Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Richmond, VA

...danger of dropping out of school. After four weeks of tutoring, he was passing all his classes. He graduated on time the following year and now attends community college. I'm a great tutor because I have a comprehensive understanding of all subjects, and a extensive understanding of English and literature. I scored fives on my English Language and Literature AP exams, and have only continued my English abilities by studying English in college. I also...

...math. While I tutor several subjects to include various math, science and reading courses, the subject I enjoy most is math. I am passionate about providing students with the help they need because I believe that education is the key that opens doors to success. Also, in my experience earning better grades can boost students morale and give them positive encouragement about their future. When I have free time I enjoy traveling and music related...

...passion for learning - whether it entails academics or understanding more about the people around me - and I believe that this passion drives me to help others learn as well. While I realize that not everyone will share my natural enthusiasm for economics, psychology, or history, I am confident that I can utilize my knowledge and love of these subjects to bring them to you in a manner that is accessible, engaging, and stress-free.

...School of Law and a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army JAG Corps. I scored highly on the LSAT and succeeded in law school, where I was the Editor-in-Chief of the Richmond Journal of Law and Technology. I also won awards on the Moot Court Board, where I served on the Executive Board. I look forward to helping you prepare for the LSAT, your law school classes, or any other subject in which you would...

...students as well as providing individual lessons. Working in different environments, with a diverse range of students, encouraged me to explore more creative tutoring methods in order to understand and communicate ideas. Through my experience as a tutor, I developed a multifaceted approach to teaching and learning; a style that is adaptable and uniquely catered to each individual personality. I have found that humor and games are particularly effective in motivating students to achieve in...

...Teaching from Mary Baldwin College. I am certified to teach Pre-K through 6th grade. I have worked with children of all ages and I've tutored students in all of the core subjects, mostly focusing on math and reading. I've also taught preschool and tested preschool children. I've taught English to refugees from several nations, mostly adults, although children were sometimes in the classes. I love working with students. I love to help them learn and...

I believe that learning is fun, and I enjoy learning new things. I want to find out what my students enjoy, and make school subjects and test preparation fun for them, too.... Making learning fun for students is the most important thing I do.... I would definitely see what their strengths and weaknesses are to focus on in future sessions, and give some tips and strategies to start working on to improve test-taking skills right away.

...Sciences from Boston University, and am currently a medical student in Virginia. In addition to my educational experience, I have nearly five years of work experience in the biomedical field. My expertise lies in the life sciences and standardized testing. I have tutored the MCAT, SAT, ACT, and GRE. I understand the importance of attaining high scores on standardized exams, as these often can open up many great educational and professional opportunities. In my spare...

...Christopher Newport University, and a Master's in Secondary Social Studies Education from Virginia Commonwealth University. I currently live in the Richmond, VA area, and I am an avid bibliophile. I take great pride in creating customized learning plans for students, helping them not only learn history, but also see how it affects their own lives. I am passionate about a wide range of Social Studies topics, which helps me bring a great enthusiasm to my...

Second-year at William and Mary history major focusing on the 20th century, specifically experiences of non-westerners and otherwise marginalized voices. I believe that community and connection are essential to the human experience. I aspire to share stories with others through poetry and prose to contribute to a more cohesive society. Tutoring is a way to connect on an individual basis in order to facilitate the spread of knowledge.

...mentor. In this role, I helped students in a wide range of disciplines, including English essays, lab reports, resumes, graduate school applications, etc., by teaching them different tools and techniques to use when writing. My tutoring style is to always have the students spearhead any revisions and offer useful guidance to help them form conclusions; I like to maintain that this is my student's work rather than my own. In my spare time, I enjoy...

...students of all ages, backgrounds, English skills and much more. I have been a tutor for more than 10 years as well assisting students from elementary to college aged. I have experience as an adjunct community college ESL professor and adult education in ESL. I am both certified in secondary History with a strong background in Anthropology, as well as a certification in ESL - all grades. I am readily available to assist. Metro friendly...

...History, a minor in Latin American Studies, and a minor in Linguistics. I have a International Baccalaureate degree from Oscar F. Smith high school. I love history and foreign languages, Spanish and French in particular, and am always excited to meet students. To me, tutoring is an enjoyable way to transmit a love of learning in a setting that is comfortable and helpful to the student. Please contact me if you have any questions.

...School Reading and Writing, Middle School Reading Comprehension, Poetry, Reading, and Writing. My favorite subjects to tutor are anything to do with reading or writing across all grades. I've been a learner all my life. I've always loved learning and, recently, I've been finding I love teaching. I'm passionate about helping students find their own love for learning, whether it mimics my own or not. I want students to feel empowered in their education and...

...and a minor in Spanish. During my senior year I tutored Spanish for lower-level Spanish students for hour-long sessions twice a week, focusing on comprehension and mastery of vocabulary and grammatical concepts. I have had success in helping high school and college level students who were failing their Spanish courses to achieve passing grades. In high school, I took both AP US History and AP European History, so I have firsthand experience with those course...

...grade Social Studies. I also worked as a tutor for the past year with a student with intellectual disabilities. In this position, I visited her twice a week after school to work on study skills, organizational habits, and her English and History homework. I am a great tutor because I have wonderful organizational skills, patience, and a good sense of humor. I am also skilled at viewing basic knowledge from many different angles and enjoy...

...May of 2010. My majors were History and Spanish. I chose to study these two subjects because I enjoyed them! I studied Spanish for 9 years, in both college and high school, and I studied various eras of History while in college. I believe that with my understanding of these two subjects, I will be able to help students better understand their courses and schoolwork by finding creative ways to help them relate to the...

...Argentina where I worked as an Artist in Residence. I am already planning more adventures in Central and South America for the coming year. Whether I am abroad or at home, I enjoy rock climbing, hiking, cooking and painting. I am always reading and keeping up to date on current literature and art. For me, all of these activities invigorate my mind. I'm excited to share these passions with students and to help students cultivate...

...specific learning style. Not only will I help them understand the material, but I will also make sure that they have the confidence to be able to do schoolwork outside of our session. Above all, I want students to know they are not alone and to develop a genuine love for learning. In addition to tutoring younger learners, I have tutored students in high school and college level classes. I served as a Teaching Assistant...

...History. I am also knowledgeable in both World History and Geography, the latter of which I have my second Bachelor's in. I taught swim lessons to children for six years and that is the original basis for my tutoring knowledge. I will argue for in depth education in both my fields because the past and how we remember it matters and is part of the culture wars of today and where we are as a...