Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Henrico County, VA

...responsibility to encourage inquiry, imagination, and creative thought as well as the responsibility of instilling self-confidence in these young minds. One of the most important roles of a school teacher is to guide young students through many new experiences and realities with a positive attitude and an open heart; every child deserves this. I think...

...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,...

...and a Minor in Network Administration. Aside from university, I work for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management Finance division as an Accountant. Work certainly isn't everything though! I am an avid Basketball fan, and an experienced musician. I've been a member of quite a few bands and choirs, and play 5 instruments, including voice....

...school students during an after school program created to inspire students to develop skills for their futures. My undergraduate biology research background lends itself not only to tutoring in Biology but also in Critical Reading and Writing. I really enjoy helping students with the Writing section for Standardized Tests, because I think that it is...

...Norfolk Education Foundation as a Teacher's Assistant at W.H. Ruffner Academy. Currently, I attend Liberty University and Virginia Commonwealth University for higher level criminal justice and political certificate programs. As a busy student, I am constantly seeking ways to adapt to seemingly ever-changing learning environments. Receiving my degree in Biology produced a challenge in regards...

...a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering, and am pursuing a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the VCU School of Business. I've been a mentor for the past four years and am very active in my method of tutoring. I have helped several students with official tests and homework assignments. My strengths are...

...to understand and gain the knowledge and confidence is what makes me love what I do. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing a child succeed because of the positive outlook on learning and education you show them. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, going fishing, going for...

...I have been teaching almost all my life. My love of teaching began at age eight when I taught my four year old sister to read and do math, up to multiplication before kindergarten. I have also tutored in after school programs in the Richmond area and I often teach other medical students in the...

...a student to that break through moment when a subject they never thought they would understand finally makes sense. I believe it is important to use assessment and students' performances in order to make informed instructional decisions that target their specific needs. In my personal time, I enjoy working out and playing tennis, as well...

...Richmond. I tutored Science and Mathematics to students, working directly with professors to ensure the consistency of the tutored material. I tutor a broad range of mathematics and science courses. However, I am most passionate about Biology. I believe that every student interested in science should know the basics of the complex biological systems and...

...moved to the Richmond area from Minneapolis, MN, where I earned my B.A. in French Language and Literature from the University of Minnesota. I have been tutoring since I was in college and love coaching students on writing and reading comprehension and analysis. Most recently, I have been teaching French to a neighbor who is...

...12th grade Social Studies. I also worked as a tutor for the past year with a student with intellectual disabilities. In this position, I visited her twice a week after school to work on study skills, organizational habits, and her English and History homework. I am a great tutor because I have wonderful organizational skills,...

...the essence of a subject is one of my strengths, as I want to give students a strong foundation in order to build off the information they feel confident in. I relate well to students and believe that getting to know a student on a personal basis makes it easier to assist them in their...

...may not have yet developed their own love of learning. I specialize in analytical thinking, writing, and CrockPot cooking. I look forward to helping students become better readers, writers, economists, and playwrights. I live in Richmond, VA. I have a BA in economics from Kenyon and a JD from Boston College. I work and teach...

...humor and games are particularly effective in motivating students to achieve in subjects they may otherwise find dull or abstract. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about languages and literature. I have spent much of my life traveling abroad and have a deep affinity for culture. Some of my...

...at Virginia Commonwealth University. This career path has trained me to integrate math, science and the humanities together to form systems and programs to provide quality of life for all. I additionally have a passion for education, whether in creating educational programs or tutoring. My favorite subjects to tutor are math or science, however I...

...average school system where we lived, I decided to home school the both of them. Being involved with their education, and the education of a co-opt of other children was the most rewarding task I have ever undertaken. I understand the importance of truly engaging students, of understanding the various styles of learning for each...

...however, my favorite is Algebra. Many students come in hating numbers, and it's always a thrill to see that attitude change. My interactive tutoring style encourages not only learning comprehension, but also confidence in the material and the student's skills. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, and making art.... My teaching philosophy focuses on the student. Each session should be tailored to the way a specific student learns. I want to make sure they...

I am a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications. I have experience with tutoring 3rd, 4th, 6th and 9th grade students in Math and English. I am also an attendance officer with Richmond Public Schools. I tutor math starting with Elementary Math all the way up to...

...degree in English in 2008 and a master's degree in secondary education in 2009. Since graduation, I have worked teaching high school English and coaching wrestling in a relatively poor and rural district just south of Richmond. Though I am fully qualified and capable of tutoring any subject related to English, one of the things...