Award-Winning Tutors serving Big Stone Gap, VA

Hello, my name is Courtney Howard. I have been teaching high school Chemistry for the past 5 years in southern Kentucky. I have 3 degrees right now and am working towards my 4th. I have a bachelors in chemistry from Berea College and two masters in teaching from the University of Pikeville and the University...

...in their ability to master a topic is what makes a big difference. Education unlocks so many doors. I want to give back to others just like I was helped along my school journey. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking a new recipe, and making pottery.

...that as an online tutor. I believe that we're at a crossroads and that an understanding of science and mathematics may prove not just beneficial, but also essential for an individual's future in society. I believe that passing on knowledge to the future generation is one of the most important tasks someone can dedicate their...

...Virginia Tech student working towards a degree in political science with a minor in sociology. I am hoping to attend law school. I am passionate about tutoring because I always loved to tutor my sister. I have always loved to learn and value the importance of a good foundation of knowledge. Additionally, my brain works...

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...independent, comfortable, and confident in the fields they are studying. I love helping people get to the "aha" moment when they really understand what's being taught. In my experience, one of the most important parts of tutoring is setting clear expectations at the beginning and working toward a common goal. Given the right goals and...

...can best acquire foreign languages, and I have spent time implementing successful approaches on a classroom scale. My love for languages started long ago, and I really enjoy helping others to learn them. In college, I studied for a semester in the south of Spain and lived with a family there. It was there that...

...child of a teacher I am a strong believer in the importance of education and all of the opportunities it offers to students. I finished my MA in May with a thesis on French fairy tales, but I also enjoy reading as much as I can, spending time with my family, and neighborhood trivia tournaments.

...the University of California at Berkeley with a Bachelors degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. During my four years of college, I guided K-12 students of the Oakland area in Language Arts and Mathematics and served as a mentor for many high school students. I have also been an undergraduate student instructor for the General...

...tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from there. I find that this way we can build a productive tutoring relationship where I can help individualize learning to each person's particular learning style. Outside of academic interests, I enjoy...