Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Richmond, VA

...types of writing (technical, academic, creative) and reading. I was a tutor for four years prior to going to college, where I tutored mostly high school and middle school math (specifically pre-algebra, Algebra I, and geometry), as well as reading comprehension for elementary school students. Given my background, my favorite subject to tutor is English, specifically in essay writing (all kinds) and English comprehension. I love the English language, and with my help, I hope...

...a PhD in history. As the mother of a child with dyslexia and ADHD I developed a special passion for teaching struggling readers. As someone who struggled with undiagnosed ADD for my entire childhood yet still went on to earn a PhD in history from the University of Notre Dame, I have a strong commitment to helping every student find the strategies and help that will help them excel. As a mother of four children...

...can learn with the right encouragement, determination to succeed, and a strong support network. Finding hidden gifts and talents in children; helping them realize their full potential; and identifying their special qualities is what I'm most passionate about. I walk in patience, compassion and understanding and use positive reinforcement when working with my students. When I manage to carve out time for myself, I enjoy watching movies on the Hallmark channel and working out to...

...we can reach your goals. A little bit about me: I am a first year graduate student studying to become a Speech Language Pathologist. I graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2019. I majored in Speech Language Hearing Sciences and minoring in Neuroscience and Art. I specialize in early education anywhere from helping children with learning to read and write to helping older children academics and also with their study and organizational skills. I...

...I have taught/tutored students from age five years to pre-graduate level-primarily in English-to both native and non-native speakers. My music/theater background also equips 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...

Hello! I am Dr. Tiffany Graves and I have been a licensed educator for over 15 years. I have experience teaching K-6, working as a K-12 administrator with licensure in my state, as well as an undergraduate and graduate professor. I believe that learning takes everyday. I look forward to partnering with you in your learning journey to achieve your learning goals!

...have been teaching elementary school here in Richmond for three years now, and I hope to use my experience to help new students 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...

...well as working in a public school setting. After working with students with emotional disabilities in several group homes, I worked for 2 years as an Education Support Specialist and worked with struggling students of all ages. My passion for education and working with children led to my job as a 4th grade teacher, which I spent 4 years teaching in person, and taught virtually last year. I believe in a child-centered approach which benefits...

...graduate of Regent University's excellent Communications and English programs and excited to work with students developing skills and abilities they will need to successfully navigate college and the waters beyond it. Teaching has always been my passion, especially one on one, and together we can develop an game plan to help you not only learn the material you need to know, but how to retain information more effectively overall. I have multiple years of experience...

...my time as an undergraduate I also took three years of biology courses, worked in gene sequencing and plant molecular biology labs, and, as a TA, taught undergraduate discussion and lab classes. I held a National Merit Finalist scholarship and received multiple grants from the Student Fine Arts Fund to make and exhibit art. I completed the Teach Baton Rouge alternative teacher certification program and obtained Louisiana L1 certification in Biology and K-12 Art. I...

I am passionate about education, reading, literacy development, and math. I enjoy motivating students to enjoy learning and participating in achieving academic success. All students can learn and it is an honor to help them become confident, independent learners prepared to reach academic goals. I look forward to making learning fun with you!... Learning should be fun, and I strive to include creative ways that students can learn and retain new material. I incorporate a song,...

...learned by reading, hearing, feeling, doing, and experiencing. I follow the same philosophy when teaching students in my classrooms. My BA and MS degrees are in Education, Counseling, and Human Development. My teaching experience began when I was in high school as a teacher's aide in a class for children with hearing impairments and has continued in some capacity for MANY years. In the public school setting, my full-time experience includes every grade from Kinders-8th...

...Graduate Professional Endorsement in Reading, Literacy and Learning from Longwood University. I most recently (Aug 2023 through May 2024) completed coursework in LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) through Lexia and a Graduate course from the American College of Education. I have eight years of experience as a classroom teacher (and on-line during the pandemic). But I have many more years of experience, including reading intervention through the public schools and private...

...around the world with my now retired military husband and our children. Since graduation, I have been tutoring children in China to provide an immersion ESL experiences. I also have been homeschooling my children for the past 14 years. While I facilitated and taught many of their subjects through all grade levels, I am most passionate about Grammar, Reading, and Writing. In my tutoring experience, I can offer guidance in a fun environment. My goal...

...Pre-K through 6th grade. I have worked with children of all ages and I've tutored students in all of the core subjects, mostly focusing on math and reading. I've also taught preschool and tested preschool children. I've taught English to refugees from several nations, mostly adults, although children were sometimes in the classes. I love working with students. I love to help them learn and I enjoy getting to know them. My hobbies are reading,...

...here at Varsity Tutors. I'm a pretty friendly guy, and I like to understand the concepts behind topics rather than memorizing formulas, so if you want a deeper, more conceptual understanding, I should be able to help :) Physics is my favorite to tutor, but I love biotechnology and related topics, and can tutor a wide range of subjects. I am currently enrolled in VCU's school of medicine where I am pursuing a certificate of clinical...

...assisted them in various areas of study, including essay and Arabic grammar. After college, I worked at a refugee center with children of immigrants. I helped them to adjust to a new environment, while simultaneously adapting to the public school curriculum. I am also a certified ESL/TESOL teacher and have experience teaching groups of students as well as providing individual lessons. Working in different environments, with a diverse range of students, encouraged me to explore...

...and I love to inspire kids to get excited about learning! I have a degree in Psychology and I am certified to teach both English and English as a Second Language. I have been teaching for fourteen years. I taught middle school English, Reading, and Creative Writing in the public school system for eight years and I have been homeschooling my two daughters for six years. My writing has been featured in Seeing the Everyday...

...a liscensed K-6 educator with a passion for creating a positive learning environment and encouraging a love of learning. As an experienced teacher, I know the importance of personalized instruction to meeting educational goals and look forward to working with you to meet those educational goals. I strive to make learning enjoyable and relevant, using a variety of resources and techniques to keep students motivated and engaged. I am eager to helping students achieve their...

...TEFL, and I have my BBA/MBA in business management. And I'm continuing my DBA with the University of Wisconsin in Whitewater. As a professional I truly believe that teaching is one of the noblest profession all over the world. This is specifically why I've chosen education and a doctorate degree in international business. Business and education both play key parts in our society and help to foster a balance of empowering the lives of us...