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

...balancing act life can be when you're in school. While in the military, I had a mentor who would help me with everything from test prep and teaching me information for my shipboard qualifications to teaching me how to be more financially responsible and how to invest in the stock market. Because of my mentor and a few good dedicated teachers throughout my college career, I've truly benefited from these wonderful people in my life...

I am a great tutor because I love to see people learn. There is something truly amazing about spreading knowledge and curiosity. I am also a very empathetic person, so I take on my students' goals and struggles as my own. I commit to helping my students and I have the skills to do so. I have a natural aptitude for education, have studied and learned about the profession while earning my master's degree in...

My philosophy stems from the belief that a child's life is influenced by their education and self-esteem. Education and self-esteem are the foundations for students to be able to function in society. It is important for students to know I care about them, their learning, and their future. I practice and teach a positive attitude towards learning. I expect that my students learn and practice a positive attitude. ... My Philosophy of Teaching My philosophy stems...

...my Bachelors of Environmental Design and Certificate of French in May of 2014. I have been working with children and young adults for over ten years. My experience counseling in an after school program for elementary aged children has helped me understand the psyche and concentration levels of this age group. I have worked with children who have had ADD/ADHD, and understand and am compassionate about the level of support needed to complete assignments and...

I graduated from University of California Davis with a BS in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. I am currently attending medical school in Virginia. I enjoy tutoring and have been doing it in an official capacity for approximately 2 years. ... It is important not only to teach information to student, but to teach them the tools to problem solve and learn on their own.... In a first session it is important to discuss the subject and...

...College in Michigan. I am pursuing a post-Bachelor certificate in Dietetics at Virginia State University. Having both school experiences has given me exposure to a wide variety of subjects. I also have diverse tutoring experience. I tutored peers in Writing, Math and Statistics as an undergrad, pre-kindergarteners to adults in reading comprehension, phonics, math and test prep at a learning center in Michigan, and, most recently, reading, writing and standardized test preparation to a variety...

...will graduate in May 2016 with my Masters degree in Elementary Education. My current student teaching position in a Kindergarten classroom, in addition to the many years of experience I have tutoring students on a volunteer basis, has helped me see my true passion for helping young students achieve their goals and dreams. I strongly believe all students can succeed and consider it my job to pull resources, experience, and knowledge together in order to...

...place where I could read all day. It doesn't matter the subject, it's just the joy of reading that I love. The way reading takes you to different places in time. You can be an astronaut, enlist in the military, go back in time. The world is completely open and the limits are as far as your imagination can take you. I want to instill that love for reading in the children that I work...

...and lab. I have been teaching general and organic chemistry since 2011. I am a graduate of Old Dominion University where I obtained my Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in Chemistry with a concentration in Analytical Chemistry. I work during the day as a chemistry lab manager for the Department of the Navy. While I can tutor a range of subjects, I feel that I would be of most use in...

...of Williamsburg Christian Academy in Williamsburg, VA and excel in math and science. I really enjoy helping others succeed. It is important to me that students understand underlying principles and processes so that they will be able to reach their potential. I believe that learning should be enjoyable and fun and hope that my students will quickly feel at ease with me while growing to be confident learners ready to tackle new challenges. In my...

...or yourself is crucial. So, please let me introduce myself and explain why tutoring is a passion of mine and much more than just an academic exercise. I attended college out of high school but did not apply myself. So, I dropped out, married my beautiful wife (30+ years) and became an apprentice machinist with no aspirations. Luckily, my father (my hero) and my wife (my best friend) pushed me to continue my education. So,...

I have been tutoring for four years. I started out as a tutor for students from grade 3 all the way to college for two years. I helped students with a set curriculum as well as their schoolwork.

...background is rough since I was born with a hearing disability. I was not the best academically, but I was involved in soccer. This hardship increased due to procrastination. Procrastination is a nasty habit that haunts everyone. That is more reason why I should tutor others. I have a deeper understanding why students struggle in their subjects. I know where the roadblocks are and how to overcome them. I no longer have trouble hearing ever...

...when to be serious. I believe that incorporating humor into learning can make the experience much more enjoyable, and therefore more effective. It's easy to spark an interest 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...

...of young people. I also realize that the skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom will be used by young people throughout life. Therefore, as a teacher, I hope to be a role model that cultivates in young people open minds, the knowledge and ability to look at the world critically, and the belief in one's capacity to make positive contributions to society. With this goal in mind, I am offering you tutoring with someone...

...always been interested in and have had a knack for computers since I was young. Throughout my undergraduate career, I've had the chance to tutor and mentor lower level college students in the areas of College Algebra and Computer Programming. I love the feeling you get when you're able to develop students and teach them to solve problems that they otherwise couldn't understand. I believe building a relationship with students will make them more comfortable...

...in Chemistry, and my BS in Chemical Sciences. To improve the interest of students in chemistry, my course materials are simultaneously challenging and engaging, relevant and applying real life examples. I am of the opinion that students learn better and retain more information if material is presented in an engaging manner. Technologies including videos, slides, internet, etc., are essential tools I use in classroom to foster learning. In addition, I adopt the following to enhance...

...Science, and I love my tutoring in my fields. I started tutoring four years ago, starting with Algebra, Algebra II, Geometry, and Trigonometry. Now I'm approved to tutor Math from elementary school to Calculus, in addition to Science and Physics. I love helping students through their difficulties with understanding concepts because I often had those same difficulties, and I remember how I was able to overcome them. I just want to help more students find...

...I was enlisted in the Navy, we trained each other which allowed us to advance to greater levels of responsibilities. I greatly look forward to tutoring and mentoring students at Varsity Tutors. I am a diversified teacher with extensive teaching experience in a range of environments. In addition to tutoring mathematics and sciences, I also tutor applied physics/physics. At my present job, I am an instructor for the DOD in the radiological protection field. On...

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