Certified Tutors From University of Mary Washington

...Atlanta from DC. I am a training and performance improvement professional, and recently earned a Master's in Education from George Washington University. Professionally, my focus is on instructional design, and I'm passionate about translating knowledge into true learning. When tutoring, my goal is for students to not only complete their assigned work, but to attain...

...as a foreign language is to introduce the language through the use of Latin and Hispanic cultural elements such as their customs, beliefs, traditions and the Arts. This keeps the students motivated and helps them readily grasp the language. Growing up in a border town and speaking Spanish for as long as I can remember,...

...Several of my previous students were invited to apply for internal scholarships following the submission of their application essay! In my spare time, I enjoy training service dogs for returning veterans, horseback riding, hiking, and playing basketball with my housemates. After I finish establishing residency in Virginia, I anticipate pursuing a Masters in School/Educational Psychology.

...feel lost or so far behind you don't think you will ever catch up. I also know that anyone can learn almost anything; it just depends on the teacher, the student and the motivation. I love tutoring because I am able to get to know my tutees and see exactly what they need from me...

...tutored a young man in English for grades 7 and 8. I have home schooled my own children for 8 years. I have been awarded Reading Teacher of the Year for my school and have received the literacy award as well. I have experience in both public and private schools. I enjoy working one-on-one with...

...I sing, play piano and violin, act, paint, and do ceramics. I love to cook and do party catering for my family and friends. I'm a happy and outgoing person who loves to laugh. I can find enjoyment in nearly any endeavor: I love to learn and I love to share my love of learning...

...in order to stay current with academic trends, and to provide my students with the best instruction possible. I use what I know about psychology and learning styles to develop a method tailored to each of my students' needs. It is also very important to me to build a trusting relationship with my students in...

...Washington, first with my bachelor's degree in English, and then with my master's in education. I have been teaching elementary school here in Richmond for three years now, and I hope to use my experience to help new students with Varsity Tutors. I have always been a voracious reader, but I am also interested in...

...needs and to harness your strengths so that you may be successful in the classroom and beyond. I have been employed as a tutor at a community college in Fredericksburg, VA, and as a preschool teacher in Garrisonville, VA. Working with people of all ages, I've found that everyone can benefit from the individualized instruction...

I am a professionally licensed secondary teacher with some college level teaching experience and 18 years of high school instruction. I have extensive experience in teaching advance level courses as well as general level courses. In addition, I am well able to provide differentiation in my instruction to provide a greater deal of student understanding.

...equine and animal nutrition. My academic background is in nutrition, biology, enocrinology and animal science. I have taught students at the undergraduate level, and am skilled at breaking down concepts for students to understand. I like to think about how I'd want something explained to me, and I use that to help students learn. My...

...positive, and healthy things grow. Speech is one of the most powerful tools we have to touch one another. Proper communication can mean the difference between lighting a path to happiness and being lost in an unknown world. My goal as a composition instructor is to introduce students to college level writing, empower students, and...

...school English for eight years and college courses for six. I am a stickler for research, organization, and credible sources. I expect a minimum of Standard English knowledge: No text-speak, lack of capitalization, or spelling errors. What are people learning? What they decide to learn. Make the decision to open your mind.

...am a Social Studies Teacher in Henrico County, Virginia. I currently teach Word History I and US Government. Teaching history, for me, is about making the past relevant to the present so that people are able to see how their world has been shaped by the past and to better understand the world around us.

I've tutored in London for over seven years, and I love the process of helping a student progress and gradually get better at a subject. It's what motivates me to keep teaching.

...life and that it helps the pursuit of happiness. In the words of Albert Einstein, "Once you stop learning, you start dying." Learning is essential to a well-balanced life, wherever that life may lead. Contact me today to schedule diverse subjects such as Modern Standard Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, English as a Second Language (ESL), and...

I believe that all students are capable of learning , and that they should be pushed to reach their potential.

...During this time, high school math and special education were the departments that I spent the most of my time. This led me to pursue my Masters in Special Education with a certificate of assistive technology from George Mason (2015). I now am working on my doctorate in education. While at Mason, I have taught...

...provide skills and knowledge used by young people throughout life. Therefore, as a teacher, my greatest aim is to be a role model. I want to cultivate open minds, the knowledge and ability to look at the world critically, and students belief in their own capacity to make positive contributions to society.

Hi! I'm an MBA graduate student at Southern New Hampshire University Online, with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Mary Washington. I've been a tutor for more than seven years, and I love being able to work with students and help them find unique ways to learn and excel in their academics.