Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Richmond, VA

...bachelor's degree at Virginia Commonwealth University with a major in biology on a premed track. I am most passionate about teaching K-12 education and my favorite subjects to tutor are Math (especially algebra), Science (especially biology), and English. Coming from a struggling socioeconomic city, I have seen the importance of supportive education-education that not only teaches the subject but also cares about the success of the student. In my spare time, I love to paint,...

...to understand a subject as a whole, not as an isolated event or term. Breaking down material to better understand the essence of a subject is one of my strengths, as I want to give students a strong foundation in order to build off the information they feel confident in. I relate well to students and believe that getting to know a student on a personal basis makes it easier to assist them in their...

I have a wide range of experience, reflecting my interest in many fields of knowledge. I believe life is an opportunity to come to know oneself. Studying the universe around us broadens our perspective and grants us insight into ourselves. Temet nosce.

...Regent University's excellent Communications and English programs and excited to work with students developing skills and abilities they will need to successfully navigate college and the waters beyond it. Teaching has always been my passion, especially one on one, and together we can develop an game plan to help you not only learn the material you need to know, but how to retain information more effectively overall. I have multiple years of experience in tutoring...

A licensed special education teacher with an English endorsement, I have teaching and tutoring experience going on 5 years. I love working with elementary, middle, and high school students. But, I primarily have experience in 6-8th grade. I have had several years of success with Orton Gillingham and improvement in reading comprehension scores. I am not currently teaching, but still work in education, year round.

...finding I love teaching. I'm passionate about helping students find their own love for learning, whether it mimics my own or not. I want students to feel empowered in their education and not just feel like it's something they must do to get it done. I currently work with students conducting after school programs for middle schoolers and high schoolers. My philosophy when it comes to teaching is to prompt questions before I provide answers....

I am a VCU graduate pursuing my career in teaching. I am incredibly passionate about literature and history and I want to impart my knowledge on to others. There is nothing that pleases me more than being able to help others develop knowledge and understanding of things that I love! Looking to deepen my level of teaching by helping students reach there goals.... I want to be able to relate subjects in which students are having...

...worked teaching high school English and coaching wrestling in a relatively poor and rural district just south of Richmond. Though I am fully qualified and capable of tutoring any subject related to English, one of the things I have enjoyed the most success with as a teacher is preparation for standardized tests. I also very much enjoy teaching British literature and the writing process. There is no better feeling to me than seeing the gratitude...

...current senior at Virginia Commonwealth University, and I'm about to graduate with my Bachelors in Psychology. I have experience teaching grades K-12 as a substitute teacher, and college level tutoring experience in a variety of subjects, but especially Psychology, English and Statistics. I work to foster a space of curiosity that plants the seeds of a lifelong passion for learning that will benefit students in class and long after they succeed in their academic pursuits.

...success, whether they are in elementary school or pursuing graduate studies. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading and exploring new subjects, which enriches my ability to connect with students across various disciplines. When I'm not working, I enjoy traveling throughout the U.S. and abroad. Mount Rushmore, Portugal, and the Great Barrier Reef are among the most spectacular places I have visited. I love spending time with my wife and three children. I also enjoy my...

I am one of those wacky people who loves the English language. For 31 years, I've had the privilege to share my love of learning. I have extensive experience working with students with extreme anxiety as well as a multitude of learning differences. Truly, I believe that leaning should be enjoyable for all parties involved!

...tutoring and teaching in college, where I also taught courses in Biology, and have since worked with students aged 5-12 with a program called Mad Science. I am currently 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...

...After completing graduate school in Boston, I met my Japanese husband, lived in Tokyo for a decade, and recently returned to the Good Old US of A. I pride myself on connecting with each individual student based on his or her individual interests and goals. I am a huge reader, love cooking and baking, enjoy travel and anything outdoors, and have studied FIVE foreign languages. I am also active in volunteer work, and I take...

...attitude, I can ensure that every student I tutor will improve significantly. I seek to not only develop a student's skills in a particular subject, but to foster a great appreciation for learning in general. My eclectic experience in manual labor, customer service, and writing has prepared me to work hard, adapt, and communicate effectively. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and playing Ultimate Frisbee. I look forward to hearing from you.... I believe...

...Assistant, a job which included leading classes of up to 25 students as well as tutoring one-on-one as the need arose. In my experience working one-on-one with students, talking through essay topics and sparking conversation about a work of literature is especially helpful in cultivating a strong, cohesive essay. I believe that sharpening written verbal communication skills is a crucial part of one's education, and is something I hope to help each of my students...

...David and I have a passion for helping students achieve their law school goals. I can help you achieve your score and school goals as I scored a top 5% score and got into a top law school. I can help you learn in ways that fit your style so you can learn effectively. I look forward to helping you on your journey and getting to know you throughout the process. Good luck in your...

...to teaching and learning; a style that is adaptable and uniquely catered to each individual personality. I have found that humor and games are particularly effective in motivating students to achieve in subjects they may otherwise find dull or abstract. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about languages and literature. I have spent much of my life traveling abroad and have a deep affinity for culture. Some of my...

I'm Chris! A 25 year-old, passionate educator with experience tutoring college students in writing and economics, tutoring middle school math, teaching middle school humanities, and teaching high school English at a high school in the Czech Republic. I love to help my students learn and reach their goals.

...college continued teaching and tutoring at an after-school program at a local elementary school. (I also did education coursework in college.) I've been published in newspapers, websites, and everything in between since I was 12 years old and I greatly enjoy trying to grow and encourage such an early love of language and the arts with young students. I am enthusiastic about grammar, sentence structure, and how to best convey ideas to an audience or...

...studied critical and creative writing intensively during my college career, and I love sharing my passion and knowledge in my tutoring sessions. I've helped students with multiple types of assignments, including literary and rhetorical analysis, personal essays, lab reports, speeches, resumes and cover letters, outlines, and bibliographies. In my tutoring sessions, I am patient, personable, and enthusiastic. I provide a safe space where students feel comfortable asking questions and taking risks. My collaborative approach helps...