Award-Winning Tutors serving Amherst, VA

...along the way. I have taught hundreds of classes at work and tutored too many to count. My passion for tutoring comes from helping people succeed both academically and in life skills like written/verbal communication and study habits. This is the best feeling in the world. I took early retirement and am lucky enough to...

...help students make connections and to bridge gaps. My focus is Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and College Algebra as I have taught high school math for two years. The most important thing I teach my students is confidence and understanding. With that you can do anything no matter how many times it have to...

...to speak in Spanish during the whole class, while also learning and reviewing correct grammar. I previously taught at language centers, and have also given private lessons. I love Spanish and I have the patience needed to teach my students to speak and learn the language the right way, with the right accent and the...

...the specialized writing genres have emerged to compete with academic writing for recognition in the composition classroom. However, these genres may be too occupationally grounded to meet the needs of entering students who have yet to choose a major and whose primary objective is to receive an academic degree. Accordingly, one of my chief pedagogical...

...science. I also teach Introduction to Biology and laboratories in microbiology and basic human anatomy and physiology. I have tutored students at the schools where I teach general sciences as well as mathematics and statistics. I also have an undergraduate business degree in applying computer solutions to address business problems where I became well versed...

...long-term recall. One of my 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...

...After graduating from FIU, I felt the need to enhance my science background by enrolling to the Biomedical Science program at Barry University. Tutoring others helped me to extend my knowledge and be able to build my ability to get involve, and demonstrate my compassion and commitment in these areas. My interest in science and...

...believe that an effective education is one that makes students better learners and people, equipping them with the ability to think critically and interact with the world around them. When teaching, I strive to create lessons that are connected to the real world, foster creativity, and allow us to have fun while learning! I have...

...degree in 2 years. I'm passionate about investing in students because I know the profound impact that my teachers made on my life. If I hadn't had teachers in high school, college, and law school who were willing to spend their personal time mentoring and tutoring me, I would not have excelled to my current...

I'm Jason Welsh and I'm a certified academic tutor. I've just recently completed my PhD in atmospheric chemistry (degree to be conferred by August 16, 2017). I'm very excited to be potentially working with students to improve their critical thinking and analytical skills.

I graduated from Saint Leo University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. I retired from the United States Navy. I have a heavy tutoring concentration in math and business, with knowledge in electronics. I love tutoring in finance and math.

...years. I'm currently a business and marketing instructor at a local high school. As you can gage I'm very passionate about all things business! My personal philosophy as it pertains to education is, it's not just what you learn but understanding the art of learning is the key. In my spare time I enjoy reading,...

...worked with people who have IEPS as well. I got my high school diploma from Osbourn High School, and I am currently enrolled in Old Dominion University in pursuit of my bachelor's in psychology. The subject I am most passionate about teaching is Literature and History. I do believe that getting your education whether that...

...their ability. That being said, I will also recommend fun resources like Spanish songs to listen to or movies to watch outside of lessons, so students can expose themselves more to the language on their own time in an exciting way. Overall, my tutoring philosophy centers around "the three P's": positivity, perseverance and practice. With...

...possible. Being a part of a learning community has been instilled in me since my youth and will continue to be a part of my life. Learning is a revolving cycle that is an essential part of life and I hope to contribute to others' learning experiences as well as my own. Areas that I...

...received outstanding feedback from my tutoring services and I expect nothing less from myself. I graduated from High school as the valedictorian and I graduated from Hampden Sydney College cum laude, so I know how to work hard in school and know how much work it takes to be successful. Since I have plans for...

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.

...it. I started tutoring by working with friends when I was a senior in high school. I also have tutored with a math center at college where I tutored 5 college level math courses. Math is a wonderful subject, and I believe in helping students overcome their challenges in order to understand and enjoy math....

...have graduated with a B.S. from Georgetown University in Languages and Linguistics. My tutoring style is one where I try to adapt to the interests and personality of the student. My outside interests (although related) include studies of the early Spanish explorers into South America and into the worlds of the Incan and Mayan Empires....

...at Old Dominion University and a volunteer translator with Translators Without Borders. Having studied Spanish for eight years both in and out of the country, I know how difficult picking up a new language can be. My goal is to make this process less frustrating and help students feel more comfortable using Spanish practically.