Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors in Richmond, VA

...opinion that any subject a person really wants to learn about, they can become proficient in. However, advice, teaching and tutoring are all a gift and should presented as such. If I take a five dollar bill, place it in a thank you card and hand it to someone. It will be far better received and valued, then if I throw a balled up soaking wet hundred dollar bill at them. I have tutored people...

...craft their best essays, strengthen their critical reading skills, and become confident public speakers. At the College William and Mary, I pursued a Science degree, but continued taking classes in History, Religious Studies, and Environmental Science. My role as a Tutor is to help students to find a way to use their unique abilities to succeed in school, on standardized tests, and achieve their dreams! Even though it can be frustrating for students to find...

...tutor several subjects to include various math, science and reading courses, the subject I enjoy most is math. I am passionate about providing students with the help they need because I believe that education is the key that opens doors to success. Also, in my experience earning better grades can boost students morale and give them positive encouragement about their future. When I have free time I enjoy traveling and music related activities such as...

...help other children and I pursued a M.Ed, in Special Education. I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with my M.Ed. in Special Education (General Curriculum) and was hired as an Autism teacher at the school where I completed my student teaching. I am now in my third year of teaching were I have worked with a variety of disabilities. My philosophy of teaching is simple. A classroom is not a "cookie cutter classroom", where one...

I believe that teaching and learning can be done in different ways. It really depends on the student’s style of learning. Therefore, I try to make sure that I can provide my student with a variety of resources such as online notes, videos, or creative analogies to help explain any topic. It is imperative to understand the different learning methods and teach the...

I just finished my 12th year in public education! I've taught grades 2nd through 10th in various academic areas. Educating all students is my passion.

I am currently a freshman at VCU, studying in Mechanical Engineer. I have always loved math and physics since. I had excellent grades in high school and first year of college on math and physics. During junior and senior year, I volunteered to help students with their math SOLs. I enjoyed working with them, and I am willing to help more people.

...While I was considering the idea of returning to college to earn a degree in psychology, I learned that I could earn extra income by substitute teaching during my days off from the ward. I found that I enjoyed teaching so much, I began cutting back my hours at the hospital in order to pick up more days as a substitute teacher, and eventually enrolled in education courses to earn my state certification. When I...

...and energetic tutor who personalizes my tutoring style based on the learning style and personality of the student. I fully dedicate myself to the student by ensuring that they have confidence in completely understanding the concepts behind the material that is being reviewed. I am a firm believer that anyone can excel in any subject depending on how the material is being presented. In my spare time, I love to dance, sew, play on my...

...and Linear Algebra. I have tutored in all of those subjects as well as pre-Algebra. As a teacher, I prefer open ended questions to multiple choice questions precisely because of the insight they provide on what each individual student may be struggling to grasp. A missed question is often the best way to discover and correct a misunderstanding. I understand how middle and high school math courses fit together: not just which concepts are important...

...tutoring mathematics and computer science. I am a self-driven leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who effectively collaborates with all levels of students. My tutoring experience starts from way back in college days where I was actively involved in a tutoring program and tutored students in Mathematics (Algebra, Trigonometry, Statistics, Applied Mathematics etc.) and Computer Science (Java/PHP/Perl/JEE/C/C++/HTML/CSS/Android etc.). My daughter is currently in International Baccalaureate (IB) program and I have been her primary tutor...

...including some of my friends in college and I want you to know that with me, you're academic success is in safe hands. When I am not tutoring I am either playing video games, watching anime or going to the gym. I spend as much time as I can with my friends but it's nice to relax every once in a while. If you have any of the same interests as me feel free to...

I am passionate about helping students to reach their full potential in the subjects they want to master. I believe that interaction and engagement is more important than passive learning and seek to involve as many senses as possible in the learning experience.

I am a Neuroscience major but tutor in many different subjects. Science is where my heart is at though :) Lets get that A+!

...this certification through the University of Virginia at Wise. I am most passionate about reading and life skill instruction. In my college courses and professional development I have learned several skills to help struggling readers make gains in the areas of reading comprehension and decoding. I have also passed the Reading for Virginia Educators Praxis which covers a variety of reading topics and reading instruction strategies. I firmly believe that having my students focus on...

...Assistant at W.H. Ruffner Academy. Currently, I attend Liberty University and Virginia Commonwealth University for higher level criminal justice and political certificate programs. As a busy student, I am constantly seeking ways to adapt to seemingly ever-changing learning environments. Receiving my degree in 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....

...the college level. I prefer the sciences (biology, chemistry, Earth science) and math (elementary to algebra II). When tutoring, I encourage my students arrive at the solution by continuously asking questions, rather than directly giving answers. I also enjoy the use of manipulatives to speak to a wider range of learning styles, and to add an element of fun to the learning process. My experiences have allowed me to effectively manage my time and to...

...concepts, and effectively using resources. My favorite part of my day is seeing a student's "aha" moment and I'm very excited for the opportunity to help others outside of the classroom experience those moments as well! I am currently a full-time teacher, certified to teach elementary education and also have a bachelor's degree in mathematics. Outside of teaching and tutoring, I enjoy running, hiking with my dog, visiting used bookstores, and food!... The relationship between the...

...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 teaching math because I can make the subject interesting by using real-life examples. As a graduate student, I value education and I believe good knowledge should be shared when possible. I am passionate about helping a wide variety of students, from students who...

...ESL. I have tutored elementary, middle and high school and some college, With that, I have tutored math, science, reading, English, history and some ESL as well. My teaching philosophy is to help partner with the students and walk them through processes to discover the solution to their problem/question on their own. I begin by working to understand the student and how he/she learns, and then work to find a teaching style that would help...