Award-Winning History Tutors serving Virginia

...was cast in several plays, started a rape prevention and awareness group. I was also a Little Sister for Phi Kappa Tau fraternity, and served on the Hospitality/Events Committee. I am driven to be better every day. Most recently, I was employed with Lynchburg (VA) City Schools as a substitute teacher and an instructional assistant for post graduate special education students. I subbed from Pre-K to 12th grade and had students from various backgrounds with...

...writing, and literature. I approach tutoring from an integrative standpoint. Addressing the immediate issue my student may be having is as important as imparting life-long study skills and learning techniques. I treat my students as my peers in learning. Whether you're in high school or college, we're all on the same path towards knowledge. That means that I will seek input from you, respect your frustrations, and do my best to help you love what...

...structuring the lessons to include their interests when possible. I have a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting. I have a Masters in Education with concentration in Business Education and Learning and Behavior Disorders. Both of my degrees are from the University of Louisville. I taught business and classes for students with learning and behavior disorders including ADHD in Louisville, KY for seven years and substituted for five years. I...

...developed a versatile approach to education. As a graduate of the University of Virginia with a B.S. in Engineering Science and History, I bring a unique interdisciplinary perspective to my teaching. My research on environmental justice and decolonizing engineering curriculum has honed my analytical and critical thinking skills. I am particularly enthusiastic about teaching history, elementary and middle school math, and ethics. Outside of teaching, I actively engage with local environmental justice organizations, aiming to...

...a graduate of Emory and Henry College (BA-Social Sciences) and from Liberty University (Masters and EdD in Education). I have been in public education for 27 years, much of the time spent teaching History, Geography and Government. My passion is to help students understand more than just the facts associated with Social Studies courses. I want them to know why the information is important and how knowing this information will benefit them in their lives....

...an undergraduate degree from Brown University where I double majored in International Relations and History of Art and Architecture. I also have a certification in teaching English as a foreign language. My favorite subjects to tutor are Russian, Japanese, and English, but I also am available to tutor in math (elementary to calculus), science, and SAT/ACT/AP prep. I have over five years of experience in both in-person and online tutoring, and I am passionate about...

...settings for the past 3.5 years. I have also taught both virtually and in the classroom. I enjoy teaching and tutoring all subjects, but History & English are my two favorite subjects. I always love helping students better understand history and improve their reading and writing skills. I strongly believe that educators have the opportunity to positively impact students' lives in countless ways, specifically through encouragement and support in multiple ways. My desire is to...

...writing help because of my extensive writing training in college. My favorite subjects to tutor are any social studies and writing. I love both extensively and was able to place this love into action during my college education by conducting historical research, writing about it, and presenting my topics at regional and national conferences. My teaching philosophy is mainly based on my long-term goal for my students: to become an independent learners, secure in their...

...degree I have yet to finish: Life; and, class is in session every moment of every day. I am constantly learning, yes, from books but this degree in Life and its experiences prove often the most important. I proudly embrace my personality that I was not always confident in. I believe my sense of humor, often out of the box thinking, patience, empathy and ability to connect with people and motivate them, as I recognize...

I love teaching and I love Latin. I grew up in rural Pennsylvania and learned to love Latin and Classics in school. In the years since, I have taught Latin for four years in Vermont, and am in the midst of my second year in Virginia. ... I will begin to get to know the student and assess their knowledge of the content. I will review basics first, and slowly work towards more recent learning to...

I believe that education is the doorway to the world, success, and should be accessible to all. It is a tool, in order for us, to advance and grow. As an educator, I believe that it is important that not only to create a learning environment through the use of books, but hands on and created experiences as well.

...looking to tutor students of language primarily. I really enjoy working with people on improving cross-cultural communication. I think that communication across languages is very important and that we 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...

...how stressful and competitive academics can be in and around this area. I tutor several subjects though I am strongest in the humanities particularly in preparation for the AP European/American History exams as well as the AP American Government/Comparative Politics exams. I also offer ACT/SAT Writing, ACT/SAT Reading, SAT Verbal and ACT English tutoring. My approach to tutoring is centered on the belief that nothing is particularly difficult if you just break it down into...

...knowing the answer is not enough. I work with students to recognize errors, and to help students be able to answer questions by themselves. I have a similar approach in English subjects, where it is very important to develop a thought process when thinking analytically about a piece of writing. Students will learn to recognize grammatical structure and parts of speech, as well as to recognize important literary terms and techniques in writing, and how...

...argument can only come with a full understanding of facts and context, and having that will distinguish my students over their peers. Tailoring the material to the student will be an important way for him or her to, not only, understand and retain the information, but also to apply it. There are many educational tools that are either not used in classrooms or are not suitable for groups, finding the right tool for the student...

...also my friends, I noticed that I really enjoyed helping people understand something they were struggling with. Thats why I hope to tutor as many students as I can handle. The thing I enjoy most about teaching is the opportunity to help students learn. I enjoy knowledge, both the receiving and the giving thereof, and Im looking forward to being able to help your student (or you yourself) grow in the field you are currently...

...with the Yale Whiffenpoofs, America's oldest collegiate a cappella singing group. Apart from singing, I'm is passionate about education, particularly in helping high school students achieve their academic goals as they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and high school students for...

...of my strengths are getting to know my students, identifying their strengths and weaknesses, and leveraging their interests in order to motivate them and build confidence. I hold very high expectations, but I always take the time to figure out what kinds of strategies and supports students need to be successful. I strongly believe in helping students develop a growth mindset, which they can take into any educational experience. I have been teaching in the...

...why the laws of science, the rules of grammar, and the events of history are the way they are, and by lifting the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing...

I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is...