Certified Tutors From James Madison University

...goals to guide the work that we do in each session. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing bocce, visiting museums, learning Italian, and spending time with friends and family. I also think that it is very important to travel and see the world! My next trip will be to Rome and Venice, Italy!

...to work to enhance your child's skills. I love working one on one with students and being able to customize lessons to meet each student's individual needs. I enjoy working with a diverse range of students and try to make my lessons fun and engaging for each of them. I look forward to meeting and...

...been tutoring English to native Spanish speakers, and Spanish to native English speakers, for decades. My strength is in assessing where a student is having difficulty and reteaching concepts not mastered, all while moving forward with the student's daily classroom instruction. My teaching style is positive, encouraging, and leads the student to discovering that learning...

...Chemistry lecture. My tutoring style is student-centered. I believe it is my job to provide students with the tools to solve chemical problems, not to solve problems for them. The most common problem I've encountered in learning Chemistry is application. An individual can understand Geometry because they can build a fence. You can understand Physics...

...students in study sessions and professors at poster sessions and national research conferences. All of this means, I am very proficient in explaining chemistry and math to both beginners and students who are dealing with more rigorous courses like AP and college level chemistry. I am a Richmond, VA native, and since graduation have moved...

...most notably as a substitute teacher (primarily middle school) and as a Resident Advisor for college Freshmen. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but am most focused on LSAT/law school related subjects and psychology. I believe we never truly stop learning, and have found that I learn best when helping others to learn -...

...Bachelor of Arts in May of 2010. My majors were History and Spanish. I chose to study these two subjects because I enjoyed them! I studied Spanish for 9 years, in both college and high school, and I studied various eras of History while in college. I believe that with my understanding of these two...

...at a private academy. My expertise teaching English includes grammar, writing, and speaking. I also enjoy teaching math because I can make the subject interesting by using real-life examples. As a graduate student, I value education and I believe good knowledge should be shared when possible. I am passionate about helping a wide variety of...

...tests related to the financial industry (Series 7, Series 66, CFA Level I). My approach involves assessing students' strengths and weaknesses and working on areas that need the most attention. I enjoy traveling. I have lived in many countries in the past including Switzerland where I went to boarding school. I like to stay fit,...

I've been in education for almost twenty years, mainly teaching at the college level. I enjoy working with students in a way that focuses attention on the big picture - not just answering the question in front of us, but understanding how to answer that kind of question. I look forward to working with you!

...on time the following year and now attends community college. I'm a great tutor because I have a comprehensive understanding of all subjects, and a extensive understanding of English and literature. I scored fives on my English Language and Literature AP exams, and have only continued my English abilities by studying English in college. I...

...in the classroom with all age levels, I have gained insight on the different ways to approach various topics and content knowledge. Throughout college I was very involved with the public school system around the area. At first, I was a math tutor for students K-8; then a mentor for a student to formulate better...

...life situations or science. Every student has a different style of learning. I try to adapt my tutoring skills to maximize a student's ability to learn the material. Outside of academics I run club track and field for JMU. The 800m and 1000m are my favorite events. I'm also in an all male acapella group,...

...am an honor graduate of Williamsburg Christian Academy in Williamsburg, VA and excel in math and science. I really enjoy helping others succeed. It is important to me that students understand underlying principles and processes so that they will be able to reach their potential. I believe that learning should be enjoyable and fun and...

...it easier and more understandable. Through college I also gained experience writing essays and research papers. I acquired valuable knowledge and techniques in formal writing. I currently work for my church as a director of religious education throughout western Pennsylvania. I have degrees in Philosophy and Religion (as well as Spanish) which give me a...

...relaxed, and often humorous approach to a math-learning environment. Math is the foundation on which most of the world runs, so I have a deep appreciation for its everyday practicality. I want to help those who dislike or fear math to conquer it by developing better ways of solving problems. I look forward to getting...

...experience teaching groups of students as well as providing individual lessons. Working in different environments, with a diverse range of students, encouraged me to explore more creative tutoring methods in order to understand and communicate ideas. Through my experience as a tutor, I developed a multifaceted approach to teaching and learning; a style that is...

...joys that come with each of these groups. My teaching style adapts for each student, but as a default I'm big on using visuals and having hands-on experience. Whether that means getting manipulatives for teaching arithmetic or creating practice data-sets for hands on stats practice, I'll make sure we can find a way to give...

...I was a member of our competition math team in middle school and high school, and have carried a passion for math into my current profession. I also love to travel; I did two home stays in France for four weeks in high school, and did a semester abroad in China where I studied Asian...

...and engaging process that requires equal participation from both the professor and the student. If one side is lacking in their responsibilities then the other side won't be able to succeed in knowing the information. Testing and course surveys are an excellent way to measure how each side is doing with learning and teaching the...