Certified Tutors From University of Mary Washington

...improvement professional, and recently earned a Master's in Education from George Washington University. Professionally, my focus is on instructional design, and I'm passionate about translating knowledge into true learning. When tutoring, my goal is for students to not only complete their assigned work, but to attain an understanding of the subject matter that translates into...

...a Texas-Mexico border town and learned the Spanish language along with English. When people ask me what my first language is, I always say "I have two first languages, Spanish and English!", and that couldn't be truer. Not only has being completely fluent in Spanish opened up opportunities for me, it has also exposed me...

...motivational psychology, as well as my experiences and training as an AVID GDL, I specialize in an adaptable, mentoring instruction style, especially effective for students facing unusual circumstances or special needs. While I tutor everything from academic prep through scholarship applications, I find the most satisfaction during the college essay process, as the student and...

...enjoy them. I have taught/tutored Latin 5-12 and AP, Sociology, Social Studies/World History, Math, Algebra 1, English and Reading in both public and private schools as well as online. I enjoy my students and everything I teach, but guess I probably like Classics the best. I know how easy it is for a student to...

...years I tutored a young man in English for grades 7 and 8. I have home schooled my own children for 8 years. I have been awarded Reading Teacher of the Year for my school and have received the literacy award as well. I have experience in both public and private schools. I enjoy working...

...for their Online Academy for 3 years tutoring students online in a variety of subjects (English, History, Latin, Science, etc.) I have also worked for Educational Connections in Virginia and for TutorFind. I specialize in Educational Coaching: helping students learn how to learn. From note taking to study skills to test taking, I can help...

...way and often combine my coaching methods and philosophies with my teaching methods and systems. My goal with each of my students is to teach them well enough that I eventually put myself out of a job! I train my students to be active learners who understand how to research information, to reason through known...

...for three years now, and I hope to use my experience to help new students with Varsity Tutors. I have always been a voracious reader, but I am also interested in science, math, and especially history. I'm very comfortable with all elementary subjects, from phonics to algebraic reasoning. My English degree came with a fair...

...most intellectually gifted students may require a second opinion or emotional support, and those with intellectual disabilities may exceed all expectations given a teacher that is patient and compassionate. I specialize in reading, writing, science, and test preparation, but I hope to help my students to feel brilliant and appreciated in all that they do.

I am a professionally licensed secondary teacher with some college level teaching experience and 18 years of high school instruction. I have extensive experience in teaching advance level courses as well as general level courses. In addition, I am well able to provide differentiation in my instruction to provide a greater deal of student understanding.

...a professional animal scientist with a concentration in equine and animal nutrition. My academic background is in nutrition, biology, enocrinology and animal science. I have taught students at the undergraduate level, and am skilled at breaking down concepts for students to understand. I like to think about how I'd want something explained to me, and...

...is to introduce students to college level writing, empower students, and enable the student to view composition as a useful tool in modern society. I truly believe each human being is capable of learning and has a primitive desire to communicate with the world around them. I understand there are expectations for that level of...

...rules. Whether we call it “mandatory schooling” or “job training” or “life lessons,” make no mistake: people made and make the rules. Most teachers likely would prefer to work with students who enjoy learning for learning’s sake, but it’s more realistic to hope for students who recognize that learning is happening regardless of their attention...

...Social Studies Teacher in Henrico County, Virginia. I currently teach Word History I and US Government. Teaching history, for me, is about making the past relevant to the present so that people are able to see how their world has been shaped by the past and to better understand the world around us.

I've tutored in London for over seven years, and I love the process of helping a student progress and gradually get better at a subject. It's what motivates me to keep teaching.

...essential to a well-balanced life, wherever that life may lead. Contact me today to schedule diverse subjects such as Modern Standard Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Violin! I am in graduate school pursuing my Masters in Arabic Language and Linguistics, so I have an especially strong interest in Arabic and...

I believe that all students are capable of learning , and that they should be pushed to reach their potential.

...on my doctorate in education. While at Mason, I have taught within the Mason LIFE program (a premier program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities). I have also spent the last 15 years working with educators and parents in Ukraine to develop their education system to better meet the needs of those with disabilities....

...know that teachers provide skills and knowledge used by young people throughout life. Therefore, as a teacher, my greatest aim is to be a role model. I want to cultivate open minds, the knowledge and ability to look at the world critically, and students belief in their own capacity to make positive contributions to society.

Hi! I'm an MBA graduate student at Southern New Hampshire University Online, with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Mary Washington. I've been a tutor for more than seven years, and I love being able to work with students and help them find unique ways to learn and excel in their academics.