Certified Tutors From University of Mary Washington

...I am a training and performance improvement professional, and recently earned a Master's in Education from George Washington University. Professionally, my focus is on instructional design, and I'm passionate about translating knowledge into true learning. When tutoring, my goal is for students to not only complete their assigned work, but to attain an understanding of...

...always say “I have two first languages, Spanish and English!”, and that couldn’t be truer. Not only has being completely fluent in Spanish opened up opportunities for me, it has also exposed me to so many different and wonderful Spanish speaking cultures. And although I have not visited every Spanish speaking country, I feel as...

...GDL that I realized my passion for preparing students for college admission and success. I expanded this passion out to the community, offering private sessions for students and parents navigating the college admissions process. Drawing on my background in learning and motivational psychology, as well as my experiences and training as an AVID GDL, I...

...Latin) and decided to branch out and became certified to teach Math and Algebra 1 ( I had never really liked Math, so I can really connect with Mathaphobes). I decided to become certified in Social Studies and English because I enjoy them. I have taught/tutored Latin 5-12 and AP, Sociology, Social Studies/World History, Math,...

...years. I have been awarded Reading Teacher of the Year for my school and have received the literacy award as well. I have experience in both public and private schools. I enjoy working one-on-one with students. I am able to design curriculum to meet the needs of my students. I enjoy reading, playing video games,...

...also worked for Educational Connections in Virginia and for TutorFind. I specialize in Educational Coaching: helping students learn how to learn. From note taking to study skills to test taking, I can help a student become more successful in the classroom and help them prepare to be independent learners in college. This is my favorite...

...is to teach them well enough that I eventually put myself out of a job! I train my students to be active learners who understand how to research information, to reason through known facts, and to make educated conclusions for themselves in order to give them the tools necessary to solve real-world scenarios. I believe...

...my bachelor's degree in English, and then with my master's in education. I have been teaching elementary school here in Richmond for three years now, and I hope to use my experience to help new students with Varsity Tutors. I have always been a voracious reader, but I am also interested in science, math, and...

...employed as a tutor at a community college in Fredericksburg, VA, and as a preschool teacher in Garrisonville, VA. Working with people of all ages, I've found that everyone can benefit from the individualized instruction a tutor can provide. Even the most intellectually gifted students may require a second opinion or emotional support, and those...

I am a professionally licensed secondary teacher with some college level teaching experience and 18 years of high school instruction. I have extensive experience in teaching advance level courses as well as general level courses. In addition, I am well able to provide differentiation in my instruction to provide a greater deal of student understanding.

...nutrition. My academic background is in nutrition, biology, enocrinology and animal science. I have taught students at the undergraduate level, and am skilled at breaking down concepts for students to understand. I like to think about how I'd want something explained to me, and I use that to help students learn. My outside interests include...

...things grow. Speech is one of the most powerful tools we have to touch one another. Proper communication can mean the difference between lighting a path to happiness and being lost in an unknown world. My goal as a composition instructor is to introduce students to college level writing, empower students, and enable the student...

...their greatest effort into that which matters most to them. The problem is that most people do not know what they need to learn. The people who know what others need to learn are the ones who came before and made the rules. Whether we call it “mandatory schooling” or “job training” or “life lessons,”...

...am a Social Studies Teacher in Henrico County, Virginia. I currently teach Word History I and US Government. Teaching history, for me, is about making the past relevant to the present so that people are able to see how their world has been shaped by the past and to better understand the world around us.

I've tutored in London for over seven years, and I love the process of helping a student progress and gradually get better at a subject. It's what motivates me to keep teaching.

...it helps the pursuit of happiness. In the words of Albert Einstein, "Once you stop learning, you start dying." Learning is essential to a well-balanced life, wherever that life may lead. Contact me today to schedule diverse subjects such as Modern Standard Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Violin! I am...

I believe that all students are capable of learning , and that they should be pushed to reach their potential.

...high school math and special education were the departments that I spent the most of my time. This led me to pursue my Masters in Special Education with a certificate of assistive technology from George Mason (2015). I now am working on my doctorate in education. While at Mason, I have taught within the Mason...

...teachers have on the lives of young people. I know that teachers provide skills and knowledge used by young people throughout life. Therefore, as a teacher, my greatest aim is to be a role model. I want to cultivate open minds, the knowledge and ability to look at the world critically, and students belief in...

Hi! I'm an MBA graduate student at Southern New Hampshire University Online, with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Mary Washington. I've been a tutor for more than seven years, and I love being able to work with students and help them find unique ways to learn and excel in their academics.