Award-Winning Tutors serving Chester, VA

...experience teaching a diverse range of students, from preschoolers to college undergraduates. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University, and am pursuing my Master's in Social Work. My position as an undergraduate teaching assistant, where I provided feedback on writing assignments, has equipped me with valuable skills for assisting writers of all ages. I believe that personalized learning is key to student success, so I adapt my teaching methods to accommodate...

...where I mentored low-income children in my community, so I have always had a passion for helping and teaching others. More recently, I have been a research assistant for an epidemiologist, and I am also a teaching assistant for a college biology class. I am currently working on my bachelor's degree in biology and plan to obtain a Master's degree in public health. One of my favorite ways to teach is by having an interactive...

...and hands-on projects and to think critically about what the data means and how to apply it. As an instructor, my role is also one of facillitation, whereby student thought, preparation, and participation is more actively fostered. I am invested in community outreach that bridges gaps between academic knowledge and applied community action. From planning and installing native plant gardens to promoting outreach experiences from people from all walks of life, I love to roll...

...innovative way to help students understand academic material. I began gaining experience as a tutor during my undergraduate matriculation at Norfolk State University. I am able to work all year; however, because I am a teacher, my hours of availability will change. During the summer and holiday breaks, my availability will be open. During the school year, I will be available during the evenings and weekends. I look forward to continuing to help young people...

...theatre and film studies. I love teaching these subjects and collaborating with students, seeing them making connections within the subjects. I am also lucky, I think, because my favorite topics to teach happen to be extremely fun. Where else do you get to watch a film like Shrek for a class and analyze it?! I especially enjoy working with writers -both academic and professional. I believe that editing the work of others helps maintain freshness...

...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 assist. Metro...

...with a passion for education. For the past 15 years, I've been dedicated to tutoring students from 2nd grade to 12th grade in a variety of subjects, but my heart lies in social studies and K-5 math. I believe in making learning engaging and enjoyable for my students. In addition to academic pursuits, I also offer conversational English sessions. Outside the world of teaching, you'll find me exploring the outdoors, often accompanied by my furry...

...Thomas Jacobs, I have a B.A. in Economics from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and a M.S. in Applied Economics from East Carolina University. I have taught and tutored intro and intermediary economics and mathematics classes for several years at the university level. I am new to Varsity Tutors; but am looking forward to meeting many new students and helping to instill in them the importance of economics and mathematics in the world today.

...I gained experience as a Teaching Assistant, working with students of beginner-level Spanish during their first two semesters. My doctoral-level coursework assisted me in teaching Advanced Grammar, writing, and literature courses for Spanish students at the University level. I typically teach using a flipped-classroom style, where all activities and assignments are communicative, based in meaningful communication that allow students to use the target language in a way that encourages memory, as opposed to mechanical exercises. What...

I am a native Spanish speaker. While living in Honduras I worked in two organizations for orphaned children. I taught religious studies and music. I was also a youth leader at my church. Personally, I feel that education is one of the best gifts you can receive. I'm currently a student at Virginia Commonwealth University. I'm working on getting my degree in Spanish and then hopefully getting my Masters in Education.

...in teaching Chemistry courses including General, Organic, and Biochemistry courses in college and university levels. I Work directly with students on the material, providing the notes and problem solving. I believe as a tutor, my teaching methods should encompass breadth facets of student needs. Chemistry is a subject which includes both theoretical (e.g. crude facts, reactions, reagents, etc..) and experimental aspects. Many students try to learn the materials by just memorizing the reactions and their...

...three years, both as a private math tutor and as a museum educator. I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University's Honors College in 2019, where I double majored in Economics and Religious Studies. Even though I went into the social sciences, I spent most of childhood as an avid "STEM kid" and still consider myself a math and science nerd. I love tutoring because I love relieving stress for students. I enjoy working with younger students...

...a Master's degree in English in Spring of 2020. During my two years of graduate studies I worked as a Graduate Student Assistant, a job which included leading classes of up to 25 students as well as tutoring one-on-one as the need arose. In my experience working one-on-one with students, talking through essay topics and sparking conversation about a work of literature is especially helpful in cultivating a strong, cohesive essay. I believe that sharpening...

...pursuing a double major in computer science and biology. Early on in high school (Maggie L. Walker Governor's School graduate), I discovered a passion for helping others and I now have had hundreds of hours of tutoring experience in a wide range of subjects including chess, computer programming, math, and SAT prep. In addition to the subjects previously listed, I would also tutor Spanish and chemistry as they are subjects I am comfortable with. Outside...

...a passion for me ever since I could remember, even before I started going to school. I love to share that passion with others! Even if you don't like history and you struggle with it, I am here to 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...

Hey! My name is Ananya and I attent Virginia tech as a Pre-health or buisness/managament student!. I am looking to help out younger kids with fundemental math, reading, and writing skills. Essay writing is a huge passion of mine and I think it is. a very important skill to learn and share. I am very easy going, patient, understanding, and can explain concepts in different ways to cater to different learning techniques.

I am a certified elementary teacher and have worked in education for more than 25 years. I've tutored and taught students in all subjects from grades K - 7 and have worked with students with various learning disabilities. I've worked in public and private schools as a teacher and a tutor and have helped many students improve their grades by 1 - 2 levels. I currently work as a reading instructor at RPS.

...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 to working with you!... I seek...

...they could be. I have the ability to work with someone, whether they pick something up immediately or takes lots of repetition. I've got years of experience volunteer tutoring with different organizations from the Day in the Life Program in Charlottesville, VA to mentoring middle school and high school students through the national programs of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Being flexible and reliable are important to me because we don't know how a student...

I strive to completely dedicate myself to being an educator of the highest quality, and to aggressively pursue continuous improvement in curriculum writing, classroom management, instructional differentiation, and effective use of technology in inquiry methods of instruction.