Award-Winning Tutors serving Chester, VA

...a way to solve it that makes sense to both of us. I'm also experienced at SAT prep - I've gotten great scores on both sections of the test, so I can help bring any student's scores up. I know how important the SAT is for college admissions, and having just survived the process, I have lots of advice to share. When I'm not studying or doing work, I spend my time running (I was...

I believe that learning is fun, and I enjoy learning new things. I want to find out what my students enjoy, and make school subjects and test preparation fun for them, too.... Making learning fun for students is the most important thing I do.... I would definitely see what their strengths and weaknesses are to focus on in future sessions, and give some tips and strategies to start working on to improve test-taking skills right away.

...B.A in Economics from the University of Virginia in 2013. I received a Certificate in Graduate Health Sciences from VCU School of Medicine. I will be attending VCU SOM as a medical student in Fall 2015. Currently I work for VCU and VCUHS when I am not tutoring. I have been tutoring in different capacities since 2005 and continue to do so because I really enjoy helping others understand how exciting learning can be.

...courses, rise to a high level of accomplishment if they are given the appropriate challenge and are encouraged to succeed. The teacher must create an atmosphere of trust by demonstrating genuine care. Further, the classroom environment must be such that students feel that their questions are welcome, their opinions valued, and ideas encouraged. On a personal note, some of my favorite on-campus experiences have included occasions when I played music with students in an informal...

Don has all the usual academic degrees (BA, BS, MS, PhD). He currently specializes in tutoring differential and integral calculus, multivariable and vector calculus, differential equations and dynamical systems, as well as linear and matrix algebra. He also has lots of experience tutoring students in both high school and college-level algebra, precalculus, and trigonometry courses.

...who loves to do her best to make learning fun (as cheesy as that sounds, it's true!). My primary experience is with SAT prep, as one of my summer internships in college was to start an SAT tutoring company in my hometown of Ephrata, PA. My students improved their test scores an average of 200 points after meeting for 6-8 sessions with me! Aside from that I've always helped my babysitting charges and younger siblings...

I will be a fifth-year statistics student at James Madison University in the Fall. I currently work on topics in computational biology. I am also a R/Python enthusiast.

...James Madison University. I received a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry with a minor in math. I have studied math through multivariate calculus, and while at JMU took advanced courses in physical and quantum chemistry. I am extremely familiar with general chemistry, and tutored throughout my junior and senior with the JMU Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society. In addition, I have spent hours upon hours talking with other students in study sessions and...

...and have lived in the United States almost half my life now, so I am fully fluent in both Spanish and English. I also studied Spanish in college and got a certificate in translation and interpretation, all from Virginia Commonwealth University. Two years after my graduation, I have achieved my dream of becoming a state certified court interpreter in the state of Virginia. I'm also an assistant teacher at a full immersion language preschool.... Provide materials...

...I was also a teaching assistant for Introductory Biology laboratory courses. In addition, I mentored struggling local middle school students during an after school program created to inspire students to develop skills for their futures. My undergraduate biology research background lends itself not only to tutoring in Biology but also in Critical Reading and Writing. I really enjoy helping students with the Writing section for Standardized Tests, because I think that it is so valuable...

...find that expanding vocabulary helps students to express themselves more clearly, breaking down grammar helps the students correctly insert verbs and conjugations into their sentences, and introducing common phrases or greetings helps students understand the cultural values of different Spanish speaking countries. It is my personal goal to always continue improving my Spanish tutoring skills and therefore, feedback is always welcome! I look forward to meeting you and sharing the Spanish language with you as...

...James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, receiving a bachelor's degree in English in 2008 and a master's degree in secondary education in 2009. Since graduation, I have worked teaching high school English and coaching wrestling in a relatively poor and rural district just south of Richmond. Though I am fully qualified and capable of tutoring any subject related to English, one of the things I have enjoyed the most success with as a teacher is...

As an educator with more than 25 years of teaching students from all walks of life, I enjoy seeing others reach and achieve their maximum potential through intellectual stimulation and mastery of selected courses and disciplines. ... The ability to read, comprehend and write well is essential for students to make intelligent decisions about their lives. Such skills also are important for students who wish to lead productive and successful lives. As a result, my teaching...

...and a Minor in Network Administration. Aside from university, I work for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management Finance division as an Accountant. Work certainly isn't everything though! I am an avid Basketball fan, and an experienced musician. I've been a member of quite a few bands and choirs, and play 5 instruments, including voice. I love writing and literature and am very excited to be working as a tutor in my home city of...

...from teaching in a formal classroom setting to raise a family and pursue writing. Tutoring has become a perfect fit for this time in my life because I still get to work with students on a regular basis. One of my favorite things about tutoring is working one on one with each student, making each session fit their individual needs. My goal is to strengthen a student's knowledge foundation. Building their knowledge leads to building...

...Health Sciences from JMU and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Mary Baldwin College. I am certified to teach Pre-K through 6th grade. I have worked with children of all ages and I've tutored students in all of the core subjects, mostly focusing on math and reading. I've also taught preschool and tested preschool children. I've taught English to refugees from several nations, mostly adults, although children were sometimes in the classes. I love...

...also equips me to assist with oral presentation and public speaking. Learning is a life-long process. Students' goals, interests, and strengths should be integral parts of his or her education. I believe that the tutor/student relationship is a partnership that affords the student opportunity to take an active role in learning. Student success takes place in a safe, nurturing environment where the student feels free to experiment and take risks. Developing strengths while focusing on...

...an elementary level but I am passionate about teaching phonics, reading, math, study skills, and organization. Helping students to understand and gain the knowledge and confidence is what makes me love what I do. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing a child succeed because of the positive outlook on learning and education you show them. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, going fishing, going for a walk,...

...Virginia in 2018, with a degree in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science, with the ultimate goal of attending medical school. Since graduation I have worked with UVa Hospital as a medical scribe and research assistant, and spent a year abroad in Ireland. My primary area of expertise for tutoring is the MCAT, and my favorite subsection to work on is Bio/Biochem. I am also very experienced at tutoring for high school or college level chemistry or...

...North Carolina A&T State University and North Carolina State University. I hold a B.S. in Architectural Engineering and a Master of Architecture respectively. Currently I am in the process of obtaining my license in architecture. While completing my undergraduate degree I tutored small groups of elementary school students in reading comprehension and math. While I tutor several subjects to include various math, science and reading courses, the subject I enjoy most is math. I am...