Top Summer Tutors serving Chesapeake
Kelly: Chesapeake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...English, History, and Humanities. I have taught at schools all over the country, and at both single sex and co-ed institutions. I have also worked as Director of a college Writing Studio. Recently I have begun working with middle and high school aged students who are homeschooled--teaching essay writing, literature, and history online or through homeschool co-ops. I also have experience with test prep, including the SAT/ACT and entrance exams for post-college study.... Finding a way...
Education & Certification
Worcester State College - Bachelors, English and History
University of Connecticut - Masters, Medieval Studies
Michael: Chesapeake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...years. I have experience tutoring students in math, reading, writing, and organization/study skills in the upper elementary grades. My personal interests are running half and full marathons and showing our Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy in local dog shows. I like to travel whenever possible. When I was in the military, I was a Korean linguist, so learning new languages is an interest of mine. My students tell me that I am extremely patient and understanding, and...
Education & Certification
Texas State University-San Marcos - Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies
SUNY College at Potsdam - Master of Science, Education
LaJeanne: Chesapeake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...I have also taught high school earth and physical science in North Carolina. I have been in the Newport News and York County School Systems for over 3 years tutoring and substituting all grades. I have a passion for STEM, but can aid in any elementary subject. I love to teach and I believe all students can learn. I would be more than willing to help in the process of excelling in their studies!
Education & Certification
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Science
Western Governors University - Certificate, Science Education
Meredith: Chesapeake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...program that works with local middle schools. I was given a group of four girls and spent all semester working with them on any subjects in which they or their teachers thought they needed extra support. I have learned critical teaching skills from working with my elementary-aged sister, who was recently diagnosed with a learning disability. From my work with her, I have a greater understanding of how to approach learning when working with students...
Education & Certification
College of William and Mary - Current Undergrad, Hispanic Studies
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 700
Kelsey: Chesapeake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...opportunity to make close friendships helping my peers who were studying English as a second language. My language department also emphasized students aiding each other in informal learning environments; during my senior year I took a leadership role in language review, games, and ad lib with my department. My tutoring experience has focused on standardized test prep and English, but I have also taught skills like time management. I make it my goal to learn...
Education & Certification
Florida State University - Bachelors, Chinese, International Affairs
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 34
Audrey: Chesapeake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...writing skills. I have prior experience working at my school's writing center to assist first-year students with college-level essays. I have also captained an award-winning collegiate mock trial team for several years, which involves mentoring younger students in oral and written communication skills. In addition to my experience, standardized testing has always been a forte of mine. I am enthusiastic about sharing the skills and strategies that I have picked up along my way. If...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Kelsey: Chesapeake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...their own educational paths. Kelsey still attributes her academic successes to the study tactics she developed during her formative elementary and high school years, and she believes that all students (regardless of their field of focus) need to build a solid foundation in writing, reading comprehension, grammatical and syntactical knowledge, and time management techniques. Kelsey has experience working with students of all ages and a wide range of subjects through her vast tutoring and editing...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33
Courtney: Chesapeake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...supplemental instructor for the Statistical Analysis course at Augsburg College and also served as a tutor through the Academic Skills Office there. I have tutored high schoolers at the MN Internship Center and worked with students of all ages from elementary schoolers to adults at the non-profit program Safe Place: Homework Help. A particular highlight of mine is the summer I spent teaching English to adults as a certified ESL assistant at the International Education...
Education & Certification
Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 33
Katherine: Chesapeake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...I had a near perfect attendance record, but still struggled with performing well on tests. I thought to myself, why was this happening? Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT English: 34
William: Chesapeake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
I love working with students. I find it an exciting challenge because there are so many ways to be successful at it and I am looking forward to exploring as many ways as possible to help students learn.... There is no such thing as a bad student. There are only unmotivated ones and it is a teacher and tutor's responsibility to motivate them to learn.... Get to know them to figure out what they like and...
Education & Certification
Morgan State University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
Stacie: Chesapeake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...new things myself, but nothing compares to the sense of accomplishment and purpose that comes with helping others do the same. I take great pride in developing individualized tutoring programs for my students based on their specific needs and goals. I previously taught high school for several years and also have tutoring experience in a wide variety of subject areas. At this time, I focus almost exclusively on assisting students seeking top scores on graduate...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelors, English
Texas AM University - Commerce - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education
Lauren: Chesapeake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...their essays from the beginning to the end of the writing process. As a student myself I am well aware of the frustration of not quite understanding a concept or just needing someone else to bounce ideas off of. I am happy to be able to provide that support to other students. Outside of school and tutoring I enjoy playing soccer and generally being active outdoors. This last spring I had the incredible opportunity to...
Education & Certification
Carleton College - Current Undergrad, Undecided, anticipated major in geology
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 34
Annie: Chesapeake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...tutoring is helping a student figure out how to connect their real passions to the schoolwork that's troubling them. One student hated writing essays, but loved playing the guitar with his band. I helped him plan an essay about his experiencing performing for a crowd, and he discovered that essay-writing wasn't a punishment--it was another way to express himself. As a freelancer, I've worked as a writer for a test preparation company, giving me a...
Education & Certification
Williams College - Bachelors, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 780
Rebecca: Chesapeake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...better students because they stopped feeling incapable and inept. This experience is the foundation of my tutoring philosophy. I believe education increases one's own sense of ability and self-worth. Because of this, I aim to inspire interest and excitement in my students, not simply teach them effect ways to memorize a textbook. In this way, I agree with William B. Yeats in that "education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of...
Education & Certification
Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 720
GRE Verbal: 163
Andrew: Chesapeake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...student has been teaching and working one-on-one with students. To me, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing something 'click' for a student. My interdisciplinary training in biology and materials science has taught me how to communicate complex subjects in a way that anyone can understand. I am available to tutor a variety of subjects in mathematics and biology, and I can also help my students prepare for both the verbal and quantitative sections of...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelors, Entomology and Nematology
Arizona State University - Masters, Biology, General
GRE: 331
GRE Quantitative: 161
GRE Verbal: 165
Christopher: Chesapeake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...Year, tutoring and mentoring 7th and 8th grade students in the Englewood Community of Chicago in 1-on-1 and small group settings. I am currently working toward a TEFL certification that would allow me to teach English as a foreign language abroad. With Varsity Tutors, I tutor a wide range of subjects including biology, algebra, and English, as well as ACT and GRE prep. I employ a student-centered teaching style, encouraging students to think independently and...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Daniel: Chesapeake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...another time and place. When I'm not learning, I enjoy working with my hands. I've built a variety of furniture, I care for a 2500 square foot garden, and I raise chickens. I have both a pilot's license and a motorcycle license, though I don't ride either at the moment. While I currently work as a supply chain analyst for a major airline, I want to be an author when I grow up :)
Education & Certification
Utah Valley University - Bachelors, Aviation Administration
Arizona State University - Masters, Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
GMAT: 720
Cynthia: Chesapeake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...Philadelphia area. I was a Neuroscience major, and I will be pursuing my PhD in Neuroscience in the fall at Johns Hopkins. I have been tutoring high school students outside of class in college and involved in STEM academics and research mentorship as well as a translation program from and to English outside of class. I speak Japanese and French, and I have taken the PSATs, SATs, 10 APs, and the GREs successfully. I would...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 700
Naama: Chesapeake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...and in New York, as well as prep for other standardized tests such as the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT. I also teach a bi-weekly SAT Prep course in Glendale, and an advanced Competition Math class for two age groups (6-8 and 9-12). It's a lot of fun! I've always found math pretty neat and like to get students interested in it too! I love to travel and have been fortunate enough to do a lot...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 730
Ryan: Chesapeake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Chesapeake, VA
...international relations. My studies in France focused on presentation skills, effective writing, and gaining knowledge in a variety of disciplines including math, history, law, and politics. I concentrated on economics and sociology, focusing my studies further on Europe and the transatlantic partnership. I am now a first-year master's candidate at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, where I continue my studies with a focus on migration, refugees, and Turkey. Among my greatest strengths are my...
Education & Certification
Sciences Po Paris - Bachelors, International Affairs and Transatlantic Relations
Georgetown University - Current Grad Student, European Studies
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 34
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