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Justin
I 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 arou...
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Arts, High School Teaching
University of Mary Washington
Bachelor in Arts, International Relations

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Akshaya
Learning has always been a journey of growth for me. Growing up, I faced my own struggles with understanding new concepts and feeling left behind in the classroom. It wasn't until I found strategies and resources that worked for my unique way of learning that I began to see how empowering education ...
University of Mary Washington
Bachelor

Certified Tutor
14+ years
Allison
My name is Allison, and I have recently moved to Atlanta from DC. 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 knowled...
George Washington University
Master of Arts, Education
University of Mary Washington
Bachelor in Arts, Art History

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Kimberly
I am currently a second year medical student. In college, I studied biology, chemistry, physics, and Spanish with a biology major and chemistry minor. I also spent 6 weeks studying Spanish in Ecuador. I really enjoy helping others learn Spanish, and my second favorite subject would be any sort of bi...
University of Mary Washington
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Virginia Commonwealth University
Doctor of Medicine, Health Sciences, General

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Sharon
I am a graduate of Mary Washington College (now the University of Mary Washington) in Fredericksburg, VA. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. I have a Masters of Science degree in Biology from the University of Richmond. I have been teaching primarily at the college level for more t...
University of Richmond
Master of Science, Biology, General
University of Mary Washington
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
13+ years
My decision to obtain both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Spanish stems from my passion for the Spanish language and culture. Quintus Ennius, a writer during the period of the Roman Republic and often considered the father of Roman poetry, famously quoted “He who has two languages has two souls...
George Mason University
Master of Arts, Modern & Foreign Lanuguages

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nettie
I am a professional animal scientist with a concentration in equine and animal 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 t...
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
PHD, Animal Science
University of Mary Washington
Bachelors, Psychology

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Sarah
As an educator, my primary goals are to encourage students to grow as critical and creative thinkers, to develop a focus on balance and wellness in their lives, and to use their myriad talents and skills to give back to their communities as compassionate and informed citizens. I am an educator with...
University of Mary Washington
Master's/Graduate
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Bachelor

Certified Tutor
2+ years
I am a retired high school Math Teacher and Principal with over 35 years experience working with students. I hold a Bachelors of Science in Mathematics from the University of Mary Washington and a Masters of Science in Computer Science from Hood College. I also hold certifications for Math 8-12, Co...
Hood College
MS
University of Mary Washington
MS

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Michelle
Passionate about reading and writing! I obtained my Bachelor's from University of Mary Washington in English and my Master's from Grand Canyon University in Education. Teaching students more about reading, writing, vocabulary, and comprehension is my goal. I also like to make learning fun! I am def...
Grand Canyon University
MED
University of Mary Washington
MED
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