Certified Tutors From Virginia Commonwealth University

...my students arrive at the solution by continuously asking questions, rather than directly giving answers. I also enjoy the use of manipulatives to speak to a wider range of learning styles, and to add an element of fun to the learning process. My experiences have allowed me to effectively manage my time and to work...

...to participate in a program where I taught Constitutional Law to high school juniors and seniors at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School in Cambridge, MA. I loved working with my class and watching how much they learned and grew throughout the year. One of my students was even selected to participate in a national moot...

...are all a gift and should presented as such. If I take a five dollar bill, place it in a thank you card and hand it to someone. It will be far better received and valued, then if I throw a balled up soaking wet hundred dollar bill at them. I have tutored people of...

...be successful in their current and future math courses. It saddened me and made me wonder about the state of education, especially in urban areas. I wanted to find more ways to help. This tutoring experience made me aware of my ability and desire to teach, and my talent for simplifying material in order to...

...myself have taken many standardized exams Other social sciences - I took every AP social science course offered I first started tutoring when I myself was in high school; helping the local middle school students with the homework they were most struggling with. I have two siblings who are now in high school turning to...

...goals academically. I find that expanding vocabulary helps students to express themselves more clearly, breaking down grammar helps the students correctly insert verbs and conjugations into their sentences, and introducing common phrases or greetings helps students understand the cultural values of different Spanish speaking countries. It is my personal goal to always continue improving my...

...inducted into Sigma Delta Pi National Spanish Honor Society and becoming the Vice President of the VCU Chapter. I would later graduate from VCU with honors and a degree in Spanish. Although I don't have formal experience teaching in a classroom, I have tutored university students in many different levels of Spanish courses. My love...

...genetic epidemiology methodologies. I also spend time volunteering at a local elementary school, where I assist fourth graders in math and science, and working as a private Spanish tutor for two elementary school students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about science and writing. I find that students have...

...work for a worldwide web store as an operations manager. Throughout my academic and working career, mathematics has always played a significant role. Algebra, Geometry and grade school math are my strong suits and I really enjoy tutoring these subjects. My goal in tutoring is to build the students confidence and understanding in the particular...

...firm. I have two younger brother and three older half sisters; we are quite used to teaching and learning from each other. Prior teaching experience includes coaching a high school basketball team for two years and working various camps. I look forward to teaching you what I have learned based on my recent experiences in...

...charts. As a junior at Virginia Commonwealth University studying Applied Mathematics, I am often asked by friends to help them with their math homework. I have spent countless hours teaching calculus to engineering, computer science, physics, and economics majors. Being one of seven children, I have been helping my sibling with math for as long...

...have tutored SOL prep in Biology, Math and Chemistry. In addition to my work with Varsity Tutors, I am also teaching Biology at a community college, and am tutoring in an after school program at an elementary school. Not only have I worked with a wide range of students, I also have experience with ESL...

...From grant proposals to album reviews, I've been published across disciplines. I've spent two years writing and editing for literary magazines. I've hosted a radio show focusing on philosophy and hip-hop. I've studied in Richmond, Pittsburgh, Salamanca, and Valparaiso. I believe tutoring happens on a case-by-case basis. I personalize each lesson, so whether your child...

Education is very important and I have a passion for helping students out in their journey through academia.

...foster learning. In addition, I adopt the following to enhance my students performance: grouping students for active group discussions, allowing them to present assigned portions of the course materials in the classroom, writing on assigned topics from the textbook to improve their learning and writing skills, taking quizzes, and solving problem sets in and out...

...of this growing library. In order to innovate for the future - to deconstruct arguments, reach rational conclusions and develop new ideas - students today will need the fundamental understanding that the giants before them developed. I'm grateful for all of the opportunities I had to enrich my own understanding and cement my passion for...

...striving to help them feel confident in expressing their strengths, questions, and needs to others. In turn, I intend to help them become motivated to pursue their academic betterment independently, encouraging them to embrace education as an opportunity for personal growth and empowerment. I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a B.A. in English. I...

...back by rigid methods. I find helping someone realize their full learning potential to be an incredibly rewarding experience. I have three science-related degrees: a Bachelor's in Behavioral Biology, a PhD in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, and an MD. In medical school I received numerous accolades for my scholastic accomplishments, including a Fellowship from the National Cancer...

...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...

...fun experiment; where we work as a team to find the answer, not only to the problem at hand, but how to making the topic of interest easier to learn in the future. I am well versed in many topics from elementary up to the graduate level. I am excited to meet you and have...