Award-Winning Psychology Tutors serving Richmond, VA

I am a sociology Master's Candidate focusing on education, public policy, and authority. My own education is a balance of theory and research as my secondary focuses have been philosophy and statistics. This balance extends to my teaching style of combining analytic and practical knowledge to help develop critical minds.

...B.Sc. in Biology and a Ph.D in Biology. I worked as a Fisheries Biologist and, for many years, as a Senior Statistician. I've also written a novel and a lot of poetry! I have tutored or coached people from ages 11 to 60. I particularly enjoy tutoring middle school and high school Math, Statistics, Biology, English Grammar and Composition. I'm also fluent in French and can tutor spoken and written French language and composition.

...I take pride in making these subjects accessible and engaging, fostering a learning environment where students feel supported and empowered. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with neurodivergent students, tailoring my approach to meet diverse learning styles and needs. My goal as a tutor is to create a positive and enriching experience that not only helps students master their coursework but also nurtures a lifelong love for learning. Every child has the potential to succeed, and...

...comfortable supporting in college-level essay writing and 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 the confidence to reach new horizons! In my free time, I like to...

I am a Neuroscience major but tutor in many different subjects. Science is where my heart is at though :) Lets get that A+!

...a competent teacher who they trust. Students need to feel successful in order to engage in optimal learning experiences, so rapport building is key in working with children. In order to foster that feeling of early success, I use the explicit instruction model of I Do-We Do-You Do. I also borrow from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) by using errorless teaching when introducing something new. to a student in order to keep them from making mistakes...

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.

...I have 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...

...this understanding of a multitude of perspectives from my diverse teaching experiences and also from my multidisciplinary educational background. I attained my Bachelor's degree from Xavier University, a Jesuit university in Cincinnati, Ohio, where I was enrolled in an interdisciplinary program in history, philosophy, and political science, which also involved a minor concentration in psychology. I then went on to Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, where I received a Master's degree in philosophy, a subject hospitable...

...capable of and empowering them to be their full selves. I was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD young and was told I would never thrive in school. Now I try to help others push through those voices of doubt. My areas of study are psychology, sociology, history, and English. Outside of work and learning, I hang out in Richmond, Virginia with my wife, two cats, and our disastrous bouncing pit-bull. We all hang outside, swim...

...PhD in Educational Policy and Leadership. I have worked tutoring children and adults in Virginia looking to improve their English (as I am a 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...

...Mary Baldwin University and my Masters in Business Administration from Averett University. I have held a variety of roles in the Learning and Development space for over 25 years and have 11 years of experience as a college instructor. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about sharing skills supporting student success, math, and writing. In my spare time I am a writer, a runner, and a fanatical dog mom.

...current senior at Virginia Commonwealth University, and I'm about to graduate with my Bachelors in Psychology. I have experience teaching grades K-12 as a substitute teacher, and college level tutoring experience in a variety of subjects, but especially Psychology, English and Statistics. I work to foster a space of curiosity that plants the seeds of a lifelong passion for learning that will benefit students in class and long after they succeed in their academic pursuits.

...graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where I took extensive Elementary Education courses and earned a Bachelor's degree in Urban Psychology. Upon graduation I joined Teach For America and taught middle school English Language Arts for two years. Since then I have continued my love for education by working within the school system and tutoring. I understand the importance of literacy. I have dedicated years to teaching and tutoring students in a way that shows learning...

I'm an accomplished professional in higher education with a generous history of improving student learning and academic success. With my deep understanding of educational trends and ability to thoroughly evaluate academic strengths, weaknesses, and needs, I am able to create a coaching relationship that allows students to develop a toolkit of strategies that support them to reach their boundless individual potential!

...the beginning of each unit, each class, and each activity precisely what I want everyone to know or be able to do, as well as how the particular moment serves the larger learning outcome. I have found that when I am clear about learning goals, so too are my students. More to the point, when I am unclear or even a bit ambiguous about the cognitive or behavioral outcomes I desire, the capacity of my...

...my minors when in college. These are my strongest tutoring subjects, however as a current applicant to medical school for the Fall 2018, I am also proficient in many levels of Mathematics up to Calculus 1 and used to be a Teacher's Assistant for College Algebra as well as an Academic Tutor at my university's Campus Learning Center for 3 semesters each. I am passionate about helping students achieve their full learning potential and hope...

...their only way of learning Japanese. I am a strong believer of taking up any opportunity given, for you can always learn something from new experiences. I was, and am continuously involved in extracurricular activities, and continue to try to meet new people from different types of backgrounds. I've traveled to countries that I don't speak the native language, and only loved every second of it. Through my different experiences I've learned how to be...

...Angeles, but traveled from Charlottesville, Virginia where I was studying Cognitive Science and Studio Art at University of Virginia. I am patient, flexible, and love working with students in different subjects, but especially math. I prefer to cater the way I teach a student based on how they learn, whether it be by visuals, repetition, etc. I create methods that are out of the box if a student struggles with the way she/he are learning...

...graduating with my Ph.D in Psychology from the University of Minnesota this Spring (2018). I have an extensive academic track with a variety of advanced liberal arts and science courses. I have been tutoring throughout my undergraduate, masters, and doctorate degrees, and thoroughly enjoy meeting students where they are at academically, utilizing their innate strengths, and co-creating a plan to improve academic goals and achievements. I truly look forward to meeting you and working together.