Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Richmond, VA

...Law. Prior to law school, I attended Virginia Tech where I received my Bachelor of Science in Finance. While in law school, I was a member of Resolved Law Review where we focused on scholarly articles pertaining to alternative dispute resolution. I also focused my upper-level studies around business law and taxation. Throughout my schooling I was a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters where I tutored students of all grade levels. I have experience...

...Medicine Program. I love to tutor SAT, PSAT and ACT. I am willing to help anyone out with anything they want besides that too such as any level of Math. I have tons of experience tutoring SAT/PSAT/ACT and would love to help anyone. I can tutor Math, English, Biology, Chemistry at elementary middle school, high school, college level as well. I am an active person and I love to follow and play sports as well...

...past few years, I have tutored SOL prep in Biology, Math and Chemistry. In addition to my work with Varsity Tutors, I am also teaching Biology at a community college, and am tutoring in an after school program at an elementary school. Not only have I worked with a wide range of students, I also have experience with ESL students, gifted students, and students with disabilities. Teaching is my passion, and I truly enjoy it!

...hearing impairments and has continued in some capacity for MANY years. In the public school setting, my full-time experience includes every grade from Kinders-8th grade, and I have substitute taught classes K-12 as well as special education. Besides being a director of a preschool for children with various and multiple "abilities," I have been a director of a Day Program for adults, also with multiple and significant health, mental, and physical challenges. Most recently, I...

...own background is quite diverse I earned a B.A. in Philosophy and Math, a B.Sc. in Biology and a Ph.D in Biology. I worked as a Fisheries Biologist and, for many years, as a Senior Statistician. I've also written a novel and a lot of poetry! I have tutored or coached people from ages 11 to 60. I particularly enjoy tutoring middle school and high school Math, Statistics, Biology, English Grammar and Composition. I'm also...

...to be strongest in English (literature, critical reading and writing, grammar/spelling), K-12 Mathematics, History, Spanish, and Psychology. I am also comfortable supporting in college-level essay writing and standardized test preparation including SAT, ACT, GRE, several AP Examinations, and MCAT. I consider myself to be kind, empathetic, culturally-sensitive, and patient, holding a soft spot for working with young children. I like to make learning both fun and meaningful. I value education deeply as a way of...

...track. As someone with over six years of experience with teaching, I am exciting to continue tutoring here! I have tutored in school, daycare, and online settings, and I have experience with kids of all ages and learning styles. I have tutored multiple levels of math, english, latin, science, and arts. Being a student myself, I am familiar with standard subject testing, and I am happy to share my experience and advice. Tutoring is a...

...is Courtney and I'm a freelance writer and copywriter. I recently moved to the Richmond area from Minneapolis, MN, where I earned my B.A. in French Language and Literature from the University of Minnesota. I have been tutoring since I was in college and love coaching students on writing and reading comprehension and analysis. Most recently, I have been teaching French to a neighbor who is doing work in Niger next spring. Whether it's in...

...focus, tackling particularly difficult topics, managing their time), or personal, which can often infringe on one's ability to complete their academic work. I love helping students come up with strategies to maximize their potential and help them to overcome these obstacles and/or meet these challenges. Nothing provides the fuel for enthusiasm like seeing a student understand something for the first time or have an 'a-ha!' moment. I believe that a tutor sensitive to a students...

...reading comprehension, analytical and creative writing, grammar and test prep. Because all students are unique, I meet each one where he or she is in the learning process, taking into account individual learning styles. In addition, I have a gift for making my sessions engaging and even fun. My students have enjoyed a lot of success over the years, which is always my goal. I look forward to getting to know you!

...school and college, but I am new to Varsity Tutors. I am excited about the opportunity to help tutor new students through this platform. Having experienced the pressures of standardized testing myself not all that long ago, I have a passion for helping my students achieve their highest potential. I hope to help them be accepted into their college of choice as I was. I especially enjoy the specific challenges of the ACT and consider...

...English, Literature, History, and Spanish. In my experience, working to prepare students for state standardized tests has had the additional benefit of helping students to discover what they enjoy reading about. This increase in intrinsic motivation to read has had an important impact on struggling students. I am dedicated towards ensuring that students are provided with an education that increases their quality of life. In my spare time I enjoy reading short fiction, photography, skiing,...

...with my mother's first grade class, as well as being a youth camp counselor for many years. I believe every educator intends to support the curiosity and creativity of their students, my specialty is exploring the world around us through reading. Roald Dahl and Shel Silverstein are among my favorites, I always enjoy the fascinating and funny characters in their stories and poems. I look forward to encouraging and guiding your child's natural abilities and...

...of tutoring experience, I am deeply committed to helping students better understand their course material and succeed in standardized examinations such as the SAT and ACT. My work has spanned middle and high school students across various subjects, both as a certified tutor at an SAT prep center and through individualized instruction with Varsity Tutors. I also led a mentorship program in high school, which further shaped my belief in the value of building strong,...

...had that feeling when you hit a wall and just can't seem to get something, be it trig problems or history essays. It's stressful, and just not fun. The good news: I've helped many students get past these kind of tough spots, and I can do the same for you. The bad news: You're going to have to work hard! But I'm confident that after we're finished you will be a master at whatever is...

I believe in the ability of all students to achieve success academically. If given the appropriate strategies and techniques, paired with a positive belief system that encourages trial and error, any student can reach his or her academic goals.

My objective is to help students with the maths concepts so that it can lead to a good foundation for college and for later in life.

...Baltimore is home for me during the academic year, I grew up in Richmond, Virginia and graduated from Maggie Walker Governor's School. I have been tutoring with Johns Hopkins Tutorial Project for over a year in K-5 English, Reading, and Mathematics. I also gained experience tutoring for the SAT in high school. My tutoring style emphasizes adaptation to each tutee's individual learning style and encourages a thorough understanding of material in order to avoid trap...

I'm an undergraduate student at a top university, hoping to double major in Commerce (Marketing/Management) and Computer Science! I have tutored throughout high school at various levels through honor societies, such as Mathematics and Spanish. I also have experience in English (Writing and Reading Comprehension), standardized tests (ACT), and IB Diploma subjects. I'm easygoing and patient, and I will help your student with test-taking strategies and problem solving.

...in either Environmental Science or Biology with a potential minor in Spanish. One of my most successful study strategies as a student is relating problems to real-life scenarios. I believe that this helps facilitate a better understanding of the significance of answers. My tutoring ideology is based on reinforcing core concepts. Fundamental skills need to be fully developed in order to stimulate future academic success. My methodology consists of making sure that the foundation of...