Award-Winning History Tutors serving Virginia

...in Engineering Science and History, I bring a unique interdisciplinary perspective to my teaching. My research on environmental justice and decolonizing engineering curriculum has honed my analytical and critical thinking skills. I am particularly enthusiastic about teaching history, elementary and middle school math, and ethics. Outside of teaching, I actively engage with local environmental justice organizations, aiming to make a positive impact in my community. During my leisure time, I enjoy playing with my puppy...

I believe that education is the doorway to the world, success, and should be accessible to all. It is a tool, in order for us, to advance and grow. As an educator, I believe that it is important that not only to create a learning environment through the use of books, but hands on and created experiences as well.

...Education). I have been in public education for 27 years, much of the time spent teaching History, Geography and Government. My passion is to help students understand more than just the facts associated with Social Studies courses. I want them to know why the information is important and how knowing this information will benefit them in their lives. In my free time, I enjoy reading about history and watching YouTube videos on topics that I...

...in International Relations and minored in history, providing me with the perfect background to then get my Masters of Arts in Teaching: Secondary Education (Social Studies track) from Liberty University as well. I have considered getting my doctorate, but I think I may stop here educationally. I have been able to start tutoring locally for homework help at the middle school level and French classes at the college level. Since I grew up in France,...

I love teaching and I love Latin. I grew up in rural Pennsylvania and learned to love Latin and Classics in school. In the years since, I have taught Latin for four years in Vermont, and am in the midst of my second year in Virginia. ... I will begin to get to know the student and assess their knowledge of the content. I will review basics first, and slowly work towards more recent learning to...

...I think that communication across languages is very important and that we should strive to be able to communicate to as many people as we can. I have a bachelor's degree in French literature and language and a TEFL certificate as such I am mostly qualified to tutor French and English as a second/foreign language (ESL/EFL). However, I have a few other subject areas that I am capable of tutoring as well. I look forward...

...them to success by fostering them as a unique individual. I feel it is incredibly important to establish a base with the student to ensure that they see and understand they, are recognized as a person, not just someone to tutor - another essential aspect in catering the differentiated ways to work together. I have a passion for playing soccer, ice skating, scuba diving, listening to music the kind that fits exactly when you need...

...I have a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting. I have a Masters in Education with concentration in Business Education and Learning and Behavior Disorders. Both of my degrees are from the University of Louisville. I taught business and classes for students with learning and behavior disorders including ADHD in Louisville, KY for seven years and substituted for five years. I taught middle and high school. I, also, taught the GED...

...at Liberty University with a passion for science, rowing, and research. I have about two years experience tutoring high school math, science, writing, and literature. I approach tutoring from an integrative standpoint. Addressing the immediate issue my student may be having is as important as imparting life-long study skills and learning techniques. I treat my students as my peers in learning. Whether you're in high school or college, we're all on the same path towards...

...enjoy teaching and tutoring all subjects, but History & English are my two favorite subjects. I always love helping students better understand history and improve their reading and writing skills. I strongly believe that educators have the opportunity to positively impact students' lives in countless ways, specifically through encouragement and support in multiple ways. My desire is to instill in all students their value and potential while encouraging them in all aspects.

...What you learn each day is a step up to the achievement of goals. I put myself through college while working full time. I was involved in SGA, was cast in several plays, started a rape prevention and awareness group. I was also a Little Sister for Phi Kappa Tau fraternity, and served on the Hospitality/Events Committee. I am driven to be better every day. Most recently, I was employed with Lynchburg (VA) City Schools...

...and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping them realize their full academic potential. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, exploring Chicago, reading, and...

...literary analysis, close reading, and writing essays. I am also an ACT tutor, and focus on an approach that builds confidence towards the exam, not just repetition. I can also teach algebra and pre-algebra, as well as AP United States History. I am also available to work on college admittance essays and with public speaking. I teach much the way I was taught: learning to recognize my own mistakes. I will never give a student...

...interests in order to motivate them and build confidence. I hold very high expectations, but I always take the time to figure out what kinds of strategies and supports students need to be successful. I strongly believe in helping students develop a growth mindset, which they can take into any educational experience. I have been teaching in the DC area for 3 years, and understand the demands of the Common Core Standards, PARCC, SAT and...

...science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose to study! In the future, I seek to pursue clinical and pedagogical medicine and enjoy biking, skateboarding, dancing,...

I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is...

...my students over their peers. Tailoring the material to the student will be an important way for him or her to, not only, understand and retain the information, but also to apply it. There are many educational tools that are either not used in classrooms or are not suitable for groups, finding the right tool for the student will be central to my approach. My background is interdisciplinary and broad. I am a practicing attorney...

...people understand something they were struggling with. Thats why I hope to tutor as many students as I can handle. The thing I enjoy most about teaching is the opportunity to help students learn. I enjoy knowledge, both the receiving and the giving thereof, and Im looking forward to being able to help your student (or you yourself) grow in the field you are currently grappling with. I have been fortunate to do well in...

...overwhelming. But you really can be prepared. Careful, concept-oriented preparation can help ensure that students don't run into anything radically new on exam day. My preparation strategy aims to give students the instruction they need to recognize as many problem types as possible. Sitting for a standardized test can be a stressful experience for many people. I try to give students a firm toolkit of techniques and tactics so that they do not have to...

...which, I believe, has helped me develop an innate understanding of grammar. I love helping students with reading, English language and literature, and writing particularly around college applications, admissions essays, and SAT preparation. I have extensive experience tutoring foreign languages through my work as a Spanish & Arabic tutor at Princeton and through language exchanges completed while studying abroad in Mexico and Egypt (ages 18-30). I believe that learning a foreign language is hugely rewarding...