Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Richmond, VA

...City, Mexico teaching English and History. Through these years, I've learned to put my students first and to take my time to better understand their needs rather than simply following the course of some book. I've noticed greater improvement in my students whenever I've taken an extra day to go over a topic and to give them games, trivia or projects on it. My philosophy has always been to use what you know to learn...

...subjects at an elementary level but I am passionate about teaching phonics, reading, math, study skills, and organization. Helping students to understand and gain the knowledge and confidence is what makes me love what I do. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing a child succeed because of the positive outlook on learning and education you show them. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, going fishing, going for...

I believe that learning should be engaging and fun. I have 16 years of experience working with students in a variety of ways to help them master difficult concepts. The thing that keeps me coming back to teaching year after year is that no two students are alike. I love the challenge and enrichment that this diversity brings to my own life and helps me hone my teaching year after year.

...husband. I am all about learning and exploring new disciplines of study. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering with 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...

I have a strong background in English. My years of travel experience have helped me develop excellent cultural sensitivity and awareness, and I work well with people from all backgrounds. I am especially familiar with critical analysis of film and theater, but have studied a variety of literary traditions.

...teams from the time they were in T-ball till they were 18, swimming, Greek, Latin). I also taught at the elementary level for 2 years in Kansas. I co-authored a Greek textbook, Greek to Me, and developed an online learning system for learning biblical Greek that can be found at Greektomeonline.com. I also wrote a book, Joyous Affections: Discovering the Happy Affections in Luke-Acts. I do feel a call to teach--that's part of my DNA....

I am a graduate of Longwood University with a B.A. in English. Creative Writing and Literature are my favorite subjects to teach as I deeply value the art of communication. I am available to assist with Essay Writing, Creative Writing, Poetry, Comprehension, and Reading lessons from grades K-12. I am also available for other subjects, as needed. I also enjoy Science and Social Studies.

...concepts, we find that the most growth comes from being open about what is difficult and where we can genuinely improve. I strongly believe that this transparency allows us to create actions steps to tackle each difficult concept and question. To me, the most rewarding part of seeing a student grow is watching them become more confident in their abilities to comprehend their work and solve complex questions. I am excited to continue working with...

...have been blessed with so many people who have invested in my life and career. As an educator, it is my desire to use my hard-earned lessons and insights to enrich the learning experience of my students, who also are my teachers now. I am very strong in Fundamentals, Mental Health, Adult Medical Surgical, and Pharmacology but I can help you in all nursing specialties. I like using quizzing to review material but will provide...

...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 tutoring both literature and...

...graduated from Grove City College in May 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in History 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...

...Prep and Sidwell Friends. I also have experience helping ESL students though I do not hold ESL certification. I believe it is not possible for a person to reach his or her potential without not only an education but also without having the skills and curiosity needed to become a life-long learner. I love helping students gain understanding and confidence. I am a life-long learner myself, currently learning French, drawing, and mixed media. My hobbies...

...a local government professional with teaching experience at 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...

...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 have taught 4+ years of online Elem/middle school classes including reading, grammar, diction, and pronunciation, public speaking, writing book reports, math, science, geography, and history. During Sep-Nov. 2020-21, while classes were held two days in person and virtually the other 3 days, I assisted 2 neighborhood...

...this understanding of a multitude of perspectives from my diverse teaching experiences and also from my multidisciplinary educational background. I attained my Bachelor's degree from Xavier University, a Jesuit university in Cincinnati, Ohio, where I was enrolled in an interdisciplinary program in history, philosophy, and political science, which also involved a minor concentration in psychology. I then went on to Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, where I received a Master's degree in philosophy, a subject hospitable...

...working with students who need to complete school outside the classroom for disciplinary or medical reasons. I absolutely love teaching writing, literature 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...

Hello! My name is Dotty Smith, and I am a graduate of Swarthmore College, where I studied Quantitative Social Science and Education. I currently work in marketing analytics for higher education institutions. My skills range from writing/editing to data analysis. I would love to chat and make a plan to help you reach your goals!

...tutoring and classroom instruction, I approach each session with a focus on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. My philosophy centers on building strong relationships with my students, allowing me to tailor my teaching methods to meet their unique needs and learning styles. I believe that every student has the potential to succeed, and I am committed to guiding them through challenges with patience and encouragement. Currently, I am teaching in Virginia, where I...

...these reactions in specific ways according to which reaction the student has. My experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Virginia Commonwealth University, where I have taught courses on The Art of Historical Detection: Ancient Mediterranean, Survey of Virginia History, and Environmental History, has been invaluable in developing my teaching skills and understanding of student needs. I consistently earned high praise from students and faculty for my commitment to creating an engaging and inclusive environment....

...folks see what they are capable of and empowering them to be their full selves. I was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD young and was told I would never thrive in school. Now I try to help others push through those voices of doubt. My areas of study are psychology, sociology, history, and English. Outside of work and learning, I hang out in Richmond, Virginia with my wife, two cats, and our disastrous bouncing pit-bull....