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Patti T.

• Salem, VA 24153 ( 15.7 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 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.
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.

Stacy H.

• Blacksburg, VA 24060 ( 29.8 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Female Age 35
• Member Since: 03/2013
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $40.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Physics

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Physics - Clearing Up A Murky Subject

I'm young professional working in the Blacksburg area as a mechanical engineer at an aerospace company. I graduated in '11 with a major in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Business. I worked as an online (distance) physics tutor for several years, and enjoyed it very much. I enjoy tutoring in basic math and sciences, but my favorite subject to tutor is physics. I'm proficient at both college and high-school level physics.
I'm generally a fun, happy person, not the classic awkward engineer. :) I'd love to turn a student's "trouble subject" into a point of personal accomplishment, through tutoring that he/she will actually enjoy. I think tutoring comes easily to me because my mind sees multiple ways to understand each problem, which allows me to alter my explanation based on the student's personal understanding. Each of us learns and thinks quite differently, so I enjo ... read more

Philippe B.

• Christiansburg, VA 24073 ( 34 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Male Age 57
• Member Since: 04/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $45.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Bio Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry

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I can send you my teaching philosophy if necessary
PHILIPPE BISSEL Ph. D. in Organic Chemistry Home (540) 382-1741 / Cell (540) 239-2912 philippebissel@gmail.com SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Multistep, Stereoselective Synthesis • Heterocyclic and natural compounds • Polypeptides by solid phase synthesis • Labeled compounds • Chiral catalysts • Polymers Purification and Analytical Methods • Modern purification techniques • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance • Mass spectrometry • Electro-chemical ionization-LC-MS/MS • UV and in situ IR Spectroscopy • Polymer analysis Strong interdisciplinary and team experience • Organic /polymer and biology chemistry interfaces • Collaboration with universities and industries Languages • Bilingual English, French • German Structure-activity relationship • In vitro with monoamine oxidases • In vivo with rodent model Drug Met ... read more

Rebecca M.

• Fincastle, VA 24090 ( 3.5 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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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 teachers and I look forward to doing the same for children.
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 wha ... read more

Linda H.

• Troutville, VA 24175 ( 9.7 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

Leela N.

• Roanoke, VA 24015 ( 15.6 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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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.

Gary B.

• Salem, VA 24153 ( 16.2 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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A Little Bit About Me...

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

Ashley B.

• Roanoke, VA 24018 ( 17.6 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Psychology, Organic Chemistry, Life Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy

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I am compassionate, patient, and sincere. I employ various teaching styles depending on the age and needs of the student. For college and high school students, I ask that students bring their textbooks as well as notes to each session. I often prepare example questions for material similar to that tested on an exam. Not only does this allow the student with an opportunity to practice additional problems in areas that are weak, but also ensures that the student fully comprehends the information. When tutoring younger children, I believe active learning is best because many children are visual and/or kinesthetic learners. I tutor children using methods that best match his/her learning style.
As a recent graduate from the College of William & Mary, I have earned a bachelor’s degree (BS) in Neuroscience and a minor in Biochemistry. As a tutor for four years, I have tutored both college ... read more

Ravi P.

• Roanoke, VA 24018 ( 19.4 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $55.00 to $61.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Psychology, Physics, Organic Chemistry, Marine Biology, Life Science, Genetics, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy

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I have graduated from two major universities and will attend medical school at Nova Southeastern University in August 2011. I have just recently graduated from USF College of Medicine with a Master’s degree in Medical Sciences and hold a degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Illinois. I have extensive research experience in bioinformatics from the University of Illinois. I have one year experience tutoring in the underprivileged area of Urbana, Illinois; at Garden Hills Elementary I tutored kids from 3rd and 5th grade classes who had fallen behind the scheduled lesson plan. I have also tutored my fellow classmates at both universities throughout the years and graduated with a GPA of 3.50 and 3.10, respectively.
Teaching style involves organized and systematic approach to biology. I have been a student of two major universities one of which involved taking ... read more

Shawn W.

• Bedford, VA 24523 ( 20.8 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 ( 29.3 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 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 undergraduate education. Although I majored in Biology, my true passion is Chemistry. I spent 2 years on a religious service mission where I became fluent in Spanish. I am fascinated by the ability to communicate with an entirely new group of people. I learned Spanish by being immersed in the culture and have since studied Spanish at the university level in order to understand the "rules" behind speaking the language.
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 lea ... read more

Kaylee K.

• Blacksburg, VA 24060 ( 30.2 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Marine Biology, Life Science, Genetics, Earth Science, Biology, Anatomy

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I am a senior studying Animal and Poultry Sciences at Virginia Tech. I have always had a personal passion for education and have enjoyed spreading the joys of learning and understanding to my peers, siblings, and friends. I excel in the subject areas of Math and Science, however have extensive writing skills.
The greatest reward one can achieve is to see the smile on someones face when they have found success in understanding something they felt impossible. I feel that there is no single method to learning, instead it is each individuals character that defines their own learning methods. I like to seek out what drives an individual to help them find their own passion about learning. With everything I do in life I go 150% and never give up. I hope that I can spread this outlook and motivation to others and help them find the true value in their education.

Kyle D.

• Lynchburg, VA 24503 ( 30.5 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

Thomas H.

• Lynchburg, VA 24502 ( 31.9 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

Stephanie S.

• Christiansburg, VA 24073 ( 33.7 mi )
• Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Life Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy

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My education experience spans many areas. I have taught in middle and high school classrooms, have tutored for public school programs, tutored at after school learning centers, tutored in church programs, and managed a learning center as the human resources, business, sales, and education director in charge of all students programs from initial testing to post testing. My great pleasure in life is education and I have worked with students from pre-K through college age. My recently tutored subjects are science (biology and chemistry), math (through algebra 2 and geometry), study skills, SAT (and other test) Prep, reading and writing.
I believe that all students can learn if they are taught in a style that is most conducive to their learning style and motivations. To make that happen for each of my students, I try to assess their specific learning styles early on and get to know ... read more