Award-Winning Tutors serving Bon Air, VA

...teaching assistant, where I provided feedback on writing assignments, has equipped me with valuable skills for assisting writers of all ages. I believe that personalized learning is key to student success, so I adapt my teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles, utilizing hands-on activities and visual aids to engage students effectively. I am dedicated...

Hi everyone! My name is Archit Kumar, and I am a first year at the University of Virginia studying pre-commerce. I am very happy to be a part of the Varsity Tutors team and can't wait to help you succeed in whatever subject that may be.

...teaching philosophy is that I cannot do my job, unless you are successful. I will do everything in my power to make sure my students are satisfied with their work and have the tools that they need to be successful after our session has ended. Outside of tutoring I love to travel, I love trying...

...patient tutor. I strive to create an active environment for each student as studies have shown that active learners retain a much greater percentage of the information than in a passive environment. I ask questions building on students knowledge to reinforce themes, knowledge, and success. I look forward to working with students in a variety...

...to me, crucial for the teacher-student relationship. Outside of my academic work, I enjoy playing music (mainly bass guitar, but I also play the guitar, mandolin, and the bouzouki, though I also like to dabble with the banjo and piano); reading, writing, and playing games on my PC. I also have three cats, whom--it goes...

...of my Ph.D. dissertation, Biology (Microbiology) and Biochemistry. I enjoy working with students and realize that not all students learn in the same way. So, my first task as a teacher is to make the material that I am teaching relevant and interesting to the student. This needs to be established on a continuing basis,...

...middle school-aged students in Math and English. I absolutely love working with students, as it is so rewarding to see students grow and become more confident in their studies. While I tutor both Math and English/Reading/Writing, my favorite subject to tutor is Math. A certain explanation for a given concept may not click for every...

...the language is bright, beautiful and very positive. I also believe it is extremely beneficial to learn a foreign language such as Spanish to further communication with each other. Education is the biggest gift a person can be granted so I enjoy sharing and inspiring my students to do the same. Outside of tutoring, I...

...a degree in Criminology from the City University of New York, a BA in Liberal Arts with a minor in Creative Writing from SNHU, and a Yale University writer's workshop alumni. I have taught numerous courses at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, the U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Institute for Security, and other law enforcement...

...the gratitude in a student's face when he or she exceeds expectations and can go on to complete the next step in his or her educational journey. Outside of teaching, I am a rabid baseball fan (Let's go, Mets!), I love going to concerts, and I enjoy hanging out with my cats.... I think education should be a two-way street. The best way to educate a student is to understand what his or her goals are...

I am a sociology Master's Candidate focusing on education, public policy, and authority. My own education is a balance of theory and research as my secondary focuses have been philosophy and statistics. This balance extends to my teaching style of combining analytic and practical knowledge to help develop critical minds.

...complete Calculus I and an Intro to Statistics course. I am currently taking Calculus II and Discrete Mathematics. I have taken an education course and have participated in a n internship in a sixth-grade classroom. During my internship, I helped teach the subject math. I also participated in a two year peer mentoring program. In...

...a future physician and current Advanced EMT who is passionate about helping students connect the material to what they already know, breaking it down into small, digestible chunks of information, and unlocking their potential and motivation to learn. I am currently on the Pre-Medical track at the University of Richmond studying Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

...degree. I can teach basic math, chemistry, and biology up to college level. I have 2 years of experience working in biochemistry research lab. I was born and raised in Japan until I was 15, so I can teach native Japanese as well. Since I grew up there, I am able to teach you real...

...I then went on to complete an additional undergraduate degree in Spanish from VCU as well. I have studied grammar, syntax, and comparative literature for over a decade and I love nothing more than teaching students about language. I am very relaxed, open-minded, patient, and, above all else, supportive of students' abilities at any level...

...guided elementary and middle school students in enhancing their reading comprehension and essay writing skills. My teaching philosophy centers around creating engaging and insightful lessons that not only cover the material but also ignite a love for learning. I believe that education can be both enjoyable and impactful when delivered with enthusiasm and creativity.

...with kids of all ages and learning styles. I have tutored multiple levels of math, english, latin, science, and arts. Being a student myself, I am familiar with standard subject testing, and I am happy to share my experience and advice. Tutoring is a great way to practice and apply my skills, and I am...

...typically teach using a flipped-classroom style, where all activities and assignments are communicative, based in meaningful communication that allow students to use the target language in a way that encourages memory, as opposed to mechanical exercises. What I love most about foreign-language instruction in particular is that any particular student's interests can be incorporated into...

...have a very good knowledge of and want to help people succeed in these areas. My methodology for tutoring people is as follows: [1] Find out exactly what parts of the math subject the student needs help with [2] Make a tentative schedule for going over the said parts. [3] Cover those parts to the...

...traveled cross country exploring many national parks and have visited 43/50 states, as well as Mexico, Canada, Haiti, Israel, and the Caribbean. Photography is how I capture "heart memories." I also enjoy kayaking, hiking, walking my dogs, time relaxing at the beach or river, and time spent in a hammock reading a good book!