Award-Winning Tutors serving Dumbarton, VA

...research interests, particularly in world history and American history, have expanded my horizons and prepared me to engage students in challenging topics with every learning style. I am certified in CMP (Commemorative Museum Pedagogy), which trains educators to handle difficult history topics with tact, recognize the various reactions that students will have and respond to...

...elementary through high schools. Though much of my experience is in social studies and sciences, I also have a passion for helping students with reading, writing, and college essays. I also have the ability to help students to prepare for various AP exams in World History, US History, Government, and World Geography. I believe strongly...

I will be a fifth-year statistics student at James Madison University in the Fall. I currently work on topics in computational biology. I am also a R/Python enthusiast.

...Spring of 2020. During my two years of graduate studies I worked as a Graduate Student Assistant, a job which included leading classes of up to 25 students as well as tutoring one-on-one as the need arose. In my experience working one-on-one with students, talking through essay topics and sparking conversation about a work of...

...look forward to seeing what we can learn and discover together! Outside of tutoring, I currently work for Amazon in their logistics facility but have previously been a paralegal, and worked and volunteered for various historic sites in Virginia and Pennsylvania. I enjoy spending time traveling with my soon-to-be wife, Hannah, and our two dogs,...

...who are more than capable of excelling in any given field but are held back by rigid methods. I find helping someone realize their full learning potential to be an incredibly rewarding experience. I have three science-related degrees: a Bachelor's in Behavioral Biology, a PhD in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, and an MD. In medical school I...

...in Mathematics at Christopher Newport University. As a student myself, I understand the struggle of learning difficult concepts. It is because of great teachers and tutors that I have found a passion for mathematics. I don't expect others to have the same experience I have had, but it is my goal as a tutor is...

...to inspire a lifelong passion for discovery and inquiry in my students. As a tutor, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for helping students achieve their academic goals. My experience in teaching advanced science courses equips me with the skills to provide comprehensive and effective tutoring. I am dedicated to helping...

...adults. I am a Lead Family Services Specialist (Employment Services) with Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Social Services since 2006, and also a 5th grade teacher at Richmond Japanese weekend school since 2009. I also have experiences in tutoring to elementary students in Pennsylvania, teaching English to Japanese children and adults in Japan for 3 years. I love...

...their goals. This is why I enjoy tutoring and helping in the community in one way or another. I hope I can make anyone's learning experience exciting, fun, and as personable as possible. We, all tutors, have been in your shoes once, so I know how you feel. I want to be able to provide...

...students where they are and create a space that feels safe, affirming, and real. My background in writing, theatre, and social work gives me a unique edge: I understand how to engage both the heart and the mind, and I know how to guide students through challenges with empathy and strategy. Students often tell me...

...like to be hungry for knowledge around audio production. In the past, I have taught students piano, reading music, and audio engineering. I received my bachelor's in audio production from Full Sail University, in which I was named Valedictorian. I am tutoring in audio engineering. I am very passionate about this subject because there is...

...non-Spanish speaker may encounter on the way. Since I am from Guatemala I have a very clear and neutral accent that can be easy even for a beginner student. Besides that I have worked in bilingual schools, where my position has included elementary ESL, Phonics, Grammar and Spelling, Reading, Science in English instruction for Pre-K, Kindergarten...

...the University of North Carolina Wilmington and a M.S. in Applied Economics from East Carolina University. I have taught and tutored intro and intermediary economics and mathematics classes for several years at the university level. I am new to Varsity Tutors; but am looking forward to meeting many new students and helping to instill in...

...Harrisonburg Virginia. I am an avid soccer player and skier outside of the classroom. As a student, I like to set my goals very high and tend to expect that from those around me. I was top of my class in High School and was accepted to a myriad of top tier/ivy league schools; however,...

...and translation. I was recognized for my accomplishments in Spanish academia by being inducted into Sigma Delta Pi National Spanish Honor Society and becoming the Vice President of the VCU Chapter. I would later graduate from VCU with honors and a degree in Spanish. Although I don't have formal experience teaching in a classroom, I...

...professional in higher education with a generous history of improving student learning and academic success. With my deep understanding of educational trends and ability to thoroughly evaluate academic strengths, weaknesses, and needs, I am able to create a coaching relationship that allows students to develop a toolkit of strategies that support them to reach their...

...and at the same speed. I am patient and fun to learn with. In my spare time I play my guitar and video games. I own and play an epiphone les paul and am into almost any type of music, usually anything that is fun to play along with. I play all types of video...

...am also a certified ESL/TESOL teacher and have experience teaching groups of students as well as providing individual lessons. Working in different environments, with a diverse range of students, encouraged me to explore more creative tutoring methods in order to understand and communicate ideas. Through my experience as a tutor, I developed a multifaceted approach...

...opportunity to work with students of all ages, backgrounds, English skills and much more. I have been a tutor for more than 10 years as well assisting students from elementary to college aged. I have experience as an adjunct community college ESL professor and adult education in ESL. I am both certified in secondary History...