Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Leesburg, VA

...tutor because I am personable and approachable; people are always asking me for assistance in my lab classes and doing problems in class. Additionally, my friends and coworkers trust me to proofread their essays and articles for clients. I am also a student, so I can better relate to the current teaching methods. Finally, I...

...and I love to see the joy of learning in my students. I grew up in outside of Portland, OR. I received my my Bachelor degrees, in Biology, Biochemistry and Neuewent on to earn my PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Hawaii in 2009. I then moved out to Denver to...

...to be a tutor - so that I can help students discover their ideal way of learning. I am a determined and dedicated student that wants to help others. I have experience tutoring and working with students that are struggling to grasp difficult material and concepts. I am a social and outgoing person who works...

...don't just rely on memorizing tricks, but also understanding why strategies work, based on the math. I tutor because I love math, and it would be my pleasure to work with you! I am also a competitive chess player, and some of my hobbies are writing, listening to scary stories, and reading.... Definitely get to know the student, especially if we're going to be working together more than once. I'll ask the student about his/her hobbies,...

My academic background includes an undergraduate degree in International Relations and a Master's in Applied Math and Statistics, which I am currently pursuing. Outside of school my interests are reading, music, TV, working out, exploring the city, traveling, and generally keeping an open mind.... I like to adapt a teaching session to a student's strengths and learning styles. My focus in test prep is to develop deductive and inductive reasoning skills to ensure that all possible...

...and achievement become less of a chore and more something of which a student can be truly proud. I know from personal experience that in the areas in which I struggled as a child, I only became fully motivated to consistently improve (and even began enjoying my least favorite subjects) after having received the confidence...

...for their classes. I have always had a passion for reading and literature, and have enjoyed writing essays. My strengths include Psychology and Counseling, and English and writing. I believe my background in professional counseling will aide in my abilities to help tutor by providing a personal and individualized approach to helping your child learn...

...students of all ages as I feel it keeps me challenged and on my toes. Plus, the variety allows me the opportunity to change things up from my comfort zone to be able to help my students with any assistance they may need. I am most familiar with Early Education curriculum from PreK-8 since that...

...I taught 5th grade full-time in French to 60 students in a village elementary school and tutored local high school students in English. My time in Guinea cemented my love of working with children and teenagers, and I am currently pursuing a career as a teacher. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but am...

...time. For me tutoring is about learning, while ensuring the individual does not feel like it’s a chore to learn. I aim to make comprehension fun and am eager to create a plan of action for each individual that is unique to their learning style and brings out their strengths while minimizing their weaknesses. I...

...each individual learns in a unique manner, and so I will pay attention to each student and make sure they are receiving the highest quality tutoring service from me. Additionally, as a graduate with an engineering degree, I see how mathematical and scientific concepts can be applied to the real world and why they are...

...able to see me as an equal in a similar stage of life, making it easier to learn rather than if they just saw me as someone who is there to tutor them. My goal for becoming a Varsity Tutor is best summarized, I think, by the following quote, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good...

...student's learning needs. I always consider how a topic can be approached from a different perspective - one that considers the student's learning style and preferences. After several years of developing additional classroom and learning resources, I enjoy creating fun and supplemental materials that will enhance the student's understanding and interest in a subject. I...

...the enormous growth they make once things "click." I believe that every student has the potential to be very successful by building on what they know in small increments and growing confidence in their own abilities. I tutor many subjects but my favorites are reading and writing based- phonics, English literature, and reading comprehension. Reading...

...Incheon, South Korea, and Shanghai, China, where I taught students from ages 3 to 18, and also provided training to the new teachers. One of my favorite courses was the intensive writing course, where students learned about the writing process, from brainstorming and drafting, through revision, and then finally creating a final copy. The class...

...or with other subjects. As a former French teacher, language and literature are my particular strengths. I love helping students tackle and master vocabulary, reading, literature, and writing (in English or French). However, I also enjoy math; a geek to the core, I sometimes work Algebra equations or calculate the angles in a regular shape...

...college I worked as a private tutor for high school students and was a teaching assistant for 2 classes in college. I also tutoring elementary school students in math. I currently work at Wells Fargo as an analytics consultant and enjoy tutoring students in math! I think the key to being a great tutor is...

...was a teaching assistant for two undergraduate courses: Number Theory and Discrete Mathematics. My duties involved giving weekly tutorials and designing and evaluating homework and quizzes. I have also taught underprivileged high school students as part of an NGO. I taught math, computer science and english speaking skills. This is why Mathematics is my favourite...

...Master of Science in Peace Operations with a concentration in Infrastructure and Development. I am currently studying both Spanish and French. My passions are culture and geography, as well as travelling. In my spare time, I volunteer in community outreach through my employer - assisting in the rehabilitation of elementary schools, veteran housing and refurbishing...

...children are the future. They must be well-educated so that they can become successful problem solvers and decision makers. As a tutor, I know that every student has their own learning style and it is important that we adapt to whichever way is easiest for them to understand the subject matter. I tutor Spanish and...