Certified Tutors From Old Dominion University

My goal is to prepare students for courses in various ways to make them as successful as possible. I hope to teach students proper habits and a routine that would make them successful in future classes.

...respect for each other. In my 23 years of teaching I have found that when a strong relationship has been developed, the student is more willing to address areas that present learning difficulties for him/her. Additionally, a strong relationship makes the presentation of academically rigorous curriculum more relevant to the development of a well-prepared scholar.

...tutor with over 16 years of experience in education. I have taught U.S. History I & II, World History I, and most secondary Social Studies courses with great success. It is my pleasure to use my wealth of knowledge, patience and holistic teaching styles to help my students reach their highest potential. I look forward...

...a more confident English speaking you! Before I have traveled abroad, I graduated Old Dominion University as Cum Laude and taught at Oxford Grade Power for 1.5 years. I am certified to teach English as a foreign language by Hess International Schools and by i and i TEFL. I have spent over 130 hours in...

I am a former public school teacher who holds passion for learning and service. I believe my natural disposition for motivating others combined with my extensive experience in education will make me a valuable tutor for your student.

...major at Old Dominion University and a volunteer translator with Translators Without Borders. Having studied Spanish for eight years both in and out of the country, I know how difficult picking up a new language can be. My goal is to make this process less frustrating and help students feel more comfortable using Spanish practically.

...a current Elementary school teacher! I recently graduated with my Masters in Elementary Education. I am in my fourth year working for a Virginia County Public Schools! I am an Old Dominion University Alumni, Go Monarchs! As a teacher and a mother, I am thoroughly assured that I understand the desire for our children to...

...Teacher from Fredericksburg, VA. I believe in allowing students to make mistakes; but also allowing students to see where their mistakes are. I follow a I do, we do, you do model of teaching. Which allows your student to see the steps, then we work it together, then your student does the problem by their...

I am a psychology PhD student. My background is in psychology (i.e., health, developmental, social, psychopathology), but I also have extensive training with statistics, and some statistics programming packages. Tutoring is my way of trying to give back to my community and to help other students who struggle like have in the past.

English is not hard, but it takes diligence to master. I am committed to helping improve a student's comprehension and analytical skills. Together, we can demystify the language and discover how to use it effectively in its various forms.

...I understand that the concepts can be very difficult at times if they are not explained properly. Science is an absolutely incredible field of study and is a critical foundation for several fields of further study like engineering or medicine. It is important to build a strong foundation. I believe I can be a great...

I am a former Nuclear Operator for the US Navy. Throughout my time in the Navy, I trained many sailors, learning varied educational techniques along the way. I look forward to using them to help other reach their goals.

...of future adults begins with our children now. Children all have preferred learning methods and it is important to keep in mind the cognitive levels of various students. I have been working with children for over 5 years now. I have 2 children of my own, ages 10 years and 1 year, and I also...

...a sense of excitement in reading and writing is what I wanted students to always strive for in their academic lives. Literature and composition played an essential role in my life, and I hope students will feel the same as they explore their imagination and curiosity. When a student tells me they just read ".........."...

I am a licensed teacher and have experience in tutoring for 11 years. I look forward to working with you.

...of being an early childhood educator is to help each student build the stepping stones to their academic career. As an educator it is my responsibility to make each child feel heard, respected, and engaged in learning. It is also my responsibility to encourage my students to explore new subjects and interest. As an early...

...tutored friends and family in Algebra and developmental math. When tutoring, my goal is to support students as they complete assignments, helping them accurately assess if they've met the assignment's criteria and enabling them to submit their best possible work. I prefer to focus on long-term goals, so in addition to helping students complete individual...

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I am a professional chemist. I have been researching materials chemistry for 4 years with specific interest in plastics. I have taught chemistry for two 2 years and performed well enough to be assigned the more difficult, upper-level labs.

Hannah is a rising second-year in Old Dominion University's three-year Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program. For the past year Hannah has been working as a tutor in the Writing Center on campus, while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Her specialties include grammar, sentence structure, organization, brainstorming methods, outlining, and study and research strategies.