Certified Tutors From Hollins University

...that they have trouble working through on their own. Everyone learns differently and there is a way to teach everyone once you breakdown the information to its most basic concepts and build up from there. I am sure that together we can set you on the right path to understanding the subject matter at hand.

...enjoy them. I have taught/tutored Latin 5-12 and AP, Sociology, Social Studies/World History, Math, Algebra 1, English and Reading in both public and private schools as well as online. I enjoy my students and everything I teach, but guess I probably like Classics the best. I know how easy it is for a student to...

...as well as to facilitate a language immersion experience within the house. I enjoy working with children and young adults and have served in diverse educational settings as a Student Success Leader, teacher's assistant, and swimming instructor. My priority as a tutor and instructor is to address the needs of my students and to find...

...need and deserve. I teach most history subjects, English, writing, and study skills. I am at my best working with struggling learners who need to build the skills necessary to become lifelong learners. I believe each student has the capacity to learn. Often the struggles students have stem from a lack of academic literacy and...

...psychology. While taking psychology classes I also developed a special interest in theories of learning and behaviorism. I believe that the combination of English and psychology gives me a unique perspective on learning and teaching. It has helped me realize that all subjects are not as different as they may seem and that connecting unfamiliar...

...When I was young I struggled with math in school, but I worked hard and moved past that obstacle. Now I like to help guide others trying to get through math. I feel like clear communication is the key to learning and that getting students to translate knowledge or skills into their own internal vocabulary...

...the power a well written essay, article or poem has to transcend boundaries, inspire ideas or spark conversation. I studied English in college and Communications in grad school. I love the power the a well written essay, article or statement has to inspire, educate, provoke thought and wonder. I'd love to help you develop your...

...institute in TEFL/TESOL, teaching ESL to a range of ages from children to adults. After my second degree, I went to work putting theory to practice in classrooms, hands-on research, and educational programs. Students and I work together as a team to assess their needs, plan our instructional approach, and reach their goals!

...seem daunting, and encouraging their creativity. I've spent ten years running my own theater company and writing original plays performed by various companies, as well as publishing poems and short stories. Above all, I love watching a student's eyes light up with understanding, and the collaborative process of discovering new approaches to questions.

...is exploring the world around us through reading. Roald Dahl and Shel Silverstein are among my favorites, I always enjoy the fascinating and funny characters in their stories and poems. I look forward to encouraging and guiding your child's natural abilities and challenging them to investigate their own world critically and creatively.