Award-Winning ISEE- Lower Level Tutors in Richmond, VA

...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. I love to help them learn and I...

...and history. After graduating in 2011, I have taught a broad range of subjects, mostly math and language arts for fourth through sixth grade students. I am taking a break from teaching in a formal classroom setting to raise a family and pursue writing. Tutoring has become a perfect fit for this time in my life because I still get to work with students on a regular basis. One of my favorite things about tutoring...

...English in 2008 and a master's degree in secondary education in 2009. Since graduation, I have 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...

...a K-8 Professional Teaching Certificate with NCLB Highly Qualified status. I also hold a Master of Science in Learning Design and Technology from Purdue University. I have over five years of classroom experience in grades K-12 and a proven track record of student achievement through highly effective teaching strategies. I am available for tutoring all Elementary subjects, ESL/ELL, College Essays, Middle School Math, SSAT-Elementary Level, ISEE, and general study skills and test prep. I enjoy...

...2012 from Virginia Commonwealth University with my Masters in Teaching for Early and Elementary Education. I have done post-graduate coursework for working with Gifted and Talented students. I am in my fifth year teaching and currently teaching in a private Kindergarten. In the afternoons I also help with homework help for K-5 students. I have previously taught 4th grade and in early childhood settings. I was also a tutor for Huntington Learning Centers while I...

...Genetics. While enrolled in my current program, I have had the opportunity to be a teaching assistant for graduate students studying statistics and genetic epidemiology methodologies. I also spend time volunteering at a local elementary school, where I assist fourth graders in math and science, and working as a private Spanish tutor for two elementary school students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about science and writing. I find...

...assess them before starting tutoring in order to effectively plan lessons and activities. I have always enjoyed learning new things, and I like to share my enthusiasm for learning with all my students. My teaching philosophy is to build a love for learning, in whatever subject(s) interest a student. Students learning should be enjoyable, and it should be the tutor's responsibility to facilitate an enjoyable, yet educational environment for a student. Students should be encouraged...

...I enrolled in school, I traveled to Beijing, China, where I taught Language Arts, Pre-Algebra, and Environmental Science at an international school. While I lived in Beijing, China, I enjoyed traveling to famous landmarks such as the Great Wall and Summer Palace. In addition to teaching at an international school, I spent my time tutoring English to elementary students at a private academy. My expertise teaching English includes grammar, writing, and speaking. I also enjoy...

I am passionate about education, reading, literacy development, and math. I enjoy motivating students to enjoy learning and participating in achieving academic success. All students can learn and it is an honor to help them become confident, independent learners prepared to reach academic goals. I look forward to making learning fun with you!... Learning should be fun, and I strive to include creative ways that students can learn and retain new material. I incorporate a song,...

...English, and then with my master's in education. I have 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,...

...graduated from Longwood University with a Bachelors of Science Degree, and am certified to teach grades Pre-K to 6th. I am also attending Longwood University part time for my Master's Degree in Reading in order to be a Reading Specialist for grades Pre-K to 12th. As you can see, I am completely devoted to the education of children, and am therefore continuing my education to be the best teacher possible. I am completely devoted to...

...education and in the 2014-2015 school year I will be teaching first grade. My tutoring experience includes volunteering with a program for middle school students who were English language learners preparing for state standardized tests. While I was at the University of Richmond, I participated in their reading tutor program where I worked one-on-one a student developing his reading and writing skills. I enjoy teaching language arts and mathematics to students using research-based strategies to...

I am a certified elementary school teacher with a bachelors in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). I am an enthusiastic teacher with lots of experience! I would love the opportunity to help your child succeed!

...reading specialist for a public school. I have a Virginia Teaching License nursery school through 12th grade, a Masters degree in Education, another Masters degree in Professional Teaching and I am also Nationally Board Certified in Literacy kindergarten through 8th grade. In 2012 I won the Washington Post Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award for my school district. I have a genuine love for teaching and believe that all students can learn, grow and be successful....

...you hit a wall and just can't seem to get something, be it trig problems or history essays. It's stressful, and just not fun. The good news: I've helped many students get past these kind of tough spots, and I can do the same for you. The bad news: You're going to have to work hard! But I'm confident that after we're finished you will be a master at whatever is troubling you and a...

I am a high school English teacher and have taught middle school language arts as well. Before switching careers and becoming a teacher, I was also an attorney for 15 years. Through my varied background and education, I believe that I relate well to many different types of students and that I have the knowledge and experience to help them master any reading or writing-related difficulties that they may be experiencing.... I believe that a teacher...

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.

...believe that learning is a dynamic, fun and 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...

Providing students with the support and resources they need to achieve their educational goals is most important.

...Education. I recently received my credentials as a Reading Specialist. I love teaching and learning in all subjects. However, teaching reading is my passion. If you can read and comprehend it opens endless possibilities for other interests. I have taught or tutored at the elementary level for the past ten years. I have also tutored middle school students in writing and reading comprehension strategies. I have taught second, third, and fourth grades, and I am...