Award-Winning Tutors in Dumbarton, VA

...group settings. While in college, I worked for a local high school tutoring groups of students through the AVID system. At the same time, I also tutored an individual who was failing four out of his five core classes. In three classes he had less than a 40%, and was in danger of dropping out...

...other hand, high school and college students require more of a practical approach and have to work through practice to understand a concept. I’ve also volunteered at Computers4Kids, where I tutored a middle school student. We met every week to create different computer project. I was able to build a bond with my student and...

...writing is an invaluable skill both within academia and the professional workforce. I believe it is my job to provide students with the necessary preparation and skills they will need to succeed in a college environment and beyond. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy reading fiction (with a special soft spot for sci-fi/fantasy), running...

...laboratory courses. In addition, I mentored struggling local middle school students during an after school program created to inspire students to develop skills for their futures. My undergraduate biology research background lends itself not only to tutoring in Biology but also in Critical Reading and Writing. I really enjoy helping students with the Writing section...

...College with a BA in Music and of the University of Phoenix with an MAED in Curriculum, Instruction, and ESL. I have taught/tutored students from age five years to pre-graduate level-primarily in English-to both native and non-native speakers. My music/theater background also equips me to assist with oral presentation and public speaking. Learning is a...

...love for start-up businesses and all types of accounting. I started my career with a top accounting firm in the country and, while I loved the technical material, I wanted to see more of the business world, so I left for a start-up where I still work. I love anything to do with approaching problems...

...the University of Central Florida where I attained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. I am passionate about the English language and understand the difficulties of the language that some may struggle to grasp. I also tutor History and have excessive experience in European and Art history in particular. My tutoring strategy consists...

...catered to each individual personality. I have found that humor and games are particularly effective in motivating students to achieve in subjects they may otherwise find dull or abstract. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about languages and literature. I have spent much of my life traveling abroad and...

...began my first full-time mathematics teaching position, I discovered the joy of helping students appreciate the rich intricacies of mathematics, as well as witnessing their overall sense of achievement. I have been fortunate to teach in independent schools that stress the importance of students and teachers learning together, emphasizing the fact that a teachers responsibilities...

...at VCU interested in helping students learn and master high school and undergraduate biology! I love learning about the complexity of the human body and making it understandable to others. I worked as an EMT for a 2 years (1 part time, 1 almost full time) and studied biology in undergrad, where I graduated with...