Award-Winning Organic Chemistry Tutors in Newport News, VA

...though I've decided to ultimately pursue a career in medicine, teaching is always something that has piqued my interest. I enjoy helping others learn, and I enjoy the new ways of learning material that come from the act of rephrasing a concept or coming up with illustrating examples. My hope here is to be a...

...to explain math and science subjects in terms of real world problems will make students able to relate to concepts historically difficult to grasp. In my spare time, I enjoy watching science and historical documentaries with my wife, fishing, being outdoors with the family dog, and watching my 49ers on football Sundays.... I believe that as a teacher, it is my responsibility to challenge, support, and motivate my students in the pursuit of three learning goals: (1) confront misconceptions and anxiety about math and chemistry; (2) ensure that students learn basic math and chemistry concepts to be able to apply knowledge in the real world; (3) understand chemistry concepts to cultivate their interest in further learning. I begin a class or session with a student by allowing them to share their current knowledge so that I can understand what areas that I may need to address first. For example, I would ask a student to explain to me what they understand about significant figures and why they are important in analyzing data. I would then determine what areas the student needs assistance and in the process alleviate anxiety about the subject through positive reinforcement. I would encourage the student that the material can be learned by sharing my experience in learning about the subject (significant figures in this example) and the strategies I tried to understand the material. I would then find real world examples of the subject to try to make the material more understandable. For example, I would discuss my local landfill and the EPA regulation for sulfide. I would tell them that the maximum limit of sulfide gas emission was changed from 0.3 mg/L to 0.30 mg/L and what that implied for the landfill. By explaining a real world example of significant figures the student would understand the concept as well as its impact in the real world. Overall, my enthusiastic teaching style mixed with real world examples of material would hopefully teach my student math and science concepts as well as motivate them to want to learn more.

...intimidation factor associated with mathematics in particular. In my current position as a network administrator I spend a lot of my time explaining complex systems and applications so that all users have a working understanding. The majority of this work is one-on-one instruction. I look forward to the opportunity to give students that extra insight...

...to things the student already knows they care about. Second, getting to know the student- everyone has unique talents, tendencies, and goals. There is an area of overlap between each school subject (even standardized tests, which require critical thinking!) and a student's goals, and it's usually bigger than it first appears. A star athlete doesn't...

...English to Calculus in our Student Support Services. Off campus, I worked with middle school and high school adolescents in the Advancement Via Individual Determination program. I enjoy helping students cultivate the desire to learn and understand the material. My primary goal is to assist in the the question development process and build students' confidence...

...general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, microbiology, etc. I was an undergraduate teaching assistant for organic chemistry, biochemistry, and microbiology. I have maintained a 3.9 GPA throughout my B.S degree. I have been working with so many of these subjects that I know how to make potential students master the subjects. I will work closely with...

...love to be your tutor. I have over 10 years of teaching experience and I absolutely love to break down Chemistry to the basics. Too many people are afraid of Chemistry and my goal is to make Chemistry a people-friendly experience. Contact me and you will learn what you need to know.... The glass is half-full. If someone doesn't understand the subject matter, you give them a people-friendly version of the problem to solve.

...teaching style is influenced by my experiences as a student and biology laboratory instructor. While teaching at James Madison University, it became evident that no single student learns using the same methods. I believe tutoring should be catered to the individual, which is one of the reasons I wanted to work with Varsity Tutors. I...

...to pursue higher education was due in part to various teachers who inspired me. I would like to be a promoter for others to follow their dreams. My continued desire is to be more dedicated, motivated, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and approachable with an ardent attitude towards helping students. I will ensure that my students find their time...

...and adaptability, depending heavily upon student feedback for what works and what does not work, which I use to tailor my communication style and teaching approach to the individual's needs as best I can. My hope is to be able to apply my educational experience, my comfort with a wide variety of subjects, and my...