Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Richmond, VA

Hello my name is Taleesa Meeks and I have a passion for teaching history. I love sharing my passion with students in hopes that they may grow to understand the importance of history as much as I do. ... My teaching philosophy is that all students are able to learn if given the proper tools, resources, and guidance. It is my job, as an educator, to provide students with the tools to be successful.... In a...

...Geography, and Social Studies. Being an engineer, I have grown a passion for math and science, and I hope to help many people gain and reinforce the skills they need to be successful in the world of mathematics. I know that everyone learns in their own style and at their own pace. I will do everything in my power to help you understand and enjoy learning as much as I do. In my free time,...

...is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education." If a student is not free to question and imagine, they would be missing out on an essential element of life. I am determined to create inquiry within my teaching and to encourage each child to be original in their own way. As expressed by Jean Piaget, "The principle goal of education is to create men who are capable of doing new things, not simply of repeating...

...elementary math, elementary and middle reading and writing, 4-8th grade science, and all levels of history. I believe that all children learn in a variety of different ways and deserve to be reached how they learn best. I strive to make learners feel important, heard, and well aware of all of their strengths. I believe on building knowledge from where a student is at to make sure there is a strong foundation to add onto....

...can effectively help high school and middle school aged students in their classes. Additionally, I have grown up in a household with lots of younger siblings, and I have babysat for many years, so I am comfortable working with younger kids as well. In my free time, I love to play volleyball - I have experience coaching a volleyball team for the Special Olympics Program. My tutoring style is one of patience and visual learning...

...area, and I am an avid bibliophile. I take great pride in creating customized learning plans for students, helping them not only learn history, but also see how it affects their own lives. I am passionate about a wide range of Social Studies topics, which helps me bring a great enthusiasm to my work. My mantra as a tutor is: "My goal is your success". I am here to help you succeed. I look forward...

...with a variety of disabilities. My philosophy of teaching is simple. A classroom is 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...

...make the process clear, manageable, and even enjoyable. U.S. History is another favorite subject to tutor because it's packed with real stories, people, and ideas that shaped the world we live in. I try to help students see the bigger picture and understand why history matters. My tutoring style is patient, flexible, and focused on helping things "click" in a way that feels natural. Every student learns differently, so I adjust my approach based on...

...in Psychology & Sociology from 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 group settings, as well as experience working with my peers in college in a host of different courses to better understand material. I tutor a wide range of subjects because I have always found a lot of joy in learning, but I am most passionate when it comes to math, science, and writing. I have experience working with students of different backgrounds and learning needs, including many with ADHD, anxiety, etc., and understand the...

...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 by connecting with my students, finding their interests and strengths, then using those to work in their areas of struggle. Conversation and feedback are always appreciated to best connect with and serve each student...

...(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 manage my time and to work with a wide demographic of students....

I have been an experienced tutor on both ends of the spectrum elementary school and university for over 6 years. With an extensive background in science and English and a degree in applied behaviour and social science with a specialization in psychology and mass communication, I have worked extensively in academic settings overseeing and tutoring students from the United States and across Europe.

...I'm a new tutor here at Varsity Tutors. I'm a pretty friendly guy, and I like to understand the concepts behind topics rather than memorizing formulas, so if you want a deeper, more conceptual understanding, I should be able to help :) Physics is my favorite to tutor, but I love biotechnology and related topics, and can tutor a wide range of subjects. I am currently enrolled in VCU's school of medicine where I am...

...their best performance in math for seven years. I am fluent in all levels of math, primary, secondary, and freshman/sophomore university level. I am also fluent with the mathematics which one may find on the ACT, SAT, GRE, ASVAB, CLEP test and most standardized test. My background in Engineering also gives me a level of confidence with computer science and general sciences such as physics and chemistry. I have over a year of study in...

...group work, and provide personalized, in-home tutoring. I've also taught virtual courses since 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...

...many people who have invested in my life and career. As an educator, it is my desire to use my hard-earned lessons and insights to enrich the learning experience of my students, who also are my teachers now. I am very strong in Fundamentals, Mental Health, Adult Medical Surgical, and Pharmacology but I can help you in all nursing specialties. I like using quizzing to review material but will provide you with a unique and...

Education is very important and I have a passion for helping students out in their journey through academia.

...in May 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a minor in Spanish. During my senior year I tutored Spanish for lower-level Spanish students for hour-long sessions twice a week, focusing on comprehension and mastery of vocabulary and grammatical concepts. I have had success in helping high school and college level students who were failing their Spanish courses to achieve passing grades. In high school, I took both AP US History and AP...

...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 being asked. I have frequently encountered decent teachers who can effectively outline a subject in a lecture but who have trouble comprehending where their students might be confused, often because they are too removed from the...