Award-Winning Linear Algebra Tutors serving Richmond, VA

...I've been in business for myself, tutored for other platforms, and worked in a variety of roles in high tech. I wrote a best-selling technical book about web analytics for small business. The word student" comes from latin and it means to focus on something with passion and the deep desire to learn. It implies both agency and diligent labor. I expect my students to put in the time and effort, but in return, they...

Don has all the usual academic degrees (BA, BS, MS, PhD). He currently specializes in tutoring differential and integral calculus, multivariable and vector calculus, differential equations and dynamical systems, as well as linear and matrix algebra. He also has lots of experience tutoring students in both high school and college-level algebra, precalculus, and trigonometry courses.

...Virginia Commonwealth University with dual degrees 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...

...math, science, and programming. I have mentored kids ranging from 5-15 and worked as a counselor for a science camp. My favorite subject to tutor would be programming since I have had a lot of experience in the area and it's so amazing to see students with little to no experience code their first projects. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and occasionally will embark on small side...

...College in 2016 and relocated to Richmond in 2018 to work in a print shop. I've loved being an artist, but I've always wanted to teach Special Ed and Earth Science. I am currently pursuing a masters in teaching to be placed in Title 1 schools and plan to pursue a dual certification in Special Ed. I think science is the coolest but it is also very tough, I experienced plenty of my own academic...

...as some related fields and the subfields of those fields, tutoring, and teaching experience for me is a rather enjoyable and friendly time spent doing the stuff that I already enjoy. I have continued tutoring those and a couple of other subjects during my graduate studies in college, where I obtained my B.S. double majoring in Mathematics and Physics and minoring in Chemistry and Astrophysics. It is important to remember that studies can be fun!...

I like to help students get prepared for university. I do this by simplifying the material they are struggling with, and re-presenting fundamental concepts in my own terms.

...Each student's unique perspective and curiosity inspire me, and I am committed to supporting their academic and personal development. I have experience teaching in classroom settings, where I designed and implemented lesson plans, facilitated discussions, and created a positive learning environment. Engaging with a diverse group of students taught me to adapt my teaching strategies to meet various needs. Also, I have provided one-on-one tutoring in subjects like mathematics, physics and basic engineering, helping students...

...once. Prior to college, I tutored students in calculus and Spanish. Currently, I tutor primarily in STEM subjects and Spanish. In particular, math and computer programming are some of my favorite subjects to tutor because they were the subjects that I was most challenged in and I know the work it takes to gain proficiency in this kind of material. My approach centers on breaking down big concepts into smaller, related concepts. I believe that...

...Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Elizabeth City State University. I later completed a teacher education program and earned my North Carolina Professional Educator's license from East Carolina University. Currently, I'm a candidate for the Masters of Arts in Teacher Leadership- Curriculum & Instruction in Urban Education. All of these credentials have shaped me as an academic, though I truly believe that my passion for seeing young people realize their dreams is what makes...

...from Purdue University and have worked as an Actuary for 25 years. Many students feel like they're bad at math, when they're really just missing one or two key concepts. I enjoy one-on-one tutoring because I can talk to a student, identify issues, and help in understanding the concepts and ideas. We'll draw pictures and graphs to illustrate, and explain it all in language the student can understand. Hearing a student say "Is that all?"...

I have 5+ years of experience in tutoring and a solid foundation of education. I have completed my Masters. As a highly dedicated teacher, I am passionate in improving individual student performance, inspiring students to find the best in them.

...a greater interest in them during high school. I attended a private school where I was given the opportunity to discover a large range of topics I had never thought about pursuing, such as engineering and biomedical sciences. In college, I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics, while minoring in Arabic and gaining a certificate in Middle Eastern and North African studies. During this period, I started tutoring at my school's academic success...

...for math and the sciences, I hope to influence my students to adopt this same passion for learning so that they are motivated to continue learning new material during their high school and college years. I have been tutoring for years and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience I have gained and the friendships I have made with other students. My biggest priority is meeting the educational needs of my students in any way possible, and...

...a lot of years in school at this point. During that time I've tutored a lot of people in Engineering and Math classes. One of the things I've learned during that time is that everyone learns differently. An analogy or picture might work for one student, and completely bewilder another. I think the key to helping students trying to explain something in various ways until I find an explanation that clicks for that particular student....

As a self learner, I understand different struggles that students like myself might come across. I have a great passion for math and would love to share the tips and tricks that I have discovered that are application to not only the liberal arts but also in non academic activities as well.

...myself in the position of explaining difficult concepts and abstract ideas to people with very different backgrounds and personalities than my own. Generally, people learn best from examples they find relevant, interesting, and concrete. My main hobby outside of class is music. I play viola in both the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra and the Harvard Bach Society Orchestra; I also enjoy listening to music of many different genres, especially rock and classical. Additionally, I like going to...

...the country including one at Princeton University and another at New York University. My love for mathematics eventually led to virtual tutoring through Florida Virtual School where I tutored over 150 hours in Pre-Calculus, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Chemistry. I love to teach because it lets me share my enthusiasm for mathematics and science with other students and helps me get a deeper understanding of material that is useful for my higher level...

I graduated from University of Washington with a bachelor degree in math and Columbia University with a master degree in actuarial science. I got an average of 3.8 GPA on all my math classes, so I am able to tutor in any level of calculus courses or high school mathematics. I have passed 5 actuarial exams (P, FM, IFM, STAM and SRM), so I can tutor in any of those exams.

...achieve their goals. I received my bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. I am currently studying to become an actuary, having passed the first two exams. I am working toward the third exam, studying advanced calculus and probability theory. I began tutoring in 2013 while working on my bachelor's degree, and have been doing so ever since. I have tutored several students in a variety of subjects in math and...