Award-Winning Tutors serving Wise, VA

...minor was German. I love languages, especially the grammar and the pronunciation of each language. I studied abroad in Malaga where I got my DELE, which is a certificate that indicates that I speak Spanish fluently. I have taught various levels of Spanish to students of different ages, from middle school students to graduates and...

...allow me to connect to individuals at a personal level. Building relationships with people is critical to developing trust, which allows for learning from all involved in the relationship. I truly believe reading is the key to communication, education and transformation for humans at all ages and learning levels. I enjoy getting to know scholars...

...and can share their ideas and take risks. I believe that the teacher's role is to act as a guide giving students access to practice skills, and have choices to let their curiosity direct their learning. The students should be active learners and I will guide them to learn how to problem solve, use their...

...recent graduate of Radford University. I majored in Interdisciplinary Studies with a license to teach Pre-K to 6th grade. I have experience tutoring and teaching many different ages. I concentrated in math and Spanish during my time at Radford. I love to work with all ages and help those that need help learning a concept...

...of Chemical Engineering. In addition to a deep knowledge of the subject matter I have a passion for encouraging others to understand the world through math and science. I think it's vitally important to remove the intimidation factor associated with mathematics in particular. In my current position as a network administrator I spend a lot...

...the University of Virginia, and completed an M.A. in Applied Linguistics with an emphasis in Sociolinguistics at Old Dominion University. While completing my M.A., I was a teaching assistant for a Rhetoric and Composition course, and tutored undergraduate students. Since then, I have taught French in Virginia Beach City Public Schools for three years. Currently,...

...relationship. I am extremely passionate about teaching and passing information and wisdom among those who need it. I find that being a tutor is satisfying because I not only get to work on my teaching skills, but that the students I teach will become the future generation of [insert profession here!]. I find that interactions...

...to make things easier to understand. In other words, I don't want to make things harder than they need to be. I use technology as much as possible and like to find resources that I can provide to my students to make their academic careers more enjoyable and manageable. I retired from the US Navy...

...- my job was to supplement teachers' lessons with more hands-on, interactive sessions with students aged 6 to 14. I my experience makes me an excellent tutor in both English and French, as I know how to keep students interested and engaged in the subject matter while still adhering to a strict curriculum.

...make on the lives of young people. I also realize that the skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom will be used by young people throughout life. Therefore, as a teacher, I hope to be a role model that cultivates in young people open minds, the knowledge and ability to look at the world critically,...

...always had a fiery passion for teaching and I'm exceptionally excited to begin embarking on that journey! I'm a World Languages and Cultures major with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies - my ambitions and passions have led me to pursue instruction in a global classroom. I hope to work with refugees abroad and equip...

...my project management; and many skills I now have as a PM, I wish I had as a teacher. My strength is understanding that students learn differently, and often need things explained in various ways before fully understanding the concept or process. I am able to work with a student to discover what they need...

...philosophy is that it is critical for a student to understand the "why" of his or her studies. From my experience, once a student can understand why the subject matter is important and see how it relates to other topics, other courses, and, importantly, to real world situations, the material tends to become more concrete...

...BS in Neuroscience and a BA in Psychology. I earned Dean's list during my last two semesters of undergraduate education, which were my heaviest course loads. I am currently a TA for Forensic Osteology and Comparative Primate Anatomy (which I've helped teach for two years) at UB, and I have done private tutoring for Physiology...

...with people, but also know when to be serious. I believe that incorporating humor into learning can make the experience much more enjoyable, and therefore more effective. It's easy to spark an interest when learning becomes fun! I gained a lot of experience tutoring while in high school - from helping friends with homework to...

...interactions with students, I endeavor to be respectful, especially when dealing with differing opinions arising from scientific reasoning. I encourage my students to think critically, not simply to accept my ideas and opinions. My drive to pursue higher education was due in part to various teachers who inspired me. I would like to be a...

...now. Children all have preferred learning methods and it is important to keep in mind the cognitive levels of various students. I have been working with children for over 5 years now. I have 2 children of my own, ages 10 years and 1 year, and I also teach 3rd grade at a public school...

...of Arts in English with an Education Minor. I am taking a gap year before I embark on getting my Master's in Teaching and teaching certification. In addition to my fieldwork placements, where I worked with a wide age range, I've worked with students as a seventh grade writing teacher for a summer schooling program....

...a Spanish Tutor and an AVID tutor, and it was a rewarding experience to see students succeed and thrive. I hope to impart a small passion for history to every student I tutor. My passion for history is mostly in ancient and prehistory, and I hope someday that I will get the opportunity to travel...

...I can determine your strengths and weaknesses. I will then offer a plan for your success and begin working with you on enhancing your subject area. Carpe Diem for we will begin a day of positive change! Take steps forward and the effort is well worth achieving SUCCESS! I enjoy tutoring because I like to...