Award-Winning Tutors serving Henrico County, VA

Hello! My name is Dotty Smith, and I am a graduate of Swarthmore College, where I studied Quantitative Social Science and Education. I currently work in marketing analytics for higher education institutions. My skills range from writing/editing to data analysis. I would love to chat and make a plan to help you reach your goals!

...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 written verbal communication skills is a crucial part of one's education, and is something I hope to help each of my students...

...supporting in college-level essay writing and standardized test preparation including SAT, ACT, GRE, several AP Examinations, and MCAT. I consider myself to be kind, empathetic, culturally-sensitive, and patient, holding a soft spot for working with young children. I like to make learning both fun and meaningful. I value education deeply as a way of shaping...

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...rewarding experience. I have three science-related degrees: a Bachelor's in Behavioral Biology, a PhD in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, and an MD. In medical school I received numerous accolades for my scholastic accomplishments, including a Fellowship from the National Cancer Institute, "highest course score" awards, and induction into the honor societies of Alpha Omega Alpha and Phi...

...to become a certified public school science teacher. I also tutor SAT, IELTS, TOEFL, Life Sciences, Biology and Math. I do not necessarily have a favorite subject to tutor. All subjects are equally interesting and challenging. As a tutor, patience is key; I would say my favorite part of tutoring is being able to explain...

I am a NASM Master Certified Personal Trainer and an Exercise Physiologist with over 15 years experience in the fitness industry. My goal is to educate, motivate, and empower students to achieve success with NASM.

...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...

...where I am able to utilize the knowledge obtained during my undergraduate years. My goal is to help others succeed by providing students with the skills and knowledge that I used to get me where I am today. My tutoring methods have proven to be very successful with my students. I have multiple strategies that...

...GPA. I was also on Dean's List in Medical School and ranked as their top student (different university). My undergrad studies were at Boston University. I have tutored medical school student for a few years (minimum). All subjects (except for reproductive), but Neuro, Cardio, Renal, Pulmonary, MSK, and many other medical subjects I have tutored/taught....

...and are built on their strengths and interests. I believe that every student can learn given appropriate, high -interest teaching methods and materials delivered by a competent teacher who they trust. Students need to feel successful in order to engage in optimal learning experiences, so rapport building is key in working with children. In order...

...well as with the US State Department. I have also worked one Presidential Inauguration. I am most passionate about patient education, care, and Anatomy and Physiology. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for the National Registry Exams for EMT through Paramedic, is not only rewarding to myself but also to the student. I...

I am a certified AWS instructor with years of experience delivering AWS training to learners. Excited to help students pass their certifications and learn more about the cloud

I believe that learning is fun, and I enjoy learning new things. I want to find out what my students enjoy, and make school subjects and test preparation fun for them, too.... Making learning fun for students is the most important thing I do.... I would definitely see what their strengths and weaknesses are to focus on in future sessions, and give some tips and strategies to start working on to improve test-taking skills right away.

...the Federal Government. Additionally, as a Philosophy & Religion major, I write up to 9-12 research papers per semester. Philosophy is incredibly useful in sharpening writing skills such as argumentation, structure, and clarity. In fact, Philosophy students are the most successful on the LSAT in comparison to all other majors, even pre-law, due to its...

...task I have ever undertaken. I understand the importance of truly engaging students, of understanding the various styles of learning for each individual, and acting not only as a teacher, but as a mentor. The true goal is to not only teach the student the materials in front of them but to engender a life-long...

I am currently a senior at Virginia Commonwealth University. I am majoring in Bioinformatics and want to become a pediatrician. I have such a strong passion for teaching and working with students to create the strong connection they need with their education. I cater to younger students ranging from Kindergarten to 7th grade. I teach...

...I have been teaching for 49 years. I have taught grades Pk to 8th. I am very interested in teaching and tutoring children the FUNdamentals of reading. Please note that the first three letter are in caps. I did that because I believe that reading is fun. Everything we do includes some form of reading.

...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.

...critique of a teacher versus that of a fellow student can often feel different. Having recently graduated from college, I can teach as though I am your classmate. Finding the smallest piece of relevancy in a topic makes it all the more easy to write and care about what you're writing. I know the struggle...