Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in Richmond, VA

...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 the remainder of the year. In June 2021, the parents were pleased to tell me that each student tested at a step above their upcoming grade level. All of this to say, my heart is in teaching...

...students to leave my classroom a little better prepared to call upon their capacity to think, a little better prepared to call upon their capacity to feel, and a little better prepared to help others do the same. Although acting with integrity is a non-negotiable in my classroom, I reject the notion that one's character is fixed at birth. Adolescents like adults need space to make mistakes. And like adults, students need lots of clarity around...

...is Caleb and I an 19 years old from Harrisonburg Virginia. I 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...

...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 with Varsity for nearly 2 years. While I tutor in a large variety of subjects, I am especially passionate about teaching Math, Chemistry, Biology, and also tutoring in Standardized Test prep such as for the SAT, PSAT,...

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!

...for the past 4 years at multiple schools in Tennessee. During that time, I taught 7th and 8th grade math, algebra, high school geometry with common-core aligned 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...

...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 my tutee, using positive reinforcement; to listen carefully in order to understand what the tutee needs and be sure that he/she comprehend and learn. Besides tutoring, I have 4 kids from 7 to 18 years old and...

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.

...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 help good writing and reading base can provide in preparing for future education along with communicating thoughts and feelings later in life. Outside of Academia, I enjoy hiking, camping, and finding projects to work on for home...

...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 and literature. I scored fives on my English Language and Literature AP exams, and have only continued my English abilities by studying English in college. I also communicate well and can explain material in a way students...

...and history, along with writing and my current subject of philosophy. Besides my career motivations, I find that I stand out the most as a tutor in these areas because of my capability in clearly presenting complex material and my ability to grasp the diverse perspectives of my students. This ability to clarify complex ideas is important to tutoring, but what often gets overlooked is the other side of the equation: properly understanding the questions...

...education is the key to a fruitful life and that it helps 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...

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...

...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 deeper understanding of the world in which we live! I also believe greater knowledge and understanding of the universe will enable us to solve many of our problems, and live in greater harmony with the cosmos.

...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 to share with others how reading and writing can be fun, not tedious. I believe in getting my tutees to write about things that interest them because it makes the writing process fun. I am all about having...

...Melodie. I was formally a middle school teacher and am currently working on a second degree to become a Physical Therapy Assistant. I am a photographer and 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...

...VCU student who 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...