Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Richmond, VA

I am a third year elementary school teacher for Richmond City. I teach in a title 1 school. I have seen wonderful gains in students reading and math throughout my years of teaching.

...I am available for tutoring all Elementary subjects, ESL/ELL, College Essays, Middle School Math, SSAT-Elementary Level, ISEE, and general study skills and test prep. I enjoy working with students to unleash their academic potential and believe that all learners can excel when provided with a challenging, engaging, and meaningful learning activities. Students learn best when actively engaged in the learning process and therefore I provide hands-on, interactive learning experiences that are conducive to the learner's...

...I have had the opportunity to be a teaching assistant for graduate students studying statistics and genetic epidemiology methodologies. I also spend time volunteering at a local elementary school, where I assist fourth graders in math and science, and working as a private Spanish tutor for two elementary school students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about science and writing. I find that students have different learning styles, so...

...believe that learning is a dynamic, fun and life-long endeavor. As an educator, I use my students' existing knowledge and interest to create a learning environment that is engaging, student-centered and challenging. Through the incorporation of higher order thinking (Blooms' Taxonomy), differentiated instruction and focusing on 21st Century skills, I am able to meet students' needs successfully. As a tutor, I will draw upon my 12 years of teaching experience to impart these ideals to...

...international school, I spent my time tutoring English to elementary students at a private academy. My expertise teaching English includes grammar, writing, and speaking. I also enjoy teaching math because I can make the subject interesting by using real-life examples. As a graduate student, I value education and I believe good knowledge should be shared when possible. I am passionate about helping a wide variety of students, from students who struggle with basic concepts in...

...a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from JMU and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Mary Baldwin College. I am certified to teach Pre-K through 6th grade. I have worked with children of all ages and I've tutored students in all of the core subjects, mostly focusing on math and reading. I've also taught preschool and tested preschool children. I've taught English to refugees from several nations, mostly adults, although children were sometimes...

I love to help people of any age understand concepts they find challenging or areas that bring questions. I believe in making sure the basic ideas are solid before moving on to more advanced concepts. I have 13 years of teaching experience and an even longer time frame for personal tutoring. I believe people need to be pushed to strive for the best, but not so hard that they give up or break. ... Everyone learns differently. I like to make sure that each person is taught in his or her own style. First begin with the basics, and then add on the advanced ideas. Teaching can vary between manipulatives, oral, written, or some other method.

...from Manassas, I graduated from the University of Mary Washington, first with 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...

...doing everything from in-class assistance to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with children and have developed my skills in making successful and individualized learning fun. Math, science and test prep are the subjects I'm particularly passionate about tutoring, as I've always loved those subjects myself. Outside of my academic endeavors, I am a volleyball player, and have been playing for 8 years now. I also...

...see, I am completely devoted to the education of children, and am therefore continuing my education to be the best teacher possible. I am completely devoted to the children I tutor and teach, and work hard to help them establish the love for learning that I have. My complete dedication to education will show itself in the success of the children that I tutor. My love of helping students will itself help students succeed much...