Certified Tutors From Washington and Lee University

...Varsity Tutors. Having previously worked as an English instructor in France and as a writing consultant and French tutor at Washington and Lee University, I have a wealth of experience in terms of helping students perfect their writing and reach their foreign language goals. I am additionally qualified to instruct those students preparing for the...

...College Algebra and Calculus. In addition to these subject areas, I am also qualified to tutor SAT Prep and am excited to help students conquer this standardized test while setting themselves up for a successful college education. Continuing with my personal education, I am currently a graduate student at the Johns Hopkins School of Education...

...always been important to me; I have steadily held peer-tutoring positions at every stage in my own schooling since middle school. At Washington and Lee I became the first ever teaching assistant for an Introductory Biology lecture course, helping students to think critically and develop research grant proposals. I was also a teaching assistant for...

...from the elementary school level to college students to adults who wanted to learn English. After graduating college, I spent a year in France intimately learning the language and teaching my host family English. In my spare time, I love traveling, expanding my book collection, practicing yoga, and delving into community theater and choral groups....

...I have worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters in Charlotte, NC; the Lexington City Schools Reading Program in Lexington, VA; and Let's Read in Los Angeles. Outside of work, I read biographies about modern comedians and politicians. I also count down the days until football season, despite always being the only Carolina Panthers fan in...

Languages have always been my best subject, and I find that in class I am able to help kids with the material when they don't understand what the teacher is saying.

...Writing, History, Government, and Algebra. I also am very fond of test preparation, having gone through and tutored students in both SAT and LSAT content and test taking strategy preparation. I also have experience tutoring Russian as a foreign language, and am most comfortable tutoring students in basic and intermediate reading, writing, speaking, and listening...

...liked learning through teaching; being a TA taught me how to impart knowledge and concepts in easily digestible formats that could be retained. I thoroughly enjoyed my time as a TA because it not only allowed me to hone in on specific skills I felt I needed to strengthen, it also made me realize how...

...with 2 internships, given to outstanding academic leaders. I chose to go to Washington and Lee, however, I was accepted into seven other prestigious schools: Cornell University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Chicago, University of Michigan, Kenyon College, Albion College, and Colby College. Through my involvement on the Varsity Men's Basketball team in college and...

...Organization Development there recently. I have 10 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I was a High School English teacher who taught every grade level from standard freshmen to AP seniors. I love to help students prepare for all types of tests and improve their writing. Literature is my passion, and I can help struggling...

My goal is to help my students enjoy learning and to feel as confident as possible in subjects where they experience difficulties. I aim to set my students up for "small wins" as they master a more challenging subject, so that they can derive greater confidence and a sense of accomplishment as they learn.

...and students would tell me that they specifically preferred my tutoring methods over those of other tutors that the university employed on other nights. Students that I tutored would even track me down in the library on my off nights for help if they had an upcoming exam. I'm available to tutor during the day,...

...books lends itself well to a love of tutoring students in reading and writing. As a result, I have helped many a friend craft and edit papers for college admissions. Even so, I possess a solid background in mathematics as well. Three years of calculus not only solidified my abilities in integration and derivation, but...

...the most fun prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams, as well as the science section of the ACT. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In...

...Lee University. I have tutored for the past 7 years, mostly in middle school algebra and pre-algebra. My goal is to perfect students' basic math skills to gain confidence when they attack more difficult skills such as algebra and geometry. I also work on testing to ensure confidence in a testing environment.... I want to build a student's confidence in the classroom by perfecting their basic math skills, such as times tables and division. Through my...

...hard to adapt to the unique needs of each individual learner. I believe that everyone is capable of developing their own strengths, and I work hard to help students realize their capabilities. I have significant experience teaching English as a foreign language, both in the US and abroad, and teaching writing to ESL learners. I...

...tutor English, Literature and History here. I love being able to discuss books and history with other people so I am excited to try and help others get better and appreciate these subjects as much as I do. In my spare time, I enjoy building up by cooking language skills (currently working on Spanish and...

...all had that feeling when you hit a wall and just can't seem to get something, be it trig problems or history essays. It's stressful, and just not fun. The good news: I've helped many students get past these kind of tough spots, and I can do the same for you. The bad news: You're going...

...in Biology and Business Administration. Upon graduation, I hope to attend medical school. I first discovered my passion 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...

To help each student that I teach to gain a deeper understanding of the material at hand. In the process, the student will gain confidence in applying the concepts learned.