Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Richmond, VA

...prepare for Standardized Tests is the most rewarding area for me to tutor because they can see and achieve their goals in a shorter and more definitive way. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. As a graduate student and lifelong learner, I practice what I preach.

...am a tutor for Varsity Tutors because love teaching and explaining concepts to individuals of all ages. My high school and middle school experience in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program makes me confident I can effectively help high school and middle school aged students in their classes. Additionally, I have grown up in a household with lots of younger siblings, and I have babysat for many years, so I am comfortable working with younger kids...

...in Mathematics with a concentration in Statistics and Financial Technology with a concentration in Actuarial Science. I have three years of experience teaching middle school and high school math (and one year of teaching science) at my church's Christian school. I also have experience tutoring high school, college, and adult students including other teachers. I believe a strong education is one of the great equalizers that opens up opportunities to succeed in life.

...to adapt to seemingly ever-changing learning environments. Receiving my degree in Biology produced a challenge in regards to my present job and aspirations to become a lawyer. The transition has been inspiring, however, due to the confidence and satisfaction that results from learning. I am very excited to achieve the prideful feeling of knowing with you. I believe that with creatively utilizing our resources and focusing on our goals, we can learn anything! Shermese Epps...

I am an experienced teacher and coach who has also been in the business world. I often find my experience outside of education has helped my students relate to me and what they can and need to do to be ready for life and academic challenges. I often make comparisons to things students may relate to so they can understand how getting better in one area will help them succeed in others.

...U. S. Navy. In addition to helping students achieve academically, I assist ESOL and ESL adult and K-12 students. Character Building is incorporated in the individualized and group lesson plans I develop for students. I have worked in Education for over 20 years in various capacities, from office and executive assistance, to intervention programs' development. Earlier in my career, I worked as the Administrative Assistance for the Institutional Review Board at Charles R. Drew University...

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.

...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 students improve their grammar and usage skills, written voice, and overall paper or essay cohesiveness and creativity. Improving writing skills is essential to being an excellent communicator at high school and college levels as well as...

...am a Kindergarten Prep Teacher. I am currently in my senior year at Liberty University achieving my BS in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. I have been teaching for over 23 years. I enjoy working with children and assisting them in their times of need. I have an 11 year old daughter and understand the frustrations that children face when they are confused or do not understand how to do an assignment. I look...

...in history. As the mother of a child with dyslexia and ADHD I developed a special passion for teaching struggling readers. As someone who struggled with undiagnosed ADD for my entire childhood yet still went on to earn a PhD in history from the University of Notre Dame, I have a strong commitment to helping every student find the strategies and help that will help them excel. As a mother of four children I have...

...helping students gain those same skills. I have experience and enjoy working with all levels of students. I tend not to focus on a lot of introductory or "test-prep" material. Instead, I use actual test questions to do hands-on work with students. I'm highly efficient and specialize in working with students who need to learn quickly. I use practice problems to introduce many different strategies and concepts, such that students have a wide skill-set at...

...Baton Rouge Parish School System. In 2011, I was a National Crew Leader with the Student Conservation Association. I recently completed my M.A.Ed. in Gifted Education at the College of William & Mary. This fall, I will begin my Ph.D. in Art Education at Virginia Commonwealth University. I have experience providing individualized instruction in a variety of public, private, and nonprofit settings with students from grades 3 12, including the East Baton Rouge Parish Credit...

...the beginning of each unit, each class, and each activity precisely what I want everyone to know or be able to do, as well as how the particular moment serves the larger learning outcome. I have found that when I am clear about learning goals, so too are my students. More to the point, when I am unclear or even a bit ambiguous about the cognitive or behavioral outcomes I desire, the capacity of my...

...am an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher graduating from UVA with a Master of Teaching degree. I also hold a B.A. in Hispanic Studies from William & Mary. I have worked with students of all ages, from age 5 to 75, teaching both Spanish and ESL, the subjects I tutor. I take a student-centered and communicative approach to language teaching and always have a growth mindset towards my students. Outside of academics, I...

To use both my qualitative and quantitative experiences in academic to transform, inspire and empower students to think critically. My life mission is to make an impact by inspiring others to believe anything is possible.

...certification. I have always loved school, which allows me to instill that joy in my students to get them motivated. I believe in a comfortable and communicative environment for my students to thrive in. A main focus in my ESL teaching philosophy is to allow the transition from my sessions to a new environment, such as their school classroom, as easy as possible. Providing students with comfort in the language, speaking skills, and range of...

I am a multicultural and multilingual professional. I encourage others to strive for their best performance and present their most earnest work in the areas of English, college application essays, French, and Russian. I am dedicated to empathy-driven instruction through immersive engagement and fulfilling communication. Let's explore new understanding and personal strengths!

...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 ways to educate....

...from the University of Minnesota. I have been tutoring since I was in college and love coaching students on writing and reading 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...

...This results in positive contributions to your student(s) goals. *EDU: -Previously, I tutored college level Spanish at JSRCC which provided me with an invaluable experience & obtained new insight into different mentoring styles & strategies. I was recommended by Professor Carson for tutoring his Spanish 101-102 (beginning and intermediate Spanish class) students. -Creating a constructive atmosphere and praising students for their accomplishments along they way encourages positive learning behaviors. This approach has proven to help...