Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Richmond, VA

...my bachelor's degree in English, and then with my master's in education. I have been teaching elementary school here in Richmond for three years now, and I hope to use my experience to help new students with Varsity Tutors. I have always been a voracious reader, but I am also interested in science, math, and especially history. I'm very comfortable with all elementary subjects, from phonics to algebraic reasoning. My English degree came with a...

...sciences, I spent most of childhood as an avid "STEM kid" and still consider myself a total math and science nerd. I enjoy the challenge of making math more enjoyable and less stressful for my students. I like working with younger students because I know having a strong foundation in elementary math and algebra is crucial for later academic success, but I enjoy strengthening core math skills for anybody who needs the support. I believe...

...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 instance, in the service of bolstering student empathy, I frequently employ think-pair- shares and have...

My name is David and I have a passion for helping students achieve their law school goals. I can help you achieve your score and school goals as I scored a top 5% score and got into a top law school. I can help you learn in ways that fit your style so you can learn...

...talents in children; helping them realize their full potential; and identifying their special qualities is what I'm most passionate about. I walk in patience, compassion and understanding and use positive reinforcement when working with my students. When I manage to carve out time for myself, I enjoy watching movies on the Hallmark channel and working out to include; Zumba dancing, Yoga exercise and meditation. More recently, I have added acupuncture and Tai Chi as pain...

I'm Chris! A 25 year-old, passionate educator with experience tutoring college students in writing and economics, tutoring middle school math, teaching middle school humanities, and teaching high school English at a high school in the Czech Republic. I love to help my students learn and reach their goals.

...they will need to successfully navigate college and the waters beyond it. Teaching has always been my passion, especially one on one, and together we can develop an game plan to help you not only learn the material you need to know, but how to retain information more effectively overall. I have multiple years of experience in tutoring and can work with many different learning styles to help foster success and an interest in learning.

...School of Professional and Continuing Studies. I also work in the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) at University of Richmond, as a Fellow for Educational Programming and Mentoring. I have been tutoring since I was in high school, from my own siblings and fiends to clients in school-based settings. I am currently a reading tutor for two elementary school students. My favorite subjects to tutor are English and Social Studies. I love essay writing,...

...a break from teaching in a formal classroom setting to raise a family and pursue writing. Tutoring has become a perfect fit for this time in my life because I still get to work with students on a regular basis. One of my favorite things about tutoring is working one on one with each student, making each session fit their individual needs. My goal is to strengthen a student's knowledge foundation. Building their knowledge leads...

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.

...help. I have helped hundreds of students while in college struggling with their history classes as a tutor for the history department and then directed the program as a graduate student. I look forward to seeing what we can learn and discover together! Outside of tutoring, I currently work for Amazon in their logistics facility but have previously been a paralegal, and worked and volunteered for various historic sites in Virginia and Pennsylvania. I enjoy...

...and as an online ESL teacher for students in Korea. These opportunities have afforded me the ability to teach a wide range of students (elementary - adult), a wide range of subjects, and to develop strategies to teach and coach in each area successfully. I am passionate about education and fostering students who both love learning and become independent, life-long learners. Each student is uniquely gifted with talents and abilities and deserves to have the...

...agency helping students prepare for the SAT and the LSAT. In 2003, I moved to Richmond. I worked with the Virginia Department of Taxation for 7 years doing policy work and assisting with the legislative process. In 2011, I began working for Bryant and Stratton College, where I taught students in the Paralegal Studies program. I loved helping my students prepare for new careers. I can't wait to work with you and help you succeed...

...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 in the river, and find biscuits to hide in.

...career, I have had several opportunities to work with my peers on projects and assignments. History, government, literature and writing are subjects that I have always enjoyed, and I love sharing my passion for them with high school and college students. I am always ready to share my insight and experiences in SAT testing and AP testing. I believe that the most important part of success for students is accommodating their personal learning and study...

...to work with students of all ages, backgrounds, English skills and much more. I have been a tutor for more than 10 years as well assisting students from elementary to college aged. I have experience as an adjunct community college ESL professor and adult education in ESL. I am both certified in secondary History with a strong background in Anthropology, as well as a certification in ESL - all grades. I am readily available to...

...four years, working with undergraduate and graduate students and alumni on various needs. I have supported multiple students through the college admission process, specifically test taking (SAT or ACT), essay writing and editing, and interview prep. I am able to tutor a wide range of subjects, but am very passionate about essay help, reading, history, biology, public policy, and comprehension. I have worked with students of all different backgrounds and age groups, and have a...

I believe teachers are given the opportunity to set the foundations of a prosperous future, not only for individual children but for our society as a whole. Although this is a huge responsibility, I also believe that through the education of children, we are able to deliver children the opportunity to find a future which they enjoy, and this is a responsibility which is very much worth working towards.

Our children are our future and we must invest in their knowledge. I love to learn and teach. I am currently employed as a substitute teacher and I am pursuing my graduate degree in Library Science at Eastern Carolina University.

...it feels like when things don't come easily. You're not alone. I've earned five degrees, including three in performing arts, and spent 25+ years as an academic librarian before teaching. My passion is helping students discover their voices and achieve their goals. I Promise You To: -Meet you where you are confident writer or nervous beginner -Provide patient, encouraging feedback I build you up, never tear you down -Create a supportive environment; all questions welcome...