Award-Winning Tutors serving Appomattox, VA

...a future career - whatever those goals may be. I strive to make my students feel confident in the subject matter and believe in themselves and their ability to learn the most basic to the most complex subjects. I have strong writing and research skills, am familiar with the college and graduate school application process,...

...with the guidance, knowledge, and skills they need to excel in their legal studies. I have been a practicing attorney for almost 25 years, and I am licensed in three states. I recently retired from the US Army where I served as a Judge Advocate. I also have a background in higher education and serve...

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...

...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...

...have also taught elementary and middle school science, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra 1. My experience gives me not only the drive, but the skill to educate any student. I truly believe that education is the portal to success. Outside of teaching, I spend as much time as I can in nature, playing my ukulele, and finding...

...read to my own dissertation I diligently worked on for my degree. I'm also competent and capable to assist with elementary studies in mathematics, science and history. My home base is in beautiful Central Virginia and I moved here after spending the first half of my life on the west coast in California and Oregon....

...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 have a few other subject areas that I am capable of tutoring as well. I look forward to working...

...children. With my children ages 9, 12, and 15, I experience a variety of developmental levels in my home every day. This helps me in the classroom to know where children are at in their comprehension so I can best meet their individual needs. As a teacher, I love to see a student work hard...

...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...

...in elementary education at Liberty University and have extensive experience in 1st-5th grade classrooms, have coached a high school debate team, debated for 5 years, and served as the president of the LU chapter of council for exceptional children(a club primarily addressing special education gaps and finding ways to volunteer with a wide range of...

...I had the opportunity to tutor and mentor adults to support them and help them to improve their English language skills (as I am a certified ESL instructor). At this moment I am teaching English and Design online with excellent results and positive impact. As a designer, I have dedicated my life to comprehend what...

...in Autism Spectrum Disorder. My teaching philosophy and tutoring style is based on the idea that the teacher has to meet the student where they are academically, emotionally, and mentally. A teacher should be able to meet a child's needs in all these areas in order for the instruction to be successful and have goals...

...in working with individuals to build their confidence and academic skills. I specialize in tutoring reading and history, two subjects I have a deep appreciation for due to their power to open doors to knowledge and understanding. I believe in a personalized approach to tutoring that caters to the unique learning style of each student....

...around for years trying other disciplines before I could see the obvious. I was a perpetual student for a long time, directionless and underperforming because I had no goals. Once I got in front of a classroom, though, I felt I'd come home; it was only when I knew I was a teacher that I...

...and I have especially enjoyed success working with students from various backgrounds. I have been a professional educator for 22 years, and one 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...

...am borrowing from my favorite professor'You must focus on learning". I understand that is vague and does not mean much now, but to me it means that I will make sure the students understand the subject inside and out. Only when a student understands a subject thoroughly, will they be able to think critically and...

...what or how something is done and they somehow missed it. Re-teaching the basics can often remove the stigma that 'I am just stupid and will never learn anything' emotion felt by the student. This area is my sweet spot, I can help the student simply by just going back over the basics and working...

My desire is to see students do their very best to succeed and reach his or her full potential academically. Each child has a different speed and style of learning and I desire work with parents and students to recognize how to best learn and flourish within theirs.

...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...

...and middle school math, and 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...