Certified Tutors From Virginia Commonwealth University

...and having a conversation about the material. I think the best way for anyone to learn is to explain the new information in different ways that relate back to their own life and having a conversation about the material is the easiest way to do that. In my spare time, I love trying new food,...

...I absolutely loved it. My students initially thought I was hard, but as time went on they realized that my style of teaching was beneficial to them and they did well in the lab class. I then taught lab techniques while doing fellowship at the NIH to summer students and thoroughly enjoyed it. My students...

...Honors Biology, Biology I, Biology II, Anatomy and Physiology, Forensics, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Physics, Algebra and associated labs. I feel that my perspective on Math and Science is well grounded from 15 years as an engineer with GE, Kawasaki and Zeon Chemicals in several different capacities in manufacturing, design and business development. Working with...

...Doctorate in Biochemistry. I enjoy teaching, training, and tutoring students of all levels in Math and Science. Although each student is different, I treat every case with equal conviction and effort from the most humble to the highest aspiring goals. Boredom and frustration are the source of nearly every student's struggles. Consistently my students say...

...goal has always been to explain to my students why you get to your answers rather than how you get there. For each student I tutor, I do my best to tailor my planning and strategies based on each student because everyone's needs are different from one another. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling...

...English, Reading Comprehension, Literature and History. Besides my love for my family and world travel, helping students excel academically is what adds meaning to my life. I have been afforded the opportunity to pursue higher education and have done very well for myself; therefore I enthusiastically wish the same for every student that I invest...

...Elementary Education. My certification is Pre-K to 6th grade. Since graduation, I have been teaching kindergarten in a Title 1 school. I just completed my second year of teaching. I have been working with children for 18 years. I worked in a private preschool for 7 years and then became a nanny while I was...

...with a concentration in History and Social Studies. Since graduating, I have had three years experience teaching at the high school level in Chesterfield County, in various subjects including AP World History, and US/VA Government. I also have a year of professional tutoring experience, tutoring students of various ages ranging from elementary through high schools....

...students on the material, providing the notes and problem solving. I believe as a tutor, my teaching methods should encompass breadth facets of student needs. Chemistry is a subject which includes both theoretical (e.g. crude facts, reactions, reagents, etc..) and experimental aspects. Many students try to learn the materials by just memorizing the reactions and...

...my education with a master's degree in ESL education. I have worked as a tutor as well as for the YMCA as a counselor, and I tutor after and before school now as a teacher. I am able to tutor your child in algebra, biology, ESL/ELL, essay editing, grammar and mechanics, literature, phonics, public speaking,...

...at Virginia Commonwealth University. During my time at Bridgewater College, I tutored many classes in the Biology department, but my favorites were Human Anatomy and Physiology. I find Biological Science to be exciting and important. I hope to help my students to see it that way as well. I taught Martial Arts for five years,...

...an after school program with elementary age children, but I have my fondest memories volunteering as a counselor for Camp Kesem. In my own experience, I loved school and now I love teaching even more at all age levels! I especially enjoy the challenge of getting creative to discover what approach and mediums work best...

...organizations for orphaned children. I taught religious studies and music. I was also a youth leader at my church. Personally, I feel that education is one of the best gifts you can receive. I'm currently a student at Virginia Commonwealth University. I'm working on getting my degree in Spanish and then hopefully getting my Masters...

...Statistics from Penn State University, and am working for another Master's degree in Systems Engineering at Old Dominion University. My tutoring experience consists of tutoring high school students in their math courses as well as tutoring college and graduate students in their math/statistics courses. The subjects that I tutor students in are Algebra I-II, Geometry,...

...worked as a writer and editor for several start up magazines, an English and Math tutor for students from pre-K through 12th grade, and a nationally touring stand up comedian. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but I am most passionate about reading, writing and public speaking. I believe in making learning fun, and...

...an intern for the Economic Education Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. As a tutor for the university, I had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of students ranging from traditional freshmen to adult learners. To help develop my tutoring skills, I attended weekly workshops, where we focused on communication skills,...

...started tutoring because of my passion for learning and education. I tutored college level Math and History for over two years through the VCU Campus Learning Center. One of the math courses I tutored for was the lowest level of math offered at the university. Many of my tutees were students who disliked math because...

...became interested in education after my first child was born and we discovered he had a disability. As I researched disabilities and ways to help my child understand the curriculum, I discovered that I could help other children and I pursued a M.Ed, in Special Education. I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with my M.Ed....

...middle school students. I was a preceptor for human anatomy as well as comparative vertebrate anatomy at VCU where I lead group study sessions and designed outlines and practice test material. I have a bachelor's of science in biology as well as exercise science and am currently a part time graduate student and physical therapy...

...in Criminal Justice from the Wilder School of Government & Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University. During my time at VCU, I had the privilege of serving as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, which allowed me the opportunity to teach undergraduate courses. Among my responsibilities as a TA, my favorite tasks involved my ability to work...