Certified Tutors From University of Richmond

...better comprehension and understanding, while at the same time enabling my students to learn as much as possible. In addition, I have a passion for helping my students express themselves creatively through writing, find their own individual writing style and voice, and convey their ideas in the most concise and interesting way possible. I look...

...share with others. I first became interested in education at college at the University of Richmond when I volunteered as a tutor for children between the ages of 6 and 10, working on reading comprehension, writing, and homework help. I continued to work as a tutor through Jumpstart, where I worked pre-K aged students on...

...of Richmond, studying Communications and Media Studies with minors in Business Administration and Film Studies. I've worked as a Writing Consultant and Peer Advisor for the last two years, assisting my classmates with writing skills and career documents. I love helping students reach their full potential and devising fun ways to teach and learn.... I want students to achieve their personal best and focus on personal improvement. It's important to keep an open dialogue and keep...

...everyone can reach their goals when provided instruction based on personal needs, building strong foundations of concepts, and effectively using resources. My favorite part of my day is seeing a student's "aha" moment and I'm very excited for the opportunity to help others outside of the classroom experience those moments as well! I am currently...

...Though I had strong English skills, I still struggled with writing. It was only because of my tutor that I was able to grow confident in my skills. Having been both a tutor and a tutee has shown me how to better understand my own learning style, as well as others learning styles. Learning a...

...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...

...2017. I am a double major in Leadership Stuides and English with a minor in Creative Writing. I've had a wide variety of writing and editing experiences. I've interned for a local publishing and editing house, and have assumed writing and leadership roles in every written publication on my campus. My goal is to help...

...education in the career services department helping students with resume and cover letter writing. I received my undergraduate degree from Old Dominion University, my first masters degree is in academic advising from Kansas State University and I will receive my second masters degree in human resources management from the University of Richmond in May 2017....

I have been tutoring SAT/ACT/AP exams for the past year and have a total of 3 years experience tutoring at an elementary-high school level. In my free time I love to travel, surf and rock climb.

...language arts as well. Before switching careers and becoming a teacher, I was also an attorney for 15 years. Through my varied background and education, I believe that I relate well to many different types of students and that I have the knowledge and experience to help them master any reading or writing-related difficulties that...

...Rhetoric and Literature, focusing primarily on science fiction and the rhetoric of cyborgs. I continued my coursework for a year after I was awarded my Master's degree, and then I decided to pursue other career opportunities. During graduate school, I taught a range of English courses including multiple composition courses such as: First-Year Writing and...

...junior at the University of Richmond. I am a double major in Computer Science and Chinese, and I will be spending the Fall 2017 semester in Taipei, Taiwan. I am an avid guitar player some of my favorites are Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, and Duane Allman. I love playing all sports, specifically basketball.

...variety of roles, and have worked with students of all ages in many subject areas. Some of my more notable educational jobs include working with special education students in grades 7-12 as a learning coach, teaching high school world history and sociology in rural Virginia, working as a teaching assistant in a 5th grade classroom,...

...Quantitative Science and Economics. I have tutored in a variety of subjects in high school and am excited to continue tutoring in college! Besides my interests in the outdoors, photography, fashion, and music, I have a passion for problem solving, reading, math, science, research and medicine. I am excited to share the knowledge I have...

...whole new world of communicating with others. I also love traveling and learning about other cultures. Since I have a BA in Spanish and lived in Spain for 6 months, I am uniquely qualified to tutor you in Spanish. I have experience tutoring and teaching all ages, from elementary school to adults.

...Throughout high school, I only took Honors and AP math classes. I took Geometry Honors my freshman year of high school; I took Algebra 2 Honors my sophomore year; I took Precalculus Honors my junior year; and lastly, I took AP Calculus AB my senior year of high school. My phenomenal senior year math teacher,...

...in the power of critical thinking, my goal is to help students feel engaged and excited about materials they are working with. I did my undergraduate degree at the University of Richmond and I'm currently pursing an MA at Boston University in the School of Communication. I enjoy working with learners of all ages and...

...the Mephisto, which is the last remaining German tank from World War I. This research project particularly sparked my curiosity in museum studies and practices since the objective of the project was to ???tell the story of the tank??? for future museum visitors. The project combined my interests in modern history and the World Wars....

...teaching Pre-algebra and Algebra 1 in middle school since the 2006-2007 school year. During that time, I have found many ways to explain topics and made connections with hundreds of students. Additionally, prior to teaching, I spent about 7 years in the corporate environment, which gave me a number of real-world examples that tie in...

...writing for children and young adults. I am incredibly excited to be working with you and am adept at tutoring over a wide range of subjects. I believe that every student has a story to tell and a treasure trove of abilities they have yet to discover, and it's my job to help them communicate...