Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Richmond, VA

...of Richmond and Rutgers University. With my Masters in English, I have spent several years in the classroom as a middle school English teacher, most recently working with students who need to complete school outside the classroom for disciplinary or medical reasons. I absolutely love teaching writing, literature and reading comprehension, and try to make everything easy to relate to and fun because I believe that this leads to better comprehension and understanding, while at...

...the College of William and Mary. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). I have experience teaching technology skills to residents of a senior living facility, teaching STEM concepts to elementary and middle school-aged children, and coaching soccer for U9-10 girls. My goal for our tutoring sessions is to help my students become excited about learning and empower them to feel confident in...

...George Mason University, and Virginia Tech. I am a Virginia Certified teacher and administrator, and recently received my PhD in Educational Policy and Leadership. I have worked tutoring children and adults in Virginia looking to improve their English (as I am a certified ESL instructor); and private clients in the DC region in SAT/ACT prep for the last 7 years. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Math,...

...I'm a freelance writer and copywriter. I recently moved to the Richmond area from Minneapolis, MN, where I earned my B.A. in French Language and Literature from the University of Minnesota. I have been tutoring since I was in college and love coaching students on writing and reading comprehension and analysis. Most recently, I have been teaching French to a neighbor who is doing work in Niger next spring. Whether it's in French or any...

...a major in Film and a minor in English. I started teaching at a summer camp in high school, and in 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...

...University of Mary Washington, first with my bachelor's degree in 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....

...and a half ago after being a Californian for most of my adult life. I received a Bachelor's Degree and teaching credential in English from San Diego State University and went on to teach 7th and 8th grade language arts in a diverse public school. I then moved north to beautiful Sonoma County where I completed a Master's degree in English literature. During my time as a graduate student, I began teaching freshman composition classes...

...Sciences from 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...

...a new tutor here at Varsity Tutors. 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...

...University of Virginia, where I double majored in Psychology and Cognitive Science. More recently, I received my M.S. in Criminal Justice from the Wilder School of Government & Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University. During my time at VCU, I had the privilege of serving as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, which allowed me the opportunity to teach undergraduate courses. Among my responsibilities as a TA, my favorite tasks involved my ability to work one-on-one with...

...been my goal since childhood. Following in my mother's footsteps, I began working with children at a young age and have not stopped since. I attended Eastern Connecticut State University and received a Bachelor's in English along with a Secondary teaching certificate. I then went to George Mason University and received my Master's in Linguistics with a TESL certification. I have always loved school, which allows me to instill that joy in my students to...

...students for over 25 years. Ever since I was asked by my 5th grade teacher to help other students in the classroom with their work I have enjoyed finding ways to increase understanding. Experiencing the "light bulb" moment with a student keeps the passion for teaching alive in my heart, and seeing students go on to succeed where they once struggled is amazing. My education and degree are in Special Education and Psychology, and my...

...settings. While in college, I worked for a local high school tutoring groups of students through the AVID system. At the same time, I also tutored an individual who was failing four out of his five core classes. In three classes he had less than a 40%, and was in danger of dropping out of school. After four weeks of tutoring, he was passing all his classes. He graduated on time the following year and...

...University with a Bachelors in Health Science. Since graduation, I have been involved in research and medical school preparation - as I hope to pursue a career as a physician. While I tutor a variety of subjects in addition to sections on Standardized Tests, I am most passionate about Biochemistry. It provides the basis for many advances in medicine and knowledge is applicable to personal anecdotes. I look forward to tutoring others because I have...

...passion for history and a commitment to excellence in education. I have earned a Masters degree in history, as well as a Bachelors degree in Political Science and a Graduate Certificate of Public History at Virginia Commonwealth University. My academic background has equipped me with a comprehensive knowledge of standardized testing, writing skills, historical research, specific topics and teaching techniques. My research interests, particularly in world history and American history, have expanded my horizons and...

...school students in all subjects and composition and writing at the high school and college levels. I also have a PhD in history. As the mother of a child with dyslexia and ADHD I developed a special passion for teaching struggling readers. As someone who struggled with undiagnosed ADD for my entire childhood yet still went on to earn a PhD in history from the University of Notre Dame, I have a strong commitment to...

...I'm super excited to share my lifelong love of education with you or your child. I am a remote freshman at the College of William & Mary this year. I will meet and exceed your expectations in K-12 education or SAT prep by breaking down each problem into manageable parts and tailoring my approach to each specific student. I am flexible for booking Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and available early morning, evening, and...

...incredibly important to me. Due to the below average school system where we lived, I decided to home school the both of them. Being involved with their education, and the education of a co-opt of other children was the most rewarding task I have ever undertaken. I understand the importance of truly engaging students, of understanding the various styles of learning for each individual, and acting not only as a teacher, but as a mentor....

...Commonwealth University, where I graduated with a BA in Political Science. I will begin graduate school this fall at Virginia Commonwealth University and will begin a position as a teaching assistant in the sociology department. During my undergraduate career, I have had several opportunities to work with my peers on projects and assignments. History, government, literature and writing are subjects that I have always enjoyed, and I love sharing my passion for them with high...

...over 18 years of teaching English as a foreign language and more. I'm a licensed substitute teacher, certified in TEFL, and I have my BBA/MBA in business management. And I'm continuing my DBA with the University of Wisconsin in Whitewater. As a professional I truly believe that teaching is one of the noblest profession all over the world. This is specifically why I've chosen education and a doctorate degree in international business. Business and education...