Award-Winning Tutors serving Floyd, VA

...was in Biology, my areas of expertise are biological sciences such as Biology, Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. I am also strong in SAT writing and reading, with special techniques of my own for upping the score for the SAT writing section. I was a chemistry lab teaching assistant for two years for the Chemistry Department...

...revolves around developing a vested interest in students' successes. I have some knowledge to share, whether it be in SAT/ACT test prep, math, writing, or college apps, and it's fun and satisfying being able to empower others to succeed. In my free time, you'll catch me on my couch (watching a lot of TV --...

...subjects. I also earned perfect writing scores on my SAT and GRE. I would love to tutor in writing and reading, hopefully helping students achieve their own personal scores. I have experience working with children, ranging from first grade to rising college freshman. I want to see whomever I am helping succeed and feel that...

...subject areas, I believe I am motivating, encouraging, and supportive of my students. Whether you hope to raise your grade in class, pass a test, or learn a better way to take notes, my approach to tutoring is based on your unique learning style. I look forward to helping you achieve your academic goals!

...particular weaknesses. I try to make the learning process disciplined yet collaborative, so the student feels like he/she is not merely an information receptacle. In this way, thinking and learning skills develop along with knowledge of content. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed helping students succeed in the past and look forward to engendering more understanding, competency, and...

...I can customize lessons to your needs and interests, and I can help you more easily understand some of the elements of German that may seem a little intimidating or complex at first. Aside from tutoring and using German, I am an international relations professional and an avid tennis player, bicyclist, ice hockey player, and...

...the years from taking dozens of courses from the high school level to the upper-most college level unto my students. Finally, having initially struggled with Physics and Math myself as a highschooler and college student, I'm in a unique position to empathize and guide students so they can develop the skills and understanding they need...

...the pleasure of working with students of all ages and backgrounds (elementary aged to adult learners) who have all had different personal goals for wanting to become proficient in French. In my classroom teaching and individual tutoring, I always try to bring an immersion approach to the lesson, no matter the level of French of...

...influence on later decisions is something which I find truly fascinating. I earned a degree in English Literature, with a minor in History, from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, GA, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching, with a concentration in early childhood and elementary education, from Pacific University in Eugene, OR. In the...

...I try to provide my own problems for my students to help them get used to the skill. I also like to help my students think of shortcuts for each skill. I like to show multiple ways to solve the problems so students have a wide range of options to choose from. My love for...

...in ways that the student will remember and relate the material to their current lives. I have experience teaching and working with students at the High School and Collegiate grade levels; focusing on: research skills and analysis Writing papers Presentation giving Speech writing College essays English Sentence structure APA citations American history Marketing Sociological theory...

...teaching math, computer science, Spanish, and exam preparation specifically. My aptitude for teaching these subjects comes from my love of them (especially math), which hopefully I can share with any students that are willing to try. My teaching philosophy is based on communication and understanding the needs of the student before attempting anything. I also...

...government. While I found my career in politics quite fulfilling, I never lost my love and passion for learning and knowledge. In 2010, this passion led me to pursue a Master of Arts in American Studies from Georgetown University. This multidisciplinary program included courses in subjects as diverse as theology and literature, the U.S. Constitution,...

...to enrich the learning students gain in the classroom with practical applications for the scientific world. My teaching of Spanish can also best be described as intuitive, as I am a native speaker and can think of ways to explain concepts in Spanish that are not described in textbooks or workbooks. My practical applications to...

...worked in the past as a Business Analyst and teaching assistant for Duke, and these roles have instilled a passion for educating others. I scored in the 99th percentile for both the SAT and LSAT and would like to help teach others how to master these subjects. My philosophy is to make topics as comprehensible...

...tutored at a writing center while an undergraduate student, and became an Advanced Certified Tutor through the College Reading and Learning Association. I also taught English classes in Russia for 2 years. I enjoy tutoring because of the opportunity it presents to constantly adapt lessons and teaching styles to best meet the needs of individual...

...doing math at a 1st grade level and up in an intense specials rotation. I know how to work with students of all ages. The work I do with my own students on a daily basis is the same dedication and level of differentiation that I would bring to students that I tutor. I love...

I am a Public Policy masters student at Georgetown University. I previous studied Economics at the College of William and Mary and the University of Saint Andrews. I am interested in tutoring Test Prep, Algebra1/2, and AP US Government. I am open to tutoring online or in-person.

...not need to be. I spend time to ensure that the student starts on a correct approach. With years of hands-on-experience in electrical engineering and physical systems, I am able to associate the equations describing a system with its behavior. If concepts in mathematics or physics escape you, or you're having trouble figuring out how...

...AP Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, various levels of Spanish, including AP Spanish Language, and AP Spanish Literature and Culture. I am a qualified Spanish tutor, not only because I am a native Peruvian speaker, but because I received a formal bilingual education where I received outstanding scores in both AP Spanish Language and Literature...