Award-Winning Tutors in Palmyra, 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.

...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 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...

...the U. of Okla. K20 college-bound program, presenting Brain Awareness exhibits as a member of the Society for Neuroscience, and assistant coaching a high school Mock Trial team. Tutoring goes best when the student is motivated, and I have two main approaches to motivating my students. First, context- a topic isn't interesting or important 'just...

...with the best techniques for teaching mathematics at many different levels. I've also done some private tutoring in calculus and in study skills and organization. My main education is in music performance. I have four years of experience as a French horn teacher, working with students in grades 6-12. I enjoy the variety of teaching...

...have been teaching first, second, and third grades since 2005. For the last school year, 85% of my second-graders grew one reading grade level as reflected in their DRA and STAR reading test scores. I am proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English and Spanish. I have earned my PhD at Old Dominion University in...

...my Bachelors of Arts in English at Norfolk State University. I am working on a Masters in Education with a focus on Educational Technology. I have worked with the primary ages up to adults. I am able to assist with all things reading and writing! Please let me know if I can be of any...

...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, writing, phonics, elementary school subjects, and study skills. I teach to student interests and strengths. I like to find fun music, games, and different...

...literature. I find the art of words to be quite invigorating. I am patient, and will always be willing to help so long as the work is being done. I believe in going beyond where you are comfortable , to go where you probably did not believe you could, anything is possible!

...Algebra and developmental math. When tutoring, my goal is to support students as they complete assignments, helping them accurately assess if they've met the assignment's criteria and enabling them to submit their best possible work. I prefer to focus on long-term goals, so in addition to helping students complete individual assignments, I seek to help...

It is my goal to share what I have upstairs with anyone who could benefit from it. I've enjoyed math most of my life and, over the years, I would like to think that I have been able to share that enjoyment with many of my students.