Award-Winning Tutors serving Nellysford, VA

...coming from- to be empathetic about problems they may be having either at home or with their schoolwork. I think tutoring at its most effective should not feel forced, but should be a partnership between tutor and student. I love working with students on all subjects, but my personal favorites tend to be English, and...

...Math and Science. I love sharing tips and tricks to remembering certain grammar concepts or verb conjugations, and over the years, I have built an arsenal of helpful material for students. I have always loved languages, and studying at La Universidad San Pablo in Madrid (through Duke) really solidified my love of Spanish. I love...

...I'm majoring in Biology and Business Administration. Upon graduation, I hope to attend medical school. I first discovered my passion for tutoring when I was in high school, and I have made it my priority to help students whenever I can. My favorite subjects involve math and science, but I have also loved helping others...

...many years of experience tutoring and coaching students of all ages, and I will make my extensive knowledge of the LSAT and test taking strategies work for you. As your tutor, I will not just help you perform better on tests or more fully understand target materials, but will work hard to maximize your opportunities...

...double major in Economics and Computer Science with a minor in Chinese. I have lots of experience helping students, especially in math (I was in the math honor society in high school) and economics (I often enjoy helping my friends and classmates better understand concepts they are struggling on in class). My favorite subject to...

...and I am happy to do my part to allow that to happen. Whether students are looking for revision, assistance, or clarification, I am eager to help them achieve their goals. I have a Bachelor and Masters degree in Latin and Greek, and have been tutoring individuals in those languages, as well as writing, history,...

...enjoy working with people on improving cross-cultural communication. I think that communication across languages is very important and that we should strive to be able to communicate to as many people as we can. I have a bachelor's degree in French literature and language and a TEFL certificate as such I am mostly qualified to...

...time job, I was tutoring children of various ages in Tucson & Phoenix, focusing on Math, Science (particularly Physics), and Hindi (my native language). I've tutored kids, teenagers, adults, and retired professional, and carry almost 11 years of tutoring experience, which includes teaching at the University of Arizona. While I tutor a broad range of...

...These subjects are exciting, but I feel students lose interest due to the mathematics involved. My extensive experience with tutoring and being a teaching assistant has inspired me to make mathematics and biological sciences more accessible and inspiring. I started tutoring mathematics (algebra through calculus) in high school and continued tutoring during my undergraduate degree...

I'm excited to help students reach their goals, particularly students that have issues with the formats and nature of tests themselves. I know that testing itself can flummox some students who are otherwise bright and qualified, which is why I want to help them overcome this.

...some age-related hiring restrictions. (They could only hire people 18+, and I was 17 at the time.) Through the college tutoring center I received professional training on the best methods to help students learn and attended weekly workshops to improve my teaching skills. I have also freelance tutored with pupils of all ages, from elementary...

...with a knowledge of my students' personal strengths and interests upfront. Not all students are equal, and I appreciate my students' necessities to not only learn different strategies, but to learn these strategies in a way that coheres with their inner strengths. Please reach out if you have questions. I look forward to working with...

...of South Carolina in 2012. I have spent the last 10+ years conducting research in the field of cancer biology. I started teaching as an adjunct, then as an Visiting Assistant Professor, at the College of Charleston. Then just last fall I became an Assistant Professor of Biology at Mary Baldwin University. I teach a...

...made programs that focus on an individual's educational strengths. I especially like working with students in helping them prepare for their college entrance and standardized tests, while helping them achieve success through increased scores. Science is for the curious, and I love the curiosities of the world around us, and sharing those curiosities with my...

...and Economics. The reason for my passion lies beyond my success in school with these subjects; I truly enjoy learning and teaching the subject material. I believe in giving every student the tools and instruction they require so that they may arrive to a solution on their own as this is the optimal way to...

...Calculus. Most recently, I taught SAT Math, both the current and new formats, at a local academic summer camp. I moved to Charlottesville in June with my husband, and we are thoroughly enjoying the many beautiful vistas and historical sites nearby. I look forward to working with middle and high school students in the area...

...a student is struggling with a topic, the best way to help is to go back as far as necessary, fill in the missing understanding, then return to the original topic. I also believe that the student needs to know WHY, not just how, which is why I go back to fill in the missing...

...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 they feel confident in...

...watching students grow. I earned my B.S. in Mathematics from 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...

...all ages, from teaching ESL to children as young as 4 to teaching complex scientific principles to adults in their 40's. I beleive in true versitility, adapting my teaching style and instruction to each individual student and their needs. I believe that the student should ultimately dictate the style, pace, and content of a lesson....