Delaplane, VA Math Tutors

Description: As a math major, I tutored my peers throughout college. After college, I applied my math and science in military aviation. For the last five years, I have instructed a variety of aviation topics. All of this has included instructing math and physics.

I can instruct almost any math subject and several science subjects. However, my favorite subject to instruct is algebra. As I have helped students with higher math, including calculus and differential equations, I have found that those who struggle typically lack a good foundation in algebra. If I can help you succeed in algebra, it will prepare you well for all other math and science you do.      << View Less

Description: Our tutoring services are structured as follows:

• Homework Help –Our students are not just given the answers to their homework questions – we show them how to work out the problems and re-teach the concepts if necessary. Our teaching style is personalized, friendly but firm.
• Enrichment – Students who are already proficient in the material for their current grade level are given advanced lessons that could be at least a grade level ahead. The academic enrichment component of the program ensures that learning is always taking place.
• Remedial – Students who have difficulty learning their concepts in the classroom for whatever reason get the intervention they need to catch up on their lessons.

TEST PREP for Grades K-12, College and Graduate School To prepare our students for these all-important tests, we teach them the content of the tests to mastery and also the most effective test-taking strategies that will maximize their scores.

• Gifted and Talented
• Hunter College High School Admissions Test
• Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT)
• Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS)
• Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT)
• Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE)
• NY State Tests
• NY State Regents
• PSAT/SAT
• TASC (formerly called GED)
• GRE
• GMAT
• College Math Placement Test
• Other Standardized Tests and Scholarship Exams

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Description: When Stephen tutors, he utilizes Vygotsky's scaffolding method, as well as the "Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)" method, to ensure maximum effectiveness in learning. He also uses the theory of Bloom's Taxonomy to hone in on the learning style of the student in order to maximize the effects of study. Stephen continually encourages an excitement in learning, and demonstrates this excitement as he tutors.
Stephen's tutoring philosophy: "My job is not to be the expert. My job is to condition the student to be the expert."      << View Less

Description: Certified special education teacher who has been tutoring for 15 years and teaching for over 20 years in Elementary School and High School. Received numerous awards for my accomplishments in both the teaching field and tutoring. Received the Tutor of thre Year Award in 2009 - 2010. Love helping students.      << View Less