Award-Winning Linear Algebra Tutors serving Richmond, VA

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.

...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 projects to spend my time.

...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 to...

...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 typically gain at least one letter grade, sometimes two, rising from a C to an A, or from failing to a C. I may be new to Varsity Tutors, but this is not my...

...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 improve their understanding and performance.

...to become a middle school Earth Science teacher in Richmond, Virginia. I graduated from Whitman 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...

...always been my pleasure to help others reach their full potential. I graduated with a 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...

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.

...Algebra and Differential Equations, which I have taught on and off for the past four years and I have also taught Probability and Statistics 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...

...I'm a pretty friendly guy, and I like to understand the concepts behind topics rather than memorizing formulas, so if you want a deeper, more conceptual understanding, I should be able to help :) Physics is my favorite to tutor, but I love biotechnology and related topics, and can tutor a wide range of subjects. I am currently enrolled in VCU's school of medicine where I am pursuing a certificate of clinical genetics.

...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?" or "But that's easy!" makes my day.

...Science Honors Society at Central Connecticut State University, I organized tutoring sessions and created study materials to help my peers succeed. My tutoring style is centered around making lessons engaging, encouraging, and tailored to each student's unique needs. I believe in providing positive feedback to keep students motivated and focused, while reinforcing the importance of perseverance in achieving academic improvement. By creating a supportive learning environment, I help students build their confidence and academic skills...

...and chemistry since middle school. As I am very passionate about those subjects as well 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...

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.

...mathematics from Temple University, and I am passionate about math. In fact, to say I am passionate is something of an understatement. Math is the most beautiful thing in the universe, and I want open everybody's eyes to this deep and wonderful truth. Math is something to be enjoyed. I believe that while knowing the formulas and procedures is important, memorizing mathematical formulas without appreciating the concepts is akin to memorizing the lines of a...

...table. I am the guy who always gets tutored, and that is why I make a great tutor. I know how people want to be helped, I've been there. I love tutoring people in anything: college essays, algebra, linear algebra, calculusanything I have ever loved to do. Tutoring has taught me empathy and patience. Two vital components that a great tutor has. I am hard working and I love seeing others succeed. I will able...

...aspect of my life. I have always taken my studies pretty seriously, but I took 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...

...University of Arizona College of Medicine and Eller College of Management who will be applying to a general surgery residency in 2021. I was previously an engineer and graduated with a bachelor's and master's of biomedical engineering from Arizona State University. I recently completed three years of my MD curriculum and am now returning to tutoring during my MBA studies. I struggled throughout high school until finally preparing for the SAT and ACT, so I'm...

...of Utah with a bachelors degree in math, and I spent the majority of my four years there working in the math tutoring center. I loved being able to work one-on-one with students and see their growth as they started to understand the material. I strongly believe that understanding concepts is just as important as being able to work out technical problems, and that all students (regardless of perceived mathematical intelligence) have the ability to...

...secondary math teacher. I have taught for three years in a public high school and enjoy math from middle school up through the university level. The subjects that I have taught are Geometry and Algebra II. I have tutoring experience in 8th grade math, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, and University Calculus I, II, and III. As a teacher I have also assisted students in preparing for state standardized tests, the PSAT,...