Award-Winning Tutors serving East Highland Park, VA

...University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry. I also have minors in Italian and Mathematical Studies. For a year and half, I worked as a peer tutor at my university. As part of a university club, I volunteered at local low-income pre-schools. I planned lessons that my club...

...of his five core classes. In three classes he had less than a 40%, and was in danger of dropping out of school. After four weeks of tutoring, he was passing all his classes. He graduated on time the following year and now attends community college. I'm a great tutor because I have a comprehensive...

...helping others and I now have had hundreds of hours of tutoring experience in a wide range of subjects including chess, computer programming, math, and SAT prep. In addition to the subjects previously listed, I would also tutor Spanish and chemistry as they are subjects I am comfortable with. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing...

...grade students. I am taking a break from teaching in a formal classroom setting to raise a family and pursue writing. Tutoring has become a perfect fit for this time in my life because I still get to work with students on a regular basis. One of my favorite things about tutoring is working one...

...similar classes that I took or had taken by meeting with them at lunchtime and reinforcing concepts taught to them in class. I continued that in college, which made me want to share my knowledge to even more people. I am very easy to talk to and can pertain to any learning style needed. Outside...

...tutored students in all of the core subjects, mostly focusing on math and reading. I've also taught preschool and tested preschool children. I've taught English to refugees from several nations, mostly adults, although children were sometimes in the classes. I love working with students. I love to help them learn and I enjoy getting to...

...Commonwealth University, where I graduated with a BA in Political Science. I will begin graduate school this fall at Virginia Commonwealth University and will begin a position as a teaching assistant in the sociology department. During my undergraduate career, I have had several opportunities to work with my peers on projects and assignments. History, government,...

...helping students reach their goals academically. I find that expanding vocabulary helps students to express themselves more clearly, breaking down grammar helps the students correctly insert verbs and conjugations into their sentences, and introducing common phrases or greetings helps students understand the cultural values of different Spanish speaking countries. It is my personal goal to...

...an open door policy when it comes to helping students perform their very best in these subjects. My interests include urban wildlife ecology, birding, and citizen science programs. I am currently finishing a project that included sampling small mammals at a local state park, and planning a research project on survival and habitat use by...

...the Graduate Program at VCU, I worked with middle and high school students which widened my variety of knowledge within the classroom. The hands-on experience I've gained from classroom teaching has taken my mentor-ship and leadership skills to the next level while allowing me to witness and feel the sense of community offered by the...

...me to help others learn as well. While I realize that not everyone will share my natural enthusiasm for economics, psychology, or history, I am confident that I can utilize my knowledge and love of these subjects to bring them to you in a manner that is accessible, engaging, and stress-free.... I firmly believe that if a subject is made more engaging and personal to a student, then the subject matter becomes less overwhelming and more...

...know my students as individuals, taking into account their backgrounds, interests, goals, academic strengths, personal needs, and abilities where I can then focus on how they can best access the curriculum. I enjoy working with all subjects in the elementary curriculum however I am drawn to Math and Language Arts where I can employ research-based...

...information they feel confident in. I relate well to students and believe that getting to know a student on a personal basis makes it easier to assist them in their studies. I also like to help students realize and understand that their studies are not just confined to the classroom, and I try to draw...

...years of practice, schooling, and personal growth, I know the pain that comes with writing. Having learned a great deal from some of the greatest writing professors, I know how to connect with other writers, relate to a topic at hand, and mold a piece into the best it can be. I have collaborated with...

As an educator with more than 25 years of teaching students from all walks of life, I enjoy seeing others reach and achieve their maximum potential through intellectual stimulation and mastery of selected courses and disciplines. ... The ability to read, comprehend and write well is essential for students to make intelligent decisions about their lives. Such skills also are important for students who wish to lead productive and successful lives. As a result, my teaching...

...work in Medicine Ive had the pleasure of working with a number of students and peers over the years and enjoyed helping them master material for courses and exams. I pride myself on my patience and believe that, given the right teacher and motivation, any student can achieve their academic goals. I count myself as...

...2014 with a degree in elementary education, special education and math. Since graduating, I have been teaching math in Virginia. Last year I taught 6th grade math and this year I teach algebra 1 and pre-calculus. I have been tutoring for the past 5 years. I enjoy tutoring middle school and high school math students.

...native and non-native speakers. My music/theater background also equips me to assist with oral presentation and public speaking. Learning is a life-long process. Students' goals, interests, and strengths should be integral parts of his or her education. I believe that the tutor/student relationship is a partnership that affords the student opportunity to take an active...

...an experienced classroom teacher to work to enhance your child's skills. I love working one on one with students and being able to customize lessons to meet each student's individual needs. I enjoy working with a diverse range of students and try to make my lessons fun and engaging for each of them. I look...

...go to Cornell University next fall, where I'll major in computer science. During my gap year, I've tutored several local high school students, and while I was in high school, I regularly volunteered as a math tutor for Mu Alpha Theta, the math honor society. I've tutored everything from math to history, but my favorites...