Award-Winning Tutors serving Charlottesville, VA

...to help is to go back as far as necessary, fill in the missing understanding, then return to the original topic. I also believe that the student needs to know WHY, not just how, which is why I go back to fill in the missing gaps. Watching "the light come on" when a student understands,...

...the student. For each subject, each student may find different parts of the material challenging. The tutor must adapt to the student's needs, and establish a collaboration, to find out how best to bring the student to a better understanding of the material. Each student has a different set of goals and challenges and a...

...subject that a student can learn to appreciate. Therefore, I strive to teach students to expand on the "why" we use or develop a skill as opposed to the blatant "how". If you don't find me working on class-work or studying, there's a good chance I am either in the gym preparing powerlifting competitions, or...

I think those lightbulb moments of success come when you least expect it and that the success of the tutoring relationship depends on the rapport between the tutor and the family.

...currently teach include Math 5, Math 6, Pre-Algebra, Topics of Algebra, and Algebra I. I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from Washington College as well as a Master's of Science Degree in Recreation and Sports Sciences from Ohio University. I focus on trying to make math more relatable for my students, as...

...in Special Education (General Curriculum) for grades K-12. I have taught both middle and high school. Although I enjoy teaching multiple grade levels, I also have a love for elementary school. Even though tutoring is a new experience for me I do have teaching experience in content areas including, Social Studies (6th-8th), Mathematics (middle school),...

...years of experience tutoring college-level essay writing, reading analysis strategies, and studying techniques. - 4 years of experience tutoring all of K12 writing and reading. My hard qualifications show my earnestness to work with a vast selection of clientele. With this in mind, I find particularly helpful to approach learning with a knowledge of my...

...Philosophy and Religion. I'm now in a master's program for Conflict Transformation. I am excited to work with these students to meet their academic and professional goals as well as to provide a positive space to fulfill your whole potential. I have taught English abroad as well as other subjects in Spanish in Salamanca, Spain...

...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 become better learners, and instructors become better teachers....

...I moved on to Yale University where I received a master's degree in the same subject, and the University of Michigan where I received my doctorate. I have taught students as young as four years old as well as older adults who just want to learn a new discipline. I've tutored students, primarily on the...

...personalized instructional methods. I hold a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Vermont, a Master's Degree in Education from Castleton University, and a Bachelor's Degree in English from Randolph-Macon College. I am a former Chair of my department and President of the Vermont Association for Middle Level Education. It is...

...Sciences minor. I just love programming so much - people say computers are confusing, but once you get to know them they make a lot more sense then people most of the time haha. And I love language too - it's fascinating how nuanced and versatile it is, and we use it every day without...

...success in school with these subjects; I truly enjoy learning and teaching the subject material. I believe in giving every student the tools and instruction they require so that they may arrive to a solution on their own as this is the optimal way to retain concepts. Outside of tutoring I spend my time playing...

...to connect with other people, to find a commonality that we can use to explore new or confusing topics in an analogous manner. I always seek to build on my experiences in working with different types of learners to find the best way to engage with my students and foster their sense of curiosity and...

...at the University of Virginia's school of engineering. I hope to help you bring up your grades and scores through the methods that make YOU succeed. I understand that different people learn best in different ways and I would love to work with your individual learning style. I am looking forward to helping you succeed!

...especially like working with students in helping them prepare for their college entrance and standardized tests, while helping them achieve success through increased scores. Science is for the curious, and I love the curiosities of the world around us, and sharing those curiosities with my students. When not working with students you will find me...

...in language, I've always struggled in math. To be a marine science major I had to overcome a lot of academic challenges, due to the major's concentration in math. I hope that my passion for what I study can inspire other people to find their niche, and make them want to excel in areas that...

...has been always challenging but a great source of joy for me. I empathize with you as a learner and have enjoyed teaching for quite a few years now. I have multiple degrees in Spanish language and Spanish Education specifically. I am passionate about cultural practices and was lucky enough to have lived in Spain...

...in Computer Science. Since this summer, I have gained a passion for tutoring students in chess ranging from beginner to advanced players, both in-person and online. While I enjoy a variety of programming languages, I love to teach Java and C++ the most. Above all, I always make sure my students are having a fun...

...grade of elementary and am currently student teaching 2nd grade. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading that which enriches my life, hiking, and...