Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Richmond, VA

...a miracle that curiosity survives formal education." If a student is not free to question and imagine, they would be missing out on an essential element of life. I am determined to create inquiry within my teaching and to encourage each child to be original in their own way. As expressed by Jean Piaget, "The principle goal of education is to create men who are capable of doing new things, not simply of repeating what...

I am excited to use my knowledge as an experienced classroom teacher to work to enhance your child's skills. I love working one on one with students and being able to customize lessons to meet each student's individual needs. I enjoy working with a diverse range of students and try to make my lessons fun and engaging for each of them. I look forward to meeting and working with you and your child!

...support I received. Few experiences have been as rewarding as sharing my passion for science and tech with kids as a robotics camp counselor. Seeing children get excited to learn about programming, design, and problem solving the same way I did at their age with my old legos was amazing. Right now I'm looking to tutor in mostly STEM subjects, and though the website won't seem to let me check the box, I also speak...

Education is very important and I have a passion for helping students out in their journey through academia.

...Biology produced a challenge in regards to my present job and aspirations to become a lawyer. The transition has been inspiring, however, due to the confidence and satisfaction that results from learning. I am very excited to achieve the prideful feeling of knowing with you. I believe that with creatively utilizing our resources and focusing on our goals, we can learn anything! Shermese Epps "Give a man a fish, he eats for a day. Teach...

...am currently in my senior year at Liberty University achieving my BS in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. I have been teaching for over 23 years. I enjoy working with children and assisting them in their times of need. I have an 11 year old daughter and understand the frustrations that children face when they are confused or do not understand how to do an assignment. I look forward to helping your children become...

...BArch in Architecture and BA French from Rice University 2000 and a MS in Architecture from MIT 2004. I currently am a Doctoral Student of Physical Therapy at VCU, Class of 2020. I have previously been an Architect for 15+ years and I am a lifelong francophile who has lived in Paris, France for almost a year. I am also an avid NCAA men's and women's basketball fan! Go Rams! Go Terps!... My general attitude is...

...turtle populations in Oklahoma, reintroducing the protected Alligator Snapping Turtle in Oklahoma, collecting behavior and nesting data on the protected Lesser Prairie-chicken and sampling small mammals and herpetofauna in New Mexico, collecting data on migratory birds on conservation land, and estimating White-tailed Deer populations in Washington, DC. I have always enjoyed teaching and tutoring Biology, Earth Science, and Statistics since I taught my first Biometrics lab as an undergraduate. My pedagogical experiences also includes teaching...

...there I worked with elementary students as well as with middle school students for math and science. I was also an SAT and test prep tutor. I decided to look into Varsity Tutors because I enjoy teaching and I was looking for additional income. My love of teaching goes back to my own elementary school days and playing school as a child. I always said I wanted to be a teacher from about the time...

...and Denmark as well as travel around Europe and some parts of the Middle East. These all connect with my love of languages, politics, and culture thus allowing me to learn from each interpersonal connection I make through my tutoring experiences. I am very excited to work with a variety of students with diverse interests and needs. I look forward to creating a space with the students for learning, confidence-building, and respect.... Adaptability is the key...

Languages have always been my best subject, and I find that in class I am able to help kids with the material when they don't understand what the teacher is saying.

...strive to ensure that each of my actions as a teacher is intentional. As I develop lesson plans and curricula, I frequently employ Wiggins and McTighe's Learning By Design methodology. I ask myself first "what do I want my students to learn" and second "what would evidence of such learning look like?" Whether I am teaching history, psychology, or ethics, I make clear at the beginning of each unit, each class, and each activity precisely...

I am a sophomore at the College of William and Mary majoring in Government with a potential minor in Sociology. I've always been eager to help others learn, whether that was helping my classmates in high school work through assignments they were struggling with or my younger brother succeed during virtual school. I am always committed to maintaining a positive attitude, and my main goal is to see students succeed!

...the College of William and Mary. I'm pursuing Mathematics and Computer Science, and I love my tutoring in my fields. I started tutoring four years ago, starting with Algebra, Algebra II, Geometry, and Trigonometry. Now I'm approved to tutor Math from elementary school to Calculus, in addition to Science and Physics. I love helping students through their difficulties with understanding concepts because I often had those same difficulties, and I remember how I was able...

I have been nurturing, encouraging, coaching, counseling, and teaching preschoolers and youth for over 30 years. I received a Bachelor of Science and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education. Currently, I am pursuing a Master degree in Early Childhood Education. I am working towards a certification in Teaching Students English as a Second Language (TESOL). I truly enjoy encouraging, educating and empowering students while having...

...SAT preparation. The College awarded me with the Evelyn Melvin Scholarship for these abilities. Through my academic expertise and positive attitude, I can ensure that every student I tutor will improve significantly. I seek to not only develop a student's skills in a particular subject, but to foster a great appreciation for learning in general. My eclectic experience in manual labor, customer service, and writing has prepared me to work hard, adapt, and communicate effectively....

...of experience teaching a diverse range of students, from preschoolers to college undergraduates. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University, and am pursuing my Master's in Social Work. My position as an undergraduate teaching assistant, where I provided feedback on writing assignments, has equipped me with valuable skills for assisting writers of all ages. I believe that personalized learning is key to student success, so I adapt my teaching methods to...

...around the world as well as in multiple states in the U.S., and taught full-time in Virginia. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, and Science. I feel most fulfilled when my students have those "Ah-Ha" moments and are able to overcome academic struggles. I believe in making concrete real-world connections, as well as chunking and breaking difficult concepts into manageable pieces to find student success. I believe...

...located in the Northside community of Richmond. Collectively, my students improved their yearly exams by at least 30 percent. I also served as the Axiom Site Coordinator to lead a team of eight tutors, manage administrative communications, and ensure student evaluations are recorded. I aimed to meet each student where they were and identified creative ways for the student to obtain a better understanding of the objective. Coaching the students with patience and empathy provided...

...through their learning journeys, helping them overcome challenges, and witnessing their growth and success. 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...