...His teacher had failed him in math for dubious reasons (he was at a B level in math for his last exams), and I gave him the knowledge and confidence to pass the math placement exam and avoid repeating fourth-grade math. I also helped another student pass the Algebra 1 EOC test in Florida after h... (read more)
...I bring this approach to my tutoring, doing whatever I can to make sure that learning is a fun and rewarding experience. Rather than focusing on memorization, I usually introduce the topic and concepts, and then focus on applying the information to novel scenarios, emphasizing critical and logic... (read more)
...I have tutored students in English and Social studies for over ten years. I combine the ease of technology with practical old-school applications. I am a licensed teacher with over 20 years of experience. (read more)
I have taught high school science for over 30 years. I am certified by the State of Virginia in Chemistry, Physics, and Earth & Space Science. Although my classroom experience has been in the sciences, I am equally comfortable tutoring geometry and algebra, including SAT Prep. (read more)
...These are my qualification to tutor writing, literature, grammar, VA SOL prep. I have taught public speaking at the high school level (9-12 graders) for four years. My class was so popular; large student interest caused the class to be offered both semesters. (read more)