Award-Winning Tutors in Norton, 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.

...with homework to teaching workshops on SAT Math. I've noticed that a lot of students aren't struggling to understand a concept, but rather are struggling to understand how the concept is being presented. By contextualizing learning to REAL problems, I find it much easier to make students care about what they are learning.... My teaching philosophy is really about not having a teaching philosophy. Every person is different, so applying the same philosophy to each person...

...am available for private instruction in many different subjects, and I hope to provide services that are personal, affordable, and convenient. Since I've started tutoring, I've enjoyed getting to know my students, embraced the challenge of finding the best way to help each one, and celebrated every improvement. Outside of academics, I am a professional...

...be successful in any educational subject is one of the most rewarding things I have done in life. The fundamentals of subjects are what I have the capability to teach so that students will forever have a complete understanding. In my free time I love to draw or play basketball. I was a collegiate athlete...

...for the past 10 years. While I am a strong advocate of the "old school" teaching methods" and feel there is much to gain by vocabulary notecard, writing out verb conjugations I am also well versed with the Vista Higher Learning on line French curriculum and see the benefit in both teaching techniques.

...cook, hike, shop, attend cultural events, and museums. I can help with international topics as well, as I am the Adviser of my Department's study abroad in Bath, England program. I have taught in England, and conducted lectures in Greece and Malaysia. I graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a B.A. and M.A. in English...

...of tutoring, I am an avid volleyball player and a track athlete. When I can I play videogames in my spare time or take a day on the city that I am in and see what activities that are available such as: laser tag, movies, arcades, paintball, or lounging at the beach or pool. My...

...I have taught courses in English, History, and Humanities. I have taught at schools all over the country, and at both single sex and co-ed institutions. I have also worked as Director of a college Writing Studio. Recently I have begun working with middle and high school aged students who are homeschooled--teaching essay writing, literature,...

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.

I look forward to helping you meet your goals! Let's see what you're great at, and let's find some new skills to grow! It takes a village to raise an independent learner, and I would love to be a part of your village!