Award-Winning Tutors serving Hanover County, VA

...Masters Degree in Business Administration from the VCU School of Business. I've been a mentor for the past four years and am very active in my method of tutoring. I have helped several students with official tests and homework assignments. My strengths are in Math and Science courses. I am also very proficient in Microsoft...

Staying positive and having a growth mindset is essential! I always tell my students that math may not be their favorite subject, but I hope to make it a favorite class. I aim to bring that same energy and optimism to our tutoring sessions. You can do it!

...in English instruction for Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st grade students. I also worked at the American Guatemalan Institute for five years as an ESL instructor for elementary through high school age students, as well as adults, in the fields of business and education. With such varied classroom experience, I have worked with students and adults...

...me aware of my ability and desire to teach, and my talent for simplifying material in order to help students learn. Ultimately, it also inspired me to pursue a teaching career in an inner-city environment. This new knowledge motivated me to continue to pursue other tutoring opportunities. My calling was in education, so I decided...

...Patterson, a career educator and learner for over 20 years. I live in Virginia with my family and love to help kids be the best learners they can be. Any subject from Latin to basic elementary reading or math can be easy for any person! I strive to help each learner unlock the potential in...

...over a year of tutoring experience, I have successfully guided elementary and middle school students in enhancing their reading comprehension and essay writing skills. My teaching philosophy centers around creating engaging and insightful lessons that not only cover the material but also ignite a love for learning. I believe that education can be both enjoyable...

...and have a specific skillset working with students who speak English as a second language. I believe in instilling students with confidence, and allowing them to use our tutoring time as a way to grow personally and apply these skills to real life. I have found great success working with students in a transparent and...

...that way as well. I taught Martial Arts for five years, which actually taught me a great deal, including the importance of positivity and motivation in teaching and how fun it is to see a student get better at something. In my spare time I like reading and being active; especially running, hiking, and soccer.

...British literature and the writing process. There is no better feeling to me than seeing the gratitude in a student's face when he or she exceeds expectations and can go on to complete the next step in his or her educational journey. Outside of teaching, I am a rabid baseball fan (Let's go, Mets!), I...

...achieve your score and school goals as I scored a top 5% score and got into a top law school. I can help you learn in ways that fit your style so you can learn effectively. I look forward to helping you on your journey and getting to know you throughout the process. Good luck...

...academics and also with their study and organizational skills. I am a very visual person so my teaching style involves a lot of working through problems visually through drawings graphs or other images while talking through the problem. In addition to early education I also love tutoring math and science anywhere from algebra to biology....

...enthusiasm after lessons. And whenever my students are truly satisfied with the content of my teaching, I'd offer a chance to have an open dialogue on any topic in order to increase their conversational skills. This will always help to build and motivate their sense of morale. Moreover, learning English is fun so we will...

...in completely understanding the concepts behind the material that is being reviewed. I am a firm believer that anyone can excel in any subject depending on how the material is being presented. In my spare time, I love to dance, sew, play on my guitar, and work on projects where my creative side can run...

...person teaching is fully engaged with the subject matter and can translate enthusiasm to the student. Albert Einstein once said, "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough." I know for a fact that if it weren't for great teachers explaining subjects 'simply,' I wouldn't be the person I am today....

...to more success in the future. I am super flexible with time, who I teach, and how I teach, and I will always do my absolute best to make the student feel at ease and comfortable. I want to get to know the student well, because I think a good relationship is the first step...

...particular student's interests can be incorporated into the practice itself. This helps to lower the affective filter (anxiety particular to second-language acquisition) and encourages more genuine interest in the subject matter, all while facilitating their education. Study of literature in general allows for deeper thinking, the formation of critical opinions, rather than simply consuming the...

...to ask questions while I am presenting. I generally prefer to have an engaging conversation with the student, because it also helps me learn how to be a better teacher! Outside of academia, I work on public health campaigns for my community and compete in horse shows with my school's equestrian team.

...because I believe that this leads to better comprehension and understanding, while at the same time enabling my students to learn as much as possible. In addition, I have a passion for helping my students express themselves creatively through writing, find their own individual writing style and voice, and convey their ideas in the most...

...I'm grateful for all of the opportunities I had to enrich my own understanding and cement my passion for learning: patient, creative teachers, a welcoming environment, and people to challenge me. I hope to bring that very passion to every student I tutor, and to help them find ways to achieve whatever they set their...

...also working on my Certification in Python Programming, as the IT field is proving to have such longevity and value, and furthermore another lesson I can pass on. My tutoring style is building relationships. adolescents are very comforted in my presence and will learn that I'm not only in the instruction capacity but I also...