Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Roanoke, VA

...schools and middle schools and would give interactive, creative lessons on neuroscience and STEM related topics. It was a lot of fun and we made a great impact, but what made it really memorable to me is how we would run into our old students and they would thank us for our help years later....

...of George Mason University as of this summer. I have a degree in Biology with a concentration in Biopsychology. I have been a STEM/STEAM ambassador which gave me the opportunity to tutor students K-12 and I like to think I've helped a lot of students grow through this program. I am excited to tutor, let's...

I am 46 years old, and I am committed to helping myself and others to understand the world. I love music, and I love words. People are pretty great, too.

...I specialize in helping students with test prep for the SAT and ACT, but I am also able to help younger students with reading, writing and math. My goal with test prep is to ensure that students are prepared enough that they feel confident no matter what, even if unforeseen circumstances arise on test day.

...tutoring both sections of the SAT. My tutoring style varies greatly with student needs; I'm happy to walk you through problems, explain concepts, or make extra reviews for you! I've received hundreds of exemplary reviews throughout my tutoring experience, and I'm always willing to go the extra mile to help my students.

...writing, you've come to the right person. I recently finished my Masters in English at Virginia Tech. I've taught freshman writing courses at Virginia Tech for one year. I have primarily tutored and taught high school and college students so far. Soon, I hope to teach full-time and to write and publish a variety of...

...and how to appropriately portray this understanding in writing. Even on the interview trail, I had the opportunity to learn how to convey my assets to several admission committee members in one-on-one, panel, and multiple-mini interviews. I learned how to adapt to each school's environment while maintaining my core values. I even discovered how to...

...a huge proponent of lifelong learning, and I seek to spread that enthusiasm for studying the world around us to anyone else eager to learn. I graduated in 2015 with an Bachelor's of Science Degree in Computer Science and a Bachelor's of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University. I am currently a Master's student...

...and Linguistics. As a CELTA certified English teacher, I have traveled around the world teaching learners of all ages, from adult ESL and literacy learners coming to the US with a refugee/asylee status, to high school students looking to expand their horizons by studying in university at home and abroad, and even four-year-olds learning how...

...a paper and then gave a presentation at an academic conference. In law school I wrote motions to judges on behalf of clients. Now, I'm writing a book about history, folklore, and ghost stories. Reading and writing are my bread and butter, but what comes with those concepts is problem-solving, creativity, and opportunities to learn...

...skills are valuable and likely what you will retain throughout your life. This is why I care about helping people think about problems not just solve them. I care about showing them the paths to solving problems or writing essays so that they can walk them themselves rather than rummaging around in their memories for...

...checking the boxes and getting the right answer is not success. What I value far more is not just telling students the answers to their problems, but providing them with the resources and strategies to arrive at the correct answer themselves. Not only does this empower students, but it also gives them a framework to...

...excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I...

...the GMAT, SAT and a few high school math subjects. I like to incorporate into my lessons the psychology behind how we learn new concepts and thereby discover how to apply them appropriately. With both a tech and an artistic background, Im particularly interested in using technology to teach concepts in visual, interactive, and fun...

...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...

...and motivate, oftentimes at-risk students, and I found this one of the highest compliments of my career. I find it my greatest goal to make sure that all students, from those seeking the highest standards to those struggling with basic skills, can understand themselves, can define their abilities, and can work forward to becoming all...

...Literature. I am a licensed teacher with a diversity of experience working with young people. For the past 10 years, I have tutored students of all ages and in a variety of subjects, with a strong focus on K-12 mathematics. I am pursuing a Master's degree in Elementary Education and a TEFL (Teaching English as...

...build a foundation that allows him or her to find success on their own in future units of study. In each lesson, I use a variety of methods - stories, games, worksheets, writing, manipulative activities, etc. - to ensure (1) a deep understanding of academic content and (2) an engaging, fun, authentic interaction with each...

...national scholarship, I spent the past year and a half studying abroad. During my time traveling throughout Asia, I worked and volunteered as a teacher for students of all ages, gaining significant experience in tutoring a wide variety of subjects. From ESL to public speaking, I have had the chance to help students make remarkable...

...to the sense of accomplishment and purpose that comes with helping others do the same. I take great pride in developing individualized tutoring programs for my students based on their specific needs and goals. I previously taught high school for several years and also have tutoring experience in a wide variety of subject areas. At...