Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Richmond, VA

...music speaks to them as well as introducing them to new material. My goal is for my students to be autonomous and be able to solve complex problems without prompting from me. My students need to feel safe and encouraged not only to succeed but also to feel safe to fail. We sometimes learn the most from our failures, and my students must understand that at times, we all make mistakes, but we must learn...

...put, I love the energy and optimism I encounter in my classroom, and value the insight my students provided. Aside from being blessed with the opportunity to convey my enthusiasm for mathematics, I found that it is in the cooperative process between myself and my students the act of being taught while teaching that continued to renew my commitment to education each and every new school year. As a tutor, I am able to enjoy...

...I started tutoring four years ago, starting with Algebra, Algebra II, Geometry, and Trigonometry. Now I'm approved to tutor Math from elementary school to Calculus, in addition to Science and Physics. I love helping students through their difficulties with understanding concepts because I often had those same difficulties, and I remember how I was able to overcome them. I just want to help more students find Math and Science in the same ways I did,...

...a fun activity for elementary school students is important to keep them engaged in school. While on the other hand, high school and college students require more of a practical approach and have to work through practice to understand a concept. I’ve also volunteered at Computers4Kids, where I tutored a middle school student. We met every week to create different computer project. I was able to build a bond with my student and teach her...

...the School of Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University (2015). I have a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering, and am pursuing a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the VCU School of Business. I've been a mentor for the past four years and am very active in my method of tutoring. I have helped several students with official tests and homework assignments. My strengths are in Math and Science courses. I am also very...

...thinking and reading and writing skills. I will be offering tutoring Pre Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Middle School Math, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Geometry, Math, Science, Geography, and Social Studies. Being an engineer, I have grown a passion for math and science, and I hope to help many people gain and reinforce the skills they need to be successful in the world of mathematics. I know that everyone learns in their own style and at their...

...two top-tier universities (Brigham Young and Arizona State) and a continued interest in teaching, tutoring and promoting education in everything I do. I'm a published author, a proud father of 3 kids, and a lifelong learner. I have a BA degree in economics and business, an MPA degree in public administration, and I'm happy to help with business, political science, math, English, economics, German, statistics, Microsoft Office or whatever else ails you.... My tutoring philosophy generally...

...education. While in college, I worked as a Supplemental Instruction leader, teaching general biology and anatomy. I have also worked in an after school program with elementary age children, but I have my fondest memories volunteering as a counselor for Camp Kesem. In my own experience, I loved school and now I love teaching even more at all age levels! I especially enjoy the challenge of getting creative to discover what approach and mediums work...

...My goal for each student is to take something frustrating and working through it together to make it not only approachable for them but also something they are then confident in. I love listening to the students, tackling the subject based on their terms and needs, and seeing progress over the sessions. I prioritize attainable goals, positive attitudes, and respect during each and every tutoring session. Outside working with students, I love to read, be...

...to integrate math, science and the humanities together to form systems and programs to provide quality of life for all. I additionally have a passion for education, whether in creating educational programs or tutoring. My favorite subjects to tutor are math or science, however I am confident in most subjects at the High School Level including Latin. I work to stand in the shoes of the student to adopt their perspective to find new, unique...

...taking education courses in Sicily and in my senior year of college I studied history in the Institute of Fine and Liberal Arts at Palazzo Rucellai in Florence. I chose to study and live abroad so as to make the most of my education while widening my perspective. These experiences have added to what I can bring to my classroom and students. I am also a firm believer in extra curricular activities. Children who are...

...work hard to ensure that my students understand the basic concepts of the material as well as real world examples where this math would be valuable. I work to ensure that they have the best techniques and practical skills to perform well on tests and to be able to do the homework on their own after our sessions are over. I take pride in the accomplishments and skills my students gain through our tutoring sessions.

...a certified teacher, where I teach gifted children at the high school level. Over the 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,...

I am a third year elementary school teacher for Richmond City. I teach in a title 1 school. I have seen wonderful gains in students reading and math throughout my years of teaching.

I've been in education for almost twenty years, mainly teaching at the college level. I enjoy working with students in a way that focuses attention on the big picture - not just answering the question in front of us, but understanding how to answer that kind of question. I look forward to working with you!

...life-long endeavor. As an educator, I use my students' existing knowledge and interest to create a learning environment that is engaging, student-centered and challenging. Through the incorporation of higher order thinking (Blooms' Taxonomy), differentiated instruction and focusing on 21st Century skills, I am able to meet students' needs successfully. As a tutor, I will draw upon my 12 years of teaching experience to impart these ideals to those with whom I work to meet their...

I have spent the last three years working as a tutor for the VCU Campus Learning Center. I excelled at tutoring because of my extensive knowledge of Math and Physics. In addition, I am particularly skilled at being able to understand what a student is having trouble with and explain it in a new way that they haven't heard before.