Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Richmond, VA

...education, whether in creating educational programs or tutoring. My favorite subjects to tutor are math or science, however I am confident in most subjects at the High School Level including Latin. I work to stand in the shoes of the student to adopt their perspective to find new, unique ways to educate. Each of us has a unique learning style and learning a students' style is important in conveying any subject or concept.... I find ways...

...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 it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and...

...will approach each lesson utilizing customized questions involving pertinent details of the subject matter that are often misunderstood, or, that pertain to the student's weaknesses in the topic. As a result, students will more easily recognize the details in test questions needed to discover the correct answer. I also utilize a variety of other tried and true strategies while working with a student such as asking the student to explain a concept in their own...

...the start of COVID-19. I am excited to teach students how to attack difficult problems with math, so that the student can be confident using math techniques on a variety of problems. Generally speaking, students usually find themselves suddenly more able to solve completely new problems after just a few sessions, since they learn approaches more than rote, memorized methods. The moment they realize how much they've learned is always an exciting one!

...to relate to different types of students, whether they are loud and boisterous or quiet and reserved. I love helping others, not because I feel good about myself, but I genuinely enjoy seeing people "get" the material and giving back. Patience, I was just fortunate to always have it. I have had to tutor groups of elementary school friends, which one could imagine how unfocused they could be. I have the ability to work with...

...tend to focus on breaking down a task into its simplest parts, so that I can see and explain to the student what they are doing well, and how to apply that success to areas that need work. I am a huge believer in organization and time management as crucial to educational success, and work with each student I tutor to learn those indispensable skills in order to help them feel more confident and in...

Hi, my name is Joseph Nguyen. I am a freshman at William and Mary and am majoring in biology. I am very passionate about all things STEM and tutored math and chemistry in high school. Because of my passion for teaching and research, I am interested in being a professor one day.

...I have earned a Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering with a focus in Molecular Biology. Since high school I have been tutoring students. I am particularly passionate about Maths, Chemistry and Biology. Additionally, I have also worked as a high school English teacher. I believe that education is much more than just reading books. It's about knowing and understanding what you are learning and I hope to help my students understand their topics to the best...

...know that each person has their strengths so I play to that. I find fun, quirky ways to keep the subject interesting and if my methods don't work for you, let me know and I'll find another way that may work better for you! I'm graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in Biomedical Engineering and after I will be going on to do my masters in Biotechnology at John Hopkin's University.... I try to...

...experience in both my undergraduate and graduate programs has provided me significant insight and knowledge into these fields. Previously, I've tutored freshman and sophomores in philosophy and writing during my undergraduate tenure; I've also, on a number of occasions, been asked by my peers to review and edit/critique their written work. In terms of my teaching philosophy, I place a premium on engaging the student; teaching is often fruitless unless you convey to the student...

...to think they are not talented at a subject when in reality they just need more in-depth explanations. I believe that, given this support, all students can succeed, even in subjects that they may initially struggle in. In my classes, I would naturally explain practice questions to my peers because I learned by teaching. One of my professors noticed this and invited me to become a teaching assistant for Linear Algebra and Differential Equations, which...

Hi everyone! My name is Archit Kumar, and I am a first year at the University of Virginia studying pre-commerce. I am very happy to be a part of the Varsity Tutors team and can't wait to help you succeed in whatever subject that may be.

As a pharmaceutical professional with extensive industry experience and a passion for teaching, I am dedicated to helping students thrive in this complex field. My customized teaching approach focuses on your unique needs and fosters critical thinking skills. Let's work together to ensure your success in the pharmaceutical industry. Contact me to begin your educational journey today!

...also took AP classes, and I was a National Merit Scholarship Finalist. I have tutored primarily high school students in a variety of subject fields, but I welcome students of all ages! I am able to tutor many subject areas, but I am especially proficient in the areas of GRE test preparation, math, and science. I enjoy working and engaging with others whether it be through competitive sports, volunteering in the community, interacting with patients,...

...I am in my 8th year of teaching and I teach high school (grades 9-12). During my 8 years, I have worked with many students of varying ability levels and backgrounds. I have experience in a a few different science areas: Earth Science, Biology, and Ecology. My passion lies in Biology! I have experience preparing students for our state standardized testing. Something I am passionate about is getting kids involved in science and making it...

My name is Dr. BarnesRobinson, I am an Educator,mentor, and tutor. Keeping this in mind, I am willing to go the extra mile for each student I teach each student.

...the importance of truly engaging students, of understanding the various styles of learning for each individual, and acting not only as a teacher, but as a mentor. The true goal is to not only teach the student the materials in front of them but to engender a life-long love of learning. Teaching and polishing writing, from a beginning level to college is a specialty of mine, but I enjoy sharing and teaching all subjects to...

...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, and basic math tutoring.

...all the way up to the college level. I prefer the sciences (biology, chemistry, Earth science) and math (elementary to algebra II). When tutoring, I encourage my students arrive at the solution by continuously asking questions, rather than directly giving answers. I also enjoy the use of manipulatives to speak to a wider range of learning styles, and to add an element of fun to the learning process. My experiences have allowed me to effectively...

...interest in tutoring. I have combined strong passion for tutoring mathematics and computer science. I am a self-driven leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who effectively collaborates with all levels of students. My tutoring experience starts from way back in college days where I was actively involved in a tutoring program and tutored students in Mathematics (Algebra, Trigonometry, Statistics, Applied Mathematics etc.) and Computer Science (Java/PHP/Perl/JEE/C/C++/HTML/CSS/Android etc.). My daughter is currently in International Baccalaureate...