Award-Winning IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Tutors for Students in Harrisonburg, VA

...computer science and mathematics. I'm currently on track to graduate with honors, and for my honors project I'm researching the importance of chaos theory in pharmacology. My goal as a tutor is to help you truly understand the topics we cover. It's very important to me that you understand why something works, rather than just...

...26 years. I taught French in college when I was a grad student at the University of Virginia and also for the last five years at James Madison University. I love the language and the culture and I think that I am able to explain the grammar in such a was as to make it...

...of tutoring, I am a folk musician, an environmental activist, and a birder (yes, birding is an actual hobby!) I'm also an avid traveler; I've been to over 15 countries in the past three years alone, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tanzania, and the United Kingdom. Recently, I moved from Western New York to the Shenandoah...

...teaching experience ranges from English, Grades 7-12, in both middle school and high school settings to college-level academic reading and writing at my alma mater. I look forward to working with students who need help with literature, grammar, and all types of writing. I firmly believe that education affords students better thinking and communication skills,...

...kids and teenagers blossom to their full potential. I am super passionate about French, Anatomy, writing, and other subjects! I hope to work with you and your child to help your child not only learn the material but to model how to learn and find/develop the answer. I look forward to working with you!

...in U.S. Embassies in Eastern Europe, Asia, and Africa. I designed and implemented rule-of-law programs to assist host countries improve prosecutorial capacity to combat high-priority criminal activity, help strengthen independent judiciaries, and develop new criminal procedure codes. As part of that process, I ran over a hundred week-long training programs for local prosecutors in trial...

I think those lightbulb moments of success come when you least expect it and that the success of the tutoring relationship depends on the rapport between the tutor and the family.

...all the best books to get your children hooked on reading. In addition to that I have been a Special Education Aide and Tutor and even owned my own children's activity and learning center where I used all of the branches of the arts to enhance and encourage learning. On top of all of that,...

I want to help chemistry students see that chemistry can be challenging, but being able to understand and master the concepts is truly rewarding. By tackling the difficult concepts, you can bring the problem solving skills to the real world. I am a chemistry teacher and currently working towards obtaining my masters in chemistry!

...with about every grade of elementary and am currently student teaching 2nd grade. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading that which enriches my...

...all subjects and Special Education teacher grades K-12. Writing is my favorite part of Language Arts. In addition to Language Arts, I have vast hands-on experience with: ADHD, Autism, Multiple Disabilities, Resource, Behavior Plans, IEP interpretation and development. Policy and procedure analysis, expert observation, service placement. I come highly regarded by parents for personal, accurate...

...make sure that they feel confident in themselves at the end of each session. Through positive reinforcement, I help students develop a growth mindset; I praise students for their efforts and progress, not just their outcomes. When I'm not doing schoolwork, you can find me music directing for the Virginia Gentlemen, UVA's premiere acapella group,...

...When I tutor I try to lead you to right answer by asking you questions to determine what you already know, clearing up misconceptions, and getting you to think critically about the material. This tutoring strategy is particularly effective for IB exams or application questions that test critical thinking in addition to your mastery of...

...to help my peers and to show them what makes me passionate about the subject. Through this experience, I discovered that learning through teaching is the best way to solidify a concept and to make sure you really understand it, so I like to check on students understanding by asking them to explain back to...

...of Medicine. I have been studying for rigorous exams and tutoring them my whole life, so I completely understand the frustrations associated with learning complex topics, especially for the first time. That being said, I believe that with good mentorship, anyone can become a master of any subject. I take a patient approach with my...

...from UVA Law. I have spent time being a TA and have aided students (both formally and informally) with their college applications. I enjoyed doing this work while in college and decided to continue helping students while in law school. From personal statements to essays, I can help you with it all!

...and middle school math, including pre-algebra and algebra, along with AP U.S. History and AP World History. My favorite subjects to tutor are history courses, because I enjoy helping students connect past events to bigger ideas and present-day issues. I also like working on math fundamentals because they build a strong base that sets students...

...I strive towards helping students enjoy learning while also developing skills focused in problem solving and number sense. Outside of the classroom I am a huge Baltimore Orioles and Ravens sports fan. I am also the head baseball coach for the school I work at while also serving as an assistant wrestling coach at the...

...I love seeing students get excited about learning and that's why I have been tutoring for over three years! I have experience tutoring students from Elementary School to Senior year of high school in various subjects such as reading, biology, AP biology, and math. Being a student myself, I am very much aware of current...

...I work with each student to create a plan that works for them! We are also always constantly revising these! I work through each students goals in terms of their "big 3", which I have found helps break everything down. We work through goals on the minute, hour, daily, monthly and then longer term! I...