Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Henrico County, VA

...Certified teacher with more than 20 years of state certified classroom teaching experience. I have expertise working with elementary students as well as supporting the professional growth of aspiring teachers. I am patient and encouraging and can help students progress to the next level of their learning journeys. I have earned degrees from some of...

...me to assist with oral presentation and public speaking. Learning is a life-long process. Students' goals, interests, and strengths should be integral parts of his or her education. I believe that the tutor/student relationship is a partnership that affords the student opportunity to take an active role in learning. Student success takes place in a...

...students through many new experiences and realities with a positive attitude and an open heart; every child deserves this. I think children should not miss out on using and appreciating their own imagination and exploring their world with valuable curiosity. Inquiry is the best way to encourage education. Albert Einstein once said, "It is a...

...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...

...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. My English degree came with a fair bit of writing, so I am also very comfortable tutoring both literature and composition.... My teaching philosophy has always been a "breadcrumbs" approach--lead students in the right direction, but don't tell them what to find.

...the English language and focus my tutoring on those areas. I think that communication is key in the learning process and that the most important part of learning is getting the student to retain that knowledge for other areas of his or her life. I am to find ways that make the concepts easy to...

...faith-based universities and parochial middle and high schools. My classroom teaching experience include Performing Arts, Religion, English Language Arts and ACT/SAT preparation. In addition to developing intervention programs, I have served as the coordinator for the Afterschool Education and Safety program(ASES). During this time, I created the Young Lady of Excellence Mentorship Program. Its' mission...

...my career as a teacher for the US Peace Corps, for various charities that offered English as a second language, as a professor of journalism in the Caribbean and as a private tutor for business owners who wanted to understand marketing communications well enough to make wise investment decisions. Out of all those categories of...

...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...

...work hard to empower my students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed, while encouraging them to develop the intrinsic motivation that is critical to becoming a lifelong learner. In my free time, I like to be outside, whether it's hiking in the mountains or sunbathing at the beach in my hometown! I...

...children and my grandchildren. I love animals/pets and have had many different kinds through the years. I get excited to try new recipes-both food and dessert items. I enjoy watching sports, and learning about new places. I really like to travel, although I haven't been out of the U.S. in a very long time.

...ages. My years of experience come from a variety of backgrounds; private school, public school, online and tutoring! I value getting to know each student, their learning styles, likes and dislikes and being able to create lessons that best fit the needs of each student. Building confidence within students is key to success and I...

...become a certified instructor someday), music and all other performing arts, blogging, and health/wellness advocacy. I also love to read as often as possible. I value making genuine, honest, and meaningful connections with everyone I meet, especially my students. Because of this, I aim to approach tutoring from a place of compassion and mutual understanding.

...standardized test preparation including SAT, ACT, GRE, several AP Examinations, and MCAT. I consider myself to be kind, empathetic, culturally-sensitive, and patient, holding a soft spot for working with young children. I like to make learning both fun and meaningful. I value education deeply as a way of shaping our worldview and empowering us with...

...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, and Test Prep. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests is the most rewarding area for me to tutor...

...SAT prep. The main focus in my sessions to get students comfortable with taking the test. While your student will work hard and learn a lot, I will never put unnecessary pressure on them. I understand that every student has a different learning style and I will adjust to them to alleviate any pressure they...

...an undergraduate degree in Education and French. I have an Executive MBA and was the CEO of a New York City non profit. As the CEO I was responsible for bringing many innovative programs to the agency, I wrote all proposals for funding and forged important partnerships. Once such partnership was with Microsoft to start...

...taught in both public and private schools for the past 16 years. I have taught grades k-8 almost every subject! I am certified as both a special education and English as a second language teacher. I believe that all students can learn. It is important to focus each student's strengths in order to help them...

...is unwaveringly committed to being a part of the national change that is necessary to boost students??? growth while understanding the importance of parents??? self-efficacy and teachers??? development as well. Her vision is to see all scholars positively contribute to humanity and develop a deeper appreciation for global awareness as they move forward in this...

...the importance of perseverance in achieving academic improvement. By creating a supportive learning environment, I help students build their confidence and academic skills in a way that makes learning enjoyable and rewarding. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I have a particular passion for science and mathematics. I love helping students make sense of...