Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Richmond, VA

...junior at Georgetown University with several years of experience in instruction and curriculum building. I am a government major and Chinese minor, and extremely passionate about facilitating learning in these fields and others. In my spare time, I work in technical theater, designing and building sets and acting once in a while, run, and do yoga. I'm also spending the summer trying to read everything written by Kurt Vonnegut (although I'm only 6 books in...

...is Colby Chafin. I've always enjoyed helping people of all ages with school work and anything else. I love to share my knowledge and watch people light up as they start to understand a concept that they haven't been able to before. I love the challenge of trying to explain something in different ways until I find the way that syncs-up best with whomever I'm helping. If you need help in a subject that I...

I am dedicated to helping people learn!

I believe I can help all students learn and overcome any obstacle as long as the student has a Positive Mental Attitude.

...anywhere. Similarly, many of the students in the community have faced these experiences with identical perspectives. While promoting an encouraging and patient atmosphere is important, being open-minded and relatable often help build bridges of being comfortable to ask questions and simply getting to know one another. Likewise, there is always multiple techniques in developing a final answer in course-specific material and being able to mentally connect with a student is always beneficial to create an...

...to 15. While obtaining my degree, I was able to work in multiple public school settings, in Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 8th grade classrooms. I enjoy working with children and building a strong, positive relationship so we can work most effectively with one another. I have obtained my Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies from Longwood University in Virginia. I will be licensed to teach PK-6th grades in all core content areas. I will...

Providing students with the support and resources they need to achieve their educational goals is most important.

B.S. Nuclear Engineering Technology. Holder of Professional Engineer License in VA Nuclear Operator, Trainer and Engineer for 20 years. Prior Naval Sailor

...a Bridge Design Engineer in Moseley, VA. I love tutoring and helping students in math and science. I have a Ph.D. is structural engineering and I tough engineering classes while working on my dissertation at Georgia Institute of Technology. I believe that young minds shall be nourished and education is the key for success in life. I would like to help our young students to understand the concept of math and use it to their...

...with people of all ages and backgrounds to improve their Math and Reading skills. I've traveled extensively and have used my math and reading skills in many places to get to know people better. It's a lot of fun. Using proper reading techniques and math skills is a challenge, but one that is very worthwhile. Being able to express your thoughts clearly and concisely and to solve problems is important in all aspects of life. As...

...excited to be working as a tutor for Varsity Tutors. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Masters in Special Education. I have over 8 years of experience working with children. I worked for two years in the special education field and two years in second grade. I have over 5 years experience with preschool children. I also taught developmental math at the college level for two years. When I am not...

...history, literature, films, food and people. I've taught ESL for about 6 years, to people from different countries and I love to help my students learn to use a tool that will help them in their work, studies, and lives and will make a big difference to their happiness! I love cooking, growing plants and vegetables, listening to vintage rock music, cooking new recipes, seeing films, going to concerts of classical music and rock music,...

...spending my free time outside, whether it's catching a baseball or football game or heading out on the trail for an afternoon. I also enjoy reading a good book if the weather isn't cooperating. As a former teacher, I truly believe that everybody has the ability to learn and succeed. The key is knowing what works for you and, if you don't know, being willing to try new things until you find something that does...

I have been teaching for fifteen years and tutoring for at least that long. Tutoring is what I truly enjoy. The one-on-one interactions and the ability to meet the student's needs, remind me of why I love teaching.

...Ashley Wilda, a writer and graduate student studying creative writing for children and young adults. I am incredibly excited to be working with you and am adept at tutoring over a wide range of subjects. I believe that every student has a story to tell and a treasure trove of abilities they have yet to discover, and it's my job to help them communicate with the world and excel at whatever they put their minds...

...VCU student who enjoys helping others! My majors are Business Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship/Management and Health and Physical Education with a concentration in Exercise Science. My minors are Biology and Spanish. I tutored high school students and elementary school students in high school and continue to tutor high school students in college, so I know how students learn! If I can be of help, let me know, no question is a dumb question.

...teaching elementary school for 15 years and I am very passionate about helping struggling readers. I also enjoy teaching math concepts and number sense. My tutoring style is usually very upbeat, positive, and engaging. I will get to know your child and their interests to maximize engagement. I attended VCU, right here in Richmond, and graduated in 2002 with a Masters degree in Education. I also have a current teaching license for the state of...

I'm a recent graduate of a private college in the heart of central Pennsylvania. For the last four years I've been teaching math full-time in middle and high school settings in eastern Virginia. I have a strong mathematical background and love seeing my students have mental breakthroughs. Building relationships and trust is also really important to me when I work with new people.

My name is Paulette Newman. I have worked with children and families for 15 years in various settings. This has included substitute teacher, substitute instructional assistant, case manager (benefits program specialist), and as an AmeriCorps volunteer. I hold a B.S. in Sociology with a minor in Cultural Studies. I'm looking forward to tutoring students. Let's reach your potential.

I am going to Virginia Commonwealth University for a B.S in Chemistry and currently tutor for the athletics department in STEM fields, mainly Physics, Chemistry, and Calculus, although I love Organic Chemistry the most (as odd as that sounds). I have always enjoyed reading and learning on my own and love working with students to have their own 'lightbulb moments'.