Award-Winning Tutors serving Elkton, VA

...local Hispanic church, as well as in Argentina during summer 2016. Tutoring Spanish at my community college has forced me to dig even deeper into the language, as I had to find ways to explain and relate concepts back to English so they made sense to the student. I have a passion for the language,...

...well as other subjects in Spanish in Salamanca, Spain as well as teaching Spanish in the U.S. through tutoring and after school programs. When I'm not tutoring, I work at a non-profit practicing immigration law. I also enjoy spending some of my free time with my dog Indigo and going for walks in the park.

...for the last five years at James Madison University. I love the language and the culture and I think that I am able to explain the grammar in such a was as to make it understandable. I am very patient and have the experience to know the areas in which students need help and where...

...to make math more relatable for my students, as math can be extremely challenging at times. My goal is to help students break down problems and concepts into their most simplistic form to help them with their understanding of the material. Through using a variety of teaching strategies that include games and manipulatives, I strive...

...The tutor needs to be able to see the challenges from the perspective of 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...

I have retired from teaching high school math in Virginia. I taught for 40 years, from grades 6 through calculus, statistics and physics. I also teach chess, beginner and intermediate levels.

...providing an encouraging environment. I strongly believe that there is something in every core 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,...

...relate math concepts to practical life situations or science. Every student has a different style of learning. I try to adapt my tutoring skills to maximize a student's ability to learn the material. Outside of academics I run club track and field for JMU. The 800m and 1000m are my favorite events. I'm also in...

...teaching, and my experiences volunteering with refugees in Berlin sparked within me a passion for this career path. I am very well versed in writing, reading comprehension, 2-D and 3-D art (digital and traditional), languages, and math up to Calculus I. I have several years of experience tutoring students in both SAT and ACT prep,...

...my role in FBLA was to volunteer in my community. I began to tutor elementary schoolers at my local elementary school. The students I tutored would often have problems with disengaged teachers at school and busy parents who didn't have time to help them with homework. That experience is what made me decide to apply...

...dog, Franklin, play basketball, read (with Franklin), listen to music, cook, and travel (always with Franklin). I am always looking for an eating challenge, so let me know if you have come across any lately! I am also getting married on June 20 to the most wonderful woman I know, so wish me luck!

...finance/accounting for the past 7 years since graduating from university. I also have significant experience teaching English grammar and editing/reviewing papers for Bachelors and Masters level courses. I currently live in Kathmandu, Nepal. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports, hiking around in Nepal, and hanging out with my 2 dogs.

...However, I also have some great tools for teaching reading. I imagine a session with me would look like me helping students with their homework as needed and providing additional lessons to work on with them to help ensure they have a strong understanding of the content. However I am open to working with you...

...through Big Brothers Big Sisters, passing the knowledge of understanding math has been something I have always been passionate about. Beyond simply helping others with math, I have had experience teaching students and peers about interpersonal violence and how to best prevent it in their lives and on my undergraduate campus. This experience taught me...

...of Virginia studying mechanical and aerospace engineering. During my time in high school, I was able to work with several students as part of the honors society programs in order to help them better perform in various subject. I particularly enjoy tutoring math at all levels and physics because I find them very interesting, applicable,...

...of 60 students for three hours a week and host weekly office hours to help clarify confusing topics. While I primarily tutor students in math, I enjoy tutoring a broad range of topics, specifically music theory, physics, and SAT prep. I love getting to know my students on a personal level. I make sure that...

...Regent University. I tutor English/writing and mathematics. I love tutoring any subject, but writing is my favorite! I find students understand best when you break down concepts to their simpler components. I want my students to understand *why* they do something a certain way, instead of only knowing *how* to solve a problem!

...for 2 and a half years! I tutor anything from lower level reading to middle school, AP subjects, ACT/SAT, art, algebra 1/2 and history! I also specialize in tutoring dysgraphia, dyslexia, executive functioning and organization! I meet each student as a new oppurtunity! I believe a students learning style and educational desires come first and...

I am dedicated to learn and to help other learn how to be the best version of themselves.

...and have fun. As a college student, I have learned the importance of keeping a good balance on school work, club activities, hobbies, and having your own free time to spend with friends and family. Outside of school, I enjoy running to de-stress, playing my flute and piccolo in the band, and finding things to...