Certified Tutors From Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

...an individual approach to each student by listening to or observing what they need help with and building from there. I'm happy to offer any help necessary along the way, but my goal is to get each student to the point where they can consistently complete the topic/task they are struggling with on their own....

I am accredited teacher with a license in History and Language Arts. I love spending time sharing my interests with others and can't wait to connect with you!

...individuals at a personal level. Building relationships with people is critical to developing trust, which allows for learning from all involved in the relationship. I truly believe reading is the key to communication, education and transformation for humans at all ages and learning levels. I enjoy getting to know scholars and believe in data and...

...through. It always makes me happy to see a student succeed especially if I can play a role in it. My philosophy has always been to teach as if its the student's first time learning a certain subject. I will always be patient with my student. Although I am majoring in mechanical engineering, I do...

...sensing in an archaeological context. Much of what I study involves physical science and advanced math, so my background in these subjects is very strong. I also used to work as a peer tutor for Virginia Tech during my undergrad with level 3 CRLA certifications, which has provided me with a lot of experience tutoring...

Hey, I'm Tyler! I'm a senior at Virginia Tech studying finance and international business. I currently hold a 3.81 GPA and can't wait to help you succeed in your classes!

...have taught, ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Toward the end of my home-schooling career (or the last 7 or so years), I joined a homeschool co-op and volunteered teaching wherever needed. Those classes have included elementary and middle school math; elementary, middle, and high school science; and high school finance. Since my youngest graduated...

..., VA. I currently reside in North Carolina with my husband of 24 years, my 3 children, 2 dogs and 2 cats. I love teaching because I feel that is rewarding to see students learn skills and new techniques to help bridge the gap especially when they have struggled with school before. I think learning...

...(k-8, algebra 1 and 2, geometry), elementary and middle school English, as well as Russian. I am passionate about teaching because I love connecting with students, learning more about their learning styles, and finding a fun way to navigate them through learning. I had great teachers throughout my life and I want to be the...

...settings. It is of utmost importance to me to find ways for students to form personal connections to the material to provide relevance, excitement, and meaning for them individually. I am adept in creating and implementing curriculum, igniting educational excitement in children, and fostering a love for learning. "Education is not the filling of a...

...academic work provide a real-world application context to the information my students are learning. Learning facts that presented with contemporary applications "sticks" far better than simple memorization; even the most basic and seemingly mundane information is applicable in real-life. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, working on and riding motorcycles, and enjoy online gaming.

...am a graduate of Emory & Henry College, Emory, Va. Here I obtained my undergraduate degree in education ( K -12). My grades and experience at this college helped me to be accepted at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Here I received my Master's Degree in Education with emphasis in science. I wrote a research thesis!...

...education in curriculum and instruction in special education. I have taught in both public and private schools for the past 16 years. I have taught grades k-8 almost every subject! I am certified as both a special education and English as a second language teacher. I believe that all students can learn. It is important...

...well in any area of life along with practice, patience, and perseverance. These virtues allow individuals to rise to any challenge and to perform at their highest potential. I enjoy inspiring students to be their best and to show them learning can be fun. Watching students gain confidence and become independent learners is my greatest...

...Communication. During my senior year, I tutored in a local middle school and discovered I had a passion for education. That discovery has led to an 18 year career in public education, including special education. I have taught and am able to tutor a broad range of subjects. I am most passionate about Writing and...

...loved to learn and value the importance of a good foundation of knowledge. Additionally, my brain works a little different from everyone else, because of my ADHD. I understand when and how to approach a subject a little differently to help unique brains like mine! My favorite subjects are English and government. I have always...

...My passion is to share the knowledge I have through tutoring and teaching. In addition to my formal education, I have spent more than 4 years helping students understand and master Mathematics. Through these years I have mastered different teaching techniques to help students overcome their difficulties regardless of their grade level. I am dedicated...

...I am a self-taught programmer as I obtained my undergraduate degree in finance from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and earned my Master's degree at Virginia Tech in Business Intelligence. I specialize in teaching introductory python, SQL, and databases. These skills are extremely useful for anyone who deals with data, including business analysts and entry level-developers....

...towards engineering fundamentals, calculus, physics, and various STEM-related topics. I've been proven flexible to tutor various subjects while integrating creative lessons for greater understanding. I've initiated a public speaking program called "Eloquence Speaking Program" to help students overcome the universal fear of publicly speaking and develop their interpersonal competencies. I loved working with students of...

...continental deformation. I earned my Master's Degree in Geology at Oklahoma State University. My teaching strategy is mostly student-centered and is based on a combination of the transparency teaching and differentiated instruction approaches. The differentiated instruction approach involves providing all students within the same classroom a range of different avenues for understanding new information by...