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!

I am a licensed Pre-K to 6th grade teacher from the Richmond, VA area. I graduated in 2012 from Virginia Commonwealth University with my Masters in 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...

Hi there! My name is Courtney and I'm a freelance writer and copywriter. I recently moved to the Richmond area from Minneapolis, MN, where I earned 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...

...students using research-based strategies to help them succeed. There is nothing more rewarding than guiding a student to that break through moment when a subject they never thought they would understand finally makes sense. I believe it is important to use assessment and students' performances in order to make informed instructional decisions that target their specific needs. In my personal time, I enjoy working out and playing tennis, as well as art and photography.

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!

Ms. Edwards earned both her B.A. in Journalism and M.A. in Educational Psychology from New York University. She began her career in Education as a tutor 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...

...not a "cookie cutter classroom", where one size fits all. As a special educator I must adapt the curriculum to each student, taking into account the diverse population of a 21st century classroom. I do this first by getting to know my students as individuals, taking into account their backgrounds, interests, goals, academic strengths, personal needs, and abilities where I can then focus on how they can best access the curriculum. I enjoy working with...

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.

I am a fourth year Medical Student, months away from graduating with my MD. I have been teaching almost all my life. My love of 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...... Learning and...

...skills. I have experience and enjoy working with all levels of students. I tend not to focus on a lot of introductory or "test-prep" material. Instead, I use actual test questions to do hands-on work with students. I'm highly efficient and specialize in working with students who need to learn quickly. I use practice problems to introduce many different strategies and concepts, such that students have a wide skill-set at their disposal. I am young,...

...have been great passions of mine since I was a child, and I am currently transitioning into this profession in a full-time career capacity. My instructional style is open, compassionate, and ethical. Outside of the language arts, my interests and specialties are wide. I love yoga (and am hoping to 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...

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.

I am an accomplished writer and editor, with more than 10 years of experience and an English degree from JMU (go Dukes!) 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...

I am a graduate of Old Dominion University. I received my Master's in Early Childhood education with teaching licensure in grade pre-k through 3rd. Since graduation, 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...

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...

I am currently an energetic Kindergarten teacher at Pole Green Elementary School in Mechanicsville, Virginia. I recently graduated from Longwood University with a Bachelors of Science 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,...

...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. I love helping students make sense of...

...Providing students with comfort in the language, speaking skills, and range of motivating activities will prepare them for this transition. The same idea can be applied with 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...

...should learn, and love learning. I believe in creating high expectations for all students, and doing my part to prepare them to thrive in the classroom. I 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...

...experience with children spans over 25 years. I am passionate about children. Every child can learn; t hey just need the right support and patience to 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...