Certified Tutors From Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

...Agents and Emerging Infectious Disease. I previously attended Virginia Tech and earned a B.S. in Biology that focuses on Microbiology. I am currently an Industrial Hygienist, a type of Occupational Health Specialist, and get to use science very practically to try to protect workers as they do their jobs. I am excited about science and...

...keys to a thrilling variety of courses and the ability to see them all through the lenses of learning, human nature, art, and science. Before that, I also earned an Associate of Science in Mathematics at Northern Virginia Community College. I'm also a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. In graduate...

...clear answer. One of the reasons I love Mathematics is because when you arrive at an answer, it is either right or it is wrong. There is very little room for gray area. I find solace in this, knowing that problems are completed correctly with a replicable process. Using this passion, I achieved a BS...

...I am planning on attaining a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. In my time at Virginia Tech, I was a member of the Virginia Tech Literacy Corps, who provided tutoring in Math, Reading and Writing to low-income schools in the rural Appalachian area. As I hold a degree in English, I focus on...

...discipline in the biosciences to middle school through college level students. I have studied at Virginia Polytechnical Institute and State University, North Carolina State University, University of Cincinnati, and Vanderbilt University, and throughout my post-bachelor's studies, I have worked with a wide variety of learners including students teachers just about to go out and teach...

...attended Virginia Tech where I received my Bachelor of Science in Finance. While in law school, I was a member of Resolved Law Review where we focused on scholarly articles pertaining to alternative dispute resolution. I also focused my upper-level studies around business law and taxation. Throughout my schooling I was a mentor with Big...

...Molecular Microbiologist, with specific interested in mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis. I am fascinated by the complex flora that inhabits and interacts with us on a daily basis to promote health and human well-being. I enjoy all sciences in general and am excited by progress toward better understanding this wondrous world and universe we inhabit.

...in English and my Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Since graduation in 2001, I have worked in the education industry. I truly enjoy working with students of all ages. My passion is teaching English, Literature, Grammar, and Writing. I have experience working with students as young as the 3rd grade teaching summer school and...

...Geology and Mathematics. After graduating I worked for the Colorado Geological Survey before moving on to pursue my PhD in Geosciences at Virginia Tech. I enjoy teaching science and mathematics and showing how these subjects profoundly influence people's everyday lives. Students that I work with usually show immediate improvement in their subject areas. My students...

...am familiar with the struggles that students often have in understanding a topic and am able to diagnose how much explanation is needed in order to help the student understand it in their own way. To me, being able to say it in your own words is the most important part of internalizing the subject.

...as long as I can remember I have loved helping younger students master subjects I enjoy. One of my greatest pleasures is helping find that special something in the topic at hand that ignites a passion in the student's eyes, where they gain a connection with the material that will nourish their study for years...

...it. Outside of academics, I have a plethora of hobbies. I do a number of physical activities such as soccer, weightlifting, and running (did track and cross country in high school). I also watch Netflix regularly and play a number of video games. Overall, I'm an easy person to talk to and I know we'll...

...towards a masters degree in electrical and computer engineering. In my spare time, I like to build guitar amplifiers and play guitar for fun. "Math is cool I use it every day. When I work and even when I play. I've got problems to be solved, in my home and at school. I like it...

...the socially awkward technology nerd by majoring in communication and obtaining minors in both math and computer science. After graduating, I chose to teach for a few years in schools that primarily served students in low-income communities through the Teach For America program. This program took me far away from the Virginia home I grew...

...find the right. Once students started to incorporate this into their mentality, tutoring sessions would suddenly become just casual conversations because my students were basically teaching and motivating themselves. If given the opportunity, I will motivate my students as a tutor and be with them every step of the way. I don't want my students...

...kinds of awesome projects. Designing boats! Controlling wind turbines! Shooting rockets underwater! I like to keep math rooted in the real world. I can teach you the basics of geometry, algebra, calculus and statistics, but more interestingly I can show you how to use what you learn to master the world around you. I'm not...

...patient and fun to learn with. In my spare time I play my guitar and video games. I own and play an epiphone les paul and am into almost any type of music, usually anything that is fun to play along with. I play all types of video games from First person games like Call...

...whole school after hours. I learned a great deal about the nuances of working with the students, their families, and the resources that were available to them. I also understand the different types of student learning. There is so much to keep track of and take care of when it comes to a child's education...

...- whether it entails academics or understanding more about the people around me - and I believe that this passion drives me to help others learn as well. While I realize that not everyone will share my natural enthusiasm for economics, psychology, or history, I am confident that I can utilize my knowledge and love...

...students and helping to break down difficult math concepts into smaller, easier pieces. With my two left feet, athletics has never been my strong suit but I love going to games. I'm really into arts and crafts, and I love to draw and sketch. I'm very easy going and would love to help you feel...