Certified Tutors From Washington and Lee University

...I have a wealth of experience in terms of helping students perfect their writing and reach their foreign language goals. I am additionally qualified to instruct those students preparing for the GRE. A veteran test-taker myself, I excel at helping students familiarize themselves with the test, refine their test-taking strategies, and overcome areas and subjects...

...classroom / behavior management skills necessary to teach successfully at all levels independent schools. As a tutor, I have the ability to adapt to each individual student and work with a range of learning styles in order to ultimately achieve subject mastery. With a focus in math and finance, I am a believer in the...

...lends itself not only to tutoring in Biology but also in Critical Reading and Writing. I really enjoy helping students with the Writing section for Standardized Tests, because I think that it is so valuable for students to learn the most effective way to express their ideas to others. My greatest strength as a tutor...

...learning the language and teaching my host family English. In my spare time, I love traveling, expanding my book collection, practicing yoga, and delving into community theater and choral groups. In my tutoring, I look to build my students' confidence through hard work, encouragement, and compassion. I believe that once students have confidence in themselves,...

...abroad for a year in Madrid, Spain). I graduated from Washington & Lee University School of Law (ranked #24 among law schools at the time). As a tutor, I have worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters in Charlotte, NC; the Lexington City Schools Reading Program in Lexington, VA; and Let's Read in Los Angeles. Outside...

Languages have always been my best subject, and I find that in class I am able to help kids with the material when they don't understand what the teacher is saying.

...and structure of each lesson to the student's individual needs and talents. It is important to provide a framework for each student to develop their own individual writing and learning style. In regards to test prep, learning content comes first, but learning how to take the LSAT and SAT is critical to maximizing points and...

...This program aims to teach the scientific method to grade school-aged inner city youths (grades 2-6). I taught a class of six 4th graders on Saturdays; topics ranged from the properties of air to infectious disease spread. I thoroughly enjoyed working with the young children and can only hope that my efforts to plant the...

...studying at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia has allowed me to develop greater independence and cultural awareness while learning to cope with the constant ambiguity of overcoming cultural barriers and other challenges. My in-depth study of Philosophy, in conjunction with the distinguished Honor System established at Washington and Lee University, has reinforced the...

...The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. My GRE scores earned me a graduate fellowship in my current master's program. I'm pursuing an MBA at the McColl School of Business at Queens University in Charlotte. I completed an MS in Organization Development there recently. I have 10 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I...

My goal is to help my students enjoy learning and to feel as confident as possible in subjects where they experience difficulties. I aim to set my students up for "small wins" as they master a more challenging subject, so that they can derive greater confidence and a sense of accomplishment as they learn.

...tutor in college through Washington and Lee University, and students would tell me that they specifically preferred my tutoring methods over those of other tutors that the university employed on other nights. Students that I tutored would even track me down in the library on my off nights for help if they had an upcoming...

...someone with assistance. Still, no matter what the topic, I stay true to my goal to instill in my students the confidence to tackle any problem they may encounter. When I am not contemplating the next novel to add to my boundless list of must-reads, I might be found listening to classical music, practicing martial...

...also my high school and middle school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about the sciences, math, and communications. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for standardized tests, we always seem to have the most fun prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams, as...

...I am a recent graduate from Washington and Lee University. I have tutored for the past 7 years, mostly in middle school algebra and pre-algebra. My goal is to perfect students' basic math skills to gain confidence when they attack more difficult skills such as algebra and geometry. I also work on testing to ensure...

...learns in their own way, and I work hard to adapt to the unique needs of each individual learner. I believe that everyone is capable of developing their own strengths, and I work hard to help students realize their capabilities. I have significant experience teaching English as a foreign language, both in the US and...

...only could I experiment with my teaching style, I also gain new ideas and perspectives on the subject. My favorite hobbies include reading science fiction, fantasy or historical fiction and researching events and people in history, so I aim to tutor English, Literature and History here. I love being able to discuss books and history...

...and just not fun. The good news: I've helped many students get past these kind of tough spots, and I can do the same for you. The bad news: You're going to have to work hard! But I'm confident that after we're finished you will be a master at whatever is troubling you and a...

...high school, and I have made it my priority to help students whenever I can. My favorite subjects involve math and science, but I have also loved helping others with standardized test preparation, specifically the ACT. Outside of academia, I love the outdoors-- hiking, mountain biking, fishing and hunting. I am also an avid sports...

To help each student that I teach to gain a deeper understanding of the material at hand. In the process, the student will gain confidence in applying the concepts learned.