Certified Tutors From Virginia Commonwealth University

...in Science, mostly Biology and Chemistry. I love bringing a student out of their shell and having a conversation about the material. I think the best way for anyone to learn is to explain the new information in different ways that relate back to their own life and having a conversation about the material is...

...the lab class. I then taught lab techniques while doing fellowship at the NIH to summer students and thoroughly enjoyed it. My students loved the way I explained things to them in detail and also the fact that I pushed them to being independent but being there for them when needed. I obviously do not...

...15 years as an engineer with GE, Kawasaki and Zeon Chemicals in several different capacities in manufacturing, design and business development. Working with students to 'get the light bulb to turn on' is very rewarding and keeps me returning to the classroom. One-on-one tutoring has even greater rewards for the student, and is essential to...

...the most humble to the highest aspiring goals. Boredom and frustration are the source of nearly every student's struggles. Consistently my students say I clarify the most complex problems, transforming impossibly tedious and confounding coursework into an exciting and manageable challenge. I do this by relating the latest discoveries and personal anecdotes to the subject...

...my Bachelor of Science in Radiation Sciences with double minors in Spanish and Chemistry. I tutored various subjects all four years in college, specializing in all Sciences and Spanish. In my experience tutoring these subjects, my goal has always been to explain to my students why you get to your answers rather than how you...

...Through employment opportunities, I have had the pleasure of working with many students striving towards academic success and high school graduation; serving in both a case manager/mentor role as well as a tutor. I am well versed and have tutored students in all subjects, however my passion lies in the academic areas of English, Reading...

...Teaching and my Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with the focus of Early Elementary Education. My certification is Pre-K to 6th grade. Since graduation, I have been teaching kindergarten i n a Title 1 school. I just completed my second year of teaching. I have been working with children for 18 years. I worked in a...

...and US/VA Government. I also have a year of professional tutoring experience, tutoring students of various ages ranging from elementary through high schools. Though much of my experience is in social studies and sciences, I also have a passion for helping students with reading, writing, and college essays. I also have the ability to help...

...theoretical (e.g. crude facts, reactions, reagents, etc..) and experimental aspects. Many students try to learn the materials by just memorizing the reactions and their concepts. In my opinion, we should try to promote the learning of chemistry through a more profound mechanistic approach. Students should be given the opportunity to participate in their parts for...

...and mechanics, literature, phonics, public speaking, reading, writing, and psychology. My favorite subjects to tutor are math and English: math because I enjoy the operations and the fulfillment you get when a problem is solved correctly and English because I love reading stories then discussing and analyzing them. My teaching philosophy is based around the...

...exciting and important. I hope to help my students to see it that way as well. I taught Martial Arts for five years, which actually taught me a great deal, including the importance of positivity and motivation in teaching and how fun it is to see a student get better at something. In my spare...

...my fondest memories volunteering as a counselor for Camp Kesem. In my own experience, I loved school and now I love teaching even more at all age levels! I especially enjoy the challenge of getting creative to discover what approach and mediums work best for each student. I am available for in person as well...

...I worked in two organizations for orphaned children. I taught religious studies and music. I was also a youth leader at my church. Personally, I feel that education is one of the best gifts you can receive. I'm currently a student at Virginia Commonwealth University. I'm working on getting my degree in Spanish and then...

...students in are Algebra I-II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, ACT/SAT Math, Calculus, Differential Equations, GRE Quantitative, and graduate-level statistics. These are my favorite subjects to tutor students in because they are subjects that I have a very good knowledge of and want to help people succeed in these areas. My methodology for tutoring people is as...

...a wide range of subjects, but I am most passionate about reading, writing and public speaking. I believe in making learning fun, and showing students how the subject is relevant to their life in a very practical way. I'm also a big believer in self learning; whenever possible I try to guide the students to...

...ranging from traditional freshmen to adult learners. To help develop my tutoring skills, I attended weekly workshops, where we focused on communication skills, the tutoring cycle, and learning styles. I was also reviewed by a peer tutor and the Tutor Coordinator twice a semester in order to receive feedback on my performance. My academic career...

...I tutored for was the lowest level of math offered at the university. Many of my tutees were students who disliked math because of their struggles with the subject. I was very successful with these student because I helped them find the relevance in what they were learning. I have worked with a wide range...

...abilities where I can then focus on how they can best access the curriculum. I enjoy working with all subjects in the elementary curriculum however I am drawn to Math and Language Arts where I can employ research-based strategies that incorporate multiple means of representation that best fit the individual needs of the learner. Some...

...well as comparative vertebrate anatomy at VCU where I lead group study sessions and designed outlines and practice test material. I have a bachelor's of science in biology as well as exercise science and am currently a part time graduate student and physical therapy technician.I am passionate about science and how it applies to everyday...

...tasks involved my ability to work one-on-one with students and see them improve their grades over the course of the semester with my help. These days I am most interested in improving the critical thinking and critical writing skills of students who will comprise the next generation of college graduates and working professionals. The ability...