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Daniel: Charlottesville tutor
Certified Tutor in Charlottesville, VA
...University of Virginia. I came to graduate school because of love of learning and teaching. Learning and teaching are really two sides of the same coin. To learn something new and not to impart it to anyone is empty, while teaching without learning is meaningless. Before I started graduate school I taught English and related...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, English
University of Denver - Masters, International Studies
Grace: Charlottesville tutor
Certified Tutor in Charlottesville, VA
...to be empathetic about problems they may be having either at home or with their schoolwork. I think tutoring at its most effective should not feel forced, but should be a partnership between tutor and student. I love working with students on all subjects, but my personal favorites tend to be English, and I enjoy...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Women, Gender and Sexuality and Foreign Affairs
Alina: Charlottesville tutor
Certified Tutor in Charlottesville, VA
...hiring restrictions. (They could only hire people 18+, and I was 17 at the time.) Through the college tutoring center I received professional training on the best methods to help students learn and attended weekly workshops to improve my teaching skills. I have also freelance tutored with pupils of all ages, from elementary school kids...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry
Brendan: Charlottesville tutor
Certified Tutor in Charlottesville, VA
...in Economics and Computer Science with a minor in Chinese. I have lots of experience helping students, especially in math (I was in the math honor society in high school) and economics (I often enjoy helping my friends and classmates better understand concepts they are struggling on in class). My favorite subject to teach is...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Lisa: Charlottesville tutor
Certified Tutor in Charlottesville, VA
...recently, I taught SAT Math, both the current and new formats, at a local academic summer camp. I moved to Charlottesville in June with my husband, and we are thoroughly enjoying the many beautiful vistas and historical sites nearby. I look forward to working with middle and high school students in the area this year!
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Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics; Secondary Education
Zoe: Charlottesville tutor
Certified Tutor in Charlottesville, VA
...are my areas of expertise. Not only am I confident in my ability to teach you how to think in new ways and to solve problems with ease, but I know that I can help improve your test scores while you have fun both learning new material and improving on old skills. Beyond tutoring, I...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, History
Paula: Charlottesville tutor
Certified Tutor in Charlottesville, VA
...from content to test taking strategies. It can take time to get the highest score, but we will work out an efficient study plan to get you there! I'm also happy to give advice or answer any questions concerning college applications and the admissions process. Additionally, I am familiar with a number of programming languages,...
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Harvard University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Anna: Charlottesville tutor
Certified Tutor in Charlottesville, VA
...University of Virginia. I am a Biology and Spanish double major and I am on the pre-med track. Through my infectious diseases research and my experience being an EMT, I have had the opportunity to communicate with, teach, and learn from all different sorts of people. In addition to a love for science and Spanish,...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Connell: Charlottesville tutor
Certified Tutor in Charlottesville, VA
...of paid and unpaid teaching positions for science classes, where I realized I had a talent and passion for helping students succeed in their classes. These positions include one-on-one tutoring sessions, being a teaching assistant for lecture classes, and aiding other teaching assistants in lab classes. Through these experiences I became proficient in many different...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Cynthia: Charlottesville tutor
Certified Tutor in Charlottesville, VA
...taught in the college classroom and conducted social science research for 15 years. My Ph.D. is in Communication from the University of California Santa Barbara (a quantitative, social science focused program). While I have had several areas of interest, my deepest focus has been on teaching and learning. I have spent 10 years helping students...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
University of California-Santa Barbara - Doctor of Philosophy, Communication, General
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The Charlottesville School System
Charlottesville, Virginia, is located approximately an hour away from the state capital of Richmond and 90 minutes from Washington, DC. It has a population of nearly 50,000 residents and sits at the heart of the Charlottesville Metropolitan Area, which also includes the surrounding counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Green, Fluvanna, and Nelson. Most of the students living in Charlottesville attend schools managed by Charlottesville City Public Schools System, while those living on the outskirts of town attend Albemarle County Public Schools.
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To see how some of the busiest schools in the Charlottesville area are scoring on state assessments, look at the following chart:
Charlottesville Test Scores
Students throughout the country face the challenge of standardized tests on a regular basis. From yearly assessments to college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT, the comprehensive nature of standardized tests can be overwhelming to most students. For students in Charlottesville, this means preparing for the Standards of Learning (SOL) exams, which assess your child’s proficiency in English, math, science, and history. On top of this, if your child is planning to attend college, they’ll also need to complete electives like biology, physics, chemistry, economics, and more – all of which can be challenging without the help of a personal Charlottesville tutor.
Private tutoring is great for helping your child prepare for tests. However, working with a personal tutor offers so much more than just test prep. A tutor can help a student develop strong study habits and organizational skills, think critically, and apply what they learn in class to solve problems. As a result, your child can build the learning skills they need to be successful in school and beyond.
One might think that living in a small community around Charlottesville means that students aren’t always going to get the same cutting-edge resources they’d receive in bigger cities like Richmond and Washington, DC. However, Charlottesville schools perform quite well against state averages:
Charlottesville High School Rankings
| High School | Charlottesville Ranking | State Ranking | AP Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville High School | 1 | NA | 76% |
| Albemarle High School | NA | NA | 84% |
| Western Albemarle High School | NA | NA | 89% |
| Monticello High School | NA | NA | 64% |
| Murray High School | NA | NA | NA |
Another great thing about Charlottesville schools is their low classroom sizes. Far below the state average, most classrooms have between 13 to 15 students.
Charlottesville Student-to-Teacher Ratios
Albemarle High School has a 14 1 student-teacher ratio.
Charlottesville High School has a 13 1 student-teacher ratio.
Monticello High School has a 14 1 student-teacher ratio.
Western Albemarle High School has a 15 1 student-teacher ratio.
Murray High School has a 10 1 student-teacher ratio.
Virginia State Average has a 16 1 student-teacher ratio.
When it comes to post-secondary education, not only is Charlottesville home to the top-ranked University of Virginia, but it’s also close to some excellent universities in nearby Richmond and Washington, DC.
Charlottesville University Rankings
| College | National Rank | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | 2 | 30% |
| Georgetown University | 2 | 17% |
| George Washington University | 14 | 40% |
| University of Richmond | 18 | 32% |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | NA | 81% |
| Randolph-Macon College | 501 | 61% |
| Virginia Union University | NA | 41% |
| Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing | NA | 56% |
| South University-RIchmond | NA | 51% |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond | NA | 100% |
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Today we worked on scatter plots, specifically how to graph and interpret them. I also introduced her to the concept of surface area for a cylinder, and we reviewed the formula with practice problems.
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We went over chapter 8, Political Parties, for the upcoming Political Science test. Tomorrow I will quiz him over chapter 7. I encouraged him to take notes, study and prepare. We made flashcards he can use if he wishes, and he may also want to try listening to the material on audio.
I can provide suggestions and give some accountability, but the end result will depend on him.
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The student had been out sick for a few days so we focused on catching her up on the missed material in order to prepare for a quiz. We completed her review packet and worked similar problems from the book with a focus on concepts that had given her trouble in the past.
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During this lesson the student and I focused on geometric properties of triangles. He was able to apply various formulas to find the perimeter, missing sides and hypotenuse of scalene, isosceles and equilateral triangles. I've had a great experience working with this student, and I'm extremely confident that he has an exceptionally bright future ahead of him.
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We went over exponential growth and decay functions and their graphing and plotting for a project the student had. He seems eager to learn the material; however, I feel he's having a hard time grasping the concepts. I would suggest a very hands-on approach for him and a face to face one on one tutor if possible.
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The student came with questions. We spent a lot of time going over calculator functions (she uses a TI-89, which I am not as familiar with) and talking about Chi-square tests. She is anxious about an upcoming quiz and a two-part final exam next week. We will likely meet twice next week in preparation.
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