Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in Richmond, VA

...online Elem/middle school classes including reading, grammar, diction, and pronunciation, public speaking, writing book reports, math, science, geography, and history. During Sep-Nov. 2020-21, while classes were held two days in person and virtually the other 3 days, I assisted 2 neighborhood children with their studies at home while their parents were at work. By November, the parents realized they were benefitting more from my personal attention and instruction, and hired me to homeschool them for...

...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 students to learn is inhibited. As such, I am found of quipping "there are no curveballs in this classroom, only fastballs." Everything I do in the classroom is rooted in this philosophy of intentionality. For...

...am an avid soccer player and skier outside of the classroom. As a student, I like to set my goals very high and tend to expect that from those around me. I was top of my class in High School and was accepted to a myriad of top tier/ivy league schools; however, I am currently enrolled in VCU's BS/MD Guaranteed Medical Program. I specialize in editing college essays (probably my strong suit), doing SAT prep,...

...minor in Business and a minor in Dance. I am originally from Phoenix, Arizona and I have a passion for teaching. I have had lots of experience with tutoring and also in a large variety of subjects. I worked at a place called "The Tutoring Center" for 8 months where I had the opportunity to teach students aged 5 through 18 in varying levels of Math, English, and Writing. I have also been now tutoring...

Hi there! My name is Brenner and I am a sophomore studying government and history at Cornell University. My academic interests and specialties include government, literature, economics, writing, and history. As a lifelong learner who has over three years of experience helping dozens of people of all backgrounds and ages, I still find that the most rewarding aspect of tutoring is seeing students achieve their goals. Can't wait to work with you!

...curriculum. I earned the highest value-added score (5/5) by the State of Tennessee for each year I taught. I also coached and managed other math teachers for 1 year. I am passionate about helping students understand math in a clear and conceptual manner! Currently pursuing a master's degree in business analytics at the College of William and Mary. I earned my undergraduate degree in leadership and public policy at the University of Virginia. I minored...

...As a Master in Communication Sciences in the Monterrey Institute of Technology in Mexico, I am an excellent option for you if you are looking for Spanish lessons (I am a native speaker) or in any particular subject in elementary school. I believe that a learning environment should be safe and caring where students feel free to speak their mind and solve doubts. My job will be to guide, clarify and explain the topic to...

Second-year at William and Mary history major focusing on the 20th century, specifically experiences of non-westerners and otherwise marginalized voices. I believe that community and connection are essential to the human experience. I aspire to share stories with others through poetry and prose to contribute to a more cohesive society. Tutoring is a way to connect on an individual basis in order to facilitate the spread of knowledge.

...to save money. I have been tutoring on the side of a variety of jobs since the beginning of highschool and have three years of childcare experience outside of that. I am seeking a Bachelors of Science degree in Applied Mathematics with a pre-law track. I am passionate about tutoring math so I can help change the common negative associations many students make with it. I enjoy tutoring reading and writing because of the exponential...

...I also tutored an individual who was failing four out of his five core classes. In three classes he had less than a 40%, and was in danger of dropping out of school. After four weeks of tutoring, he was passing all his classes. He graduated on time the following year and now attends community college. I'm a great tutor because I have a comprehensive understanding of all subjects, and a extensive understanding of English...

...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 to my wide-ranging aptitude and curiosity. The diverse capabilities have reinforced both my competence and enthusiasm in a number of areas, which I bring to bear readily as a tutor. I can appreciate the perspective...

...the pursuit of happiness. In the words of Albert Einstein, "Once you stop learning, you start dying." Learning is essential to a well-balanced life, wherever that life may lead. Contact me today to schedule diverse subjects such as Modern Standard Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Violin! I am in graduate school pursuing my Masters in Arabic Language and Linguistics, so I have an especially strong interest in Arabic and other...

I believe in learning by doing. I think learning by example can lead to tremendous success. Patience is a virtue, and I'm glad I have a lot of it.

...junior at Georgetown University with several years of experience in instruction and curriculum building. I am a government major and Chinese minor, and extremely passionate about facilitating learning in these fields and others. In my spare time, I work in technical theater, designing and building sets and acting once in a while, run, and do yoga. I'm also spending the summer trying to read everything written by Kurt Vonnegut (although I'm only 6 books in...

...in the field and the lab, have given me a good rounding of practical experience. I've done insect surveys in community gardens, traveled and studies the ecology of reefs on the island of San Salvador in the Bahamas, and analyzed the nutrient mineral content of crickets using spectroscopic techniques, on top of several smaller projects. I love connecting science to the experience of the everyday, and I think everyone's lives can be enriched by a...

...School English, Composition, Creative Writing, Literature, and Art. I am able to teach Elementary Reading and Writing. I spent a year and a half working as a writing tutor at Wilmer Writing Center. I worked with students ranging from the age of 17-50. I specialized in introduction paragraphs, thesis statements, and outlining. I love tutoring students because it gives me a chance to spread my love for reading and writing to others. Also, I get...

...an avid sports fan. I enjoy spending my free time outside, whether it's catching a baseball or football game or heading out on the trail for an afternoon. I also enjoy reading a good book if the weather isn't cooperating. As a former teacher, I truly believe that everybody has the ability to learn and succeed. The key is knowing what works for you and, if you don't know, being willing to try new things...

...enjoys helping others! My majors are Business Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship/Management and Health and Physical Education with a concentration in Exercise Science. My minors are Biology and Spanish. I tutored high school students and elementary school students in high school and continue to tutor high school students in college, so I know how students learn! If I can be of help, let me know, no question is a dumb question.

I am going to Virginia Commonwealth University for a B.S in Chemistry and currently tutor for the athletics department in STEM fields, mainly Physics, Chemistry, and Calculus, although I love Organic Chemistry the most (as odd as that sounds). I have always enjoyed reading and learning on my own and love working with students to have their own 'lightbulb moments'.

I am a high school English teacher and have taught middle school language arts as well. Before switching careers and becoming a teacher, I was also an attorney for 15 years. Through my varied background and education, I believe that I relate well to many different types of students and that I have the knowledge and experience to help them master any reading or writing-related difficulties that they may be experiencing.... I believe that a teacher...