Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving Harrisonburg, VA

I have retired from teaching high school math in Virginia. I taught for 40 years, from grades 6 through calculus, statistics and physics. I also teach chess, beginner and intermediate levels.

I'm a college student at UVA with an extensive background in tutoring. I'm extroverted, patient, and love to teach.

...The SAT in particular was an exam which I've spent much time studying and learning to improve on, from content to test taking strategies. It can take time to get the highest score, but we will work out an efficient study plan to get you there! I'm also happy to give advice or answer any...

...range of subjects, including mathematics, physics, and computer programming, as well as music theory and flute performance. I also developed curriculum and was a teaching assistant for UVA's Intro to Engineering course. I believe in meeting students where they are, and guiding them to the answers through leading questions rather than formulaic procedures. Students are...

...variety of subjects, including chemistry, biochemistry, sociology, anatomy, and physiology. I have experience with MCAT prep through Varsity Tutors and love the opportunity to work with each of my students. I often work with students who feel stuck below the 500 score mark. We work together to identify content areas to focus on and go...

...between what they are learning and what is occurring in their life. I have found that this connection makes the material more enticing and fun to learn. I believe that it is vital to be able to read and write proficiently as it is two major skills used everyday. My goal is for students to...

...a vast selection of clientele. With this in mind, I find particularly helpful to approach learning with a knowledge of my students' personal strengths and interests upfront. Not all students are equal, and I appreciate my students' necessities to not only learn different strategies, but to learn these strategies in a way that coheres with...

...with teenagers who have mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and ADHD. I've taken Advanced Placement exams, the SAT, GRE and, I've taught ESL courses to students who speak English as a second language. I'm a firm believer that with a little bit of encouragement, patience and a customized learning approach, you can learn...

...to play with my dog, Franklin, play basketball, read (with Franklin), listen to music, cook, and travel (always with Franklin). I am always looking for an eating challenge, so let me know if you have come across any lately! I am also getting married on June 20 to the most wonderful woman I know, so...

...humanities outlet. My natural reading and writing ability have always been able to give me a different perspective on the sciences. However, because of my strength in language, I've always struggled in math. To be a marine science major I had to overcome a lot of academic challenges, due to the major's concentration in math....

...concepts. With math, there's usually only one right answer and yet numerous ways to arrive there. This is also my philosophy with tutoring since all students want to do well in their courses but there are so many ways to accomplish that. Everyone is different which is what makes this world so interesting!

Hi~ I am currently an undergraduate at UVA double majoring in biochemistry and neuroscience. I really enjoy helping others learn and understand math and science related material. I hope I can share my experiences and my knowledge with the people that I will tutor.

...would absolutely allow you to improve and exceed in those facets of academic study), the humanities and reading/writing are my areas of expertise. Not only am I confident in my ability to teach you how to think in new ways and to solve problems with ease, but I know that I can help improve your...

...effective. I think that it is also important to understand the place that the student is coming from- to be empathetic about problems they may be having either at home or with their schoolwork. I think tutoring at its most effective should not feel forced, but should be a partnership between tutor and student. I...

...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, improved job opportunities, more work satisfaction, and better pay. Also, I aim to a strong role model and an effective educator...

...of each of my students life. It is all about creating the building blocks for success and recognizing that what works for one person may not work for another, and that is totally okay! We are all constantly evolving and I am a huge fan of providing and receiving feedback, then using it to move...

I am passionate about helping you reach your full potential! My areas of interest are psychology, writing, and math.

...centered around Math, Chemistry, Biology and Physics, so I can work with a student on more than one class at a time. I also have a lot of experience with test prep and love working with students who need help with standardized tests. I'm a laid back individual, but I like to push my students....

...highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My...