Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Richmond, VA

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!

...Teaching for Early and Elementary Education. I have done post-graduate coursework for working with Gifted and Talented students. I am in my fifth year teaching and currently teaching in a private Kindergarten. In the afternoons I also help with homework help for K-5 students. I have previously taught 4th grade and in early childhood settings. I was also a tutor for Huntington Learning Centers while I was searching for a full time teaching position. During...

...my B.A. in French Language and Literature from the University of Minnesota. I have been tutoring since I was in college and love coaching students on writing and reading comprehension and analysis. Most recently, I have been teaching French to a neighbor who is doing work in Niger next spring. Whether it's in French or any other subject, I believe that hands-on exercise and repetition are key for ingraining a concept the mind. I like...

...a bilingual school for one year. Then, I returned to the US and attended the Teacher Licensure Program at the University of Richmond. I hold a Virginia state teaching license in elementary education and in the 2014-2015 school year I will be teaching first grade. My tutoring experience includes volunteering with a program for middle school students who were English language learners preparing for state standardized tests. While I was at the University of Richmond,...

I am a certified elementary school teacher with a bachelors in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). I am an enthusiastic teacher with lots of experience! I would love the opportunity to help your child succeed!

...with the City University of New York and later became a Teaching Assistant and Instructor there. Her strong desire to be a part of influencing change at the childhood level propelled her to become a teacher with the New York City Department of Education where she served 10 years as a teacher. During this time, she obtained a Post-Graduate Certificate in Research Methods from the University of Surrey as well her School Building Leader and...

...interested in education after my first child was born and we discovered he had a disability. As I researched disabilities and ways to help my child understand the curriculum, I discovered that I could 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 have a wide range of experience, reflecting my interest in many fields of knowledge. I believe life is an opportunity to come to know oneself. Studying the universe around us broadens our perspective and grants us insight into ourselves. Temet nosce.

...teaching began at age eight when I taught my four year old sister to read and do math, up to multiplication before kindergarten. I have also tutored in after school programs in the Richmond area and I often teach other medical students in the hospital. My teaching style very flexible. I approach learning as a fun experiment; where we work as a team to find the answer, not only to the problem at hand, but...

...school reform, and accountability policies. I have a strong background in tutoring, particularly in test preparation. I have a Florida Teaching Certification and taught for three years at Winter Springs High School where I specialized in English, Debate, Writing, and SAT/ACT Prep. Additionally, I have worked for some of the most highly ranked tutoring companies in the country. While guarantees are impossible, I have a history of helping students significantly raise their test scores. In...

...My main areas of focus were British Romanticism and Modern American Literature, but I also love contemporary fiction, personal development / spirituality nonfiction, theater, and public speaking. Over the past nine years, I have served as an instructor at two large outdoor educational programs; I taught as a certified ropes course instructor and English tutor for grades 6-12. In my view, teaching and tutoring the Language Arts allows us to help students connect to their...

I am a graduate of Longwood University with a B.A. in English. Creative Writing and Literature are my favorite subjects to teach as I deeply value the art of communication. I am available to assist with Essay Writing, Creative Writing, Poetry, Comprehension, and Reading lessons from grades K-12. I am also available for other subjects, as needed. I also enjoy Science and Social Studies.

...under my belt. Since graduating in 2011, I've written and edited everything from blogs and bylines to books and user guides. My love of words has been with me since I was in elementary school, and I think it's so important for students to not only read and write well but to ENJOY reading and writing, too. Words are part of our everyday life after all; we should get to know them.

...I have taught in the states of Virginia and California totaling 8 years. I am most passionate about reading, writing, and science. I love teaching students how to build their confidence as learners and showing them a fun side to education. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare...

Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. As an educator, I believe it is my responsibility to help them get there. Every child has a different learning style, whether that be verbal, visual, or hands-on, and with their learning style comes the opportunity to help them specifically meet their learning need. ... Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. As an educator, I believe it is my responsibility to help them get there. Every child has...

...Degree, and am certified to teach grades Pre-K to 6th. I am also attending Longwood University part time for my Master's Degree in Reading in order to be a Reading Specialist for grades Pre-K to 12th. As you can see, I am completely devoted to the education of children, and am therefore continuing my education to be the best teacher possible. I am completely devoted to the children I tutor and teach, and work hard...

...centered around making lessons engaging, encouraging, and tailored to each student's unique needs. I believe in providing positive feedback to keep students motivated and focused, while reinforcing 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....

...and have not stopped since. I attended Eastern Connecticut State University and received a Bachelor's in English along with a Secondary teaching certificate. I then went to George Mason University and received my Master's in Linguistics with a TESL certification. I have always loved school, which allows me to instill that joy in my students to get them motivated. I believe in a comfortable and communicative environment for my students to thrive in. A main...

...and Iberian Studies, graduating Summa Cum Laude. I am currently pursuing my teacher's license, through the University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies. I also work in the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) at University of Richmond, as a Fellow for Educational Programming and Mentoring. I have been tutoring since I was in high school, from my own siblings and fiends to clients in school-based settings. I am currently a reading tutor...

...succeed. My degree is in Cognitive Studies and Psychology. Since I started working in special education 10 years ago, I've loved it. Children want someone who cares for them and believes in them. Working with a child who has never spoken before and then, after working with them for a while, starts to use words is an amazing feeling. In my years of experience working with elementary school students, I have always aimed to catch...