Award-Winning Tutors serving Chesterfield, VA

...expression. That being said, the ability to organize thoughts into well written essays, letters or other types of documents will always be a valuable asset. Doing this is not something that immediately came natural to me. It was developed over time, and as time went on, the process became much less intimidating. I enjoy the process of helping others achieve their potential to easily handle writing challenges that they may encounter during their lives.

...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 concepts. In my opinion, we should try to promote the learning of chemistry through a more profound mechanistic approach. Students should be given the opportunity to participate in their parts for learning and achieving their objectives. As a tutor, I will...

...English language. I received my undergraduate degree in English, with concentrations in British and French Literature, from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, Virginia. I then went on to complete an additional undergraduate degree in Spanish from VCU as well. I have studied grammar, syntax, and comparative literature for over a decade and I love nothing more than teaching students about language. I am very relaxed, open-minded, patient, and, above all else, supportive of students'...

...Specialty Certifications. Mr. Fischer is also an ALCS and PALS Instructor through the American Heart Association, and an AHDR, AMLS, EMS Safety, GEMS, PHTLS, and PTEP Instructor through the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. Mr. Fischer has ten years of medical and public safety experience, including positions within Pittsburgh and Richmond area hospitals, the Fire Department, EMS, and Federal Law Enforcement, where he not only served as a paramedic with an extended scope of...

...since worked with students aged 5-12 with a program called Mad Science. I am currently a certified teacher, where I teach gifted children at the high school level. Over the past few years, I have tutored SOL prep in Biology, Math and Chemistry. In addition to my work with Varsity Tutors, I am also teaching Biology at a community college, and am tutoring in an after school program at an elementary school. Not only have...

...Learning Centers while I was searching for a full time teaching position. During my tutoring there I worked with elementary students as well as with middle school students for math and science. I was also an SAT and test prep tutor. I decided to look into Varsity Tutors because I enjoy teaching and I was looking for additional income. My love of teaching goes back to my own elementary school days and playing school as...

...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 effectively. I look forward to helping you on your journey and getting to know you throughout the process. Good luck in...

...student keeps the passion for teaching alive in my heart, and seeing students go on to succeed where they once struggled is amazing. My education and degree are in Special Education and Psychology, and my career has been spent building individualized program plans and objectives for students that meet their needs and are built on their strengths and interests. I believe that every student can learn given appropriate, high -interest teaching methods and materials delivered...

I have a strong background in English. My years of travel experience have helped me develop excellent cultural sensitivity and awareness, and I work well with people from all backgrounds. I am especially familiar with critical analysis of film and theater, but have studied a variety of literary traditions.

...it takes to learn effectively, so I do my best to identify the simplest approaches such as visual and auditory methods to learn Spanish and or English. My teaching philosophy is student-centered, I focus and accommodate my approaches to fulfill and address the needs of each student. Outside of academia my interests are to travel, watch and play sports, as well as making and tasting different foods, and to love, appreciate and enjoy another day...

...the University of Phoenix. I am a certified Reading Specialist and Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Certified Teacher. I am a published Author, Exhibitionist Artist, Community Poet, and Editor. I love to visit museums. I have managed school-based tutoring programs for Reading development and have led schools in reaching state accountability goals. I am passionate about English, and Language Arts, and supporting students with scaffolds as needed to meet a most desirable level of mastery.

...medical reasons. I absolutely love teaching writing, literature and reading comprehension, and try to make everything easy to relate to and fun because I believe that this leads to better comprehension and understanding, while at the same time enabling my students to learn as much as possible. In addition, I have a passion for helping my students express themselves creatively through writing, find their own individual writing style and voice, and convey their ideas in...

...my overall tutoring philosophy and learning style. Just as confidence is crucial in sports, it is crucial to a student's studies. I have worked with children of all ages for over 8 years and have served as a coach for 4 with girls ages 12-18. I find that many of my kids have confidence in one or the other, either sports or education. This is problematic to me. Instilling confidence and showing a student they...

...tutor at Mathnasium, where I worked with students ranging from kindergarten through high school. While I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects, I'm especially interested in Math, Biology, and Psychology. I have always had a passion for learning, and I'm dedicated to helping students grow academically and gain confidence in their abilities. My tutoring approach is centered on meeting each student where they are, and building a strong foundation from there. Outside of academics, I...

...I have more than 5 years experiences as a pediatric medical inpatient, specializing in caring for children who have type 1 diabetes, seizures, respiratory distress, GI diseases, Cystic Fibrosis, and eating disorders. I am currently a full-time nurse educator at UVA Health. I implemented unique teaching strategies to excite students about nursing. I'm passionate about teaching and helping students come to love learning and transform the way your students view nursing. Besides nursing, I am...

...connects with the material and how they learn and retain the content. Students, especially those in the sciences, need to physically interact with the material through immersive 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...

...Eventually I hope to teach at the university level. As a member of the community scholar program at UVa, I have mentored Studio Art students at the undergraduate level for nearly two years. I believe that learning is a holistic pursuit. Everything is connected. Basic knowledge builds to become advanced, nuanced knowledge. I want students to truly learn an appreciation for learning and to develop their personal interests and achievements to the fullest. I am...

...University of Michigan where I held a teaching fellowship position in Latin while I worked on my MA in Latin. I no longer have a formal teaching position. I have spent many years teaching Latin, but I also have been able to spend about 9 years working in elementary schools with K-5 reading and writing. I loved doing that and feel very competent to tutor in those areas. Right now, I tutor 6 nights a...

...my education. While in college, I worked as a Supplemental Instruction leader, teaching general biology and anatomy. I have also worked in an after school program with elementary age children, but I have my fondest memories volunteering as a counselor for Camp Kesem. In my own experience, I loved school and now I love teaching even more at all age levels! I especially enjoy the challenge of getting creative to discover what approach and mediums...

...am willing to help anyone out with anything they want besides that too such as any level of Math. I have tons of experience tutoring SAT/PSAT/ACT and would love to help anyone. I can tutor Math, English, Biology, Chemistry at elementary middle school, high school, college level as well. I am an active person and I love to follow and play sports as well as go to the gym. I believe communication and patience is...