Certified Tutors From University of Virginia-Main Campus

...As an undergraduate, I majored in Mathematics and Economics at a university well-recognized for having an academic faculty at the forefront in these subject areas. I am experienced with Calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations, Probability, Mathematical Statistics, Linear Algebra, Single Variable Calculus, Real Analysis, Linear Programming, Micro and Macroeconomics, Game theory, Econometrics, Public Finance, and International...

...when learning becomes fun! I gained a lot of experience tutoring while in high school - from helping friends with homework to teaching workshops on SAT Math. I've noticed that a lot of students aren't struggling to understand a concept, but rather are struggling to understand how the concept is being presented. By contextualizing learning...

...to Spanish, I am also an advanced, near fluent speaker of French. I studied French 1-4 in high school and have taken 3000 level courses in college. I am from Lexington, Virginia and have been living in New York since July 2015. Though I am new to the city, I am very excited to be here...

...university students in a stimulating environment and I want to learn from them about their culture and society. I would like to extend my experience researching, designing and teaching professional and technical writing as well as business communication classes for prospective and current college students and professionals. Although I enjoy the challenges of practical commercial...

...was the most rewarding task I have ever undertaken. I understand the importance of truly engaging students, of understanding the various styles of learning for each individual, and acting not only as a teacher, but as a mentor. The true goal is to not only teach the student the materials in front of them but...

...have taught, assessed, and tutored students of all levels and am very familiar with the common and not-so-common challenges they face. More importantly, I have strategies for helping students past their obstacles. There are often useful tips and tricks to help students manage difficult material with greater ease. Above all, I value creating a comfortable...

I teach my students to think, to understand the concepts rather than memorize an exercise. I understand that everyone is different; therefore, it is necessary to look for different teaching strategies for each individual. Teaching is for me very rewarding, one gets immediate feedback. When a student improves the teaching objectives are met. ... I teach my students to think, to understand the concepts rather than memorize an exercise. I understand that everyone is different; therefore...

...genetic epidemiology methodologies. I also spend time volunteering at a local elementary school, where I assist fourth graders in math and science, and working as a private Spanish tutor for two elementary school students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about science and writing. I find that students have...

...cliche as it sounds, I love learning! I also love watching a student's face when that light bulb goes off and they just "get it." That's why I teach (and why I tutor) - to give students the most chances to have their light bulbs go off so that they can become the best students...

...math tutoring services for fellow classmates, friends and members of my church, including K-12 students, college students and adult learners. Tutoring is incredibly rewarding for me and I like to help my students improve their grades and confidence. Many people have a negative experience with math at an early age and get turned off by...

...believe that learning is a holistic pursuit. Everything is connected. Basic knowledge builds to become advanced, nuanced knowledge. I want students to truly learn an appreciation for learning and to develop their personal interests and achievements to the fullest. I am excited to tutor English writing and literature as well as studio art because both...

...studies I had the opportunity to study five languages, and also tutored and taught English to adults and kids in the Charlottesville community. I recently returned from a year abroad in Taiwan where I taught English to children aged 6 to 16. Living in a foreign country is something I had always wanted to do,...

...coaching students of all ages, and I will make my extensive knowledge of the LSAT and test taking strategies work for you. As your tutor, I will not just help you perform better on tests or more fully understand target materials, but will work hard to maximize your opportunities to reach your goals. I am...

...completed an M.A. in Applied Linguistics with an emphasis in Sociolinguistics at Old Dominion University. While completing my M.A., I was a teaching assistant for a Rhetoric and Composition course, and tutored undergraduate students. Since then, I have taught French in Virginia Beach City Public Schools for three years. Currently, I tutor French and English...

...worked as a home tutor in a variety of subjects for middle school and high school students in London. I've taught adults too: I brought my passion for, and training in, landscape architecture to the New York Botanical Garden, where I was an instructor in the History of Landscape Design. I find tutoring so worthwhile...

...with individual students and watching their improvement over time. In Charlottesville, VA I worked primarily with a single student for three years. During this time, we developed a great personal relationship that was rewarding for both sides. Seeing his improved performance in class has been immensely satisfying and motivates me to continue tutoring other students...

...to break complex ideas down into their constituent parts, and I like to plan sessions ahead of time so that our sessions can be as organized and rewarding as possible. I believe in making tests feel more like games than like exams, and to do this, I focus on testing strategy, which has proved successful...

...within me a passion for this career path. I am very well versed in writing, reading comprehension, 2-D and 3-D art (digital and traditional), languages, and math up to Calculus I. I have several years of experience tutoring students in both SAT and ACT prep, as well as in English and German for non-native speakers....

...Teaching is my passion and full time career and I love changing the lives of children. I am a very competitive individual who always seeks to find answers if I do not know them myself. In my spare time I really enjoy working out, playing lacrosse, hanging out with friends, shopping, and enjoying the lovely...

...simple problem that needs to be overcome and the student will succeed. Often, a failure to fully understand some basic arithmetic or a lack of sufficent repetitions of the assigned material material is the cause of a problem. Both can be overcome with some extra work and understanding. Higher level mathematics is simply elegant extensions...