Award-Winning Study Skills and Organization Tutors serving Suffolk, VA

I graduated from University of California Davis with a BS in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. I am currently attending medical school in Virginia. I enjoy tutoring and have been doing it in an official capacity for approximately 2 years. ... It is important not only to teach information to student, but to teach them the tools to problem solve and learn on their own.

...Education. You may wonder why two different area of studies, the first is because I own a business with my husband and the second because I have three autistic children. Through working with my children and other with my education I believe anyone can learn, It is just a matter of figuring out how they...

I am a former Nuclear Operator for the US Navy. Throughout my time in the Navy, I trained many sailors, learning varied educational techniques along the way. I look forward to using them to help other reach their goals.

...range of professional and community experience focused on helping students understand how to best solve their problems. I have a balance of academic and experiential knowledge, and I maintain a commitment to self-evaluation, collaborative feedback, and constructive criticism. I tutor elementary and middle school math and science in addition to Spanish, test prep, and career...

...wife and two children at home. Luckily, my instructor took time to encourage and show me how education could change my life. I completed my A.A.S. at age 33. I was then blessed to find a tutor/mentor at work who continually encouraged me. I ultimately received a Bachelor's in Business Administration at age 43 and...

...and communication with the student, and give them the skills to feel independent and sure of how to succeed in the desired subject area. I tend to apply alternative methods that encourage open communication, and interactive engagement (versus "top down" teaching strategies). I believe strongly in self-assessment and giving the student the ability not only...

...primary research interests is genetics, so it is one of my favorite topics to tutor. I'm passionate about being a tutor because I have been on the receiving end of these services and I know how difficult it can be to study effectively while also being time efficient. My main goal is to reduce my...

...professional development I have learned several skills to help struggling readers make gains in the areas of reading comprehension and decoding. I have also passed the Reading for Virginia Educators Praxis which covers a variety of reading topics and reading instruction strategies. I firmly believe that having my students focus on short term gains and...

...multitalented educator. My strengths lie in secondary math and cover several different facets. My love for math has enabled me to excel throughout my professional career. I've held several different positions such as high school math teacher, computer systems operator, and Navy IT. This shows my versatility. I strive to motivate others and help them...

...from these wonderful people in my life and hope to be able to bring what I've learned from my mentors and teachers to my future students. Currently I am a Business Administration Undergrad attending Tidewater Community College in Virginia Beach, VA. Before settling on this major, I also attended Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte,...

...for initial and ending growth for students. The data is helpful for planning and IEP support. Methods: The most important aspect of reading is to learn word patterns and spelling rules. All words consist of a pattern. Vowels are the glue to form a word. I use the Wilson Language System because it provides a...

...as a special education teacher in an elementary school, so I am able to assess the needs/strengths of students I work with. I am able to use the identified strengths to develop learning strategies and accommodations that will benefit the client for the best success. I have experience working with students that have: IEP's /504...

...West Africa (TOGO) a french speaking country. I learned english, and was accepted in one of the prestigious engineering school in the Nation Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) .At RPI, I graduated with my bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering. I look forward sharing with you some of my stories which may serve you as guide and...

...young learners. Today's young males, specifically, lack positive role models that speak and demonstrate how a man conducts himself in a vibrant and moral society. Lately, passion and urgency are driving my commitment to become a teacher. I believe God has placed a level of patience and grace within me, that others have affirmed, which...

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I aim to use my talents and skills to help students as they broaden their minds to new languages and linguistics skills as they strive to reach that moment of understanding.

...I have experience working in both general and special education in private and public school settings. I like to tutor with a student-centered approach using meta-cognition, or constant reflection on one's learning. In addition to tutoring/teaching, I am also a freelance writer for various publications and have published some poetry as well. I enjoy spending...

...in everything I go after. This is why I have two Master's degrees; one is Business Communications and the other is in Adult Education. I'm also a published author and I am currently working on my next book. Most of all, I am a 3x cancer survivor. So I know it means to roll up...

...and knowledge of subject matter allows me to reach students/adults in a special way. I love seeing the aha moments when they get it! That is the ultimate adrenaline rush for me which is why I teach. Students get the opportunity to learn from me, however I get to create a great rapport with them...

...inner-city middle and high school students. My programs focused on the science fiction, biology, and food culture themes, which were always very well received by students. Prior to my time at JYF, I was an English teacher to ninth and tenth grade students at Tabb High School, in the esteemed York County School Division. During...