Award-Winning Tutors serving Millwood, VA

I graduated from University of California Davis with a BS in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. I am currently attending medical school in Virginia. I enjoy tutoring and have been doing it in an official capacity for approximately 2 years. ... It is important not only to teach information to student, but to teach them the tools to problem solve and learn on their own.

...the student is motivated, and I have two main approaches to motivating my students. First, context- a topic isn't interesting or important 'just because', we have to discover how it's related to our whole world and especially to things the student already knows they care about. Second, getting to know the student- everyone has unique...

...I have four years of experience as a French horn teacher, working with students in grades 6-12. I enjoy the variety of teaching these different subjects. Math is my specialty and the subject I have to most experience tutoring. I got a 740 on the SAT Math section and a 5 (top score) on the...

...an after-school program to encourage girls to gain the knowledge and expertise in becoming young ladies. I brought in positive female role models such as two university female presidents and a model agency, although we also were involved in community, and charitable work as well. In addition, I led a course of Court Room Law...

...with a concentration in accounting. My credentials also include a bachelor's degree in accounting and an associate degree in Business Administration. I have tutored both math and accounting for years because I enjoy teaching and learning. I am not currently preparing for my CPA exams. I tutor Pre-Algebra-College Algebra. The accounting course includes but is...

...cruise that explored a unique ocean-bottom habitat off the coast of northern California. My favorite subjects are biology and ecology. As a marine scientist I am educated in the four major science disciplines of biology, chemistry, geology and physics as they relate to the ocean environment. I currently teach Introduction to Oceanography which introduces students...

...goals. I will also do my best to keep lessons engaging through integrating their personal interests into lessons wherever possible. With my background in multimedia journalism, I love to incorporate a variety of mediums into lessons such as music, videos, and newspaper articles, among others. I believe that in order to foster a greater understanding...

...and my minor was German. I love languages, especially the grammar and the pronunciation of each language. I studied abroad in Malaga where I got my DELE, which is a certificate that indicates that I speak Spanish fluently. I have taught various levels of Spanish to students of different ages, from middle school students to...

...joke around with people, but also know when to be serious. I believe that incorporating humor into learning can make the experience much more enjoyable, and therefore more effective. It's easy to spark an interest when learning becomes fun! I gained a lot of experience tutoring while in high school - from helping friends with...

...empower students to become leaders and have successful careers. My philosophy to tutoring promotes critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, communication skills and most importantly creativity. Because student/mentor relationships are extremely important to student development, I like to encourage students as early as elementary school to enjoy Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics so they will continue...

...where you can obtain a career that doesn't feel like work. My name is Malik Laidlaw and from my beginning stages of school I vowed to pursue the life of an educator because I knew from an early age that a student can only become as good as the teacher motivates them to be. I...

Francis Bacon once wrote, "Knowledge is Power". I firmly believe that statement. My goal is to empower you to become as powerful as you can be through the knowledge that you gain (with my assistance!).

...love and share tools to help others learn more effectively. I have been tutoring since High School and have worked in education since I graduated. I have worked with students of all talents and learning styles and I believe that each student deserves to be supported in a way that works best for them.

...graduated from college in 2011, and couldn't be happier! Working with students to help them persevere and succeed is challenging, but the rewards are greater. I try to make learning fun and exciting for all students to help them feel confident and inspired. I am very passionate about engaging and motivating students in a way...

...diverse range of professional and community experience focused on helping students understand how to best solve their problems. I have a balance of academic and experiential knowledge, and I maintain a commitment to self-evaluation, collaborative feedback, and constructive criticism. I tutor elementary and middle school math and science in addition to Spanish, test prep, and...

...find their strengths. I enjoy helping students create goals and self-motivation. I have worked with students of all ages. Most of my experience is with kindergarten and first grade students. Currently, I work with high school students. I have a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Special Education from Radford University. I tutor special education, reading,...

...Rochester (CHE B.S.) and the University of Michigan (NERS M.S.E). During my time at these institutions I was a teaching assistant for a variety of chemical engineering courses as well as an active tutor for Tau Beta Pi, which is an engineering honor society. My primary tutoring experience has mainly been with entry level college...

...nearly all subjects, and all ages, I enjoy seeing the light go on when someone learns something new. I have worked extensively with young students on phonics, reading fluency and comprehension. I have worked with many children and adults with reading, writing, literature, comprehension, learning the English Language, I taught over thirty years with people...

...nice and serious tutor. I can tutor in a vast array of subjects. My favorite subject are biology, biochemistry and French. I really appreciate education, knowledge and it is a passion to teach back what I know. You can count on me for I will do everything to help you reach out your goals in...

...is important to take ownership of your learning and part of that is being able to find help when needed. I have been tutoring online for a few years. I got my BA in psychology at Christopher Newport University and my MA in applied psychology at Liberty University. My favorite subject to tutor is research...