Award-Winning Tutors in Blacksburg, VA

I am studying Nutrition at Virginia Tech. I have tutored all the introductory science classes and some upper level courses as well. I enjoy helping students succeed in these courses because I know these classes can be difficult. Aside from tutoring, I play the piano and love working out.

...it better! I tutored calculus and algebra for two years in high school, and I tutored first-year engineering students at Northwestern in basic engineering courses (mostly calculus, trigonometry, algebra, physics). My favorite subject to tutor is algebra because it forms the basis for the rest of mathematics and it can be appleid to everyday problem...

...fluently. I tutor Japanese Language. Helping English speakers to understand Japanese language and culture has been very fun and rewarding experiences because it helps to me understand further about the cultural differences and similarities through understanding these different language systems. For hobbies, I like painting, guitar, and taking my two big Akita dogs to the...

...to develop geodynamic models of continental deformation. I earned my Master's Degree in Geology at Oklahoma State University. My teaching strategy is mostly student-centered and is based on a combination of the transparency teaching and differentiated instruction approaches. The differentiated instruction approach involves providing all students within the same classroom a range of different avenues...

...passionate about Math as well as Anatomy and Physiology, as they are directly related to my doctorate degree. I am a firm proponent of education and have a deep desire to make learning an enjoyable and beneficial experience for each of my students. I believe that each student comes with a level of learning, and...

...potential! My academic strengths focus on History, but I am also proficient in Geography, Political Science, and English. Over the past twenty years, I've taken great pride and satisfaction in mentoring some of the most amazing young adults our country has to offer. I am eager to continue this journey as a Varsity Tutor and...

My goal is to help all students achieve to the best of their abilities. I believe in using creative and interesting methods and strategies to keep students interested and engaged.

...a fairly laid back and patient person, and I love math (strange I know). I majored in Mathematics Education in college though it took me a while to decide on that major. I graduated from Virginia Tech in 2014, and I just recently moved back to the Roanoke area from South Florida. I spent a...

...struggles of being in school and studying. I encourage my students to ask a lot of questions and I try to approach a subject from many different angles including visual, interactive, hands-on, practice questions, and didactic teaching. I want to give my students the best chance to succeed, and to do that, I believe they...

...degree from Radford University in Radford, Virginia. I taught for 15 years as a Music Teacher in grades K-12, in General Music, Choir/Theatre/Orff groups, and I have some experience teaching an Elementary reading group and some Middle School science. I look forward to being a part of the success of my students and seeing their...

...meet the needs of my student. Over the years I have learned that it is important for my students to take ownership of their learning. I take the time to explain the "why" of they are being taught the material and how it will apply to their own life experiences. Learning should be meaningful, not...

...Technology can help improve standard living in amazing ways, and that is why I chose to become an engineer. I chose software specifically because it is the only engineering discipline I know of where a single product can be made with little overhead cost, and distributed to millions worldwide for nothing. If that is not...

...I was able to see learning success in my students as I focused on their individual needs and areas for growth. When I returned home from Korea, I put a lot of thought into what my next career steps would be. I am thrilled to work with Varsity Tutors because I can see how all...

Hi! My name is Nikita, but I go by Niki. I am currently a second-year at the University of Virginia. I really loved math, writing, and spelling, as well as science, in high school. However, I decided to follow my passions as a Premedicine student in college!

A striving engineer who will make the world a better place!

...I really look forward to working in a job that is so important, being privileged to be such a vital part of so many young lives and making a real difference. In addition to my Bachelor of Computer Engineering and Master of Economics, I have more than four years of experience working as an Instructor...

...so they can tackle any new problem or challenge. Outside of academia and teaching, I love cooking and playing with cats! I'm always excited to try a new recipe or cook a new dish. I'm currently learning how to cook Indian food in hopes of being able to replicate my favorite meals, like paneer masala.

...and planning. 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...

I am currently a Virginia Tech student in 3rd year of Chemical Engineering. I love math. I have tutored math at the Virginia Tech through the math department teaching math from Algebra to Calculus. Outside of tutoring, I like to play soccer, football, video games and spend time with my friends.

...everyone is capable of learning (even if they haven't been successful in a given task yet), and that education / instruction should be individualized to an individual's personality and goals for the given subject. I strive to always adapt my tutoring techniques to the techniques that work for my clients while still holding them accountable...