Award-Winning Tutors serving New Kent, VA

...all proposals for funding and forged important partnerships. Once such partnership was with Microsoft to start a technology center in that particular Urban area. I love teaching both children and adults and believe that people should be live long learners. There is always something that you can learn from others. One must be open and...

...a language with so much culture and history behind it. In this regard, I try to incorporate games or fun tricks to help students remember new vocabulary and build on Spanish grammar. I am not limited to new learners; I especially enjoy tutoring those that want to build their conversational skills to sound just like...

...teaching. I have been working with children for 18 years. I worked in a private preschool for 7 years and then became a nanny while I was continuing my education. While being a nanny I helped the children with their homework if they needed additional assistance. Since teaching kindergarten I do a lot of tutoring...

...George Mason University and received my Master's in Linguistics with a TESL certification. I have always loved school, which allows me to instill that joy in my students to get them motivated. I believe in a comfortable and communicative environment for my students to thrive in. A main focus in my ESL teaching philosophy is...

...that is the original basis for my tutoring knowledge. I will argue for in depth education in both my fields because the past and how we remember it matters and is part of the culture wars of today and where we are as a species and people determines so much of our lives.

...foundation to build (and transfer) knowledge into providing the best learning environment for the student. Allie Mooney's quote: "If you can reach me, then you can teach me" remains extremely relatable to me. -I am diligent, determined, committed, and very patient. My hobbies include a wide variety of interests, such as: Nature walks, music &...

...a teaching fellowship position in Latin while I worked on my MA in Latin. I no longer have a formal teaching position. I have spent many years teaching Latin, but I also have been able to spend about 9 years working in elementary schools with K-5 reading and writing. I loved doing that and feel...

...with lots of younger siblings, and I have babysat for many years, so I am comfortable working with younger kids as well. In my free time, I love to play volleyball - I have experience coaching a volleyball team for the Special Olympics Program. My tutoring style is one of patience and visual learning methods...

...with the subject going forward. This is true across subjects, but particularly in math, science, photography, and various computer software packages such as Photoshop. I truly believe all students can learn, and I enjoy the challenge and rewards working with a struggling student and seeing them "get" something they didn't think was possible. I am...

...they were benefitting more from my personal attention and instruction, and hired me to homeschool them for the remainder of the year. In June 2021, the parents were pleased to tell me that each student tested at a step above their upcoming grade level. All of this to say, my heart is in teaching by...

...oral presentation and public speaking. Learning is a life-long process. Students' goals, interests, and strengths should be integral parts of his or her education. I believe that the tutor/student relationship is a partnership that affords the student opportunity to take an active role in learning. Student success takes place in a safe, nurturing environment where...

...their mind and solve doubts. My job will be to guide, clarify and explain the topic to my tutee, using positive reinforcement; to listen carefully in order to understand what the tutee needs and be sure that he/she comprehend and learn. Besides tutoring, I have 4 kids from 7 to 18 years old and I...

...am pursuing a 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...

...Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education. Currently, I am pursuing a Master degree in Early Childhood Education. I am working towards a certification in Teaching Students English as a Second Language (TESOL). I truly enjoy encouraging, educating and empowering students while having fun during their learning experiences. I love creating fun activities...

...allows me to help students build confidence and achieve academic success. I believe in the power of patience, encouragement, and clear communication. My goal is to not only improve my students' mathematical skills but also to inspire a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom. Together, we can tackle challenges, celebrate successes, and develop...

...in their math courses as well as tutoring college and graduate students in their math/statistics courses. The subjects that I tutor students in are Algebra I-II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, ACT/SAT Math, Calculus, Differential Equations, GRE Quantitative, and graduate-level statistics. These are my favorite subjects to tutor students in because they are subjects that I have...

...tutor for the past year with a student with intellectual disabilities. In this position, I visited her twice a week after school to work on study skills, organizational habits, and her English and History homework. I am a great tutor because I have wonderful organizational skills, patience, and a good sense of humor. I am...

...tutoring/teaching methods to each student's individual learning style. There are many students I have encountered who are more than capable of excelling in any given field but are held back by rigid methods. I find helping someone realize their full learning potential to be an incredibly rewarding experience. I have three science-related degrees: a Bachelor's...

I believe a mind is a terrible thing to waste. I believe that all person/people can learn to the best of their ability.

...curiosity. Inquiry is the best way to encourage education. Albert Einstein once said, "It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education." If a student is not free to question and imagine, they would be missing out on an essential element of life. I am determined to create inquiry within my teaching and to encourage...