Award-Winning Tutors serving North Downtown, VA

...of education for more than 30 years. I have degrees in psychology, social work and certifications in special education and school psychology. I like the teaching and learning process and have gained valuable experience with using online formats. I do some research on children and youth and currently work as a professor of psychology.

...I love to help students achieve their academic goals. I have been fortunate enough to teach in a classroom, and watching students light up as they understand and grow with the curriculum is one of the most outstanding jobs in my life. I obtained my bachelor's degree in accounting at Southern New Hampshire University, and...

...Mathematics and am very comfortable teaching. I hope to tutor students and instill in them a drive to be who they feel they were meant to be, teaching them that so long as you can learn, you can become. Outside the classroom, I am always striving to learn. My mother was a singer in Cambodia...

I am a diagnostic medical sonographer with experience in general and ob/gyn sonography. I graduated with magna cumme lade. I am ARDMS registered with experience in tutoring for state boards.

After practicing law for 19 years, I left the legal field to spend more time with my daughter and to write. I love helping students learn and have a knack for breaking complex ideas into easy-to-understand concepts. As one of my business mentors, Marie Forleo, says "Everything is figureoutable!"

...knowledge to others. Some of my interests and hobbies are singing,playing my clarinet, dancing, cooking, and building things out of wood. I like to keep myself busy and i'm in the process of building my own home recording studio as well as helping my kids build a dog house for our two terriers.... The best way to learn something is to make it appeal to your interests.

I believe that learning occurs through engagement in meaningful activities related to the curriculum being taught.

...their test scores through focused, efficient practice. I graduated with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia with a B.S. in Civil Engineering, and I've spent a decade immersed in STEM education. My tutoring style blends clarity, patience, and strategy, and I believe the right guidance paired with consistent practice can unlock any student's potential....

...say that my favorite subjects are languages. As a lifelong student of languages myself, I understand most of the challenges that come with studying them as well as the joys. I am an educated native Spanish speaker, and I am completely fluent in English, French and Italian. I have also studied Russian, Chinese, and Japanese....

...William & Mary when I was earning my Biology BS. My teaching career started as a life science teacher in middle school, moving on to High School where I have been for the past 12 years. During that time I earned a Masters degree in Special Education. I have taught AP Biology, IB Biology HL/SL,...

...for years and I have such a passion for it. I started tutoring by working with friends when I was a senior in high school. I also have tutored with a math center at college where I tutored 5 college level math courses. Math is a wonderful subject, and I believe in helping students overcome...

...a teaching assistant in Bordeaux, France - my job was to supplement teachers' lessons with more hands-on, interactive sessions with students aged 6 to 14. I my experience makes me an excellent tutor in both English and French, as I know how to keep students interested and engaged in the subject matter while still adhering...

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.

With teaching experience for 2nd graders all the way to collegiate-level chemistry, I am always seeking new opportunities to guide others in working through challenges and tough problems step by step.

I have been in the education field for over 15 years. I have worked with various populations of students and I enjoy helping students learn.

...University of Florida and I am here to help you succeed in whatever course or subject you are struggling in! I've been on my fair share of tutoring sites, excluding Varsity Tutors, that have made me feel dumb for asking questions or not knowing but that is something I will hopefully never make you feel!...

...goals. I love using visuals, real-life examples, and interactive practice to make learning feel practical and rewarding. What I enjoy most is watching students grow more confident over time, especially when they start expressing themselves more freely in English. That moment when something finally "clicks" is what makes teaching so meaningful to me. Outside of...

...strategies recognized in literature (some books include 'Make It Stick', 'Ultralearning', & 'Peak'). The truth is that we all can learn more effectively and with fewer issues by using these particular techniques. What I enjoy most when teaching is to see a student use newfound abilities to be able to complete a problem they work...

Throughout my academic journey, I have encountered the transformative power of personalized guidance. I understand that every learner is unique, with distinct strengths and challenges. My motivation to tutor stems from the belief that education is a shared journey, and by offering my knowledge and support, I can contribute to the success of others.

...answers, but just where to get them. I look forward to working with each student to reach their potential. My tutoring approach is very simple. Whether it's an acronym, a creative song/saying, a book, or a picture, I am looking to use all the tools that will help the student connect the dots in their...