Award-Winning History Tutors serving Richmond, VA

...in History, a minor in Latin American Studies, and a minor in Linguistics. I have a International Baccalaureate degree from Oscar F. Smith high school. I love history and foreign languages, Spanish and French in particular, and am always excited to meet students. To me, tutoring is an enjoyable way to transmit a love of learning in a setting that is comfortable and helpful to the student. Please contact me if you have any questions.

...down Logical Reasoning arguments or working through tough Reading Comprehension passages, my goal is to make the process clear, manageable, and even enjoyable. U.S. History is another favorite subject to tutor because it's packed with real stories, people, and ideas that shaped the world we live in. I try to help students see the bigger picture and understand why history matters. My tutoring style is patient, flexible, and focused on helping things "click" in a...

...which I taught 9th grade and 12th grade Social Studies. I also worked as a tutor for the past year with a student with intellectual disabilities. In this position, I visited her twice a week after school to work on study skills, organizational habits, and her English and History homework. I am a great tutor because I have wonderful organizational skills, patience, and a good sense of humor. I am also skilled at viewing basic...

...graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in May of 2010. My majors were History and Spanish. I chose to study these two subjects because I enjoyed them! I studied Spanish for 9 years, in both college and high school, and I studied various eras of History while in college. I believe that with my understanding of these two subjects, I will be able to help students better understand their courses and schoolwork by finding creative...

...JMU and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Mary Baldwin College. I am certified to teach Pre-K through 6th grade. I have worked with children of all ages and I've tutored students in all of the core subjects, mostly focusing on math and reading. I've also taught preschool and tested preschool children. I've taught English to refugees from several nations, mostly adults, although children were sometimes in the classes. I love working with students....

...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...

...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, 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...

I am a sociology Master's Candidate focusing on education, public policy, and authority. My own education is a balance of theory and research as my secondary focuses have been philosophy and statistics. This balance extends to my teaching style of combining analytic and practical knowledge to help develop critical minds.

...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. Ever since I can remember, once I learned something, I was always eager to share what I had learned...

...graduate student. I look forward to seeing what we can learn and discover together! Outside of tutoring, I currently work for Amazon in their logistics facility but have previously been a paralegal, and worked and volunteered for various historic sites in Virginia and Pennsylvania. I enjoy spending time traveling with my soon-to-be wife, Hannah, and our two dogs, Toby and Sophie. Whether its a day trip to the mountains or the beach or an extended...

...for two elementary school students. My favorite subjects to tutor are English and Social Studies. I love essay writing, grammar, history and government! I believe all students can and should learn, and love learning. I believe in creating high expectations for all students, and doing my part to prepare them to thrive in the classroom. I work hard to empower my students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed, while encouraging them to...

Our children are our future and we must invest in their knowledge. I love to learn and teach. I am currently employed as a substitute teacher and I am pursuing my graduate degree in Library Science at Eastern Carolina University.

...build you up, never tear you down -Create a supportive environment; all questions welcome -Help you find your unique voice; your perspective matters Every student can succeed with the right support. I'm here to help you: Build confidence in your abilities Express yourself clearly Overcome writing anxieties Achieve seemingly impossible goals Whether you're struggling with learning differences, feeling overwhelmed, or uncertain about your abilities, I see you, support you, and believe in you. Your challenges...

I believe in learning by doing. I think learning by example can lead to tremendous success. Patience is a virtue, and I'm glad I have a lot of it.

...the needs of the student and their learning structure. I am an outgoing, energetic, person who loves to help people. In my spare time, I love to watch anime, play video games, play sports such as soccer, and go wind surfing/sailing. I love spending time with my loved ones as well as be creative in the arts such as painting, poetry, and drawing. I feel that it is important to have a personal connection with...

...has a desire to learn things, especially things that they are interested in. I also believe that it is an important part of tutoring to foster that sense of learning outside of a classroom. As a result, my philosophy in teaching is to encourage this principal through encouraging independent thought with students. This has worked really well in the past by simply asking direct questions during the previous year that I have been tutoring. Outside...

I am dedicated to helping people learn!

...to improve their Math and Reading skills. I've traveled extensively and have used my math and reading skills in many places to get to know people better. It's a lot of fun. Using proper reading techniques and math skills is a challenge, but one that is very worthwhile. Being able to express your thoughts clearly and concisely and to solve problems is important in all aspects of life. As youngsters grow older they'll appreciate this...

...many different countries. I majored in French in college, starting to learn it at the age of 10 years. I became a big fan of French history, literature, films, food and people. I've taught ESL for about 6 years, to people from different countries and I love to help my students learn to use a tool that will help them in their work, studies, and lives and will make a big difference to their happiness!...

I have been teaching for fifteen years and tutoring for at least that long. Tutoring is what I truly enjoy. The one-on-one interactions and the ability to meet the student's needs, remind me of why I love teaching.