Certified Tutors From University of Virginia-Main Campus

...the university as part of my program. During my time at UVA, I had the opportunity to teach and tutor several undergraduates. I truly developed a passion for helping my students learn and exceed. I ultimately feel the learning process is enabled when a student is comfortable and able to express him or herself. This...

...the next generation of college graduates and working professionals. The ability to express oneself clearly through writing is an invaluable skill both within academia and the professional workforce. I believe it is my job to provide students with the necessary preparation and skills they will need to succeed in a college environment and beyond. When...

...teaching assistants in lab classes. Through these experiences I became proficient in many different teaching styles, allowing me to cater to a variety of different types of students. My approach to tutoring is to provide high quality education using an interactive teaching plan. My goal is to create an active learning experience where I first guide...

...effective and students see results more quickly. Finally, I strive to take complex problems and make them simple for students, with clear explanations and helpful tips and tricks. In 2013, I graduated with honors from the University of Virginia with a double major in French and foreign affairs. While at UVA, I spent six months...

...think that the connections between a tutor / teacher and students and the comfort level of a student are vital to developing confidence and success. My personal interests include sports (as a fan, player, and coach), photography (I taught an enrichment course in b/w photography for several years), marine biology (have taught enrichment courses and...

...in each student with whom I interact. Teaching and public speaking have been great passions of mine since I was a child, and I am currently transitioning into this profession in a full-time career capacity. My instructional style is open, compassionate, and ethical. Outside of the language arts, my interests and specialties are wide. I...

...history... And I really enjoy sharing these subjects with others. I am currently a middle and high school math teacher who excels in working patiently with students and in one-on-one tutoring arrangements. I worked as an economics tutor throughout college as well as a middle school math and science tutor. I also co-designed and led...

...VCU School of Medicine. I will be attending VCU SOM as a medical student in Fall 2015. Currently I work for VCU and VCUHS when I am not tutoring. I have been tutoring in different capacities since 2005 and continue to do so because I really enjoy helping others understand how exciting learning can be.

...K-12. I attended an IB high school (Robinson Secondary School) and took as many IB courses as possible in addition to some AP classes. I will work with students to help them see the connections and break down large concepts into small pieces and help them build up. I have taught sales tactics and techniques...

...with a global perspective. I then started working on Wall Street and have been doing that for the past 10 years. I understand the pressures and stresses of academia, which is why I like to bring a sense of humor to each session. I am currently tutoring English Literature, Essay and Creative Writing, SAT Verbal...

...I really enjoyed being able to help my peers and to show them what makes me passionate about the subject. Through this experience, I discovered that learning through teaching is the best way to solidify a concept and to make sure you really understand it, so I like to check on students understanding by asking...

...parish as a religious education teacher, but my current fortes in tutoring are high school math, computer science, essay writing and economics. I'm from East Meadow and outside of academics I'm usually hanging out with my friends, playing sports, and you can even find me serving you at one of the local diners!

...high school students for tutoring and mentoring. The focus of this organization is on forming long-term bonds between the students and on helping them navigate the college process, so I have lots of experience with my students writing and editing college essays and preparing for SATs. I also help them with career-building activities such as...

...subject, I have taken various advanced classes in meteorology and atmospheric science and enjoy tutoring students passionate about the subject as well. Tutoring is something that needs to be adjusted for each student; however,I typically teach in a way in which the concept introduction is key before performing practice problems. I believe that although it...

...needs from the local community. This year I enjoyed volunteering with Americorps VISTA and teaching art and creative writing classes at Busch Middle School. Additionally, I'm a part-time nanny, and on weekends I enjoy playing and teaching the flute (which I also studied in college). I hope to become an English professor someday, and to...

...versions of Introduction to MATLAB. I also have experience volunteering as a tutor from elementary to high school levels. In addition to teaching, I have personal experience with the ACT, SAT, AP, IB, and MCAT exams. I would like to now use my teaching experience to help local students in the subjects I encountered during...

...particularly effective for IB exams or application questions that test critical thinking in addition to your mastery of the subject matter. Outside of academics, I've dabbled in most sports. I currently play quidditch at UVA and in high school I played volleyball, basketball and soccer. I am also a fan of science fiction and fantasy...

...students of all ages and have experience tutoring both middle and high school students as well. My teaching experience helps me to personalize instruction, pinpointing a student's needs and helping to push them to the next level. I have tutored in college and loved the 1-on-1 interaction with students. In my free time, I enjoy...

...high school, I was part of a student-run organization in which I would occasionally conduct free SAT classes to students (where my primary focus was on the math section). In my spare time, when I am not rooting for the Mets, I love watching all sports including playing tennis, frisbee, running, and also a love...

...programs in order to help them better perform in various subject. I particularly enjoy tutoring math at all levels and physics because I find them very interesting, applicable, and intuitive and I enjoy sharing my knowledge in these subjects with others in order to help them better appreciate the subjects as much as I do.