Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Virginia

Hello! My name is Cheryl. I am a teacher of 34 years. I have a Master's degree in Elementary Education (K-8) and Special Education (K-12). I enjoy teaching Reading and history. It is rewarding to see children become engulfed in children's books. I believe that every child can learn to read. Learning to read can be a challenging, but fun experience for anyone who has the desire. I use videos and games to assist with...

As a graduate student of psychology and a behavioral technician with children on the spectrum, I have found teaching to be my life's work. I love working with all ages and abilities, and would love nothing more than to help you reach your learning goals!

...for 15 years and have had great success helping my students achieve top scores on reading, writing, and social studies standardized tests. I really enjoy tutoring and most recently have enjoyed helping students prepare for ACT writing tests as well as college application and scholarship essays. I hold a master's degree in English Education from the University of Central Florida and am currently pursuing a master's degree in School Counseling at Liberty University.

...of my favorite things about working with students is creating tailor made programs that focus on an individual's educational strengths. I especially like working with students in helping them prepare for their college entrance and standardized tests, while helping them achieve success through increased scores. Science is for the curious, and I love the curiosities of the world around us, and sharing those curiosities with my students. When not working with students you will find...

...keeping me from following in the footsteps of my two brothers. I don't know why it took me so long to realize I was born to be a teacher, particularly after the stellar example in Dr. King of what a teacher can mean in a child's life. Other people predicted a teaching career for me as early as high school, and I knew I wanted to work with young people, but I had to thrash...

...essential aspect in catering the differentiated ways to work together. I have a passion for playing soccer, ice skating, scuba diving, listening to music the kind that fits exactly when you need it to, adopting animals, and I am a huge college football fanatic. I love traveling to places that are the opposite of the expected, those that have yet to become tourist attractions. I do have one degree I have yet to finish: Life;...

...college tutoring center I received professional training on the 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 practice problems, and helping with study habits. I specialize in SAT...

Hi! I'm a graduate of the University of Virginia with a background in Psychology and Education. I'm a fluent Native English speaker with strong communication skills. I have over 14 years of teaching experience. I have over five years of experience dealing with teenagers who have mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and ADHD. I've taken Advanced Placement exams, the SAT, GRE and, I've taught ESL courses to students who speak English as a...

I am a current undergraduate student pursing a degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology. I took the ACT four times throughout high school and firmly believe that everyone can see massive improvements with just a little bit of time and effort! I love meeting new students and working to help them achieve their academic goals. I'm looking forward to working with you!

...in Charlottesville, Virginia, where I taught Spanish I and II. My teaching style focuses on individualized instruction that works for each studentI prefer to know my students' interests, learning styles, and goals so that I can tailor my instructional approach to match them. My favorite part of tutoring is the "Now I get it!" moment, when a student finally grasps a concept that he or she has been struggling with. When I am not teaching,...

...learning style. I first try to understand the student and how they learn; and then I adapt the information and teach the student how to build on their strengths in order to reduce the impact of any areas of weakness they have. My favorite area to teach is basic information, we often forget about the basics, not knowing this information will often stop a student cold because they don't understand why everyone else seems to...

...ethics. Outside of teaching, I actively engage with local environmental justice organizations, aiming to make a positive impact in my community. During my leisure time, I enjoy playing with my puppy and spending quality moments with friends. I offer tutoring services across a wide range of subjects, including elementary and middle school topics, 9th grade physics, civil and environmental engineering, history, and ethics. I am excited to be a part of the Varsity Tutors community,...

...Spanish & Arabic tutor at Princeton and through language exchanges completed while studying abroad in Mexico and Egypt (ages 18-30). I believe that learning a foreign language is hugely rewarding for students of all ages and welcome opportunities to tutor in Spanish or Arabic (or just to chat!) at all levels. I hope to work with you to develop the approach that works best for your learning style. I always adapt my plans to suit...

I am currently a student at Ithaca College pursuing a degree in physics. I am very passionate about math and science especially, and I have found that teaching students is another passion. I have experience tutoring high school students in areas including algebra, algebra 2 and AP Physics 1. I love working with students to help them achieve their goals, and finding exactly what teaching style works best for which students.

...through the Academic Skills Office there. I have tutored high schoolers at the MN Internship Center and worked with students of all ages from elementary schoolers to adults at the non-profit program Safe Place: Homework Help. A particular highlight of mine is the summer I spent teaching English to adults as a certified ESL assistant at the International Education Center in downtown Minneapolis. All these experiences have helped me develop a variety of strategies to...

...they were encouraged to discover it for themselves and they understand why it works. Ultimately, I enjoy teaching because both the student and I can simultaneously improve in a process that never ceases to make us better. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy pretty much any activity that gets me outside, especially if that outside happens to be in the woods or near the beach (I am from Florida after all...). While outside, I usually find...

...usually in class, studying, hanging out with my friends, or at club meetings! In my free time, I love to breakdance, write poetry, debate politics and economics, and participate in practically every nerdy endeavor possible (huge Star Wars fan!!). I love to talk and will talk your ear off if you let me! I love trying new things, exploring the city, and traveling. My teaching philosophy is that teaching is a responsibility and a privilege;...

...own learning journey was a very positive experience, and it ignited an interest in tutoring again. At the moment, I am most prepared to tutor for ACT and SAT preparation in all subject areas. My personal favorite areas are the English, reading, and writing portions of these tests. In addition, I am prepared to tutor college students in ecology, which was a particular interest of mine while obtaining my degree. Outside of academics, I am...

I am a PhD student in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience at the George Washington University and have an extensive background in math, science, and writing. As a tutor, I will be able to work with you across a broad range of topics. In terms of hobbies and interests, I enjoy discovering new music and collecting records. In the past, I have even hosted my own radio show. I also enjoy kayaking and playing sports including...

...begin attending law school at Northwestern Law. For many years, I tutored a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working...