Award-Winning College Essays Tutors in Richmond, VA

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...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. Though much of my experience is in social studies and sciences, I also have a passion for helping students with reading, writing, and college essays. I also have the ability to help students...

...SOE for those same subjects and grade levels. I have three years of teaching experience in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. In 2011, I was a National Crew Leader with the Student Conservation Association. I recently completed my M.A.Ed. in Gifted Education at the College of William & Mary. This fall, I will begin my Ph.D. in Art Education at Virginia Commonwealth University. I have experience providing individualized instruction in a variety of...

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...grasp. I also tutor History and have excessive experience in European and Art history in particular. My tutoring strategy consists of breaking subject material down into smaller steps and working with the student to create small goals, making it easier for them to see their progress and the direction they are heading in. In my spare time I love to read, paint, and cook; right now I am exploring traditional Spanish cuisine and attempting to...

...Virginia Commonwealth University (2015). I have a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering, and am pursuing a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the VCU School of Business. I've been a mentor for the past four years and am very active in my method of tutoring. I have helped several students with official tests and homework assignments. My strengths are in Math and Science courses. I am also very proficient in Microsoft Office as...

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...people. I am a parent and teacher and love helping students achieve their goals and reach success. I enjoy tutoring almost all of the social sciences with my favorite being United States History. I think understanding the history of our country is important and vital for us to influence and effect change in our society. If I had to describe my tutoring style it would be a patient tutor. I strive to create an active...