Award-Winning Tutors serving Amherst, VA

I love explaining things to people - and I've been doing it for about 25 years. I want you to finish a session feeling like: "Wow, that guy really helped me! (plus - what a sense of humor!)

...a good tutor and her guidance helped me improve academically. I decided then that I wanted to be a teacher to help struggling students. I went on to earn a B.S. degree in Special Education and a Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. I have been employed for a total of 39 years in the Education...

...you! Before I have traveled abroad, I graduated Old Dominion University as Cum Laude and taught at Oxford Grade Power for 1.5 years. I am certified to teach English as a foreign language by Hess International Schools and by i and i TEFL. I have spent over 130 hours in the classroom and design dynamic...

...am currently the Records and Information Management Program Manager for the Army Corps of Engineers in the Enterprise Information Technology Services sector. I am also a Freelance Software Engineer operating under my business name of Knight Development. I consult, design, develop, and deploy websites and web applications for entrepreneurs and small to mid-size businesses. I...

...(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 motivation throughout...

...to play video games, workout, play sports and try new activities. I'm able to build strong bonds with students using any of those activities, or any activity that the student may like as well. I have had a lot of success with this method and would love the chance to assist anyone who needs it!

...leave. I believe in active, engaging learning where content is presented to show students how it applies to their lives. For example, working with decimals isn't another thing to do in math; you have to know how to work with decimals so that you can work with money. Outside of teaching, I enjoy reading, cooking/baking...

...a zoo educator. I am comfortable teaching other natural sciences as well as reading, writing and basic math. I speak both English and German (my native language) fluently and would be excited to help you practice your German! I can also teach English as a second language. I am very patient, kind, and enjoy helping...

"It is important for me to understand how my students learn in order to give them the best learning experience possible."

...I have worked in the field of education for more than 30 years. I have degrees in psychology, social work and certifications in special education and school psychology. I like the teaching and learning process and have gained valuable experience with using online formats. I do some research on children and youth and currently work...

...in 2019. I passed the NBDHE and CDCA exams prior to graduation. After college, I started working as a traveling dental hygienist, which gave me a lot of experience working with different offices, doctors, and patients. I am very excited to pass on as much as I know in this field down to future hygienists!

...recent graduate from Elizabeth City State University with a BA of Arts in English. I specialize in essay building, editorial needs, creative writing, and research-based assistance. I have previous experience as a peer tutor during undergrad helping adult learners with essays, research papers, etc. My tutees and faculty held a great relationship with me as...

...learning. In order to create life long learners, students need role models and educators who are well-rounded. I plan to use my background in teaching General Education and ESL learners to help mold children into critical and creative thinkers of high moral stature. My experience working in varied environments have enabled me to develop a...

...strong background in curriculum and content development for lessons from my experiences being a Tagalog subject matter expert in language and culture often doing contract work for US government agencies. Something interesting about me is I am a music major focused in piano. That experience helped give me this knack for teaching.

...the extra help needed to not only be successful in elementary school but well into their college and career. I have my Masters of Elementary Education and Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. I am working on receiving my Masters in School Leadership and Administration. Also, I currently have five years of teacher experience and am...

...Development. While in college I completed a study abroad program in Peru where I was able to develop my knowledge of cultural anthropology. I served as a nanny and homework helper throughout college which sparked my passion for tutoring. I like to focus tutoring on critical thinking and giving the student the tools to problem...

...busy schedule, and felt the constant urgency of developing sturdy, consistent study skills. I decided to work as a tutor my last two years at the university. Not only do I enjoy utilizing and teaching the most effective study skills, I am also passionate about the subjects of English and Biology. Throughout my studies I...

...core secondary-level mathematics, to University Calculus. I teach my lessons flexibly, taking my students' learning style inventories into careful consideration. I employ strong connections in my tutoring, relying largely on analogous connections to my students' strengths and interests. I have no problem drawing interest out of a student for our worked subject. It is extremely...

...very empathetic person, so I take on my students' goals and struggles as my own. I commit to helping my students and I have the skills to do so. I have a natural aptitude for education, have studied and learned about the profession while earning my master's degree in teaching, and have many years of...

...deep curiosity about the brain, a commitment to academic excellence, and a desire to care for children and their families with compassion and clarity during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. Teaching has been a constant thread throughout my journey. I've been tutoring since high school, and over the past seven years,...