Award-Winning Tutors serving Sussex County, VA

...am a second-year Spanish major at Old Dominion University and a volunteer translator with Translators Without Borders. Having studied Spanish for eight years both in and out of the country, I know how difficult picking up a new language can be. My goal is to make this process less frustrating and help students feel more...

...such as Performing arts theatre, Live music venues, corporate event conferences, and University classrooms/labs. I want to share what I've learned with students that are passionate in the field. Education is a big part of what keeps me motivated and I feel it to be important to be a seeker of knowledge.

...and Mary. I Master of Science with a focus on computational biology. Since graduation, I have extensively studied on my own with the hope of finding and committing to a research topic I would want to go back to school for. Meanwhile, I've tutored family and friends in geometry, trigonometry, precalculus, and statics. I am...

...basic concepts of the material as well as real world examples where this math would be valuable. I work to ensure that they have the best techniques and practical skills to perform well on tests and to be able to do the homework on their own after our sessions are over. I take pride in...

...in one-on-one settings and in small group environments. I focus on creating a supportive atmosphere where students feel safe to ask questions and make mistakes as part of the learning process.I earned my education through a combination of formal coursework and hands-on teaching experience. I hold my bachelor's in political science. I tutor a variety...

...test expects of them. Establishing these expectations is, to me, crucial for the teacher-student relationship. Outside of my academic work, I enjoy playing music (mainly bass guitar, but I also play the guitar, mandolin, and the bouzouki, though I also like to dabble with the banjo and piano); reading, writing, and playing games on my...

...that I effectively assess the needs of learners, and efficiently provide them with the rigorous instruction that matches their needs. I received my undergraduate degree in Government Administration from Christopher Newport University (Newport News, VA) in 2001. From there, I enrolled in the Career Switcher Program at Old Dominion University to change my career choice...

...goal and excel. My goal as a tutor is to not only make sure you catch up in a subject but that you get ahead. I've tutored many students throughout all grade levels including some of my friends in college and I want you to know that with me, you're academic success is in safe...

...University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia. I have 5 years of teaching experience (in 2nd, 4th, and 6th grade) and look forward to many more years to come. I will commit to making sure every student gets the tools and instruction that he/she may need to be successful academically. As I say in my classroom,...

...here and there but, I'm trying to follow my dream job. I'm trying to take it one step at a time to get where I'm going. I am most passionate about Math and Art. In my experience with helping students who are struggling, I always tell them that it's okay to be wrong sometimes. I...

...and complete Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, and Anatomy&Physiology classes. During that time I provided tutoring sessions locally in Harrisonburg as well as overseas during the summer. I try to make learning these subjects as low stress as possible by implementing the learning strategies recognized in literature (some books include 'Make It Stick', 'Ultralearning', & 'Peak')....

...succeed through their struggles and have a light bulb moment. As a teacher, my goal is to help develop students who are confident in themselves and the work that they create. I received a Bachelors in Elementary Education and a Masters in Curriculum and Development Leadership from Liberty University. Currently, I am an elementary teacher...

...taught in the states of Virginia and California totaling 8 years. I am most passionate about reading, writing, and science. I love teaching students how to build their confidence as learners and showing them a fun side to education. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved...

...and York County School Systems for over 3 years tutoring and substituting all grades. I have a passion for STEM, but can aid in any elementary subject. I love to teach and I believe all students can learn. I would be more than willing to help in the process of excelling in their studies!

...great tutor uses their skillset within different learning environments , and help children reach there highest potential . If offered this position, I would be able to take both my former tutoring and classroom experiences and differentiate to help other students excel. I am available 15 hours per week year round. My availability is during...

...Writing. I've had a wide variety of writing and editing experiences. I've interned for a local publishing and editing house, and have assumed writing and leadership roles in every written publication on my campus. My goal is to help students improve their grammar and usage skills, written voice, and overall paper or essay cohesiveness and...

...but just two weeks in I switched my career path to pursue teaching English at the middle-high school level. I have a wide range of classroom experience with all ages (anywhere from three years old all the way to forty!), though I most enjoy making personal connections with students aged ten to eighteen. I am...

...feeling of early success, I use the explicit instruction model of I Do-We Do-You Do. I also borrow from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) by using errorless teaching when introducing something new. to a student in order to keep them from making mistakes and having a negative experience. Love of life-long learning for students is built...

...to advanced levels. I have a B.A. in English, Linguistics, and Speech from the University of Mary Washington(2006) and an M.A.Ed. in Secondary English Education from the College of William and Mary(2009). I tutor math and history, but my primary focus is on English Language Arts--the subject about which I am the most passionate. I...

...working with students that live in a mental health facility. Everyday I enjoy watching them grow to improve their way of life to reach their professional goals. After receiving my PhD in educational leadership and curriculum instruction (April 2018), I am planning to open a life skills center for special needs and at risk students....