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

I have been teaching physics for the last 2 years. My goal is to help you do the best that you can in your classes. I have been in your shoes and I know the struggle. Together, I believe we can work through any difficulties you might have.

...and develop new ideas - students today will need the fundamental understanding that the giants before them developed. I'm grateful for all of the opportunities I had to enrich my own understanding and cement my passion for learning: patient, creative teachers, a welcoming environment, and people to challenge me. I hope to bring that very passion to every student I tutor, and to help them find ways to achieve whatever they set their minds to.

...as a manager at Kumon Math and Reading Center for two years. I interacted with students of all ages including those with learning disabilities. Through high school, I volunteered as a tutor and helped in multiple subject areas. In addition, I am a trained mentor for Mentor Collective. I am passionate about helping others excel in their academic pursuits. Tutoring has been an essential part of my academic experience and I hope to provide the...

...Grove City College in May 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a minor in Spanish. During my senior year I tutored Spanish for lower-level Spanish students for hour-long sessions twice a week, focusing on comprehension and mastery of vocabulary and grammatical concepts. I have had success in helping high school and college level students who were failing their Spanish courses to achieve passing grades. In high school, I took both AP US...

...tutored elementary and middle school students in all subjects such as geometry, algebra 1, pre- algebra, algebra 2, social studies, biology, and writing/reading for about 4 years. During junior year of high school, I tutored fellow classmates in test prep (SAT/ACT) for 2 years. I also have experience teaching piano for about 1.5 years. I participated in the Math, Science, and English honors society to help high school students in higher level education as well....

...years of tutoring experience and am friendly, patient and good at explaining things. When you come to me for help in your studies, I am not here as your tutor, I am here as your friend, you'll have all my patience and devotion in helping you do well in your test and develop interest in the subject. Talk to me about any problem you encounter, feel free to let me know your challenges, and I...

Hello! My name is Ashley Patterson, a career educator and learner for over 20 years. I live in Virginia with my family and love to help kids be the best learners they can be. Any subject from Latin to basic elementary reading or math can be easy for any person! I strive to help each learner unlock the potential in their brain :)

...my classroom, and value the insight my students provided. Aside from being blessed with the opportunity to convey my enthusiasm for mathematics, I found that it is in the cooperative process between myself and my students the act of being taught while teaching that continued to renew my commitment to education each and every new school year. As a tutor, I am able to enjoy all of the benefits mentioned above with the added bonus...

...graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University. I received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science. I am passionate about math and its importance in science and everyday life. As such, I have been a TA for an undergraduate algebra class for 6 semesters and a math instructor for students K-12 for 3 years. I love working with students and teaching them not only mathematics but also to love numbers.

...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 the coolest but it is also very tough, I experienced plenty of my own academic struggles in my journey towards becoming a science teacher. I am thrilled to work...

...everyday in my job in the psychology field. Tutoring helps me keep my math skills sharp and in return I can show students the real world uses for the math skills they are learning. In math, you have to use a specific set of rules in order to come to a solution,its kind of like solving a mystery. I am passionate about teaching students and trying to inspire the fun I find in math.

...working on. I am very passionate about the life sciences (namely all things biology and general chemistry), as I feel that they give us a glimpse into how the world works, and can be applied to daily life, no matter where you are or what you do. I am especially interested in cellular biology and genetics. :) I also love tutoring Spanish! I spent a summer in Spain as a teenager, studied in Argentina this...

...and Reading. With over 2 years of experience in tutoring and classroom instruction, I approach each session with a focus on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. My philosophy centers on building strong relationships with my students, allowing me to tailor my teaching methods to meet their unique needs and learning styles. I believe that every student has the potential to succeed, and I am committed to guiding them through challenges with patience and...

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.

...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 since Middle school. Currently, I am also a tutor in the International Tutoring Club...

...them engaged in school. While on the other hand, high school and college students require more of a practical approach and have to work through practice to understand a concept. I’ve also volunteered at Computers4Kids, where I tutored a middle school student. We met every week to create different computer project. I was able to build a bond with my student and teach her how to use a computer properly. I believe these various tutoring...

To use both my qualitative and quantitative experiences in academic to transform, inspire and empower students to think critically. My life mission is to make an impact by inspiring others to believe anything is possible.

...passionate about helping people learn. My goal is only to help my students excel and I know that each person has their strengths so I play to that. I find fun, quirky ways to keep the subject interesting and if my methods don't work for you, let me know and I'll find another way that may work better for you! I'm graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in Biomedical Engineering and after I...

I am currently a senior at Virginia Commonwealth University majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology. I enjoy meeting new people and helping them out. I have tutored students in Math, Reading, and English. I love working a problem out with a student and seeing the lightbulb go off in their eyes.

...(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 work with a wide demographic of students. I look forward to helping my...