Award-Winning Tutors serving Fort Monroe, VA

...lives of our young learners. Today's young males, specifically, lack positive role models that speak and demonstrate how a man conducts himself in a vibrant and moral society. Lately, passion and urgency are driving my commitment to become a teacher. I believe God has placed a level of patience and grace within me, that others...

...me improve academically. I decided then that I wanted to be a teacher to help struggling students. I went on to earn a B.S. degree in Special Education and a Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. I have been employed for a total of 39 years in the Education and Counseling fields. I specialize in providing...

...in my own teaching, be it one-on-one tutoring, or running test review sessions in my residence hall. I try to model teaching as an open dialogue rather than a lecture, with many problems done by the student and the teacher as a team rather focusing simple examples or demonstrations. I think that practice is the...

...able to extrapolate from the experience of engaging in substantive historical critique to other contexts with confidence and regularity. To what degree? In order to measure student outcomes in the classroom, I begin once again - by asking "what do I want my students to learn" and "what would evidence of such learning look like?"...

...writing programs for inner-city middle and high school students. My programs focused on the science fiction, biology, and food culture themes, which were always very well received by students. Prior to my time at JYF, I was an English teacher to ninth and tenth grade students at Tabb High School, in the esteemed York County...

...a particular subject, but to foster a great appreciation for learning in general. My eclectic experience in manual labor, customer service, and writing has prepared me to work hard, adapt, and communicate effectively. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and playing Ultimate Frisbee. I look forward to hearing from you.... I believe that enthusiasm is contagious. The expertise and energy that I bring will motivate students to practice and understand the material, both in...

I am a former Nuclear Operator for the US Navy. Throughout my time in the Navy, I trained many sailors, learning varied educational techniques along the way. I look forward to using them to help other reach their goals.

...K-12. I lived in Italy prior to graduating college. A Senior Chief needed a tutor for her son who was struggling. I tutored the young man in reading and math. While my degree is for kindergarten through 12th grade, I enjoy working with kindergarten through 4th grade. I am passionate about reading, writing and math...

...20 sailors. I love working with students of any age and teaching is something that I feel comes naturally to me. My passion for learning and for leadership has brought me to where I am today as an officer and has been fostered and developed through my 4 years at the Naval Academy.

Francis Bacon once wrote, "Knowledge is Power". I firmly believe that statement. My goal is to empower you to become as powerful as you can be through the knowledge that you gain (with my assistance!).

...I tutored other students for most of my high school career, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I love being able to assist other people academically by helping them better understand the concepts that they learn in class. I believe education, be it academic or otherwise, is the cornerstone of many different types of success, and...

...Dominion University in pursuit of my bachelor's in psychology. The subject I am most passionate about teaching is Literature and History. I do believe that getting your education whether that is just your high school diploma or pursuing your degree is a very prominent part of life and it allows you to reach certain goals...

...passionate. I believe that everyone is entitled to the best education possible, but also that education is not one-size-fits-all. I therefore employ a wide range of instructional methods, understanding that a strategy that works well for one person might not work for someone else. I make it a priority to listen closely to my students...

...graduated with a Bachelors in Geology. I'm planning on continuing my education in a Masters program this fall. I'm attending the University of Idaho and I plan to study volcanoes. I got into tutoring when I started working as a Teaching Assistant my Junior year of college. I fell in love with helping students and...

...grew, however, in just how little oral hygiene was valued by the men who stay and facilitate the shelter. After several lengthy conversations with a few of them, I realized they had misconceptions and fears of dentists, which they had fostered from an early age. Deducing such, my career goals are dedicated to mission dentistry....

...a part of a learning community has been instilled in me since my youth and will continue to be a part of my life. Learning is a revolving cycle that is an essential part of life and I hope to contribute to others' learning experiences as well as my own. Areas that I am able...

I'm a devoted mathematics teacher and find great purpose in enriching knowledge through mathematics. My passion for the discipline is exhibited through my thorough and structured methods of instructions.

...career choice to Elementary Education (2008). In 2010, I received my Virginia Teaching License in Elementary Education, Pk-3 Endorsement. In this same year, I received my Master's Degree in Education with a Specialty in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix From there, I completed Specialist Program in Education (Ed.D) in 2016 to become...

...presentation with lots of visual components, where I am able to ask questions while I am presenting. I generally prefer to have an engaging conversation with the student, because it also helps me learn how to be a better teacher! Outside of academia, I work on public health campaigns for my community and compete in...

...have to know all the answers, but just where to get them. I look forward to working with each student to reach their potential. My tutoring approach is very simple. Whether it's an acronym, a creative song/saying, a book, or a picture, I am looking to use all the tools that will help the student...