Certified Tutors From University of Mary Washington

...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 an understanding of...

...more comfortable, they are more apt and open to learn the language. Another key element I use in teaching Spanish 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...

...the college essay process, as the student and I weave together their most important experiences into a compelling admission essay. 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...

...easy it is for a student to get lost in a class of 25-30 students and how it is to 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...

...taught grades 7-12 at one time or another during my 26 years of teaching. For the past two years I 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...

...am currently the Drama Director for a local high school and I am very active in my town's community theatre. 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...

...of questions that lead them to the correct answer. I consistently research new teaching methods, psychological studies, and educational movements 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...

...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 science, math, and especially history. I'm very comfortable with all elementary subjects, from phonics to algebraic reasoning. My English degree came with a fair bit of writing,...

...a tutor is an opportunity to develop a greater understanding of yourself; I can help you to identify your unique 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...

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.

...scientist with a concentration in 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...

...understand there are expectations for that level of communication in the academic and professional world. I would like all my students to exceed the expectations of academic writing, become active participants in academic discourse and have their voices heard. I am confident I can teach the course in a way in which students understand and...

...learning is happening regardless of their attention and have decided to take control of its direction. I have taught high 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...

I 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...

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.

...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 Violin! I am in graduate school pursuing my Masters in Arabic Language and Linguistics, so I have an especially strong interest in Arabic and other languages. Please...

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

...and developmental disabilities). I have also spent the last 15 years working with educators and parents in Ukraine to develop their education system to better meet the needs of those with disabilities. My strongest area of tutoring is in mathematics, but I have experience teaching other subjects as well. When I am able to find...

...in education, I appreciate the incredible impact that teachers have on the lives of young people. I know that teachers 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...

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.