Award-Winning Tutors serving Buckingham, VA

...feel like work. My name is Malik Laidlaw and from my beginning stages of school I vowed to pursue the life of an educator because I knew from an early age that a student can only become as good as the teacher motivates them to be. I stand for understanding, simply because you wouldn't leave...

...Idaho and I plan to study volcanoes. I got into tutoring when I started working as a Teaching Assistant my Junior year of college. I fell in love with helping students and I want to continue to do that. When I'm not tutoring students, I enjoy reading and writing. I've taken plenty of classes that...

...English students for more than 5 years, now. I began teaching elementary and middle school students, and now teach all grade levels, including high school and college students. I love tutoring because helping people with frustrating and confusing assignments is a rewarding, gratifying experience. Educating students and helping them grow their understanding of the English language...

...fall. I began my tutoring career as a Supplemental Instruction Leader for Microbiology of Human Disease for four semesters and Chemistry 101 for two semesters while in undergrad. These are peer-facilitated group review sessions designed to help students succeed in historically difficult courses. I would meet with the students of each of these courses to...

...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 this time, I built lasting relationships with staff and students, while also engaging students in creative writing and reading activities that diversified the curriculum and...

...and Spanish. I subsequently attended the University of California, Berkeley where I earned a Master of Science in Chemistry. I have instructed and tutored students in a variety of subjects, including biological sciences, chemical sciences, and Spanish. I have served as a teaching assistant for a variety of undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses, including biochemistry,...

...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 rewarding to see a student grow, and understand your role...

...classes. During that time I provided tutoring sessions locally in Harrisonburg as well as overseas during the summer. I try to make learning these subjects as low stress as possible by implementing the learning strategies recognized in literature (some books include 'Make It Stick', 'Ultralearning', & 'Peak'). The truth is that we all can learn...

...whatever course or subject you are struggling in! I've been on my fair share of tutoring sites, excluding Varsity Tutors, that have made me feel dumb for asking questions or not knowing but that is something I will hopefully never make you feel! My sole objective is to help you learn, and maybe even have...

...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 right grammar. I worked at a Mexican company when I moved to the states for two years, so I am pretty familiar with the differences between the Castellano accent and...

...and I am interested in tutoring for math, physics, and anywhere that I may be a fit. I was a double major in Physics and Math at James Madison University. I've worked in the animation industry doing both testing and simulation research. I thank you for considering me to be a tutor.

Throughout, my work, educational and personal experience, I have gained experience and cultural experience that goes beyond a textbook, classroom or business setting. I have learned that cultural and language go, hand in hand, and that, both, our integrally intertwined and I attempt all that I can to apply that to any professional environment

...I also obtained a professional collegiate license with a preK-6 endorsement. My desire is to be able to teach all grade levels and eventually open my own school. I want to make a difference in education on a global scale and my passion for children and helping others is the driving force behind it.

...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...

...decade, starting as an intern with the Public School system in Brazil. During this time, I have had the privilege of teaching English to hundreds of students, embracing the rich cultural diversity inherent in this field. Three years ago, I began volunteering with a non-profit organization, teaching Creative Writing. In this role, I have assisted...

...the capability of succeeding in all that you do, and I strongly believe that learning should be fun! I most recently received my Masters degree in Medical Science, and prior to that I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology while double minoring in Spanish and Leadership Studies. Additionally, my long-term goal is to...

...focus on computational biology. Since graduation, I have extensively studied on my own with the hope of finding and committing to a research topic I would want to go back to school for. Meanwhile, I've tutored family and friends in geometry, trigonometry, precalculus, and statics. I am most passionate about Physics, Neuroscience, and Mathematics. Providing...

...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!

...a Bachelor's degree from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). I have worked both abroad and domestically, online and in the classroom teaching students of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels. I focus heavily on proper pronunciation, grammar and building your confidence as an English speaker. I look forward to seeing you in class!

...biology. I competed both cross county & Track and Field. During my junior and senior year, I was a full-time volunteer science tutor for my teammates from both cross country and Track & Field. Also, I was a volunteer part time research assistant for my Environmental biology Professor. My love and passion for science has...