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Patti T.

• Salem, VA 24153 ( 23.2 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Female Age 69
• Member since: 09/2019
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $45 to $55 /hr
• In-Home
• Also Tutors: Psychology, Earth Science, Biology

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I used to hate math, now I love it.

I received a BS in Horticulture from Va. Polytechnic Institute and State University. majored in Biology (Botany) for 3 years at Virginia Commonwealth Univ. and College of William and Mary. Recently retook Precalculus, Calculus 1, Calculus 2, and Calculus 3 at Virginia Western Community College. I have a background tutoring and running a tutoring center for STEM subjects at a community college for 3 years. I have been tutoring in some form for 6 years. I have a certification in tutoring ESL and several years experience in that.
i am pretty relaxed and informal, but I expect students to do the work assigned. I help, but I don't do the work for them. I use Socratic questioning to get students to understand the material. I stress learning concepts and building on them as opposed to memorizing or guessing enough to pass a test.

Rebecca M.

• Fincastle, VA 24090 ( 7.3 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Life Science, Earth Science, Biology

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As a recent graduate from Radford University, I am anxious to begin teaching. I have spent the last year in a middle school classroom observing and teaching. The first semester I was in the school part time while taking classes at Radford. During this semester I did a lot of observing and moderate amounts of teaching. During my spring semester, I was in the middle school classroom full time and teaching full time. I have no job expereince to show for what I've learned but would love the opportunity to begin.
I have always wanted to be a teacher and love working with children of all ages. My areas of study were middle school science and social studies but I believe in my academic ability to help children across many aspects of learning. I believe all children can learn when given the opportunity. Some of the most influential people in my life over the years have been my teac ... read more

Linda H.

• Troutville, VA 24175 ( 13.6 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $43.00 /hr

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I believe that all children can learn but they don't all learn the same way. It is my job as the teacher to make the lessons interesting and present them in such a way that the student will understand what is being taught. I believe that students need to feel valued and successful and it is my job to help them achieve success in their education and to feel valued as people. I have enjoyed working with middle schoolers which is such a difficult time for so many trying to find where they "fit" in the world. I feel it is my duty to make them feel safe and secure in the setting I provide so they can learn.
I am a special education teacher and have worked with a wide range of students with various abilities as well as disabilities: mental retardation, learning disabilities, emotional disorders, and autism. I remediate students with and without disabilities who have done poorly on ... read more

Shawn W.

• Bedford, VA 24523 ( 13.8 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Physics, Life Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology

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I really enjoy being around kids and helping them learn new things. When you teach a kid something and they finally get it, the sight of their face lighting up is priceless. I believe that one should teach using a variety of methods because all kids do not learn the same way and each individual method shows something new each time. I believe that all kids can learn so much if they work as hard as they can and put forth maximum effort. I think it is very easy to learn/teach using as many hands on examples as possible.
I graduated from Liberty University in May 2009 with a BS in Accounting. I am currently and have been a substitute teacher in Bedford County for the 2009-2010 school year. I have substituted for grades 6-12. I have been a football coach at Liberty High School for 3 years and I have been a track & field coach at Liberty High School for 5 years. I have helped different t ... read more

Skyler M.

• Buena Vista, VA 24416 ( 19.7 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Psychology, Physics, Organic Chemistry, Marine Biology, Life Science, Genetics, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology

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I have been blessed with professors at the university level who understand the importance of one-on-one instruction. Through the "creativity" of thoughtful instructors I have seen myself grow and develop in ways that I hadn't thought possible. Every student learns differently, and once the instructor gets to know the student well enough and is able to tailor their lessons to the needs of the student, true learning happens. Teaching isn't just about preparing a student for a test; teaching is about creating and inspiring the desire to learn within the student so that they will be learn, not just because they are forced to, but because they are thirsty for knowledge.
I have spent several years as a student and tutor at the university level. I am planning to enter medical school in the Fall of 2012 and as such have developed a strong foundation in the sciences throughout my undergradu ... read more

Kyle D.

• Lynchburg, VA 24503 ( 20.5 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Physics, Organic Chemistry, Marine Biology, Life Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy

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The joy that teaching and interacting with children brings is indescribable; there are few things that can match the satisfaction one feels when a pupil finally "gets it!" I believe that true education comes through understanding. Oftentimes students are taught tricks or rules to help them through a subject area, but I strive to bring my students to a point of clarity; I want them to be completely comfortable with the subject content because they understand it, not because they memorized a formula. Therefore, I am a firm believer in teaching the material and not simply teaching students how to answer a particular question.
I am a recent honors graduate of the Virginia Military Institute with a degree in civil and environmental engineering. This course of academic study exposed me to a broad range of upper-level mathematics, physics, and chemistry. During my college career I vo ... read more

Michelle G.

• Lynchburg, VA 24503 ( 21.9 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $45.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Life Science, Earth Science, Biology

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I have been a teacher for 17 years; teaching at the elementary level, high school English, plus a variety of grades and subjects while tutoring online with eSylvan. I have a MA degree with emphasis in language arts/curriculum and instruction. Currently I teach kindergarten. I have been with Lynchburg City Schools for 7 years. I teach math enrichment classes with my district that meet after school for grades 4 and 5.
I like to incorporate technology into my lessons. I am flexible and able to adjust/alter my lessons to meet the needs of the children. I like to provide on-going assessment to parents and students. This also helps me so that I can best meet the needs of my students. I have successful classroom management tools that allow a warm, caring, educational environment. I like to set my standards high and I am thrilled when my students strive to reach my standards. There ... read more

Leela N.

• Roanoke, VA 24015 ( 22.2 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $63.00 to $77.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Life Science, Earth Science, Biology

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have ten years teaching experiance in school and home tutoring. I taught English and Social Studies in one of the reputed English Boarding school in Nepal.I was a High school teacher.I have ability to teach Maths or all subjects up to grade eight.I was a home tutor for over all subjects.Thus, I have got sound knowledge about home tutoring as well as teaching in school.
Regarding my teaching style,I generally used student-center method.I give emphasis on practical method than theory.I generate motivation in learning to the students.Anyway I apply the padagogy in teaching and learning process in this changing scenario of the world.

Gavin D.

• Lynchburg, VA 24501 ( 22.8 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $51.00 /hr

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I have worked with children of all ages and I enjoy making a difference in their lives. Helping them understand that they can create their own futures by setting goals and working hard towards them. I care about the well-being of my students and I believe that every student can do what they put their minds to. My philosophy is that every student can do better than they are currently doing. If a student has an "A", I want them to have an "A+". I am a motivator and I believe that I can build relationships that will bring about positive change in our students' lives.
As a graduate of Liberty University, I understand the importance of having a strong foundation educationally. With a background in business and analyzing numbers, I understand many math concepts that will benefit your company's goal. During the last three years, I have worked as a Academic Coach and Mentor for Lynchburg C ... read more

Thomas H.

• Lynchburg, VA 24502 ( 22.9 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Marine Biology, Life Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology

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I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology earned in 1970 at Lynchburg College and a Master of Science degree in Environmental Health from East Tennessee University earned in 1979. I have taught sixth and seventh grade math, science and physical education and high school biology (three years total). I am now teaching a general environmental science course at National College in Lynchburg, Virgina. I have worked for the Virginia Department of Air Pollution and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality for the last thirty years from inspector, permit writer and Regional Director. My expertise is in the environmental field but like to teach in the elementary or science areas.
I enjoy watching the students learn and "get it" and see the spark of interest that wasn't there before. I understand that some students have difficulty learning in a classroom format and some have ... read more

Margaret C.

• Lynchburg, VA 24501 ( 23.2 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Psychology, Organic Chemistry, Life Science, Genetics, Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy

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Education has always been extremely important to me. To me there is no greater feeling than finally grasping a difficult concept and I love helping someone else achieve that feeling. Consistently during grade school, high school, and college, other students came to me for help with their schoolwork and I enjoyed providing them with a new perspective, or recapping the teacher’s lecture. I have worked as a tutor for migrant aid workers’ children, helping them to learn English, as well as with Biology, Math and Grammar. I have a BA in Biology with extensive credit hours in Chemistry. I have also worked as a Chemist for two and a half years. I have always enjoyed English and Grammar and have consistently excelled in both.
I have a great deal of experience training fellow employees and have devised the system of show them once, let them do it once while talking them through it, an ... read more

Gary B.

• Salem, VA 24153 ( 23.7 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Life Science, Earth Science, Biology, Anatomy

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After graduating from Virginia Tech in 1973, I decided that I would enter the field of public education. After 6 years of successful and rewarding experiences in secondary education, I decided to return to college and obtain a Masters Degree in Education. Upon receiving my Masters in 1984, I taught at the post secondary level in both Virginia and North Carolina. At the post secondary level, I had the opportunity to teach a wide variety of subjects from Math to Business Administration.
I thoroughly enjoy teaching students at various ages and stages of development. I consider myself to be very creative, and I try to give the students as much hands-on experience as possible. I am constantly seeking feedback from the student in terms of how well I am presenting the subject matter, so my methods of teaching will vary. I am always open to new ideas. Failure is not a word in my teac ... read more

Jennifer C.

• Lynchburg, VA 24502 ( 24 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Psychology, Life Science, Earth Science, Biology

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I enjoy teaching students through a variety of methods including traditional, hands on, and student specific. Each student learns differently and as a tutor I seek to tailor the education to the specific skills and needs of the specific student. I believe the goal of teaching is not only to learn specific content and skills, but to inspire students to love learning, and make learning fun and interactive. I hope to challenge the student in many ways, while helping them grow into their full potential.
I will be graduating in May 2011 with a Masters of Arts in Teaching for Special Education and will then obtain a teaching license for Special Education, K-12. During my Masters program I have taught students in large groups and small groups, performed assessments on students, and planned daily lesson plans and curriculum for students in a variety of subjects. Through my years of h ... read more

Avis W.

• Lynchburg, VA 24502 ( 24 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $57.00 to $64.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Life Science, Earth Science, Biology, Anatomy

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If you looked over my resume, you would see that I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, a year of experience as an adjunct instructor at a medical career college and two years teaching English as a Second Language at a private institution. However, if you looked over my life, you would see that I have been teaching, tutoring and mentoring my entire life. I have volunteered as a mentor, a tutor, and a teacher in community organizations, in local schools, and at my local church; and I home schooled my own children. During my teaching career, I have worked with people from varied backgrounds, various ages, people from all over the world, and I love it.
What works for one student may not work for the other. One-on-one instruction is a great opportunity to find out which learning-teaching style works best for the individual student. I am patient, friendly and flexible. At the s ... read more

Benjamin P.

• Lynchburg, VA 24502 ( 24.1 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Organic Chemistry, Life Science, Genetics, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology

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As a student at Lynchburg College, I have had the opportunity to serve as a Peer Assisted Study Session Leader in general and organic chemistry. I will complete my BS in Biomedical Science in May 2011, with a wide range a science experience, from immunology to organic chemistry. The past 3 years, I have led PASS tutor sessions helping classmates understand and learn the material.
I enjoy teaching because it helps students as much as it helps me. Being able to explain material helps retain knowledge and skills associated with the subject matter. I enjoy seeing students and colleagues be successful in their learning experience.