learn, and maybe even have fun learning:) So ask away and we will figure out the answers together!

I am a retired CPA with 35 years experience managing tax departments for bank trust departments. My most fulfilling experiences involved teaching, coaching and mentoring staff, associates and clients. I hope to do more of this as a tutor.

...techniques. My tutoring style employs visual aids and engaging activities to help my students grasp concepts quicker and have long-term recall. One of my primary research interests is genetics, so it is one of my favorite topics to tutor. I'm passionate about being a tutor because I have been on the receiving end of these services and I know how difficult it can be to study effectively while also being time efficient. My main goal...

...got into tutoring when I started working as a Teaching Assistant my Junior year of college. I fell in love with helping students and I want to continue to do that. When I'm not tutoring students, I enjoy reading and writing. I've taken plenty of classes that deal with literary analysis and editing. I really do enjoy that sort of stuff. I also like hiking and walking my dog, Marvin! Let me know if I...

My goal is to prepare students for courses in various ways to make them as successful as possible. I hope to teach students proper habits and a routine that would make them successful in future classes.

Passionate educator in science and excited to help students learn biology, anatomy and physiology, and chemistry in new ways that help them be successful in and out of the classroom!

...academic goals. I'm a very visual learner and therefore both learn and tutor best by drawing out diagrams or seeing and working through practice questions. I believe the best tool for overcoming any challenge is the will to succeed. I help students keep up their will by customizing my tutoring plan to each individual client. When I'm not tutoring, I'm in class at Virginia Tech, home with my family, or riding my horse. I'm a...

...a BS in Human Services. I Spent three years in a Graduate Counseling program during which I maintained a 3.89 gpa. I am currently working on my Masters in Fine Arts and will graduate in May 2019. I currently have a 4.0 gpa. I have three short stories published. I currently work as an editor for a small editing company called Rothwell Affordable Editing Services. I am a fiction editor at the Marathon Literary Magazine...

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University of South Carolina. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Major: Risk Management/Insurance (Pre-medical) Minor: Psychology. Medical Scribe

...worked with hundreds of students in both large classes and small group environments. This helped me appreciate how student abilities range from individual to individual and the importance of building an honest and respectful relationship with clients. I am currently taking a gap year before hopefully attending medical school next fall, so my schedule is extremely flexible. I am happy to meet students at a public location or at their own residence.

...my own teaching, be it one-on-one tutoring, or running test review sessions in my residence hall. I try to model teaching as an open dialogue rather than a lecture, with many problems done by the student and the teacher as a team rather focusing simple examples or demonstrations. I think that practice is the key to mastery, and try to spend time practicing with the student as much as possible to achieve that.

...EMT. During my education, I tutored my peers in Algebra 1, Pre-Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, and Anatomy and Physiology. Currently, I tutor at Norfolk Public Schools in the Hampton Roads Area. I am most excited about watching my students grasp concepts and understand content that they previously did not know. I am a very big advocate of advancing the next generation since I have seen how powerful knowledge can be especially when given the chance to...

...Christian Academy in Williamsburg, VA and excel in math and science. I really enjoy helping others succeed. It is important to me that students understand underlying principles and processes so that they will be able to reach their potential. I believe that learning should be enjoyable and fun and hope that my students will quickly feel at ease with me while growing to be confident learners ready to tackle new challenges. In my spare time...

...course materials in the classroom, writing on assigned topics from the textbook to improve their learning and writing skills, taking quizzes, and solving problem sets in and out of the classroom. In my interactions with students, I endeavor to be respectful, especially when dealing with differing opinions arising from scientific reasoning. I encourage my students to think critically, not simply to accept my ideas and opinions. My drive to pursue higher education was due in...

...career, I have witnessed the transformative power of confidence in education. I work diligently to boost learners' self-belief, enabling them to approach subjects with a positive mindset and a willingness to engage deeply with the material. My holistic teaching philosophy addresses both the intellectual and emotional aspects of learning, ensuring that students not only understand the content but also feel empowered to excel. The joy of seeing students evolve from uncertain beginners to confident achievers...

I graduated from University of California Davis with a BS in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. I am currently attending medical school in Virginia. I enjoy tutoring and have been doing it in an official capacity for approximately 2 years. ... It is important not only to teach information to student, but to teach them the tools to problem solve and learn on their own.... In a first session it is important to discuss the subject and...