Award-Winning College Essays Tutors in Richmond, VA

...Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. I am passionate about the English language and understand the difficulties of the language that some may struggle to grasp. I also tutor History and have excessive experience in European and Art history in particular. My tutoring strategy consists of breaking subject material down into smaller steps and working with the student to create small goals, making it easier for them to see their progress and the direction...

...in education. I have been teaching elementary school here in Richmond for three years now, and I hope to use my experience to help new students with Varsity Tutors. I have always been a voracious reader, but I am also interested in science, math, and especially history. I'm very comfortable with all elementary subjects, from phonics to algebraic reasoning. My English degree came with a fair bit of writing, so I am also very comfortable...

...career, I chose to pursue education. I received by undergraduate and graduate degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University. My Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts are both in History. I have been teaching at the college level for almost six years and once again I get to spend time with people. I am a parent and teacher and love helping students achieve their goals and reach success. I enjoy tutoring almost all of the social...

...peers on projects and assignments. History, government, literature and writing are subjects that I have always enjoyed, and I love sharing my passion for them with high school and college students. I am always ready to share my insight and experiences in SAT testing and AP testing. I believe that the most important part of success for students is accommodating their personal learning and study preferences. Whether it’s the style of organizing notes or the...

...and reading comprehension, and try to make everything easy to relate to and fun because I believe that this leads to 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...

...and public speaking. Learning is a life-long process. Students' goals, interests, and strengths should be integral parts of his or her education. I believe that the tutor/student relationship is a partnership that affords the student opportunity to take an active role in learning. Student success takes place in a safe, nurturing environment where the student feels free to experiment and take risks. Developing strengths while focusing on challenging areas is a hallmark of my methods.

...Education with a concentration in History and Social Studies. Since graduating, I have had three years experience teaching at the high school level in Chesterfield County, in various subjects including AP World History, and US/VA Government. I also have a year of professional tutoring experience, tutoring students of various ages ranging from elementary through high schools. Though much of my experience is in social studies and sciences, I also have a passion for helping students...

...and Playwriting. I love the English language and focus my tutoring on those areas. I think that communication is key in the learning process and that the most important part of learning is getting the student to retain that knowledge for other areas of his or her life. I am to find ways that make the concepts easy to understand, and as such, easy to remember in the future. I enjoy theatre, film, dancing, and...

...to a new environment, while simultaneously adapting to the public school curriculum. I am also a certified ESL/TESOL teacher and have experience teaching groups of 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...

...track record of student achievement through highly effective teaching strategies. I am available for tutoring all Elementary subjects, ESL/ELL, College Essays, Middle School Math, SSAT-Elementary Level, ISEE, and general study skills and test prep. I enjoy working with students to unleash their academic potential and believe that all learners can excel when provided with a challenging, engaging, and meaningful learning activities. Students learn best when actively engaged in the learning process and therefore I provide...

...hobbies, because I missed working with young people, I now also tutor. I earned my BA at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and taught middle school reading and language arts for 20 years and high school English for 16 years. During my career I have taken continuing education courses at ODU, UVA, U of R, VSU, and KU to hone my craft. I especially enjoy helping students at all levels—standard, gifted and talented, advanced, pre-IB--become...

...a special interest in web applications development. One of my biggest passions in life is to see others succeed and reach their goals. This is why I enjoy tutoring and helping in the community in one way or another. I hope I can make anyone's learning experience exciting, fun, and as personable as possible. We, all tutors, have been in your shoes once, so I know how you feel. I want to be able to...

...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 tutoring Essay...

...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 French or any other subject, I believe that hands-on exercise and repetition are key for ingraining a concept the mind. I like to present and discuss topics, but after that I think that the student had to get their hands a little dirty. I also believe that many people know way...

...north to beautiful Sonoma County where I completed a Master's degree in English literature. During my time as a graduate student, I began teaching freshman composition classes and worked with small groups of beginning writers, many of whom were the first in their family to attend college. I stayed on as an adjunct instructor teaching courses that focused on expository writing, analytical reading, research, and oral communication skills. Over the course of my 15 year...

...Springs High School where I specialized in English, Debate, Writing, and SAT/ACT Prep. Additionally, I have worked for some of the most highly ranked tutoring companies in the country. While guarantees are impossible, I have a history of helping students significantly raise their test scores. In addition to testing, my academic experience as both a student and teacher have helped me develop strong writing and public speaking skills. I enjoy helping students gain those same...

...and a Minor in Network Administration. Aside from university, I work for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management Finance division as an Accountant. Work certainly isn't everything though! I am an avid Basketball fan, and an experienced musician. I've been a member of quite a few bands and choirs, and play 5 instruments, including voice. I love writing and literature and am very excited to be working as a tutor in my home city of...

...and lab classes. I held a National Merit Finalist scholarship and received multiple grants from the Student Fine Arts Fund to make and exhibit art. I completed the Teach Baton Rouge alternative teacher certification program and obtained Louisiana L1 certification in Biology and K-12 Art. I also hold a Virginia SOE for those same subjects and grade levels. I have three years of teaching experience in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. In 2011,...

...Behavioral, and Statistical Genetics. While enrolled in my current program, I have had the opportunity to be a teaching assistant for graduate students studying statistics and genetic epidemiology methodologies. I also spend time volunteering at a local elementary school, where I assist fourth graders in math and science, and working as a private Spanish tutor for two elementary school students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about science and...

...best teachers and tutors are those who not only can teach material clearly but who realize the points of confusion, which vary from student to student (and class to class). When I teach a subject, I prepare lessons, but I also understand the need to be adaptable, to adjust the lesson on the fly, as everyone learns differently and encounters difficulties at different stages. I developed this adaptability and this understanding of a multitude of...