Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Harrisonburg, VA

...research and my experience being an EMT, I have had the opportunity to communicate with, teach, and learn from all different sorts of people. In addition to a love for science and Spanish, I am also a passionate reader, writer, and musician. My philosophy is that no matter the subject, when a teacher truly knows...

...lifelong thirst for knowledge. My diverse career in the education field has given me many tools and strategies to find just the right mode of learning for each child. My original degree, as a music educator and performer, helps me bring creativity and excitement to my lessons. My current job as a K-5 Media Specialist...

...challenging. The tutor must adapt to the student's needs, and establish a collaboration, to find out how best to bring the student to a better understanding of the material. Each student has a different set of goals and challenges and a different life experience. From understanding where the student is coming from, I can better tailor...

...math when I was in high school and absolutely loved it! Now I am a full time student at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Virginia where I am pursuing a degree in Mathematics. I've taught many students before joining this platform including some of my high school peers and my younger sister who is home...

...control of their own success. I also implement various exercise and mindfulness strategies in my sessions. I take each student's interests into account in making these sessions something to look forward to.I also like all of my students to keep a journal of how they are feeling and to track their educational progress. Setbacks are...

...passionate about English and Writing. I also have experience working with students with Asperger Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, OCD, and ADHD. I am a firm proponent of education and believe that each child, both neurotypical and neurodivergent alike, deserves opportunities for positive and joyful learning experiences. In my teaching style, I try to impart this...

Everyone can learn to be scholarly with direction, curiosity, and mental voracity.

...gardening to elementary students. From there, I knew I wanted to help students to not only learn a subject, but become excited by it! I believe education should be holisitic, so I work with students to help them understand the practical applications of their school lessons. My specialities include science, english, and nutrition. I look...

...a teacher for over six years, and I always strive to connect with my students to help them build confidence and learn the material and skills that they need to be successful. In addition, I always encourage keeping an open and clear line of communication with my students so that we can work together as...

...way through this beautiful language. I also love to read and watch movies and TV. I've taught art and film appreciation as well as intro to the humanities and LOVE to discuss the meaning behind works of art. I'm tutoring literature because of this and aim to help you discover deeper meanings in your reading...

...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, improved job opportunities, more work satisfaction, and better...

...and staff. When I have free time I like to cook with my friends, read, or listen to music. I'm also part of a student run orchestra here at school, which is a fun way to keep playing flute and also to make new friends! I can't wait to meet new students and work with...

I'm currently a graduate student at James Madison University with a BA in English and obtaining my Masters in Education. I have a passion for English lit and am going into secondary education teaching in the near future. If I sound like a good fit for you I'd love to help however I can.

...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 life,...

...succeed in learning, that someone solidifies his or her passions and creates an opportunity to pursue their passions. I cannot think of anything better to spend my time doing than helping a student learn and succeed. Besides spending my time teaching, I also enjoy having fun through dancing, traveling, and a good game of chess...

...School of Education, and Public Policy and Leadership at The Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy. I have had over five years of experience volunteering in inner-city classrooms and tutoring students ages six to seventeen. I absolutely love working with kids, and my goal for the future is to make quality education accessible...

...special education classes. During this experience I taught all academic subjects and life skills. Additionally, I have taught as a teacher of the visually impaired (TVI) in both itinerant and residential settings. As a special education teacher and TVI, I have learned how to adapt materials and curriculum specific for each student I have worked...

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

...engage their thought processes in moving toward the answer. Seeing a student's face light up once they understand the problem is one of my favorite things about tutoring, and my hope is to enable my students to come to their own "aha!" moment. Outside of school, I enjoy, among other things, reading, creative writing, piano,...

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.