Certified Tutors From James Madison University

...In addition to teaching Spanish, I have taught ESL and elementary reading and writing. Outside of the classroom, I love to tutor! My tutoring style is VERY student-centered. I like to asses where my students are and set individual goals to guide the work that we do in each session. In my spare time, I...

...my knowledge as an experienced classroom teacher to work to enhance your child's skills. I love working one on one with students and being able to customize lessons to meet each student's individual needs. I enjoy working with a diverse range of students and try to make my lessons fun and engaging for each of...

...from James Madison University with degrees in Spanish, French, and Secondary Education. Washington, DC is a perfect spot to attend fascinating lectures on culture worldwide. I have taught all levels of Spanish in a classroom setting, and I have been tutoring English to native Spanish speakers, and Spanish to native English speakers, for decades. My...

...look forward to continuing to succeed with my students. Outside of being a tutor, I love all things soccer. I have played since high school and keep active with my company's team. I can play any position, but I'm a trained goalkeeper. Additionally, I love watching soccer. I'm an avid Liverpool fan and I am...

...physical and quantum chemistry. I am extremely familiar with general chemistry, and tutored throughout my junior and senior with the JMU Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society. In addition, I have spent hours upon hours talking with other students in study sessions and professors at poster sessions and national research conferences. All of this...

...variety of settings, most notably as a substitute teacher (primarily middle school) and as a Resident Advisor for college Freshmen. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but am most focused on LSAT/law school related subjects and psychology. I believe we never truly stop learning, and have found that I learn best when helping others...

...studied Spanish for 9 years, in both college and high school, and I studied various eras of History while in college. I believe that with my understanding of these two subjects, I will be able to help students better understand their courses and schoolwork by finding creative ways to help them relate to the material....

...University where I am studying Public Administration. Before I enrolled in school, I traveled to Beijing, China, where I taught Language Arts, Pre-Algebra, and Environmental Science at an international school. While I lived in Beijing, China, I enjoyed traveling to famous landmarks such as the Great Wall and Summer Palace. In addition to teaching at...

...a Wealth Management firm in New York City where I help clients make smart choices about investments and financial planning. I enjoy explaining financial and economic concepts to clients and students. I have helped colleagues and students pass standardized tests related to the financial industry (Series 7, Series 66, CFA Level I). My approach involves...

I've been in education for almost twenty years, mainly teaching at the college level. I enjoy working with students in a way that focuses attention on the big picture - not just answering the question in front of us, but understanding how to answer that kind of question. I look forward to working with you!

...failing four out of his five core classes. In three classes he had less than a 40%, and was in danger of dropping out of school. After four weeks of tutoring, he was passing all his classes. He graduated on time the following year and now attends community college. I'm a great tutor because I...

...and connect their experiences to what we are learning about. These connections trigger interest which then triggers motivation to learn. Being a creative and enthusiastic person by nature helps me form a positive relationship with my student so that they can trust that I will be able to help them. When I am not focusing...

...of the National Honor Science Society. This society focuses on educating students who need extra help in science courses. I specialized in tutoring chemistry and physics. When tutoring math, many times I like to relate math concepts to practical life situations or science. Every student has a different style of learning. I try to adapt...

...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...

...school I was able to live in Mexico for two years and learned to love the language. Because of these experiences I know what it is like to struggle with the language, but I also know ways to make learning it easier and more understandable. Through college I also gained experience writing essays and research...

...with students of all ages. I have been working with private clients and students enrolled at a math learning center for the past 6 months. I have been commended by both my colleagues and my students for my calm, relaxed, and often humorous approach to a math-learning environment. Math is the foundation on which most...

...found that humor and games are particularly effective in motivating students to achieve in subjects they may otherwise find dull or abstract. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about languages and literature. I have spent much of my life traveling abroad and have a deep affinity for culture. Some...

...strong Social Science background. I have experience teaching people of all ages; I've worked with 6 year olds learning to read, middle schoolers preparing for math tests, and graduate students taking advanced stats classes. I love the challenges and joys that come with each of these groups. My teaching style adapts for each student, but...

...Several of my closest friends are from foreign countries, so I'm very familiar with assisting in English subjects when English isn't the first language. My style is very upbeat, positive, patient and flexible. I firmly believe that every student is capable of an "aha!" moment when the subject matter clicks--it's just a matter of being...

...kinesthetic learning, as well as a multitude of other techniques will allow me to have a student-centered learning environment rather than the traditional teach-centered learning. As a tutor of anatomy and physiology, I want the students to not just know or memorize the material; I want them to understand it. It is easy to memorize...