Award-Winning Tutors serving Nellysford, VA

...forced, but should be a partnership between tutor and student. I love working with students on all subjects, but my personal favorites tend to be English, and I enjoy working through and strengthening college essays- I always learn more about the students, which is incredibly rewarding. In my free time, I love to read, run,...

...in order for them to combat their weaknesses and succeed academically. In my spare time, I like to hike, play tennis, crochet and travel. I consider myself a huge foodie, and I love going out to new restaurants and trying different types of cuisine. I also bring my love of food into my kitchen and...

...for tutoring when I was in high school, and I have made it my priority to help students whenever I can. My favorite subjects involve math and science, but I have also loved helping others with standardized test preparation, specifically the ACT. Outside of academia, I love the outdoors-- hiking, mountain biking, fishing and hunting....

...including Harvard, and have received acceptance letters from several law schools ranked as top ten in the nation. I would be more than happy to help you by answering any questions about the admissions process or reviewing and editing your application materials. My goal is always to get you where you want to be. Feel...

...society in high school) and economics (I often enjoy helping my friends and classmates better understand concepts they are struggling on in class). My favorite subject to teach is economics because I love the different ways of thinking it forces people to adopt when they begin learning it. My teaching philosophy is based in helping...

...or clarification, I am eager to help them achieve their goals. I have a Bachelor and Masters degree in Latin and Greek, and have been tutoring individuals in those languages, as well as writing, history, and literature, for four years. I love learning, love teaching, and want to spread the joy that I have found...

...should strive to be able to communicate to as many people as we can. I have a bachelor's degree in French literature and language and a TEFL certificate as such I am mostly qualified to tutor French and English as a second/foreign language (ESL/EFL). However, I have a few other subject areas that I am...

...common sense examples to explain a concept. I am a firm proponent of doing mental math, believing it to be absolutely necessary for the development of math skills, and I try to impart this knowledge to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis, spend time with my wife and my...

...in Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology from the University of Virginia where I'm continuing on to earn my PhD in the same field. Once I earn my degree, I aspire to be a lecture professor for undergraduates with a focus on biochemistry and immunology. These subjects are exciting, but I feel students lose interest due...

I'm excited to help students reach their goals, particularly students that have issues with the formats and nature of tests themselves. I know that testing itself can flummox some students who are otherwise bright and qualified, which is why I want to help them overcome this.

...best methods to help students learn and attended weekly workshops to improve my teaching skills. I have also freelance tutored with pupils of all ages, from elementary school kids all the way up to college students. I adapt my teaching methods to the student, identifying what their strengths and weaknesses are, explaining difficult concepts, giving...

...writing, reading analysis strategies, and studying techniques. - 4 years of experience tutoring all of K12 writing and reading. My hard qualifications show my earnestness to work with a vast selection of clientele. With this in mind, I find particularly helpful to approach learning with a knowledge of my students' personal strengths and interests upfront....

...I started teaching as an adjunct, then as an Visiting Assistant Professor, at the College of Charleston. Then just last fall I became an Assistant Professor of Biology at Mary Baldwin University. I teach a wide variety of courses: Intro Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and in the past Genetics. I absolutely love...

...Liberty University. I enjoy successfully tutoring students in the sciences, and I have especially enjoyed success working with students from various backgrounds. I have been a professional educator for 22 years, and one of my favorite things about working with students is creating tailor made programs that focus on an individual's educational strengths. I especially...

...past two summers I have worked at Camp Christopher as a counselor and primarily worked with age groups 9 - 13 years old. I also have experience tutoring my two younger brothers ages 17 and 14. The subjects I'm most passionate about are Mathematics and Economics. The reason for my passion lies beyond my success...

...insurance industry and have passed the first two exams of the Society of Actuaries. I hold a valid initial Teaching Certificate from the state of Illinois and have taught and tutored middle school and high school mathematics, primarily Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Algebra II, Geometry, and Calculus. Most recently, I taught SAT Math, both the current and...

...fill in the missing understanding, then return to the original topic. I also believe that the student needs to know WHY, not just how, which is why I go back to fill in the missing gaps. Watching "the light come on" when a student understands, is a most satisfying experience, knowing I have helped.

...topics, specifically music theory, physics, and SAT prep. I love getting to know my students on a personal level. I make sure that they feel confident in themselves at the end of each session. Through positive reinforcement, I help students develop a growth mindset; I praise students for their efforts and progress, not just their...

...that seemed impossible and watching students grow. I earned my B.S. in Mathematics from Regent University. I tutor English/writing and mathematics. I love tutoring any subject, but writing is my favorite! I find students understand best when you break down concepts to their simpler components. I want my students to understand *why* they do something...

...Although I have a classical scientific background, I also have significant experience in ESL instruction. I teach ESL to Chinese natives through an online platform, which also provides me with significant experience with providing instruction via a webcam. I have experience with students of all ages, from teaching ESL to children as young as 4...